2014 Convocation Booklet

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Welcome to Fresh Fire Ministries & Fellowship International! This booklet will bring you into our fellowship and give you a glimpse of our 2014 Convocation. This booklet has our speakers, service itinerary, service photos, and much more. Take a moment and view our Fresh Fire Holy Convocation!

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Apostle Shawn L. Stephens is a powerfully anointed man of God that is uniquely gifted to flow in every area of the five-fold ministry. He is an uncompromising, balanced leader, mentor, and spiritual father to his

local church with a devout apostolic mandate to the Nations. He is known for birthing leaders and coaching ANYONE that has a desire to reach his/her full potential and destiny in Christ.

A native of Danville, Virginia, Apostle Stephens was born to Elder Lois Stephens. As a single mother raising a young man, Elder Stephens committed her life to teaching and instilling the principles of faith and living a God-filled life to her son. His involvement in the local church leads him to accept Christ as his Lord and God-filled life to her son. His involvement in the local church leads him to accept Christ as his Lord and Savior at the early age of 7 years old. He quickly developed a passion for music and began playing the drums and piano, which drew him into a closer relationship with God. He was called by God to preach

the word at 12 years old, and has been serving in leadership roles in the Lord’s church for 26 years: Deacon, Adjutant, Lead Musician, and Minister of Music to name a few.

Apostle Stephens was educated in Danville public schools. He graduated from Andersonville Theological Seminary in Camilla, GA in 1998 with a Bachelors of Theology, and in 2001 with a

Bachelors of Christian Counseling. He also received an Associate’s Bachelors of Christian Counseling. He also received an Associate’s degree in Worship Ministry from Christian Leadership University in 2003. Apostle Stephens has been pastoring for 10 years. In 2003, he and his wife, Prophetess Yolanda M. Stephens became the founders and pastors of Restoration Outreach Kingdom Church. In 2006, he was consecrated to the office of Bishop and was affirmed as an Apostle in 2009, at which time he began to cover several pastors and churches. In December 2012, he and Prophetess Stephens launched IGNITE Kingdom Church International,

Leesburg, VA where he serves as Senior Pastor. He is the Presiding Prelate of Fresh Fire Ministries and Fellowship International. Presently, Apostle Stephens is under the apostolic covering of Fellowship International. Presently, Apostle Stephens is under the apostolic covering of

Apostle Ricardo Grant, and has been since 2003. Apostle Stephens is the establishmentarian for Restoration Full Gospel Church, Restoration World Outreach Ministries International, ROK

School of Ministry and Fresh Fire Ministries International, an apostolic and prophetic covering for pastors and ministries and a place of unity for covenant fellowships and associations.

Apostle Stephens is happily married to Prophetess Yolanda Stephens of 13 years. They were blessed with two children, Alvin, Tiffany, and their newest addition, a beautiful granddaughter, Londyn Aaliyah Waddell.

His Grace, The Most Reverend Apostle Shawn L. Stephens

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Prophetess Yolanda Stephens is a mighty woman of God who has emerged as one of the leading ladies of our time. She is an anointed & powerful preacher. She is also a right now, end-time

prophet of God who penetrates the hearts of men with her soul stirringand thought-provoking teachings based on the Word of the living God.

God has given this vessel tremendous vision and insight into innovative, effective ways of evangelizing the Gospel of Jesus Christ inside and outside of the pulpit. From her revelatory demonstrations and transformational encounters with God (through divinely spoken conferences) to her businesses, and transformational encounters with God (through divinely spoken conferences) to her businesses,

the ministry of Prophetess Stephens has touched the lives of people all around the world.Prophetess Stephens is a preacher, teacher, wife, mother, pastor, life coach, author, entrepreneur andmotivational speaker. She is the visionary of the annual Wailing Women’s Conference. She is also thefounder of Women of Virtue, a women’s ministry that encourages women to pick up their broken pieces

and choose life through fellowship and practical application structured for impartation.

Prophetess Stephens is also the founder of Daughters of Virtue, a non-profit organization that seeks to instillmorals and values in teenage girls through teaching them life skills and helping them to understandmorals and values in teenage girls through teaching them life skills and helping them to understandthat they do not have to be a victim of their environment. This group focuses on teaching young girlsto trust God, dream big, and they can (and will) overcome any and every circumstance they may face.In addition to these foundational ministries, Prophetess Stephens successfully published her first book,Loving the Skin You’re In, which focuses on the issues plaguing men and women that result in lowself-esteem and a damaged sense of self worth. In it, she deals with the physical, spiritual, emotional,and financial components of oneself, how to find peace from past pain to advance to prosperity, andand financial components of oneself, how to find peace from past pain to advance to prosperity, and

how to find your purpose in God. Prophetess Stephens was called to preach the word of God at the age of 15, and has dedicated over 25 years of her life to ministry in various capacities, including nearly 11 years inpastoral ministry. She pastors with her husband and partner Apostle Shawn Stephens at IGNITE Kingdom Church International in Leesburg, VA. Prophetess Stephens has been instrumental in the ministry’s growth

with her unique declaration of the Word, her humble disposition, and continues to be anawesome influence in the Kingdom of God and a threat to the army of the adversary.

National First Lady, Prophetess Yolanda M. Stephens

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Serving within the Body of Christ, and nurturing the flock is the heart beat of Bishop Robin E. Franklin she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal savior at age 10 and accepted the call into ministry at the age of 14. Bishop Franklin is a native of our nation’s capital, Washington D.C. It was there she began her education. She later continued her studies at Howard University and Washington Bible College. Upon her there has been conferred a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing, a Master’s degree in Theology and a doctorate in Divinity. The Spirit of God has afforded Bishop Franklin the opportunity to train under noted leaders as Bishop Darnell Leach in Washington D.C., The Late opportunity to train under noted leaders as Bishop Darnell Leach in Washington D.C., The Late

Apostle Geraldine McGinnis, Washington D.C. and Apostle Cassie Sorrell-Brown in Miami, Florida. Presently, Bishop Franklin is under the apostolic covering of Apostle Janice L. Dillard. Presiding Prelate of the Revival Faith Center Ministries Inc., Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Having a Mandate from God, Bishop Franklin flows under an apostolic anointing ministering in the 5-fold ministry gifts (Apostle, Prophet, Pastor,

Evangelist and Teacher) according to Ephesians 4:11-12.Having a mandate from God to preach to all nations, Bishop Franklin has ministered extensivelythroughout the United States, The Bahamas, The U.S. Virgin Islands, the Turks and Caicos Islands,throughout the United States, The Bahamas, The U.S. Virgin Islands, the Turks and Caicos Islands,British West Indies, and Africa. Bishop Franklin has served the local church in the following capacities:Overseer, Pastor, International Evangelist, and several other positions within the local church YouthPastor, Women’s Ministry Coordinator, Bible Study Teacher and International Evangelist. Presently,

Bishop Franklin serves as Regional Prelate, Central Florida, and the Bishop of Protocol of Ministry Affairsfor the Revival Faith Center Inc. Currently, Bishop Franklin is the establishmentarian and Presider ofKingdom Connection Ministers Alliance Inc. She is Senior Pastor of The Nation of Praise International,Kingdom Connection Ministers Alliance Inc. She is Senior Pastor of The Nation of Praise International,Winter Garden, Fl. She was Duly Consecrated as a Bishop in the Lords Church in April 2006 by BishopJanice Dillard, who is the Chief Apostle and Presiding Prelate of the Revival Faith Center Ministries

International, Ft. Lauderdale, FLHer approach to scripture is an intense evangelistic and prophetic style. She is burdened to be a help tothe local church. More specifically, by ministering a prophetic word of deliverance to all those who arebound by Satan’s power. The ministry of Bishop Franklin is prophetic, prolific and profound. It is in

demand by clergy and laity and transcends every age and denominational barrier.demand by clergy and laity and transcends every age and denominational barrier.

Her Grace, The Most Reverend Bishop Robin E. Franklin, D.Div.

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Archbishop Anthony D. Jones began teaching the bible at the age of 12 and remained active in his home church through his high school years. Due to his love and compassion for people reaching their full potential

Archbishop Jones has become internationally embraced and recognized as a mentor/life coach and spiritual father. In November of 1997, Archbishop Jones was ordained ministry.

He was then licensed in ministry December of 1998. Archbishop Jones was ordained and consecrated as a Bishop in the Body of Christ in January of 2000. Anthony was consecrated to the office of Archbishop in June of 2012. As an Apostle and Prophet, he has begun to be recognized regionally, nationally, and June of 2012. As an Apostle and Prophet, he has begun to be recognized regionally, nationally, and

internationally as an emerging leader for this generation of the Church and society.Archbishop Jones currently serves as the National Chaplain for Phi Omicron Psi Fraternity Inc., the

founder/president of In His Image Ministries, and the Sr. Pastor of IN H.I.M. Christian Center. He presides as the Archbishop over the Transfiguration Christian Global Network.

He is the founder/president of the Healthy Service Member Network, a network that provides pastoral, ministerial care, training, mentoring, life coaching, and transition services to armed forces service members

and their families. He is the founder/president of Catalyst Covenant Innovations a Christian and their families. He is the founder/president of Catalyst Covenant Innovations a Christian life coach, mentoring, and motivational speaking organization. Anthony sits on numerous episcopal and apostolic counsels. Along with his wife Crishaon, he is the co-founder of the Bone of My Bone Marriage Ministries and Seminar. Archbishop Jones married his soul mate and partner in ministry the beautiful and anointed Crishaon C. Cox in August of 1994. Together, they travel extensively around the United

States as a motivational speaker and Christian life coach. are founders of the Bone of MyBone Marriage Ministries and Seminar. Archbishop Jones travels around the United States preaching the Word of God while releasing the love, compassion, and fragrance of Christ to all who meet him.Word of God while releasing the love, compassion, and fragrance of Christ to all who meet him.

His Grace, The Most Reverend Archbishop Anthony D. Jones

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Tyrone Smith, B.TH, is the Pastor & Founder of The Love Center in Columbia, MD. He was born and raised in Baltimore, Md. and has served actively in church for over 26 years, faithfully

in ministry for 22 years, with 16 of those years as a pastor in the Maryland region.He was educated through the Baltimore Public School System where he graduated from Forest Park Senior

High and later attended Family Bible College where he graduated and obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Theology. An educated man with a heart for education, he served on the Board of Directors for

Sanford Brown College in Landover, MD & Vienna, VA.Sanford Brown College in Landover, MD & Vienna, VA.

Pastor Smith owns and operates PGEE Graphic Design, a thriving graphic company he founded 6 years ago. this company offers an array of graphic services such as seal & corporate

drafting, desktop publishing including letterhead designing, offering envelopes, flyers, and etc.

After careful consideration and the nomination from the Board of Bishop & the Presiding Prelate of Word Harvest International Fellowship of Churches, His Grace, The Most Reverend Apostle J. Lemuel Spence, PH.D, M. DIV. he was consecrated to the HOLY OFFICE of Bishop in June of 2012. He servedas the Bishop of Protocol & Central Jurisdictional Bishop of the reformation and proudly prays for and as the Bishop of Protocol & Central Jurisdictional Bishop of the reformation and proudly prays for and covers many leaders across the country. Again, after careful consideration by the Board of Bishops

he was elevated to The 2nd Vice Presiding Prelate of Word Harvest International Fellowship of Churches.

The anointing on his life has proven itself without compromise or question, having touched the lives of many ethnicities, nationalities , denominations, and genders. He is a son to his father's generation, a father

to the preceding generation, and a forefather to generations to come!

He is very happily married to Savonna Gooden-Smith, whom he married in November 2004. They share in sincere and loving responsibility the care of their 3 sons; Dominic Jeriah, Jalen Takel, and Desten sincere and loving responsibility the care of their 3 sons; Dominic Jeriah, Jalen Takel, and Desten

Tyvonne Smith.

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Apostle Joshua Stewart is the Senior Pastor of Cathedral of Truth and Presiding Prelate of Revealed Truth Apostolic Alliance. He is the renowned author of

one of the most sought after books in the nation “Church Government.” Apostle Stewart is known all over the country for being a “Leader’s Leader.” It was through his personal and traumatic experiences that God raised him up in these last days with an apostolic and prophetic mandate. Apostle Stewart has a

God-given assignment in the Body of Christ to train and develop those in leadership.

Apostle Joshua Stewart is a theologian, scholar and erudite by right. He holds an earned Bachelor and Apostle Joshua Stewart is a theologian, scholar and erudite by right. He holds an earned Bachelor and Masters Degree in Theology as well as a PH.D. in Theology from Logos Graduate School.

Apostle Stewart has also done postgraduate studies in the D. Min. Program at Houston Graduate School of Theology. He is known nationwide for his invigorating and electrifying

style of preaching. The revelation knowledge that he walks in astonishes those he encounters.

His unique style of ministry has a mixture of biblical scholarship with an old-fashioned deliverance anointing, leaving thousands with a life changing experience.

Apostle Stewart is happily married to Pastor Connie Stewart, who works closely by his side, and is the Apostle Stewart is happily married to Pastor Connie Stewart, who works closely by his side, and is the proud father of three beautiful children, Destiny Chante' ,Caleb Jo'el and Cacey Jordan. Apostle

Joshua Stewart is becoming one of the most premier voices in the nation with keen prophetic accuracy. He is indeed a man set aside by God for such a time as this.

His Grace, The Most Reverend Apostle Joshua W. Stewart, PH.D.

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Bishop Ricardo Austin Grant was born on February 26th on the Island of New Providence, Nassau Bahamas. Knowing the Call of God on his life and the thirst for more knowledge, he matriculated at several Institutions

of higher learning, where he has earned degrees at the Bachelor, Masters and Doctrinal levels in Nashville, Tennessee and Arkansas. After returning to the Bahamas, he took up residence

in Freeport, Grand Bahama where he engaged in an extensive Settlement-to-Settlement Evangelism work which lasted for many years. Through this work, God enabled him to revolutionize the arena of ” Praise and Worship” in Grand Bahama.Bishop Grant served as President of the Bahamas Christian of ” Praise and Worship” in Grand Bahama.Bishop Grant served as President of the Bahamas Christian

Council for Grand Bahama for (2) two terms from 2003-2007. He also served as the Acting Assistant Force Chaplain of the Northern Division of the Royal Bahamas Police Force from 2001 to 2007.

Bishop Grant has a heart for souls and is passionate about Advancing the Kingdom of God. God has blessed him with an Apostolic Mantle and has been using him to heighten this awareness which consequently allows him to provide specific training concerning the

Five-Fold-Ministering-Gifts. He is called to build, encourage, strengthen and restore families and ministries as well as to develop Pastors and Leaders. He is the founder and presiding prelate of Universal ministries as well as to develop Pastors and Leaders. He is the founder and presiding prelate of Universal Fellowship Alliance, which covers and over sees numerous Pastors & churches.In 1993 the Lord gave Bishop Grant the release to establish a church in Lewis Yard, Grand Bahama with (30) thirty persons, which began with Sunday evening Prayer Meeting and Wednesday evening Bible Studies. The Church has since

relocated in Hawksbill, Grand Bahama and has since increased to a membership in excess of Five Hundred and fifty persons. This ministry was also privileged to have

planted several new ministries during the past eighteen years. Bishop Grant continues to pursue his desire to establish a center for developing Christian Leaders based on their "call" to do the work of Ministry.desire to establish a center for developing Christian Leaders based on their "call" to do the work of Ministry.In 2003, Bishop Grant established the Universal Cadet Academy, with well over 150 youth. This youth

disciplinary ministry drew young persons from Sweetings Cay to West End Grand Bahama.Bishop Grant is married to the former Elder Shandlene Parker, and is the father of two children,

Cache and Isaiah.

His Grace, The Most Reverend Apostle Ricardo Grant

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