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VOH Executive Board Members
Louise Johnson ~ Executive Vice President
LOUISE JONES JOHNSON LOVES FAMILY! Louise was born and raised by her parents Mose and Beatrice Jones along with 14 siblings. Louise is happily retired, and serves faithfully as an Elder at her church and is the church administrator. Louise is a seasoned intercessor, prayer warrior, and encourager. Louise served for twenty years with the Franklin Parish School Board, Winnsboro Louisiana where she also taught adult literacy. During her tenure as a board member, she was unanimously elected as the first woman ever to represent as board president. In 1965 Louise was one of the first of two African American females hired at Agricultural
Stabilization and Conservation Services, (ASCS) of Winnsboro, LA. Louise also assisted the State of Louisiana for years in foster parenting and caring of children who had been abandoned, abused, and disabled. Louise finds her joy in family time with her children, Bible study, exercising, watching western T.V., movies, playing games and cooking.
Pastor Leroy Jones ~ Vice President
LEROY JONES was born fighting the demonic force of asthma during a time when there was no money for medication, no vehicles to transport to hospitals, or doctors however his His parents were God-fearing, praying people who raised him and his siblings with faith in God. As he got older he outgrew the asthma, but at the young age of 17 Leroy chose to explore the wide world of drugs and alcohol which became his new best friends. Leroy lived many years on a path of destruction, yet he always knew it was God that was keeping him. Leroy accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior, on June 29, 1986, and was filled with the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit that same day.
In 2015 the Holy Spirit moved upon Leroy’s heart to go to Greensburg, Louisiana to pray and encourage people, and it was during this season the Holy Spirit revealed to Leroy the name of a ministry, Tree of Life Ministries of Greensburg, LA. In 2018 Leroy established Tree of Life Ministries of Greenburg in the State of Louisiana. In 1990-2020, Leroy returned to school at Don Bradford Bible College and received his Associate Degree in Divinity. In 2023. Leroy launched the ministry as a church and moved from under the tent outside into a building rent free, where people come weekly to hear and experience the love of God. In 2024 Leroy still has the outreach ministry and also has church services inside the building. Today he is known as Pastor Leroy Jones to many, and can be found teaching, encouraging, praying, feeding, and providing clothing for the residents in Greenburg Louisiana. LIVES ARE BEING TRANSFORMED IN GREENSBURG LOUISIANA!
Vernita Brown ~ Secretary
VERNITA DENISE BROWN is an Anointed, God---Fearing Woman called by God, who demonstrates a profound love for God and compassion for people. Since she met the Lord, she has been teaching and leading others in God’s Word and His ways. God's love continues to motivate her to mentor and to compel others in knowing Jesus and walking with Him. She is a native of Zachary, Louisiana and proud alumni of Southern University A&M College where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Professionally, she is a registered nurse of 26 years. She is the proud mother of two beautiful daughters and one handsome son. She also has a host of adopted children and god-children. Above all her accomplishments, she has a passion to inspire individuals to have an intimate and personal relationship with God, so they may walk in wholeness and embrace the joy of the Lord in every area of their lives.
Iris Porter ~ Assistant Secretary
IRIS PORTER a devoted Handmaiden and lover of the Lord and hails from Waterbury, Connecticut, but has since transitioned to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In Baton Rouge, she pursued theological education at Christen Bible College and Community Bible Institute & Seminary Brevard Inc., earning a Bachelor of Theology and a Master of Christian Counseling. As the Founder of InnerCourt Ministries Sisters-In Christ, she leads with a prophetic heart, serving as an intercessor. Her passion extends to Foreign & Local Missions, Evangelism, Homeless Outreach, Prison Ministry, and the Ministry of Helps. Iris serves as a Council Member of Kairos Prison Ministries International and holds the position of Kairos Institutional Liaison at Louisiana Correctional Institution for Women (LCIW). Additionally, she volunteers as a Chaplain at LCIW and supports St. Vincent De Paul through her compassionate giving.
Rachel Isedore ~ Director of Public Relations
RACHEL ISEDORE resides in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma with her husband Paul Isedore and her family. Rachael believes she was born with a special heart programmed to serve people in need. After 30 years in corporate America, Rachael transitioned to a licensed cosmetologist and works with incapacitated, abandoned, elderly people which are encountering and transitioning through their final stages of life. Rachael humbly and cheerfully serves at The Vessels of Honor Intercessory Prayer Ministry as an intercessor volunteer doing whatever she can to promote and assist the ministry in moving forward with their global vision. When time permits Rachael enjoys racquetball, walking, card games, and traveling abroad.
Marie Williams ~ Director of Social Media
MARIE WILLIAMS is a Louisiana native and grew up in Winnsboro, Louisiana. Marie continues to dedicate her time to various community organizations, boards and initiatives that positively impact the lives of others. Marie retired from State Farm Insurance Personal Lines Fire Underwriting Department and currently volunteers at Clarehouse, Tulsa, Oklahoma, a facility that provides a loving home for terminally ill people, where she serves in administration and
program development. Marie's other community initiatives extends to service as a board member for several diverse nonprofit organizations, Baptism Class Instructor, Deaconess and Trustee at her church. Marie loves spending time with her husband family, traveling, fishing and inspiring others with her social media initiative Marie’s Garden Path.
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Brenda Fisher ~ Director |Chairperson
BRENDA FISHER is a life-time resident of Houston Texas with a profound passion for serving others. Brenda is a retired professional with over 40 years in human resources and case management for the Texas Department of Human Services. Brenda was introduced to The Vessels of Honor Intercessory Prayer Ministry almost immediately after the transition of her beloved husband of 43 years. Brenda is convinced that the immeasurable love, prayers,
encouragement, and support she received from The Vessels of Honor Intercessory Prayer Ministry assisted her greatly during her time of loss and grief, and in turn she wants to pay it forward in the lives of others. Today, Brenda finds joy in caring for her great-grandson, spending time with children, and traveling throughout the country.
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Dr. Shanar Petit-Frere
Dr. Shanar Petit-Frere has ALWAYS had an insatiable passion for the things of God. After completing high school, she later enrolled in a Bible College, and successfully earned an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies. In 2014, sensing a strong prompting to attend Seminary once again, Dr. Shanar enrolled in Community Bible Institute and Seminary Brevard Inc where she successfully obtained her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate Degrees consecutively. Dr. Shanar was recently sworn in as Justice of the Peace for the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. This phenomenal woman is the wife of Bernish Petit-Frere. They have been married for twenty-two (22) years and are the proud parents of five children.
Dr. Shanar’s favourite passage of Scripture is Romans 8:18 which states, “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” Dr. Shanar is an itinerant preacher, traveling throughout the United States of America, and the Bahamas expounding on the absolute truths found in the Word of God. She is a certified Christian Counsellor, Professional Life Coach, and Minister of the Gospel. Dr. Shanar volunteers as a counselor and intercessor for the Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group and The Vessels of Honor Intercessory Prayer Ministry. She is also a founding member of a feeding program initiative which to date provides food for single mothers, orphans and widows in Africa and India.