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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.

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!

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 and 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.

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.

Vernita 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.