PASTOR NADJA SIMMONS
Nadja Simmons is a mother of four and the wife to Pastor Daniel Simmons. Nadja was born to the late Pastor Clarence Johnson and Betty A. Johnson. Nadja grew up as a PK (Pastor's Kid) where she grew under her parents' tutelage which taught her GODLY awareness and the fundamentals of leadership. Nadja is the co-founder alongside her husband of the City of Mercy Empowerment church where she has birthed city of Mercy Women's Ministry since 2014. Outside of her responsibility at City of Mercy, she is an author in her own right authoring "Widowed At 19", "If Misery Could Talk (THE UNTOLD)", and "A Point of Contact." She is a business owner of "The Mix-Up Bakery and Barbers", MaNa Whole Life Community Center (Non-Profit) and B.A.R.E. Women's Transitional Housing which is a housing for women from all walks of life in which she offers a second chance for the less fortunate, and bases her expectations on her 3Ps program (Purpose, Power and Progress). She is an advocate for individuals facing the many challenges of life. In her spare time Nadja enjoys cooking, baking, painting, and coaching her children's academic and athletic careers. Nadja's main focus for this life that God has given her is to not use just spare time to spread the gospel of life, but to spread it at all times, being instant in season and out of season, fulfilling the great calling through ministering moments.
LOREE hALE
Loree Hale was born in Sunset, Utah, the youngest of ten children. Being born into a large family, she developed a love for family quickly and grew up to have one son of her own, adopt five boys, and adopt two girls. Loree's heart for others shows through in the many positions she's held in life, her favorite being the work that she did taking care of Autistic children for over twenty years. Loree met God for the first time when she was 45 years old and was saved and delivered at the same time. But due to church hurt, she quickly found herself out of the church and entangled back into the same things that she'd been delivered from. God brought City of Mercy Empowerment Church into her life and she's been walking in deliverance and plans to do so for the rest of her days. Her mission is to let people know that even if you've experienced hurt in the church, there are cities of mercy all over the United States who are there to take in God's children who are sick, afflicted, hurting, or need to experience God's love without judgement.
ARSTINA GASTON
Sometimes unbeknownst to herself, Arstina has been groomed for ministry from an early age. She spent a large majority of her life facing chronic health conditions, aiding in her move from Northwest Arkansas to Kansas City, MO. It is through extreme and constant pressure that beautiful diamonds are created, and it is through these same kinds of pressures of life and adversities that she expectantly trusts in God to make a beautiful product of her life story. "The trials we experience in life are not for us, but rather meant to teach us a lesson, lend perspective, and give us compassion for one another and it is this understanding that gives me joy in the midst of storms to know God is using me to minister through my own personal hurt and pain to help others." Passionate about the kingdom of God, her move to Kansas City was a divine appointment, leading her to City of Mercy Empowerment Church where she continues to study the kingdom of God and share it with others. She is owner and creator of Gaston Enterprises, specializing in information technology and marketing. She is also co-founder of Hands Up NWA, a not for profit community initiative created to bring awareness and institute solutions to social justice issues specifically affecting the Black community. In her free time she is a tech nerd, prankster, and Little Debbie connoisseur.
LATANYA BOWMAN
LaTanya Bowman is a single mother with three children; a 20 year old adult daughter, a 17 year old teenage son, and a 12 year old preteen son. She strives to be the role model her children deserve. Her desire is to be pleasing to God. Her goal is to be 100% active in her God-given purpose. And when her overall assignment is complete, her reward will be to receive her new glorified body.
TAMECA WILLIAMS
Tameca Williams is a middle-aged working mother of two sons that she adores, and one grandson whom calls her "Honey". A native of Kansas City, Kansas where she also received her education and thereafter entered the working world, she's been employed with the Cerner Corporation for several years performing a multitude of job functions. Her interests include baking, reading, traveling, and spending time with family. Tameca owns Sugahrush Berries of Kansas City and enjoys coming up with fresh and new treats for her clients. Currently in her spare time she's putting her thoughts on paper with hopes of publishing her book. Tameca currently resides in Prairie Village, Kansas.
ANGELINA BRIDGEFORD
Angelina is a thirty-four year old mother of five wonderful boys and an amazing daughter. Hard working by nature, she has a natural gift for helping others and is known for her compassionate heart. At the age of thirty, she began attending City of Mercy Empowerment Church in Kansas City, MO. She believes that all things are possible if you have faith. In her free time she enjoys reading, traveling, and eating. She aspires to one day own a group home directed at teaching morals, values, and successful living.
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