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Mistress and Master of Ceremony
Judge Marlena Taylor and Reverend David Suggs
MUSIC
INVOCATION
Pastor Ronald Maye
HONOREES PRESENTATION
Evangelical & Greater Love Districts
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HONOREES PRESENTATION
Fellowship & Michigan Districts
VIDEO PRESENTATION
OFFERING
MUSIC
HONOREES PRESENTATION
New Rising Star, Prospect & United Fellowship Districts
REMARKS
Sister Joanna Woods President, Women’s Ministry
Reverend Wallace R. Mills, Jr. Convention President
BENEDICTION
Raised in a nurturing Christian home in Gary, Indiana during the Great Migration, the eldest of eleven children, SISTER JOSEPHINE IVORY’s journey has been deeply rooted in faith and education. Baptized at 12 and active in multiple Baptist organizations, including the True Love Missionary Baptist Church and the Baptist Missionary & Education Convention of Michigan, she embodies leadership and dedication. Her educational pursuits span institutions such as Wayne State University, Detroit College of Business, and Davenport University, with extensive studies in Business Management and Christian education. Over a career of 37.5 years at The Wellness Plan, she balanced professional excellence with a continuous commitment to Christian learning, earning numerous certifications, mentoring youth workers, and creating impactful teaching initiatives within her church and district.
An experienced leader in Baptist conventions at local, state, and national levels, she presently serves the BM&E State Congress as Director General and contributes to Women’s Ministry efforts. Highlights of her service include supporting the National Baptist Convention events in Detroit, fulfilling key roles such as committee member for the Annual Congress President’s Banquet. Her unwavering faith is exemplified by her favorite scripture, Philippians 4:13, and her devotion to Christ, her family, and her church community. She credits God for the recognition, and expresses gratitude to the Women’s Ministry for the honor in representing Prospect District.
SISTER BRIDGETTE MELTON-STEVENS is a child of the King and is the proud mother of four adult children. She is a member of the New Ebenezer Baptist Church, where she rededicated her life to Christ in 2013. She served in many capacities through the years, and now currently serves as Sunday School Children’s Instructor, President of the Women of Standard Fellowship Ministry and Secretary of the Evangelical District Women’s Ministry. During the pandemic, she was a part of the church’s Membership Committee, where they made it a priority to ensure that no member felt forgotten. They reached out with birthday, get well, and sympathy cards to uplift and connect with the congregation in a time of isolation. After encouragement from her Pastor to consistently seek God’s plan for our lives and fueled by her love for learning, she enrolled in the Certificate of Progress Program (COPP) in March 2016 and graduated in November 2017.
Since 2002, she has been involved in the field of Community Mental Health. Following a pivotal shift in her life, she spent the next 20 years engaging, encouraging, and empowering others to recognize that God has a divine purpose for each of us—and that He never makes mistakes. She emphasizes her drive and passion for her work in life and ministry through 1 Samuel 15:22 and Micah 6:8, and says that “Service is never easy, but it is always necessary.”
REVEREND DR. KENNETH MOSELEY is an Associate Minister of Bethel Temple Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Damon Moseley. He has attended many schools to further his education. He preached his first sermon at Burnette Baptist Church in September of 1969 under the leadership of the late Reverend Dr. J Allen Caldwell. He was licensed in 1969 and ordained in 1975. He has several accomplishments from teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Bible Instructor, as well as Congress President just to name a few.
Reverend Dr. Kenneth Moseley received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from Union Baptist Seminary in 2010; he celebrated 40 years of preaching in 2009 and as of today has been preaching for almost 56 years of his life. He is the Historian for Fellowship District and has served in many capacities in the district as well as BM&E State Convention. Rev. Dr. Kenneth Moseley loves the Lord with all his heart and lives it out daily. He is the proud father of Reverend Dr. Jason M. Moseley Pastor of Aijalon Baptist Church and Reverend Jeremy K. Moseley, Sr., Pastor of The New Mt Vernon Missionary Baptist Church.
PRENESTINE WILLIAMS PORTER , a proud Detroit, Michigan native and devoted mother of two, is a nationally recognized recording artist, director, writer, actress, and retired elementary school teacher. Her impressive career includes winning the prestigious N.Y.C. Apollo Theater Competition, earning a 2007 Dove Award nomination, winning a 2008 Stellar Award, and receiving a 2015 Rhythm of Gospel Award nomination.
She is currently featured as the lead soloist on the single “Just Won’t Work,” which is receiving national radio airplay and is available for viewing on YouTube. Prenestine has also showcased her acting talent in several theatrical productions by Pastor Lydia Wright, including the film Granny’s Place.
In August 2023, she was nominated for Gospel Artist of the Year at the Detroit Black Music Awards. Since then, Prenestine has been revisiting and reimagining some of her beloved songs, including “I Know Someone,” “I Am Saved,” and “You’re a Friend of Mine.” Her single “I Am Saved” is now available for download on all major digital platforms.
DEACON WADE RAYFORD has been a devoted and longstanding member of Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church. He is the youngest living son of the late Deacon John H. Rayford and Sister Emma Rayford, and he faithfully carries on their legacy of service and devotion.
A man of deep faith and unwavering commitment, Deacon Rayford has established himself as a powerful and effective teacher of the Word of God. He is especially passionate about encouraging men to actively seek and follow the Lord, using his gifts to inspire others in their spiritual walk. His leadership extends beyond the local church, as he currently serves as a Vice President in the Laymen Ministry of the Baptist, Missionary, and Educational State Convention of Michigan (BM&E).
His dedication is evident throughout the Greater Love District Association and the wider BM&E Convention. Deacon Rayford is also widely respected in the broader community, having honorably served the citizens of Detroit and the Detroit Police Department as a peace officer for over thirty years. Known as a faithful brother, godfather, uncle, and friend, Deacon Rayford’s impact is both deep and far-reaching. Beyond his ministry and public service, he enjoys working on classic muscle cars— especially his beloved 1963 Mustang.
SISTER JACQUELINE RAYNER began teaching the Word of God at New Hope Baptist Church in Southfield over 40 years ago, and it was there that her deep love for ministry began to grow. Thirty-three years ago, she became a charter member of Overcomers Evangelistic Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Ken Dexter and Rev. Pattie Dexter. Since then, she has faithfully served the Lord with devotion and humility. At Overcomers, Jackie held several key roles including being the church’s first trustee, Sunday School Superintendent, and President of the Mission Department. Each position allowed her to use her gifts to build up the church and serve others with love.
In the Michigan District Women’s Ministry, Jackie served as a dedicated teacher and worship leader for 13 years during monthly meetings. She worked faithfully under the leadership of President Cynthia Smith, Rev. Pattie Dexter, and current President Lanet Owensby. These years of service were marked by her consistent faith, passion for God’s Word, and her desire to uplift others.
A widow since 2006, Jackie is the proud mother of her son, Sonyour Rayner. She is both humbled and honored that God has chosen to use her on this pilgrim journey of faith. Because of the love and grace Jesus Christ has shown her and her family, Jackie has committed her life to sharing that same love with others— especially the less fortunate, the homeless, and the brokenhearted. Her desire is to reflect the compassion of Christ, always remembering that He died for us all.
Born in Charleston, West Virginia, MOTHER QUEENETTA SPROULE is a remarkable Christian woman and the cherished matriarch of her family. She is the proud mother of seven children, grandmother to twenty-eight, great-grandmother to thirty-one, and great-great-grandmother to five. While her love and commitment to her family are immense, the Lord and His work take precedence in her life. She is a woman wholly devoted to loving and serving Jesus Christ. Her deep affection for the Lord is beautifully expressed through her compassion, care, and unwavering concern for others.
Mother Sproule joyfully and selflessly offers her time, talents, and heart in service to God. She has been blessed with a soul-stirring singing voice and is also a dynamic, Spirit-filled speaker.
Her passion for ministry is evident in her tireless service at New Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Christopher D. Holly.
At New Rising Star, Mother Sproule faithfully serves on the Mother’s Board, the Mission Ministry, sings in the choir, and steps in wherever there is a need. Her dedication extends beyond the local church as she works diligently in the New Rising Star of Hope District Women’s Ministry under the leadership of PresidentBeverly Robinson, where she holds the esteemed title of President Emeritus of the Women’s Ministry.
SISTER LORI WILLIAMS, born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, is a devoted member of Greater True Vine Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Lee Bernard.
A proud mother of four, grandmother of sixteen, and great-grandmother of three, Sister Williams is known for her unwavering dedication to both her church and community. She currently serves faithfully as the Pastor’s Nurse and Member Financial Secretary, and she is actively involved in the convention.
In addition to her current roles, she has worked closely with Dr. Bernard on home mission efforts and other convention responsibilities. She has also previously served as Financial Secretary in the Christian Fellowship District Association.
We proudly congratulate Sister Lori Williams on being selected as one of 2025 Honorees. Her service and commitment are truly inspiring!
Sister Linda Allen
Sister Peggy Brooks-Riley
Sister Mary Brown
Sister Linda Caver
Mother Teanne Crump
Lady Lillian Cunningham
Sister Cecelia Dawson
Sis. Ethel Ford
Lady Dorothy Hamilton
Sister Paulette Henderson
Sister Delisha Holloway
Lady Bernadine Hoston
Lady Ruthie Howton
Pastor James C. Jones
Sister Joanne Matthews
Sister Carlita McMiller
Sister Monique Mills
Reverend Doris Montgomery
Mother Burnett Neal
Pastor Keith L. Nelson
Sister Shirley Newton
Sis. Charneise Newton-White
Sister Lanet Owensby
Sister Valorie Page
Sister Prenestine Porter
Lady Leola Ramsey
Sister Beverly Robinson
Lady Cynthia Perkins Smith
Sister Evelyn Smith
Sister Shirley Sorrell
Lady Tamela Washington
Sister Glenda Wheeler
Lady Janet White
Sister Linda White
Lady Joyce Williams
Sister Joanna Woods
Sister Rosie Woods
B.M.&E. Ministers’ Wives and Widows
James C. Jones School of Performing Arts and Life Skills
Abundant Life Christian Church
Bethel Temple Missionary Baptist Church
Christian Union
Missionary Baptist Church
Greater True Vine
Missionary Baptist Church
Messiah Missionary Baptist Church
New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
New Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
New St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church
Overcomers Evangel Missionary Baptist Church
Rightway Missionary Baptist Church
Second Olivet Missionary Baptist Church
Third New Hope Baptist Church
