The International Ministers’ and Deacons’ Wives’ Guild, affiliated with the Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc., is dedicated to upholding the God-given vision of our church. As wives of Ministers and Deacons, we recognize our responsibility to ensure that this divine vision remains vibrant, undistorted, and illuminated for ourselves and future generations. Through prayerful consideration, we hereby establish this Constitution and any subsequent amendments, exercising the authority granted to us by the legislative body of the Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. GoalsThe purpose of this initiative is to direct its efforts toward identified areas of need within the National (International) scope, supplementing existing support provided by established National auxiliaries. This initiative also aims to address the psychological needs of Ministers' and Deacons' Wives and Widows, focusing on areas beyond the scope of guidance typically offered to wives of laymen. The primary goal of this administration is to fortify families through dedicated programs and seminars, thereby strengthening local assemblies, the International Organization (Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc.), and ultimately contributing to the advancement of the Kingdom of God. Motto “Remember the words I spoke unto you while I was yet with you and ADD THOU TO IT”. Bishop Robert C. Lawson
Officers 2022-2025 President – Dr. Sheryl Jackson- Johnson 1st Vice President – Mother Theresa Fears 2nd Vice President – Sister Carolyn Wolfe Administrative Vice President - Lady Benona McCoy Recording Secretary – Lady Wendy Wallace Corresponding Secretary – Lady Catherine Moore T reasurer – Sister Robin H. Brooks Financial Secretary - Mother Jestine Tucker Chaplain – Lady Penny Holden Historian – Lady Victoria Gilbert
Dr. Sheryl Johnson is the eldest child and daughter of Apostle Walter L. and Mother Margaret Woods Jacksin, granddaughter of Elder Archie & Mother Jessilee Woods and Deacon James and Sister Girline Jackson. She is one of five children ( Sister Karen and Brothers: Walter, Jr, Terrance( both deceased, Archie (Sherika)). She is married to the love of her live Deacon Nathan Johnson and they were blessed with 3 children (son, Nathan-Deceased, and daughters Sherilyn and Aunastasia) Dr. Johnson is uniquely blessed and talented. She sees things differently and how they could be made better. This began a long time ago. She has been an avid reader since childhood. She would pack her bags with books when the family traveled and her mother had to repack to make sure they had the needed item for the trip, so Dr. Johnson began bringing extra bags so her books wouldn’t be left behind. She began her teaching career at Greater Refuge Temple where her grandfather was the pastor and now her father is the pastor. She taught Sunday School, prepared the test for promotion to the next class; Youth Program Coordinator/Sunday School Teacher, Planned, developed and implemented youth programs, curriculums and incentives. She was appointed Gospel Choir Director- Planned music for worship services and directed the choir during services. She was one of the Photographers/Computer Operators for the State of South Carolina, Palmetto Diocese and Region 8 . Web Designer- Greater Refuge Temple/ IMDWG: Graphic Designer- Creates programs, booklets, books and souvenir journals; Kitchen Worker (Cook) Other Appointments and elections include: Educational Dean of International Missionary Department Churches Of Our Lord Jesus Christ Inc.; President of the Women’s Council- State of South Carolina; Educational Dean of the South Carolina Palmetto Diocese Missionary Department; Chairperson of the Educational Committee for the South Carolina Palmetto Diocese Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ Inc ; 2nd Vice President; 1st Vice President then President of the South Carolina Palmetto Ministers and Deacons Wive’s Guild ; Elected as Historian of the International Ministers and Deacons Wives’ Guild of the Churches of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Inc. Elected as 1st Vice President of the International Ministers and Deacons Wives’ Guild of the Churches of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Inc.; Appointed Regional Coordinator for Region 8; Appointed Local Ministers and Deacons Wive Guild President; Women’s Day Chairlady for Several Years- Greater Refuge Temple; Zoom Scheduler/Coordinator for Greater Refuge Temple. This is not an exhaustive list but a few so that the reader will see that Dr. Johnson is a dedicated worker Even though Dr. Johnson has been very busy working in and with every Department of the Church and Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, she has found the time to further her education. She has a bachelor’s degree, A Master’s Degree, An Education Specialist Degree and a Doctorate Degree. She has not stopped there but continues to engage in activities to keep her at the top of her field. She also found time for her family, Husband, and Daughters all have their own businesses and being blessed as well! She has also worked in the public school as a Teacher, Vice Principal and Principal. Seeing the need to help children who were not performing at their best or being overlooked for being too smart, She opened Harvest Time International Academy that has been helping children and young people be successful for over 20 years. She has used her other skills to become a Christian Meeting Planner, Travel Agent. Wedding Coordinator and Caterer and Educational Consultant and Dean of a Business School just to name a few. She thanks the Lord for blessing her to help others and for putting her in the right family for training and prayers and of course, support. She says she feels so blessed to have been given the opportunity to serve and see the smiles on the faces of others. She has been told many times that she must have gotten her energy level from her father, Apostle Walter L. Jackson, she smiles and says” no not really, I got it times two, My Mom gave me her share as well”. Favorite scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 and she loves the classic hymns!