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Bishop Geoffrey V. Dudley, Sr., PhD, D.Min. is from Goldsboro, NC and is the youngest of 11 children from the union of the late Bishop Leamon Dudley, Sr. & the late Mrs. Ida Dorothy Dudley. He gave his life to Christ when he was 12 and began ministry at the early age of 13. He grew up in the United Holy Church of America, Inc. He was ordained by the UHC in 1986. In order to serve as a chaplain in the United States Air Force, he changed denominations and became an ordained Elder in the Church of God in Christ in 1989. He is a retired Air Force Chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel, and in his 21 ½ years of service he has lived and ministered in many states and several countries. He diligently pursued formal education to prepare for a lifetime of ministry.

1981 – Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Drama & Speech, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

1991 – Master of Divinity, School of Theology, Virginia Union University

1992 – Master of Human Relations, University of Oklahoma

1997 – Post Master Education Specialist, University of Memphis

2000 – Doctor of Ministry, Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University

2019 – PhD in Organizational Leadership, Regents University

 Pastor Geoffrey Vincient Dudley II is the son of Glenda Dudley and Bishop Geoffrey V. Dudley, Sr. He graduated from O’Fallon Township High School. During that time, he was part of and helped the Christian Rap group started at New Life G.O.E. (God ova Everything) record and distribute three CD projects.  He is a graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA where he served as the treasurer of Martin Luther King Jr.   Chapel Assistant Program. In his Freshmen year, he founded and lead R.E.A.C.T. (Reading Every Action with Christ Thinking) which was an on-campus ministry. Additionally, he was co-chair of the Morehouse Junior Class Council Community Affairs Committee. He received his Masters of Ministry from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2021. Pastor Geoff II is turned toward God and following hard after Christ in every area of his life. He currently serves at New Life as the Young Adult Pastor; works for Changing Lives Ministries as Ministry Assistant to Bishop and works full time for Urban League of Greater St. Louis where one of his roles is assistant to the CEO. He is also operating his coaching business that seeks to awaken, equip, and develop world leaders.  His goal in life is to make a transformative impact in his community both inside the four walls of the church and out. 

 Vivian Moore, MBA is passionate about advancing the community. She has a personal mission statement to love people and advance their living. She has served non-profits for the past 20 years in the St. Louis and the Metro East.

She currently serves in the role Executive Director of New Life CDC as well as Operations and Finance at New Life in Christ Church, it brings together her education in Accounting and Business Administration from Missouri Baptist University and post graduate education, continued in Master of Business Administration from Fontbonne University and certificate in Non-Profit Management from Washington University. She also received notable training as a graduate of the CORO Women in Leadership Program St. Louis. She counts it an honor to change lives in her lifetime by serving many church leaders, ministries, community, and civic organizations.

  I grew up in O’Fallon, after graduating from OTHS in ‘94 spent several years hiking throughout the country. I volunteered in Kenya teaching children who had never before had the opportunity to be in a classroom. Due to this eye and heart opening experience, I was compelled to return and build a public library for the community I served in. After returning to the US I got married and am now working as an L&D nurse in Shiloh. My desire is to always grow in faith and kindness. Having multiple generations of my family grow up in O’Fallon, I recognize the important need for housing opportunities for older adults, it is important to support endeavors that impact others in a positive way.

Lecia J. Rives, Esq. is a prolific speaker, writer and comedienne who captivate audiences across the globe. She received her B.S. from Tennessee State University and her J.D. from Howard University School of Law and she is licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois. Lecia is the Founder and CEO of Speak uP! Enterprise, a motivational speaking, publishing and training company based in Illinois. She is the author of Get Up and Be Somebody® and Campus Superstars, a former adjunct professor of public speaking at Washington University, and she works with budding entrepreneurs as a facilitator for Urban League Women’s Business Center. Lecia is a former contributing writer for In Magazine and former feature writer for Heart & Soul Online. She’s also the voice of the Get Up and Be Somebody® Motivational Moment on iHeart Radio which airs in St. Louis, MO and various social and media platforms. Prior to striking out on her own, she worked in the not-for-profit sector and served as the executive director of the Jackie JoynerKersee Foundation. As an entertainer, Lecia is the creator and host of Laugh Out Loud St. Louis, an award- winning clean television comedy show produced by her company LJR Entertainment, LLC which also produced the documentary, The Color of Healing and her one-woman show, Dreamin Outta My Mind which she wrote and performs across the country. Lecia serves on various boards and committees, and she lives with her husband in Shiloh, IL.