Jacqueline Cora Boone, daughter of Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Elsie Boone, is a native of Norfolk, VA. Jackie is honored that God has entrusted to her care her son, Christopher Thomas Boone. She is the youngest of three siblings Jeffrey Boone and Elsie "Tootie" Boone Thompson. She attributes her Christian roots to her nurturing family, especially her Grandmother Cora Buffaloe Boone. Jackie is employed with the Commonwealth of Virginia at Norfolk State University as an Instructor in the Department of Early Childhood Education and is the Program Coordinator at the NSU Child Development Laboratory School. Her passion and gift is teaching. Her academic accomplishments include a B.A. in Political Science/Pre-Law (Norfolk State University, 1994), M.A. in Teaching (Norfolk State University, 1999 Summa Cum Laud), and M.Div. in Christian Education (The Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University, 2007 Cum Laud). Jackie is active in various ministries at Mount Pleasant and enjoys sharing her talents whenever and wherever needed. She serves in the Tutorial Ministry, Usher Ministry, as the Church School Superintendent, and the Christian Education Organizer. Jackie is grateful for the support and encouragement of family and friends; yet, she maintains that all she has done, will do, or will be is only because of a Liberating Savior. Her mantra declares, "But by His grace, I am what I am". I Corinthians 15:10.

Lakia L. Perez was born to Wayne J. Parham and Santa Perez on January 14, 1976, She is from Newark, New Jersey. Lakia graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in May 1994. After graduation she enlisted in the United States Navy and has been serving for 13 years. She is a proud parent of two awesome boys Noel and Donaven. Lakia attends Saint Leo's University and is pursuing a degree in Psychology. Lakia became a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in November 2003, under the leadership of Pastor William L. Davis Jr. Labia is on fire for the Lord and it has shown through her determination and faithfulness to do the work of God. It is also evident through her zeal and hunger to learn the Word. She has completed the Master Life Discipleship Class, and attended numerous leadership training s. Lakia's journey here at Mt. Pleasant has taught her how to be a disciple, teacher and leader. This journey has also helped her to walk into her calling. God called her to minister to his people by empowering them and bringing his people to a place Of deliverance; teaching them how to stay there through the Word of God in order to become the person God has created them to be. God allows this to be expressed through the teaching of the Word, her gift in dance and simply just loving people so they can see God's love. LAKIA IS NOT WHERE SHE NEEDS TO BE, BUT THANK GOD SHE'S NOT WHERE SHE USE TO BE. I will cry to God Most High, Who performs on my behalf and rewards me [Who brings to pass His purposes for me and surely completes them]! Psalm 57:2

Portia Bryant is married to Charles Bryant and resides in Chesapeake, Virginia. She is driven, motivated, and extremely passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of youth. Part of her ministry is to enlighten And inspire esteem and prosperity, by influencing others to develop and strengthen their personal relationship with Christ. Aside from being a musical artist, she is a natural born leader, minister, and teacher. Portia grew up in the Washington DC/Metropolitan area. Alexandria Christian Center (ACC), later renamed, Love International Church (LIC), is her home church in Springfield, VA. Under the discipleship of Pastor's Crosby Bonner, Rose Bonner, and Waiter Davis, she has been equipped with a solid teaching of the Word and taught how to develop a personal relationship with Christ. In June 2001, Portia graduated from Annandale High School and traveled to Norfolk, VA to attend college at Old Dominion University (ODU) to pursue a degree in Communication and Human Services Counseling. After graduating from ODU in the Spring of 2005, she went on to pursue her Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA). She will complete her Master's Degree on December 15, 2007. Portia is a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA, Pastored by William Davis, Jr. She has been discipled in Minister's in Training class since January 2007. Portia loves being a part of a church body where a worship experience is expected. Portia loves to get into her "quiet place" to hear a fresh word from the Lord. She enjoys having a word in her heart, so that she might be able to encourage those who God places in her path.