About The Speakers and Participants

  Pastor Nacole D. M. Hayes accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior as a young adult and learned what it is to humbly and cheerfully serve the LORD. In October 2002, she accepted the call as an ambassador for Christ and preached her initial sermon, under the tutelage of Bishop Dr. Varnie N. Fullwood, Sr. and Co-Pastor Dr. Idella M. Fullwood of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. In September 2021, after many years of laboring in ministry, under the leadership of Bishop and Co-Pastor Fullwood, Pastor Hayes and her husband, Pastor Frederick V. Hayes, Jr. stepped out in faith to birth Greater Works Community Outreach Ministries Inc. with their leaders' blessing and covering, Together they serve the people of God, strengthening the community through positively impacting lives. In September 2023, God gave them the vision for the GWCOM Give Hope Scholarship, specifically designed to financially assist college juniors and seniors, living away from home; giving them HOPE and tangible HELP in completing their college journey.

      Pastor Hayes earned Associate, Bachelor, and Masters degrees of Theology from the North Carolina College of Theology where she studied the Word of God with all diligence, She has also earned a certificate in the Foundations of Mental Health Coaching from Light University as well as a Diploma of Distinction from the North Carolina School Boards Association. Most recently, Pastor Hayes completed her Associate Degree in General Education at Sampson Community College.

      Pastor Hayes is indeed honored to be married to Pastor Frederick V. Hayes, Jr., a mighty man of valor! They are the proud parents of four adult children: Lahaysha, Quincy, Zerrick and N’Kyia; and four wonderful grandchildren: Kensley, Savannah, Jayceon, and Samara. All uniquely different, yet each one is a blessing indeed! 

      Pastor Hayes is employed by Clinton City Schools and serves as the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Education. She is also an instructor for the North Carolina College of Theology for their Associate Degree Program. She gives honor to the contribution that her late parents made in her life, for without David Manuel and Rose Mainor Manuel, there would be no Nacole D. Manuel Hayes. She also honors her grandmother, the late Juanita Herring Mainor, a woman who walked by faith and instilled a fear and reverence of God in her offspring.

Pastor Hayes admonishes the Body of Christ to stand on Ephesians 6:10-13..."and having done all, to STAND.”

   Miss Nicole Rogers is a member of the Roseboro Community Outreach Worship Center of Clinton, NC where her pastor is Pastor Sharon Lane. Nicole is the daughter of Elder Andrea C. Rouse and a former student of Pastor Alandra P. Williams. Nicole serves as a youth usher at her church and is part of the praise dance ministry. She is gifted in the area of dance and enjoys worshipping the Lord through this ministry. Nicole is requested by various ministries to share her gift and takes great pride in working either alone or under the mentorship and guidance of others to choreograph her dances.

 Nicole is a rising 12th grader at Clinton High School where she has participated as a cheerleader for the past three years. She looks forward to continuing as a cheerleader during the upcoming school year. Nicole also enjoys art, and has won awards at local art exhibitions for students sponsored by Sampson County Public Schools. Nicole is full of energy and is always exuberantly willing to help and to serve others in whatever way possible. She loves the Lord and enjoys learning about the Word of God and its practical application to her everyday life.

Apostle Chvonne Simmons is the founder of Tomayo Deliverance Ministries and Vonneyes Broadcasting Network. She is a lover of the Word and servant to God's people. She is a fierce and devoted intercessor who understands the power of prayer and understands the importance of worship.  Apostle Simmons is a former public school educator and is a business owner and an entrepreneur. Among her many gifts, Apostle Chvonne has been blessed with expertise in grant writing and periodically sponsors seminars and classes that are designed to assist businesses and ministries in developing these skills. She resides in Moore, SC.

   Pastor Alandra P. Williams loves the Lord and lifting up the name of Jesus Christ. She understands the significance and power that praise, prayer, and worship holds for every believer. She has been called to the ministry of intercessory prayer and praise, exhortation, and teaching. She understands that her purpose is “to teach God’s people the importance of praise” which includes not just song and dance, but every aspect of our lives.  She was licensed as a minister of the gospel in 1998 and was ordained as an Elder in 2006. In 2010 she was led by God to establish Say So Ministries, Inc; which recognizes the power, authority, and victory given to us through the ministries of praise and prayer. It is founded on Ps. 107:2. "Let the redeemed of the Lord say so." 

Currently, Say So Ministries hosts a monthly women’s Bible study on Zoom. The ministry joined with other ministries in NC, VA, and SC during the 2023 holiday season to collaborately carry forth Operation Holiday Harvest and Hope, a project designed to provide food, gifts, and inspirational literature to families. A total of 38 families in NC, VA, SC, and Kenya were blessed. 

  Pastor Alandra recently retired from Clinton City Schools, Clinton, NC,  culminating a teaching career of more than 40 years as a special education professional. She is a native of Richmond, VA but now resides in Autryville, NC with her loving husband of 37 years and co-laborer in Christ, Rickie T. Williams. Together, they have three sons, two beautiful daughters in love, and three wonderful grandchildren.