Sene' Garrett

Secretary

Sarita Gray

Director

CURRICULUM VITAE OF THE PRESIDENT:
Dr. Deland J. Coleman (John) is declaring the Word of the Lord in a time in which he has labeled "the changing of the guards." He was called by God at the age of 17 and was licensed and ordained at the age of 19 under the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, (P.A.W.). Dr. John has:

• ● an AA Degree in Business Management from Phillips College
• ● a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry with an Emphasis on Biblical Studies
• ● a Master of Arts in Christian Education
• ● and a Doctor of Philosophy in Ministry from Midwest Christian College Seminary

Dr. John has a mandate to bring a realization to the body of Christ that it is God’s desire for His people to establish a relationship with Him instead of a "religion-ship." He is playing a pivotal part in reaching this generation and equipping them to activate the gifts within them. A cloud of testimonies including financial and healing miracles have manifested as a result of his ministry.

He has authored six books:
Power Points to Prosperous Living
The Chambers of Chenaniah – 12 Foundational Truths to Praise & Worship
Spiritual Reflections – 52 Prophetic Tips to Prevent Prophetic Slips
Worship Wisdom 4:24 - Reset My Worship
Rising of the Thoroughbreds – A Guide to Finding Balance in Prophetic Ministry
55 Power Points to Building, Balancing & Birthing Your Prophetic Gift

One point that he emphasizes in one of his books is:
"There are two types of people that come in your life: those that inspire you and those that expire you."

Dr. John has previously served in the insurance industry for more than a decade as an insurance agent for both national and international insurance companies. Along with his wife, Dr. John has sphere-headed many community initiatives and outreach programs, raising tens of thousands of dollars to help families in need including "Ready to Excel Back to School Backpack & Supply Giveaway" and "Bringing Joy to the Community" outreach programs. Their efforts with global partners have created opportunities to bring aid to people as far as the Philippines, Haiti, Bulgaria, South Africa, Croatia, Peru, Uganda, the Bahamas, Texas and throughout the Chicagoland area. Their affect and contributions on the people and communities that they have served are too numerous to mention.

Dr. John has traveled and preached locally, nationally, and internationally, yet he is committed to his family, global ministry, Kingdom Church International, and church, Empowered People Church. This local body of believers is a non-denominational assembly in which he co-founded with his wife and where he is the apostolic overseer. Their vision for this church which has made an impact in the inner city of Chicago and the South suburbs, is to "Empower God’s People for Kingdom Living and Kingdom Advancement in the Earth."

Dr. John and his wife, Kisia, have been married for nearly twenty-five years and live in a suburb of Chicago. They are the proud parents of five children, two boys and three girls, which include his orphaned nephew and two nieces.

P R O F E S S I O N A L S U M M A R Y OF THE TREASURER
Isis Nelson is a highly analytical problem solver with strong leadership skills and a passion for developing others. She has had 17 years of experience in the credit industry with a proven ability to empower and grow a team into becoming a global center of excellence. Her key strengths include: Leadership, Project Management, Credit Data Expertise, Problem Solving, Critical and Strategic Thinking, Verbal and Written Communication, Process Improvement, Collaboration, and Associate Development.

Isis has been a trusted and valued employee of Transunion, LLC of Chicago, Illinois since 2004. She has achieved success at every level within the corporation in her roles as a Consultant, Advisor, and Manager. From 2004 – 2011, in her job as a Consultant in the Data Acquisitions department, among many duties, Isis was responsible for analyzing credit files, conducting audits, and presentations, all while leading a team of associates. She became known as a subject matter expert in several areas related to credit reporting. Eventually her work ethic resulted in her becoming a recipient of a company-wide award for identifying and aiding in the resolution of an unexpected system change.

In 2011, Isis was promoted to the position of Advisor in the Data Performance department. The highlights of this role included her collaboration with internal and external attorneys on analyses to prevent and respond to litigation. She designed and managed the onboarding process for new data assets and created process documentation to explain complex business rules in an easily understood fashion for both internal and external audiences. She also provided credit report training to internal associates and external customers.

Isis’ latest elevation happened in 2019 when she landed the role of Manager in the US Data Performance department. This job has allowed her the opportunity to lead a team of over a half dozen analysts who are responsible for maintaining the quality of the company’s core US database. She is responsible for providing the team with vision while driving strategy and measuring the impact of goals. Her ability to develop and upskill associates through coaching, frequent feedback (positive and constructive) has coupled with her ability to create opportunities to expand beyond current roles. She continues to develop innovative solutions to support emerging data and product needs, challenging business problems, and customer demands. Isis has repeatedly proven that she can manage high visibility cross-functional projects.

Isis has many skillsets and capabilities with certification and expertise in various technologies and business trainings. Previously she was the Group Lead for the Women @ TU – Working Parents where she provided support for working parents by advocating for relevant benefits and fostering career growth and happiness through sharing and invoking new ideas, tips, tools, and strategies that could be leveraged in the workforce. She was directly responsible for marketing, member recruitment, budget management, vendor coordination and presenting to large audiences in person and via written communications.

She currently serves as a Women @ TU Board Member and Professional Development Committee Chairperson where she is helping to create a diverse and equitable environment to inspire, promote, and support the professional growth of all women at TransUnion.
Isis is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago where in 2004, she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance. She is married to Anthony and they have three children including a special needs child that they have been blessed to care for.

BIOGRAPHICAL S U M M A R Y OF THE SECRETARY
Sene’ Garrett has been serving the Sauk Village community for over 20 years through many organizations and events. She has dedicated her time and service to many community organizations without payment or incentive, and she has been an inspiration to others in her efforts to give back.
Sene’ has been a resident of Sauk Village throughout her childhood and adult life. She was a student at Wagoner Elementary and a graduate of Rickover Jr. High, and Bloom Trail High School. Sene’ has 4 children that have attended the schools within the local school district.

Sene’ currently is a full-time mom, Tax Professional for H&R Block, and a Paraprofessional at Bloom Township High School. She is a former Supervisor for District 168 Preferred Meals Program and Paraprofessional at Rickover Junior High School.

Sene’ understands the community’s needs and helps to foster empathy and self-efficacy while uniting people from diverse backgrounds to work towards a common goal. She has served as a Scout Leader for the local Girl Scout organization, becoming a part of a network of nearly one million adults as a role model, inspiring young girls to discover their own skills and abilities.

She served numerous years as a coach for both Glenwood Cougars and Rickover Junior High school’s cheer squad. Sene’ was a coach for the local softball organization for ten years. Her acts of volunteerism have helped to support families, youth mentoring, and athletic programs. She has been instrumental in leading children and Youth to discover their hidden talents often resulting in a positive change in their self-worth.

Sene’ also served on the SVSA Board and she is a former Secretary of District 168 Parent Teachers Association (PTA). Sene’ is dedicated to strengthening families in her community, and her commitment stands without question. She currently serves as Board Secretary and chairs the Finance and Policy Committee of CCSD168 School Board.

In 2019, Sene’ earned the distinguished honor of Master Board Member and has continued to maintain that status. She is now seeking re-election in the upcoming consolidated election on April 6, 2021. Sene’ wants to ensure the School Board works to meet all of its goals while maintaining financial stability and providing well maintained and safe campuses throughout the district.

Sene’ is dedicated and energized in her position on the board and challenges every member of the School Board towards supporting, challenging, and inspiring every student to reach their academic and personal ambitions.

BIOGRAPHY OF THE (EXECUTIVE) DIRECTOR
Dr. Kisia Coleman says, "I love ministry! I love what ministry does to and for people. The services, the messages, the worship, the fellowship, and most of all, THE IMPACT! And I just want to play a part in making that impact happen!"

In 2003, Dr. Kisia received her Master’s in Ministry from Midwest Christian College & Seminary. She later became a teacher in the college, where her focus was in Leadership Training. In 2011 she was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from the Institute for Christian Works Bible College and Seminary, an accredited institution by the World Council of Postsecondary and Religious Education. She is a licensed and ordained minister of the gospel and is recognized as such under the authority of several international and national ministry associations.

Dr. Kisia has served executives and CEOs as a Personal Assistant in various fields, healthcare, legal, financial, and religious arenas, including two mega-churches. She has found that her greatest joy is serving in ministry to help better the lives of others. In January of 2006, working alongside her husband, Dr. John, she helped to pioneer Kingdom Church International Ministries, affectionately known as KCI by its members. As founders of this non-denominational, multicultural community of believers, their mission is to: "Empower God’s people for Kingdom living and advancement in the earth." In May 2014 they acquired their first property in the inner city of Chicago making their presence evident in both the city and the south suburbs where they started.

Dr. Kisia’s responsibilities include: Executive Administrator, Special Events Director, and the founder of M.O.D.E.L. (Mentoring Our Daughters & Equipping Ladies), a ministry for women; The Princess Paradigm, a mentoring ministry for girls; and L.E.A.D. (Leaders Empowered to Accelerate & Dominate), a leadership training class for kingdom leaders. In February of 2000, Dr. Kisia began a Women’s Prayer Ministry (P.O.W. W.O.W. – Pray on Woman, Woman of Wisdom), which is a one-hour, daily intercessory phone conference. Their motto is, "Every day we pray!" Since its inception, intercessors have been gathering together every day at 5 a.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. weekends to bombard the heavens with intercession.

She is an entrepreneur and the owner of KishKnows, Inc. – The Bright Idea Company which has several divisions including print publishing, software and app development and coaching services. She is the author of The DO IT Mandate - Defeating the Delays to Destiny book and accompanying workbook; as well as The Do It Book Writing & Publishing Series with online courses, and Prayers That Get Results – The DOERS Guide to Turning Tragedy into Triumph and Overcoming the Failures in Life! Volume 1. These inspiring messages of empowerment provide encouragement as well as the necessary tools for all those that want to realize success in life and be doers of the Word and not just hearers only.

Some of her other accomplishments include: Certified Life & Leadership Coach, Creator and Developer of The Do It Master Motivational & Task Mobile App for the iPhone and Google platforms; and graduate of Kingdom University (Dr. Cindy Trimm). In both October 2012 and October 2013, she was the proud recipient of the Literary Award given by the Association of Independent Ministries (A.I.M.).

In 2020, Dr. Kisia’s efforts were instrumental in securing a contract worth over $9 million for an organization involved in providing supplies to assist the medical industry in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. She has raised tens of thousands of dollars and spearheaded initiatives with global partners that have created opportunities to bring aid to people around the world—including the Philippines, Haiti, Bulgaria, South Africa, Croatia, Peru, the Bahamas, Uganda, Texas, and the Chicagoland area. She is responsible for creating local outreach initiatives including Ready to Excel Back to School Backpack & Supply Giveaway and Bringing Joy to the Community outreach programs.

Dr. Kisia is an innovative visionary and a straight-talking communicator. She is proving that her paradigm of being a Christ-like model to others through serving is what greatness and success are really all about. She and her husband live in a suburb of Chicago and are the parents of five children: two boys and three girls, which include two orphaned nieces and a nephew.

BIOGRAPHICAL S U M M A R Y OF DIRECTOR LES Leslie Rohwedder, affectionately known as "Elder Les" to those in the faith community where he serves was born and raised in the south suburban, Chicago Heights area. He is a graduate of Bloom High School and a military veteran having served in the Airforce for four years before being honorably discharged.

Elder Les is a true All American with a strong and sincere love for his country, family, faith community, and baseball. His love for the sport of baseball resulted in him being an active participant in his son’s baseball leagues as a coach and parent support. He has successfully raised two children, both of whom have achieved career success, one as a Principal in the Education field and the other as a Caregiver in the Healthcare field.

Elder Les is the proud grandfather of five grandchildren, four of which are biracial. He knows very well what it means to have a multicultural family and is in tune with the issues faced by black and brown communities and especially the Youth.

Elder Les is a faithful worker having had employment for extensive periods of time at Sears for 8 years, then Abex as a steelworker for 32 years, and finally Hadady Machine Company for 10 years before retiring and accumulating a total of 50 years of hard work and service. His faithfulness can also be seen in his dedication to his church, Kingdom Church International Ministries, where he has served for 15 years as a faithful and valued elder and charter member.

Elder Les was a widower for some time before meeting and marrying the second love of his life, Juanita, in 2002. Together, he and his wife, live comfortably in his lifelong community and the home he has owned for over 46 years.