CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Dr. Bettie McKinley-LeFlore
Dr. LeFlore is a member of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Pocahontas, MS where she serves as President of the Women's Missionary Society, Teaches New Member Orientation Class, Deaconess and is a member of the Sanctuary Choir. Dr. LeFlore was a principal in Jackson Public Schools for many years and an educator for over 40 years.
email: bleflore@aol.com
Cell: (601)592-7060
email: bleflore@aol.com
Cell: (601)592-7060
VICE CHAIRMAN
Rev. Bryan Wilson, Sr.
Bryan Wilson is the Pastor of Southside Assembly of God in Jackson, MS. In adddition to being a board member Pastor Wilson has served as bus driver, chapel service speaker, counselor and an all around handy man at UPWARD. His passion is to see individuals enter into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is both practical and powerful.
Youth Board Chairman
Mr. DiJuante McKinley
DJ is a life long memeber of Southside Assembly of God. He has served at UPWARD for 5 years as Children/Youth Pastor and Camp Counselor.
He has ministered at churches, homeless shelters and at several churches in Europe. He is now a Sophmore at Southwestern Assembly of God University where is studying Pastoral Ministries.
email: d.mckinley@ymail.com
Cell: (601)398-5395
He has ministered at churches, homeless shelters and at several churches in Europe. He is now a Sophmore at Southwestern Assembly of God University where is studying Pastoral Ministries.
email: d.mckinley@ymail.com
Cell: (601)398-5395
Director of Community Services/Youth Pastor
Ms. Eddreka Anthony
Eddreka is a member of Making Jesus Real Church in Pearl,MS where she serves as Membership Director and a prayer leader. Eddreka sensed a call of God on her life during her youth which she was compelled to answer during college at Mississippi State University. Her relationship with God rocketed after joining Generation 6:20 Campus Ministry where she served as secretary, prayer leader, and counselor. Eddreka’s passion for the least of these was discovered during her studies at MSU while seeking God for direction and deeper revelation of purpose. Through her zeal for the Kingdom of God, Eddreka was divinely united with Upward ministry.
Dream Kidz After Care Coordinator
Mrs. Jeanette Warner-Blakely
Mrs. Jeanette Warner-Blakely joined Upward Dream Center in the fall of 2011. This dedicated coordinator of the Dream Kidz After Care Program love to work with children and their parents. Some of Mrs. Warner-Blakely responsibilities are to plan & prepare meals, facilitate classroom structure, advise tutors with students and along with other important operational duties.
Personally, Jeanette and her husband are members of “We Will Go Ministry” and “Southside Assemblies of God” where they are involved in outreach ministry. The couple minister to homeless individuals who are struggling in tough environments. Like the homeless people they serve, they once experience similar circumstances being homeless and nowhere to turn. Until God delivered them from their troubles and changed their lives forever!
Upward Dream Center is very thankful to have Jeanette on our team. Mrs. Warner-Blakely’s love for the Lord, compassion to help others, and commitment to serve at a high level makes her a major component in our mission to help serve this community.
If you would like to learn more about the program, please contact Dream Kidz After Care Coordinator Mrs. Jeanette Warner-Blakely at 601-500-2712.
Personally, Jeanette and her husband are members of “We Will Go Ministry” and “Southside Assemblies of God” where they are involved in outreach ministry. The couple minister to homeless individuals who are struggling in tough environments. Like the homeless people they serve, they once experience similar circumstances being homeless and nowhere to turn. Until God delivered them from their troubles and changed their lives forever!
Upward Dream Center is very thankful to have Jeanette on our team. Mrs. Warner-Blakely’s love for the Lord, compassion to help others, and commitment to serve at a high level makes her a major component in our mission to help serve this community.
If you would like to learn more about the program, please contact Dream Kidz After Care Coordinator Mrs. Jeanette Warner-Blakely at 601-500-2712.
Women's Job Corp Program
Ms. Hilda Johnson
Phone(601)213-6067
hildabournes@gmail.com
hildabournes@gmail.com
DANCE TEAM COORDINATOR
Mr. Joshua Bell
Josh Bell grew up at Lighthouse Assembly of God under the auspices of his grandfather, the late Rev. Robert Bell. Heand his family have served as volunteers with UPWARD for over 8 years. Josh is a Sophomore student at Belhaven College where his Major is Dance. Josh has been annointed to coreograph and demonostrate dance ranging from christian hip hop, liturgical to ballet. Josh also serves as our Dance Coordinator.
To schedule THUG Ministry Team or Jr. THUGz contact UPWARD at (601)592-7060 or submit a request on our contact page.
BACKPACK/FEEDING PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Ms. Tamara Edwards
Tamara is a member of Exodus Apostolic church. She is a dedicated parent of 4 children that attend the UPWARD Dream Center. Her heart and passion for serving God and her community caused her to become a regular team member of UPWARD. She has a heart for leading children/youth to the path God has chosen for their lives and for ensuring that their natural and spiritual needs are met daily.
Phone(601)899-2658
email: operationupward@yahoo.com
Phone(601)899-2658
email: operationupward@yahoo.com
