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One of the arms of the UPCI is Ladies Ministries. Ladies Ministries is an exciting, vibrant ministry made up of women across North America. We have sister groups around the world who work faithfully and untiringly for the sake of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ in their own and other lands.

It is exciting to know that God included a place in the body for women and that we have been given freedom to work in the various missions and ministries for which we have a burden.

TEAM

OUR TEAM

One of the arms of the UPCI is Ladies Ministries. Ladies Ministries is an exciting, vibrant ministry made up of women across North America. We have sister groups around the world who work faithfully and untiringly for the sake of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ in their own and other lands.

It is exciting to know that God included a place in the body for women and that we have been given freedom to work in the various missions and ministries for which we have a burden.

Ladies Ministries Presidents District Ladies Ministries Presidents

  • Michele Penton, Alabama

    Cathy Bagwill, Alaska-Yukon

    Elisabeth Sansom, Arizona

    Ashlea Ison, Arkansas

    Dana Hood, Atlantic

    Leanne Garrett, British Columbia

    Brenda Chacon, Southern California

    Karen Thunder, Canadian Plains

    Jane Fortaleza, Central Canadian

    Shannon Bohrer, Colorado

    Marie Brown, Connecticut

    Aimee Myers, Florida

    Pam Hodge, Georgia

    Judie Wasson, Hawaii

    Laura Jackson, Idaho

    Rhonda Burk, Illinois

    Valerie Carter, Indiana

    Tammie Allison, Iowa

    Vanessa Cornwell, Kansas

    Terri Griffis, Kentucky

    Mikelle Maxwell, Louisiana

    Jackie Little, Maine

    Alice Wright, Maryland-DC

    Rebecca Robidas, Massachusetts-Rhode Island

    Jerusha McGhee, Michigan

    Sarah Brooks, Detroit Metro

    Renee Feiler, Minnesota

    Teresa Davis, Mississippi

    Joann Thornton, Missouri

    Tina Pierce, Nebraska

    Renee Hinton, New Hampshire-Vermont

    Belinda A. White, North Central Jersey

    Lela Cooper, New Jersey-Delaware

    Angelene Wahler, New York

    Hazel Mitchell, New York Metro

    Meme Scarboro, North Carolina

    Melea Boles, North Dakota

    Sharon Cole, Nova Scotia

    Christine Stark, Ohio

    Donna Fuller, Oklahoma

    Sherie O’Donnell, Ontario

    Jill Sargeant, Oregon

    Debbie Cluster, Pennsylvania

    Jolie Kakudji, Quebec

    Raquel Guerrero, Rocky Mountain

    Nilah Gann, South Carolina

    Bethany Peters, South Dakota

    Mitzi McElhaney, Tennessee

    Diane Green, Texas

    Amanda Elms, Texas North

    Tracey Prieto, Texas South

    Cassie Huslage, Texas South Central

    Lucy Garcia, Texico

    Donna Linville, Virginia

    Sarah Seagraves, Washington

    Patty Zimmerman, West Virginia/Western Maryland

    Stephanie McDonald, Western

    Karen Bailey, Wisconsin

Ladies Ministries Staff

Ladies Ministries President

Linda Gleason

Ladies Ministries President

Linda Gleason became president in 2016.  She has served Ladies Ministries for over forty years in various capacities. She first served as district secretary and then president in the Oregon District and for eleven years as general secretary of Ladies Ministries International. Linda brings with her a wealth of experience in all the work of Ladies Ministries. She is a sought-after speaker for ladies’ conferences nationwide and has ministered in several foreign countries as well. Linda’s husband, Gary Gleason, has served in numerous offices of the United Pentecostal Church. She is the blessed mother of four children and grandmother of four. Linda Gleason will continue to work for the good of Ladies Ministries.

Ladies Ministries Secretary

Jane Buford

Ladies Ministries Secretary

Jane Buford, former executive assistant for Ladies Ministries, now steps into the more rigorous role as general secretary of Ladies Ministries. Jane has availed herself of the detailed history of Ladies Ministries. She represents Ladies Ministries well in whatever capacity she is needed. Jane is married to P. Daniel Buford, who is an associate editor for the United Pentecostal Church International. They have two sons, Brandon/Brianne Buford and Brad/Tempie Buford, and six of the best grandchildren in the world.

Editor, Reflections Magazine

Julie Long

Editor, Reflections Magazine

Julie was raised in Pakistan as an MK. She is a writer who would rather read, a speaker who would rather listen, a joyful wife to Peter, and a determined mother of two. She shares her talent as the Reflections magazine editor and is the More to Life Ladies Ministries program director. The Longs pastor the Pentecostals of Miramichi, New Brunswick.

Administrative Assistant

Julie Stewart

Administrative Assistant

Julie is married to Brian, a Critical Care Paramedic, and they have two children, Bethany and Andrew. Andrew is in the military, and Bethany is married to Mark, and they have four beautiful children.  Julie and Brian have three adorable granddaughters and a handsome grandson, whom they adore! Julie loves family game nights with lots of laughs. She loves to travel and meet new people. Julie and Brian enjoy having people over for dinner and giving Bible studies. Julie has an identical twin sister.

Administrative Assistant

Duana Sargent

Administrative Assistant

Duana Sargent was born and raised in Texas. She and her husband, Darin, served in pastoral ministry in the Southern California District for 16 years before relocating to St. Louis from San Diego in 2021. Together, they now travel across the United States teaching marriage retreats, investing in couples and families. They have three children—two of whom are married—and one precious grandbaby who brings them great joy. Duana has long been involved in Ladies Ministries, serving in various roles in the SoCal District, from decorating to Promotional Director. Her deep love for ministry and her heart for women have made Ladies Ministries an integral part of her life, and she is honored to serve on the national Ladies Ministries team.

Ladies Ministries Connections Committee Directors Connections is the umbrella under which all our ministries work.

Connections Director

Wanda Fielder

Connections Director
ABLE

Denise Wynn

ABLE
HOPE

Adena Pedigo

HOPE
Ladies Prayer International

Debbie Akers Robbins

Ladies Prayer International
More to Life

Julie Long

More to Life
Reflections

Julie Long

Reflections
Today's Christian Girl

Debbie Sanders

Today’s Christian Girl
Women of Worth

Jean Carney

Women of Worth
Building the Bridge

Tonda Henry

Building the Bridge
Spanish Evangelism

Berenice Burnett

Spanish Evangelism

Ladies Ministries Regional Committee Directors

Northwest

Raquel Guerrero

Northwest
Northeast

Angelene Wahler

Northeast
North Central

Joann Thornton

North Central
Southeast

Mitzi McElhaney

Southeast
Southwest

Brenda Chacon

Southwest
South Central

Ashlea Ison

South Central

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