The International Ministers’ and Deacons’ Wives’ Guild, affiliated with the Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc., is dedicated to upholding the God-given vision of our church. As wives of Ministers and Deacons, we recognize our responsibility to ensure that this divine vision remains vibrant, undistorted, and illuminated for ourselves and future generations. Through prayerful consideration, we hereby establish this Constitution and any subsequent amendments, exercising the authority granted to us by the legislative body of the Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. GoalsThe purpose of this initiative is to direct its efforts toward identified areas of need within the National (International) scope, supplementing existing support provided by established National auxiliaries. This initiative also aims to address the psychological needs of Ministers' and Deacons' Wives and Widows, focusing on areas beyond the scope of guidance typically offered to wives of laymen. The primary goal of this administration is to fortify families through dedicated programs and seminars, thereby strengthening local assemblies, the International Organization (Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc.), and ultimately contributing to the advancement of the Kingdom of God. Motto “Remember the words I spoke unto you while I was yet with you and ADD THOU TO IT”. Bishop Robert C. Lawson
Officers 2025-2028 President Mother Theresa Fears, Wilmington, DelawareVice President Lady Victoria Gilbert, MississippiRecording Secretary Sister Cynthia Warning, Lakeland, FloridaCorresponding Secretary Dr. Theresa Ford, Orangeburg, SCTreasurer Lady Robin Brooks, Duncan, South Carolina, SCFinancial Secretary First Lady Yolanda OverbyHistorian Lady Melinda JohnsonChaplain First Lady, Sharon Martin, Littleton, NC
Mother Theresa Fears is the devoted wife of District Elder Charles Fears Sr., who pastored the church in the Poconos for over 30 years and now leads the Greater Ecclesia Church in Wilmington, Delaware, alongside his son, Assistant Pastor Charles Fears Jr. Mother Fears has faithfully served the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith for more than 50 years, holding numerous leadership roles. She has served as Local Missionary President and as both Local and State President of the Ministers’ and Deacons’ Wives Guild (MDWG) for over 25 years. She has also contributed her gifts to the International Sunday School Department and Youth Congress. Mother Fears worked with the Chastity Program at the W.L. Bonner Bible College in Columbia, SC, during Dr. Celeste Johnson’s leadership. Her journey with the International Ministers’ and Deacons’ Wives’ Guild (IMDWG) began during the tenure of Mother Florence Maye, where she served on the Nominating Committee. Over the years, she continued to rise in leadership, holding offices under Mother Yvonne Lane and Dr. Sheryl Johnson, respectively. Today, she serves as the newly elected President of the International Ministers’ and Deacons’ Wives’ Guild.