Missionary Barbara Magwood shares a moving testimony on how God called her to serve Ex-offenders (Returning Citizens) as they transition from the Justice System into society. As she laid prostrate on her face early one morning, as is her normal daily prayer routine, she had a purposeful heart in asking God for a raise in her position as office manager in their family landscaping business.
As she relates, she heard the voice of God say “establish a business, helping ex-offenders and operate it from Fisherman of Men Church, but it’s not the time just yet to tell Bishop Groover, the pastor”. As she asked God for further instructions, she heard His voice say “name the business” “Project Evolution”. As she listened, and was so engrossed, as the Holy Spirit was in control, she lacked understanding, and proceeded to look up the definition of “evolution”. In shaping the God inspired instructions as they became reality in her spirit, the definition pertaining to the God inspired project read: “A process of gradual, peaceful, progressive change or development, as in social or economic structure or institutions”. As it was spiritually apparent that God was preparing Bishop Groover for her approach, it was now, God’s timing to share this experience with Bishop Groover, and he accepted without hesitation.
Project Evolution, Inc. is now established as a Faith Based Non-Profit organization with 501c3 Internal Revenue Status. Not knowing others who God had touched for the same purpose, Bishop Groover saw an email that was sent out from COOLJC’s website on Social Justice, and admonished her to reach out to the sender, Apostle James I. Clark, Jr., because seemingly, Project Evolution, Inc. was directly related to the Social Justice project that was being implemented in COOLJC by Apostle Clark. As she inquired through the apostle, it was apparent that they were both working toward the same goals of God, but just in different places!
Project Evolution, Inc. has made some accomplishments by implementing a Pilot Program in November of 2015 for five weeks, in partnership with Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) for the District of Columbia. The pilot program benefitted some of their qualified parolees and probationers. They conducted training to teach them how to write resumes, upload and search for jobs via the internet, what to expect and how to dress for success appropriately when going on job interviews, presenting ministers within the local church to teach Bible fundamentals, as well as role play of some of society’s rich and famous who started their lives from poverty and have climbed the ladder of success to be where they are today. If we can instill these values within them, we can impact the high rates of Recidivism (Relapse) in the justice system.
Bishop J.I. Clark, Jr. implemented training on Social Justice at our International Youth Congress in Richmond, Virginia 2016 and afforded an opportunity for Project Evolution, Inc. to present a Power Point Presentation on their Pilot Program instituted at Fisherman of Men Church, Washington, DC. They solicit your prayers.

Pamela Jackson is Director of Distribution for PEI. She has overall responsibility for the delivery of products to their proper destinations. She oversees all inventory, logistics, and distribution operations and ensures that clients receive goods in an efficient manner. She coordinates with project leaders to meet distribution
needs, manages budgets, manages relationships/agreements with vendors, and
generates reports for upper management.
Zechariah 7:9 - Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother. Pamela has a heart for service and believes deeply in the power and strength of community. “It is a gift to be a part of PEI’s ministry. I am reminded of the power in another chance to put one foot in front of the other, and I’m inspired and thankful to God for the opportunity to help our clients reach their natural and spiritual goals. Like Dorcas, my desire is to serve others in practical ways that touch their hearts and reveal God’s love.”
Pamela has served in multiple capacities in her church including Sunday School, Music, Youth and Administrative departments. She graduated from Wilberforce University with a degree in Business Management. She retired from Federal Service and Private Industry where she served as a Contracting Officer and Cost Analyst.

Sister Angela Ladson is the wife of Deacon Isaac Ladson.
She is a member of Greater Refuge Temple Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc., in Charleston, South Carolina. Apostle Walter Lee Jackson, Sr. is her pastor. Sis. Ladson has been a member of Greater Refuge Temple since 1990. She is a member of auxiliaries on the Local and Diocese levels.
She is a graduate of Limestone College (Gaffney, SC) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Management. Her previous work experience include contributions in healthcare as an Office Assistant and an Executive Coordinator, respectively. She also has work experience in finance.
She is conscientious regarding her work assignments and takes the steps necessary to seek tasks seen through to completion and in a timely manner. She imposes high standards upon her assignments as she serves in all areas of her life for the glory of God.
She is a lover of all scripture since the word of God is food for our soul. She has identified her life scripture to be the one scripture she meditates on frequently:

“I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread”. Psalm 37:35

Ida Williams Thompson

Ida is a veteran educator in Columbia. She retired after 39 years of service in Richland School District One (Columbia, SC), as director of Instructional Technology Services, but remains very active in a wide range of professional and community endeavors. She is passionate about literacy, civic engagement, community service and the preservation of African American history.
She holds degrees in Educational Administration and Supervision, Guidance and Student Personnel Services, Librarianship and Reading from South Carolina State University and the University of South Carolina.
She has been recognized on the local, state, and national levels by numerous educational, technology and literacy organizations. Most recently, she was in the first class of inductees into the W. J. Keenan High School Hall of Fame and the recipient of the American Library Association’s Black Caucus’ Distinguished Service to the Profession Award.
Her community activities include service on the Richland Library Board of Trustees, SCETV Advisory Committee, University of South Carolina’s Diversity Leadership Committee, and the W. L. Bonner College Board of Directors. She is a certified Guardian ad Litem for the S. C. Vulnerable Adult Program and Co-Chair of the Inter-Faith Subcommittee of the S. C. Human Trafficking Task Force in the S. C. Attorney General’s Office.
She currently serves as president of the Refuge Temple Church Women’s Council, the Richland County Education Association-Retired organization, and the South Carolina Black Librarians Caucus.
She is married to Deacon Toney E. Thompson, Sr. They are the proud parents of one son, Toney, Jr. and in-laws to their daughter-in-law, Alisha.

Apostle Thomas E Woolfolk is the quintessential renaissance man. Over the past decades he has successfully worn many hats. From husband, pastor, counselor, executive, federal investigator to pilot and author, his interests vary widely. His personal and professional accomplishments are only exceeded by his leadership, service, and sincere dedication to others.

A native of Richmond, Virginia, he married his high school sweetheart, the late Mother Mildred S. Woolfolk in 1950. Together, they raised their family in Oxford, North Carolina where Apostle Woolfolk pastored Refuge Temple, Oxford for 46 years.

Apostle Woolfolk matriculated from Maggie L. Walker High School and later North Carolina Central University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He later served as an investigator for the United States for 23 years, earning such accolades as governor’s awards, and distinguished recognitions from two Presidents of the United States.

He has been an integral part of The Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ (COOLJC) since the age of 22. He grew in the ministry under the mentorship of the late Apostle John W. Pernell. Apostle Woolfolk is a proud “Lawsonite”. He was catechized by COOLJC founder, Bishop R.C. Lawson. He served as the Executive Secretary for 36 years, and he was the Diocesan Bishop for the Metropolitan Diocese, providing vision and guidance to over 30 churches.

In his personal life, Apostle Woolfolk has always been a doting father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is a voracious reader and student. He speaks multiple languages, enjoys chess, travelling, and can sometimes be spotted playing video games with his great grandchildren. His life has truly been a life dedicated to service, the pursuit of excellence, and ultimately the glorifying of God!

Lady Celeste Morton is the daughter of the Late Bishop Robert and Mother Josephine Hawkins (Founders of the Redeemed Church of Christ) located in Alexandria Virginia. At the age of ten (10) years old, she was baptized at the Bible Way Church Worldwide, Washington, D.C. under the pastoral of the Late Bishop, Smallwood E. Williams; that same year, she received the Gift of the Holy Ghost at The Scripture Church of Christ, Falls Church, Virginia (Elder George Marshall, pastor). Lady Morton is married to Elder, Dr. James C. Morton. Together, they have six (6) beautiful children. all have been baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ & filled with the Gift of the Holy Ghost; eight (8) grandchildren and two (2 Great grands). Lady Morton has demonstrated her God Given leadership abilities; To name a few, she held the following positions within the COOLJC, both, in her local churches, the Virginia State, the Virginia Northern Diocese as well as the Mid-Atlantic Diocese. She served as Director of the youth, corresponding, and recording secretary, president of the women’s auxiliary, Ushers, Treasure of the Virginia State/VN Diocese Minister & Deacon Wives’ Guild, Licensed Social Missionary, Financial Secretary, president of the Hospitality Auxiliary for the RCOC and in 2017, she was appointed by the (Late Bishop Clarence Groover), president of the Mid-Atlantic Diocese Women’s Council COOLJC. Lady Morton currently serves on the Alumni Board of Directors of the LPJ High School, Falls Church VA. In this capacity, she supports the Scholarship Fund Committee by identifying and aiding college students seeking tuition assistance. Lady Morton has served as a community service volunteer providing financial support, clothing, and housing to help meet the needs of foster children, the incarcerated, as well as residents of local nursing facilities. Lady Morton has also served as a volunteer for the Fairfax County School System where she tutored students in English and Math. Lady Morton earned an associate degree in Accounting from Northern Virginia Community College. As a double major, she also earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Business Administration from National- Louis University. After 40 years of employment, she retired as a Corporate Financial Director for one of the top 10 Healthcare Organizations in the Virginia-Washington Metropolitan area. Lady Morton is soft spoken and a people person. As a servant of God, her mission is to reach out and touch others. She is passionate about providing help to all without reference to their faith, age, ethnicity, or gender, particularly for children and the elderly. Her desire is to bring Salvation to those who feel that they have no hope. She believes that Together, we “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me” us: Philippians 4:13. Lady Morton is an advocate for “People Matter”.

Robin Jackson serves as Secretary for Project Evolution, Inc., where she provides administrative support to the Board of Directors. She brings more than 15 years of program and project management experience working across private, nonprofit, philanthropic, and government sectors. She is currently an independent consultant in the areas of event management, strategic planning, and program coordination.

While her roles have been mixed, much of her work has involved supporting and serving people. Robin values the opportunity to bring her skills to PEI to support its important mission of reducing recidivism, and human trafficking.

Robin holds a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, with a concentration in Adult Fitness from Montclair State University and has completed courses and training in project management to expand her industry knowledge.

DyAnne Echols Moultrie was born in Louisville, KY in 1942 to the late Rev. and Mrs. Walter M. Echols. She is the oldest of three girls raised in Buffalo, NY. She has lived in Massachusetts for 50 years. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from North Carolina A. & T. State University, Greensboro, NC and a M.Ed. in Counseling and Personnel from Northeastern University, Boston, MA. While a student at the
historically black North Carolina A. & T. State University, Mother Moultrie played an active role in the non-violent demonstrations conducted by students. These protests forced the desegregation of movie theaters, restaurants, hotels and other public institutions. She assisted in political campaigns of Black politicians and was a member of the A. & T. College Council. She also served as a member of the Student Government under the leadership of Student Government President Reverend Jesse Jackson.
She worked in Intake Screening and Child Welfare and was a Licensed Certified Social Worker in MA for over 35 years. Mother Moultrie was saved November 15, 1970 at Mt. Calvary Church in Petersburg, VA where the Late Apostle Wesley M. Taylor, Sr. was Pastor and Founder. Most of her work has been in service as a volunteer to her church and religious community. She is the faithful wife of 55 years to Apostle H.A. Moultrie, II, Pastor and Founder of Mission Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Somerville, MA. She is the proud mother of one daughter Sherri D. Green and doting "Granny" to two granddaughters, Janae and Ava. Throughout the years she has served her local church ministry as Women's Department Director, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Department Advisor, Ministers' and Deacons' Wives Guild President, Missionary President, Church Organist and Choir Directress, Church Mother and in a plethora of other tasks.
She has served the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ as a stellar leader of women on the state, national and international level. For the State of MA, Mother Moultrie established the Women's Council in 1984 and served as its first President for 4 years. She also served the Missionary Department as Vice President.
On the national level, she held positions such as Vice President-International Women's Council, Social Concerns of Women, in administration with the International Missionary Department since 1979 serving the late Mother Gertrude Frasier, and the late Mother Pandora R. Williams. Mother Moultrie served one term as Vice President and two terms
as President. During her tenure she organized and instituted the IMD Junior Missionary Circle and Missionette Unit. She was the editor of several journals and publications.
On the international level Mo. Moultrie served as Director to the Global Missions Department for 5 years. She has traveled to London, France, W. Africa, Egypt, Greece, Israel, S. America and the Caribbean Islands. She is the former Mother of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, W. Indies, former acting Mother of Guyana, S. America and Mother
of the State of Kansas. She is an internationally known speaker and teacher. We have been blessed by her knowledge, encouraged by her insight and inspired by the wisdom she shares.
She is an inactive member of Delta Sigma Theta. Her greatest desire in life is to please God!

Mother Cheryl Crowder was born and raised in Philadelphia PA where she received her early education. She moved to Boston, MA to attend Northeastern University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. She went on to matriculate at Boston College Law School, earning a Juris Doctorate. Mother Crowder is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts Bar and The US Supreme Court Bar. She worked for years as Associate Legal Counsel for a state agency. Mother Crowder continued her education at The University of MA (Boston) attaining a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Conflict Resolution. She is a trained mediator, mediating adoption and guardianship cases for MA Courts and the MA Department of Children’s and Family Services.

Mother Crowder furthered her education enrolling in Boston University School of Social Work and received her Masters of Social Work degree. She is ca Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is certified by the MA Dept of Elementary Secondary Education as a School Social Worker / School Adjustment Counselor She recently retired from the Lexington, MA Public Schools after 31 years of service.. While there, she provided individual and group counseling to elementary students, advised and advocated for parents and consulted with teachers. She directed a summer program for incoming students She also developed and led professional development courses in Cultural Competence for teachers and staff.

Mother Crowder was baptized in Jesus' Name and filled with the Holy Ghost at age 20 at Mission Church in Somerville, MA under the pastorship of Apostle H.A. Moultrie. II. She has been blessed to serve God in many capacities at her local church where Bishop Malcolm Mitchell is now pastor. She is a member of the Missionary Auxiliary and has served as Treasurer and Vice President. She was honored to serve as IMD Parliamentarian under Mother DyAnne Moultrie and Mother Ethelyn Rosier. She also enjoyed over 2 decades as Co-Coordinator of Mission Church Missionettes.

Mother Crowder is a Lifetime Women’s Council member. She served as Vice-President of the local WC for several years. Mother Crowder is currently a facilitator on the Morning Prayer line and the virtual summer Abundant Life Discussion team and an editor/writer on The Mission

Church Sunday School Publishing team. She has been an Adult Women’s Sunday School teacher for nearly 40 years, a member of the Mother Moultrie Auxiliary, the Bishop’s Prayer Band and a number of ad hoc committees.

In addition to working and worshiping in Church, Mother Crowder enjoys volunteering in the community, traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Her favorite scripture is Ps. 42: 1 “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.”

Sister Nathalie Johnson

DyAnne Echols Moultrie was born in Louisville, KY in 1942 to the late Rev. and Mrs. Walter M. Echols. She is the oldest of three girls raised in Buffalo, NY. She has lived in Massachusetts for 50 years. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from North Carolina A. & T. State University, Greensboro, NC and a M.Ed. in Counseling and Personnel from Northeastern University, Boston, MA. While a student at the
historically black North Carolina A. & T. State University, Mother Moultrie played an active role in the non-violent demonstrations conducted by students. These protests forced the desegregation of movie theaters, restaurants, hotels and other public institutions. She assisted in political campaigns of Black politicians and was a member of the A. & T. College Council. She also served as a member of the Student Government under the leadership of Student Government President Reverend Jesse Jackson.
She worked in Intake Screening and Child Welfare and was a Licensed Certified Social Worker in MA for over 35 years. Mother Moultrie was saved November 15, 1970 at Mt. Calvary Church in Petersburg, VA where the Late Apostle Wesley M. Taylor, Sr. was Pastor and Founder. Most of her work has been in service as a volunteer to her church and religious community. She is the faithful wife of 55 years to Apostle H.A. Moultrie, II, Pastor and Founder of Mission Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Somerville, MA. She is the proud mother of one daughter Sherri D. Green and doting "Granny" to two granddaughters, Janae and Ava. Throughout the years she has served her local church ministry as Women's Department Director, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Department Advisor, Ministers' and Deacons' Wives Guild President, Missionary President, Church Organist and Choir Directress, Church Mother and in a plethora of other tasks.
She has served the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ as a stellar leader of women on the state, national and international level. For the State of MA, Mother Moultrie established the Women's Council in 1984 and served as its first President for 4 years. She also served the Missionary Department as Vice President.
On the national level, she held positions such as Vice President-International Women's Council, Social Concerns of Women, in administration with the International Missionary Department since 1979 serving the late Mother Gertrude Frasier, and the late Mother Pandora R. Williams. Mother Moultrie served one term as Vice President and two terms
as President. During her tenure she organized and instituted the IMD Junior Missionary Circle and Missionette Unit. She was the editor of several journals and publications.
On the international level Mo. Moultrie served as Director to the Global Missions Department for 5 years. She has traveled to London, France, W. Africa, Egypt, Greece, Israel, S. America and the Caribbean Islands. She is the former Mother of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, W. Indies, former acting Mother of Guyana, S. America and Mother
of the State of Kansas. She is an internationally known speaker and teacher. We have been blessed by her knowledge, encouraged by her insight and inspired by the wisdom she shares.
She is an inactive member of Delta Sigma Theta. Her greatest desire in life is to please God!

Mother Cheryl Crowder was born and raised in Philadelphia PA where she received her early education. She moved to Boston, MA to attend Northeastern University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. She went on to matriculate at Boston College Law School, earning a Juris Doctorate. Mother Crowder is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts Bar and The US Supreme Court Bar. She worked for years as Associate Legal Counsel for a state agency. Mother Crowder continued her education at The University of MA (Boston) attaining a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Conflict Resolution. She is a trained mediator, mediating adoption and guardianship cases for MA Courts and the MA Department of Children’s and Family Services.

Mother Crowder furthered her education enrolling in Boston University School of Social Work and received her Masters of Social Work degree. She is ca Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is certified by the MA Dept of Elementary Secondary Education as a School Social Worker / School Adjustment Counselor She recently retired from the Lexington, MA Public Schools after 31 years of service.. While there, she provided individual and group counseling to elementary students, advised and advocated for parents and consulted with teachers. She directed a summer program for incoming students She also developed and led professional development courses in Cultural Competence for teachers and staff.

Mother Crowder was baptized in Jesus' Name and filled with the Holy Ghost at age 20 at Mission Church in Somerville, MA under the pastorship of Apostle H.A. Moultrie. II. She has been blessed to serve God in many capacities at her local church where Bishop Malcolm Mitchell is now pastor. She is a member of the Missionary Auxiliary and has served as Treasurer and Vice President. She was honored to serve as IMD Parliamentarian under Mother DyAnne Moultrie and Mother Ethelyn Rosier. She also enjoyed over 2 decades as Co-Coordinator of Mission Church Missionettes.

Mother Crowder is a Lifetime Women’s Council member. She served as Vice-President of the local WC for several years. Mother Crowder is currently a facilitator on the Morning Prayer line and the virtual summer Abundant Life Discussion team and an editor/writer on The Mission

Church Sunday School Publishing team. She has been an Adult Women’s Sunday School teacher for nearly 40 years, a member of the Mother Moultrie Auxiliary, the Bishop’s Prayer Band and a number of ad hoc committees.

In addition to working and worshiping in Church, Mother Crowder enjoys volunteering in the community, traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Her favorite scripture is Ps. 42: 1 “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.”