
Dorthy Patterson, CEd.D; CEd.M; BS.B; BSME
Dean/Founder
Dorthy Patterson is a powerful and dynamic teacher of the Word of God. She is anointed to impart revelation knowledge that energizes her ministry as well as those she ministers to. Dorthy’s desire is to see all Christians living victoriously. She is the founder and dean of Covenant of Faith School of Ministry.
Dorthy is the wife of Dr. Gerald Patterson, Pastor of Believers Covenant Church; Beaumont, TX; and is the mother of two wonderful young adults, Sean and Shondra. Dorthy earned her Master and Doctor of Christian Education degrees from Midwest Seminary of Bible Theology. She earned her Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree from International College of Bible Theology. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern University and is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas.

Gerald Patterson, Th.D, Th.M, S.Ps.M, BSEE
Gerald Patterson is the founder and Senior Pastor of Believers Covenant Church in Beaumont, Texas; a church where saints are empowered, enriched, and equipped to be examples of the believers. Dr. Patterson delights in seeing believers seeking to experience God’s presence and power, as well as understanding and exercising their covenant rights. He teaches the Word with a scholarly yet simple approach.
Dr. Patterson is a graduate of Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He earned his Bachelor of Theology from International College of Bible Theology. He later earned his Master of Scriptural Psychology and Doctorate of Theology degrees from Midwest Seminary of Bible Theology. Dr. Patterson and his wife, Dorthy, have two adult children, Sean and Shondra.

Pastor Grady L. Patterson, BSA
Grady L. Patterson is the Senior Pastor of the Church of God of Plaquemine, Louisiana; he has held the position for the past fifteen years. His unique preaching and teaching skills have spiritual enlightened many and have led numerous to a deeper appreciation of the joy of their salvation in the Lord. He strongly believes that spiritual leaders must strive to spiritual duplicate themselves within the congregation as often as plausible. Through the power of preaching and teaching under the authority of the Holy Spirit lives are transformed, souls are saved and the Kingdom of God is advanced is his philosophy.
Grady earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in December 1977. Presently, he is the Chief Accountant at Southern University at New Orleans. He enhances his professional growth by attending seminars, workshops and conferences throughout the United States. Grady and his wife Elaine reside in Jeanerette, LA, they have four adult children and 10 grandchildren.

Apostle Barbara Evans, Th.B; ADSA
Barbara Evans is founder and Senior Pastor of Call To Destiny International located in Port Arthur, TX. She ministers nationally and internationally with a strong apostolic, prophetic and teaching anointing. Barbara has been blessed with a strong nurturing gift and desires all believers to reach their full potential in Christ. She serves the body of Christ with a spirit of excellence.
Barbara is married to Pastor Floyd Evans. She is the mother of two adult children as well as many spiritual children. She also has one grandson. Barbara earned her Bachelor of Theology degree from International College of Bible Theology. Barbara also possesses an Associate Degree in Substance Abuse. She was one of the founders and taught at School of the Prophets. Barbara also founded Purpose in Motion Ministry and Deliverance House Ministry.

Oliver L. Greer, Th.M; Th.B
Oliver Greer is Pastor of Mt. Salem Baptist Church in Victoria, TX. He accepted his calling into the ministry in 1989. His desire is that every saint of God learns to live the victorious life that God has given them and reach their full potential. Oliver is married to Emma and they have two sons and two granddaughters. He received his Bachelor of Bible Theology from International College of Bible Theology and his Master of Theology from Midwest Seminary of Bible Theology

Kathleen M. Landry, B.A.
Kathleen Landry holds a B.A. Degree in Business with accounting and advertising concentration from Lamar University. She is an active member of Assumption Catholic Church in Beaumont, Texas. There she serves on the Finance Board. She serves in the music ministry and has served as a Eucharistic minister at the church. She has been employed at ExxonMobil for 35 years working in various accounting and finance positions. She currently works as a Senior Project Analyst.
Kathleen served as treasurer for the Black Employee Stewardship Team (BEST) group at ExxonMobil. And she volunteers as a math tutor for various BISD elementary schools through BEST. Kathleen is married to Thomas and they have three children, Matthew, Nicholas and Kristyna. They also have three grandchildren.

Emma Barnes Greer, Administrative Assistant/Registrar
Emma Barnes Greer is one that loves the Lord Jesus Christ with all her heart. She is a teacher of the Word of God but loves talking and working with people about the Word of God. She is an active participant in the Women’s Ministry at Mt. Salem Baptist Church in Victoria, TX. Emma is the wife of Reverend Oliver Greer and they have two sons and two granddaughters.