Faculty

Select anyone below to learn more about our team.

Dorthy Patterson

Gerald Patterson

Barbara Evans

Oliver Greer

Kay Flakes

Dorthy Patterson

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.

Dr. Gerald Patterson

Gerald Patterson, TH. D; TH. M; S. PS. M; TH. B; 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.

Apostle Barbara Evans

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 Greer

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

Kay Flakes

Kay Flakes, TH. D; TH. M; TH. B; B.S.C.J.

Dr. Delena Kay Flakes is business owner and entrepreneur, self-published author, motivational and inspirational speaker, and minister.  Additionally, she has owned and operated her business, R.A.G. Enterprise, for over 14 years. While building her business, she also maintained her employment with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, being employed by the state of Texas for over 20 years, where she worked in several different positions which included—but not limited to—Director of Security for the Texas Youth Commission, Al Price Facility; Chief of Classification for the TDCJ-ID; Intake Coordinator; Sociologist; Case Manager and others. During her employment, she has worked on an array of facilities and has managed offenders of all ages, ranging from youthful first offenders, to habitual offenders, to violent and death row offenders. 
 
In her current position as District Parole Supervisor Dr. Flakes is responsible for the supervision of parole officers in six counties.
 
Personal accomplishments for Dr. Flakes include owning and operating her own publishing company, R.A.G. Publishing and Productions. She has self-published 6 books, completed numerous presentations and Christian plays and her publishing company has published other authors. And, she has completed work on her first independent film production, “Don’t Stop Dreaming, and Gospel Music production entitled, “Worship the Lamb”.
 
Dr. Flakes received her first Bachelors in Criminology and Corrections from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville Texas.  She later obtained her second bachelor’s Degree in Theology at the Triumph Bible Institute in Nederland, Texas.  From there, she obtained her Master’s in Theology and her Doctorate in Theology, with an emphasis in counseling, from Theological Seminary of the Midwest in Sikeston, Missouri.