Sophia Yolanda Ministries

Jamyle is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and presently resides in the city of Jonesboro, Georgia. Jamyle enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, writing, working with youth, preaching and teaching.  Jamyle was offered two music scholarships upon graduating high school; from Grambling State University and Alabama State University from where he attended. Jamyle’s professional ministerial career includes serving in full time ministry and working at Juvenile Services and Case Management. In addition, he has worked for Life Center Cathedral of New Orleans, Jefferson Parish Juvenile Justice, Gwinnett Rockdale Newton (GRN) Community Service Board, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Clayton County Juvenile Court, and Rainbow House (a children’s shelter). Currently he is a Juvenile Probation/Parole Specialist with Georgia Department Juvenile Justice Jamyle has volunteered as the Co-Director, Men of Vision (men’s ministry) and as an instructor at the School of Ministry for Changing a Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church. He is currently a member of Lord of the Harvest Prison Ministry, a member of the Pastoral Care team, Pastoral Staff assistant and presently the New Members Pastor. Jamyle finds delight in challenging youth to reach their full potential through mentoring, education and leadership training. Over 20 years of Youth Ministry experience Began public ministerial speaking at age 12 Founder of Chi Phi Alpha Fraternity 1993 Sigma Lambda Chi Sorority 1994 in New Orleans Volunteered and preached at the New Orleans Mission A frequent presenter at Bridge City Center for Youth Bridge City, LA Preaches at the United States Penitentiary once a month in Atlanta, GA   Licensed as a minister under the pastorate of Bishop J. Douglas Wiley, 1997 Youth Pastor of Life Center Cathedral, 1999-2005 Adjunct to Bishop J. Douglas Wiley, Founding Senior Pastor of Life Center Cathedral Ordained Elder 2003 under the pastorate of Bishop J. Douglas Wiley

Bishop Lionel Reynard Catchings, who was licensed to preach on July 1, 1990 and ordained on March 26, 1994 by a Council of Baptist Churches, is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He was consecrated to the office of bishop in 2014 by the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. Bishop Catchings is the biological son of the deceased Hurvy Catchings, Jr. and Mrs. Sheila Wilson; and the adopted son of the late Spencer Washington, Sr. and the late Geraldine Wright-Washington. Bishop Catchings graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History (1992) from Dillard University of New Orleans, Louisiana; a Master of Arts in Christian Education (1995) and a Master of Divinity (2000) from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Bishop Catchings began the Doctor of Ministry degree program at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia and is currently writing his dissertation. Apart from actively participating in civic and religious organizations, Bishop Catchings currently serves as the State Bishop of Georgia of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. Bishop Catchings has been married to Tamera Catchings since 1992, and they are the proud parents of two sons, both are married. Tamera completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership and serves our community by working for a non-profit organization.

Elder Tyisha Maureen Phillips was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia where she serves alongside her husband Pastor Jamyle Phillips as Pastors of the New Members Ministry and Overseers of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Ministry at Changing A Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church. She accepted the Lord at an early age and was licensed by Bishop Paul S. and Dr. Debra B. Morton in June 2016. As a member of Changing a Generation, Lady Phillips has served as Co-Director of the Business Ministry, Administrator for the Youth Ministry, Parent Liaison for the Youth Choir, Administrator for the Ministerial Alliance, and Co-Pastor of the Young Adult Ministry. Currently, she serves as a member of the Changed Women’s Choir as well as the Changed Theatre Ministry, and she teaches the first year students in the Ministers in Training Program. Lady Phillips has a passion to build up youth and a heart to encourage young adult women. She strives to be an example of a virtuous woman while embracing the heart of a servant who walks by faith through the power of prayer. She has grown into a remarkably anointed woman of excellence who enjoys being a great wife and a wonderful mother to her three sons. Lady Phillips desires to live a life dedicated to making God smile because He has so graciously blessed her with His unmerited favor.