Pastor

Rivka Napenda

Pastor Rivka has functioned as a Child and Family Therapist for 25 years.

In 2001, the Lord called her to serve as a counselor for the body of Christ. She has received both a Masters and Doctorate Degree in Ministry and been ordained as a Pastor through the Gathering with Jesus Church; where she currently serves in multiple ministries.

Her desire is to serve the brethren and see them get healed body, soul and spirit so that they live in the abundance and freedom that is the heart of God for them.

Leadership Intercessor

Wanda Kimsey

My twin sister and I were born in upstate New York. I moved to Florida with my husband when I was 19. Jerry (my husband) and I will be celebrating 45 years of marriage in January 2019.

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Through the years God has blessed me with work that I have thoroughly enjoyed. I worked for Pinellas County Government for more than 33 years and currently with St. Petersburg College for more than 8 years. I love helping people and solving problems!

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I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior when I was 18 years old. However, my real understanding of who Jesus was began when my boss’s wife introduced me to a “spirit-filled charismatic church” in 1980. What a marvelous and interesting journey it has been and continues to be!

One of my gifts is Intercession and I am so blessed to be able to intercede for others. My heart’s passion is interceding for our government, our leaders, and our family.

It has been a blessing to be a part of the family of The Gathering with Jesus since the doors first opened in 2012.

Reverend, Elder

Deborah Cofer

Pastor Deborah Cofer is founder and president of Streams in the Desert International, Inc. Deborah is an ordained minister and has ministered extensively for over 35 years. She and her husband Sandy have been married for 45 years. They have 2 children. Daughter Lee, and son Mark.

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Deborah regularly ministers at churches, retreats, and conferences all over the United States and internationally. Since 2012, Deborah has been sheltering, feeding, clothing, educating and providing for 76 children and 60 widows.

She established 2 Hope Homes, a Widows home and supports a Prayer Healing Center as well as a Prayer Healing Tent Ministry. She oversees many ministries in India including several churches, open air evangelistic outreach ministries, Sunday School in the Slums, a sewing center, support to 25 pastors in tribal areas and a medical outreach. Thousands have been saved, healed and delivered through the power of the Holy Spirit and these ministries.

Deborah is also a professional artist with works in museums and permanent collections all over the world including Chrysler, North Carolina, Virginia, Sierra Nevada and El Paso Museums of Art. R. J. Reynolds Collection, and many other public and private collections. Her work was selected for exhibition by the Smithsonian and included in a three year tour across the United States and the Museum of Modern Art in Lisbon, Portugal.

Elder

Deborah Quinn

Worshipper, lover of God and His people since a young child. Also enjoy sitting at His feet absorbing the Word; the mysteries and the multidimensions of it revealed to me. My heart’s desire is to assist in helping women realize their identities, and discover their destinies.

My walk has always been active, assisting and encouraging others, whether in the Word, song, teaching or prayer. Revelation of the love of Jesus came to me when only seven years old.

Hungry for more, I was then filled with the Holy Ghost at the age of 23. This caused much evidence as stated in Word…boldness.

He has always revealed Himself to me as I sought him, and I grew and matured over the years in the Knowledge of Jesus. What He has given me, I desire to share and serve in whatever capacity our Father asks me.