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MISSIONARY BRENDA YOUNG
RECORDING SECRETARY
Missionary Brenda Young has attended every International Congress since 2008. She joined the COOLJC family as a member of Promise of Life Ministries in Illinois and has served in many areas at the local, diocese and international levels of the organization.
Currently, she serves as the International Congress Recording Secretary, and in this role, she has the overall responsibility of overseeing the minutes and managing records on behalf of the International Congress. Brenda is a support specialist for the COOLJC IT team and is the PR coordinator. She previously served two terms as International Congress Corresponding Secretary.
Brenda has been involved in church ministry from an early age. Inspired by her grandmother, who worked professionally and in ministry, she developed a passion for putting her hands to work in whatever she has been tasked to do. This resolve stuck with her through her time in the military and in college where she has earned a BA degree in Broadcast Journalism & English with a PR emphasis and a MA degree in Communications and Media and works professionally in the media industry.
iCONGRESS EXECUTIVE TEAM
ELECTED OFFICERS FOR 2023-2026
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ELDER CHRIS BREEDEN
VICE PRESIDENT
Elder Christopher D. Breeden resides in the great state of South Carolina, in which he serves as Youth Pastor to Refuge Temple Church Southern Regional Headquarters of COOLJC. At a very young age, Elder Breeden started his journey working with the Youth Department as the local ABYPU President, serving his local diocese, and on the national platform of COOLJC. With over 20 years of dedication to the young people, Elder Breeden stands firm on the word of God.
He is currently employed by the State of South Carolina with the title of Intervention Specialist. Elder Breeden is licensed by the state of South Carolina and the Department of Mental Health as an MHS & BHA, also receiving a certificate of credit from Harvard University in Early Childhood Development.
Elder Breeden works along with the Department of Social Service, Department of Juvenile Justice, and Circuit Solicitor’s Office daily providing therapeutic life skills as he interacts with teens from all walks of life. Being called by Christ, Elder Breeden is thrilled to continue to grow, learn, and serve within his community and COOLJC. Elder Breeden believes he is called to do the work and will perform it until the coming of Christ!
SISTER RACHEL MCRAE
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Sister Rachel McRae-Keith, a native of New Jersey now residing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, faithfully serves under the leadership of Diocesan Bishop Vaughn McRae, Sr. and First Lady Anna McRae. Raised in the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ (COOLJC), her passion for service began at an early age through singing sermonic solos, in choirs, praise teams, and ultimately leading praise and worship. Guided by her leaders, she learned the importance of dedicated service and went on to hold various roles within her local and state ABYPU in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
After her tenure in ABYPU leadership, her service transitioned to work that aligned closely with her academic and professional background. Sister McRae-Keith holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations and a Master of Business Administration with a focus in Marketing, and she is currently halfway through her doctoral studies in Business.
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Professionally, she brings more than 15 years of experience as a publicist, years as an educator in the Philadelphia public school system, and manages her public relations agency full-time. She is also a licensed REALTOR® in Pennsylvania.
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Within COOLJC, Sister McRae-Keith currently serves on the International Convention Committee and as part of the Production Team. She brings her expertise, knowledge, and diverse skill set to her role as Corresponding Secretary of the International Congress, continuing her lifelong commitment to serving the body of Christ.
SISTER DESHONDA MCRAE
TREASURER
Sister DeShonda McRae was elected as the Treasurer for the International Congress of the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ in April 2023.
Sister DeShonda McRae was filled with the Holy Ghost on March 8, 1992 at the tender age of six-years-old. While living in Richmond, Virginia, she was a faithful local and diocese ABYPU president for over 10 years. At her local church, Refuge Apostolic Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she is Lead Engineer on the media team and the call to worship leader. Internationally, she served as the chairwoman for the iABYPU elections in 2016 and 2022.
In 2009, Sister McRae received her Bachelors of Science in Broadcast Journalism from Virginia Commonwealth University and her Masters in Science in Public Relations with a concentration in Leadership from Spring Arbor University in 2016. Professionally, Sister McRae has worked in the financial industry for over 14 years, from Assistant Branch Manager, reconciling bank ledgers, to making sure compliance and financial procedures are followed.
In 2020, she was joined in holy matrimony to Elder Vaughn McRae, Jr. Sister McRae loves to serve God and his people lifting up the name of Jesus everywhere she goes.
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ELDER DIRK WALLACE
CHAPLAIN
Elder Dirk Wallace is a native of Montego Bay, Jamaica, and now resides in Rhode Island, where he faithfully serves as a devoted spiritual son of New Life Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ (COOLJC) under the leadership of Bishop Stephen R. Harper.
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A second-generation Pentecostal and Apostolic believer, Elder Wallace was baptized in the name of Jesus at the age of 10 and received the gift of the Holy Ghost at 14. Embracing his call to ministry, he began preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ as a consecrated minister in 2013 and was ordained as an Elder in the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. during the Centennial Holy Convocation in July 2019.
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In 2008, Elder Wallace moved to Rhode Island to attend Johnson & Wales University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 2012, followed by an MBA with a concentration in accounting in 2013. He currently serves as the Assistant Director of Budget & Financial Planning for a higher education institution, while also providing financial leadership to nonprofit organizations as a Virtual CFO.
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On June 7, 2014, he married his college sweetheart, Missionary Wendy Wallace. Together, they are blessed with two wonderful children: Josiah Anthony Wallace and Jaydah Annabelle Wallace.
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Since 2008, Elder Wallace has faithfully served as the lead keyboardist at New Life Church. His ministry roles have grown to include Adult Sunday School Teacher, Church Treasurer, Senior Elder, and most recently, Chaplain of the International Congress. With a deep passion for the apostolic faith, Elder Wallace is committed to building bridges across generations, equipping believers, and advancing the Kingdom of God. Led by a servant’s heart, he continues to make a lasting impact for the glory of God.
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SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
DEACON JAVON GRAHAM
Deacon Javon Graham hails from the great state of New Jersey, where Apostle Fred Rubin is the Regional Apostle. He attends the Trenton Church of Christ under the pastorship of District Elder Willie Shy.
Deacon Graham was filled with the Precious Gift of the Holy Ghost in 2014. He currently serves as the ABYPU President for the Trenton Church Of Christ and has served in this capacity for the past 7 years. Deacon Graham has been a faithful member of his church for 23 years as He seeks to do the will of the Lord. Deacon Graham also served as the Metropolitan Diocese ABYPU Vice President and has served in this position for 4 years.
On a professional level, Deacon Graham works as a police officer in the state of New Jersey and he is dedicated to excellence both on a church and professional level. As Sergeant-At-Arms for the International Congress, Deacon Graham is devoted to helping plan a successful and uplifting iCongress.
He plans to execute the office of Sergeant-At-Arms to the best of his ability and insure a well organized and planned Congress, keeping Christ at the center and “adding thou to it.” - Bishop R.C Lawson