This woman of God is a lover, servant and worshipper of God, our great Heavenly Father. She is a godly Woman of Character. Nearly 40 years ago she dedicated her life to the Lord Jesus Christ and His work.

Dr. Lewis has been a faithful member of West Angeles Church of God In Christ for nearly 40 years pastored by Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake. She has faithfully served in many leadership capacities. Her ministry has also touched and impacted many lives outside of the local church walls.

She has taught the Word of God since 1982 and was licensed as an Evangelist Missionary by the Church of God in Christ Incorporated in 1986. In 2008, she became an ordained minister as sanctioned by the Saints of Value World Ministries.

Dr. Lewis is the Founder and Director of “The Overcomers Bible Fellowship Adult Ministry”. Through this ministry, students learn how to overcome all of life’s obstacles through the study of God’s Word. Also, this ministry’s focus is to share the life-changing principles of God’s Word, through being examples of God’s love to all mankind. The Holy Spirit through this ministry teaches fundamentals of Christian living to develop and prepare believers for their God-given assignments. Many of the students have been assigned by the Spirit of God into various leadership positions.

She is the Founder and Executive Producer of the Christian Enrichment Production (CEP) Cable Ministries. This ministry has produced hundreds of cable shows of various interests for various ages. Its mission is to educate, edify and motivate the lives of both Christians and non-Christians in the way of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Dr. Lewis is the Founder and President of “One Faith Fellowship”. This non-denominational ministry, transcends Denominational Walls and offers fellowship gatherings for Believers in Christ Jesus, as they join together to display the love, power, and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.

She is also a noted and respected columnist. On a weekly basis, she has written for the ACC and Raise The Praise Christian Newspapers, with occasional articles in the Los Angeles Sentinel. She also maintains an on-line newsletter which is viewed and read world-wide.

Along with many other commendations, she was honored for two years as a nominee for the National Henrietta Mears Sunday School, “Teacher of the Year” award. She was awarded winner of the Adult Teacher Sunday School’s category. Also, Dr. Lewis was selected by the McDonald Douglas Corporation as one of the seven outstanding Sunday School Teachers in the nation.

The quest of furthering her education has been experienced at various Institutions of higher learning. She has received a BA in Church Administration, Master Degree in Religious Education, Honorary Doctorate of Ministry and has earned a Doctorate of Theology Degree through the Church of God Pentecostal Ministerial Training Institute.

In 1991, after faithful volunteering for over 17 years at West Angeles church, she was invited by her Senior Pastor, Bishop Charles E. Blake, to become a member of his executive team, assisting to oversee the membership of over 24,000 persons. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the Office of Volunteer and Bereavement Services and in many other capacities.

Dr. Lewis was born and raised until the age of ten in Camden, Arkansas. She is the mother of 3 sons, Terrell, Joseph and Lewis Lewis. She is also the grandmother of one granddaughter Tatiana and one grandson Lewis Jr.

After working in Corporate America, Dr. Tonya D. Lewis is fully persuaded that God has ordained full-time ministry for her life. For this, she is thankful.