Our Team

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Renae Sellers, DTh.
Founder/President/Professor of Christian Counseling
Dr. Sellers is a graduate of Liberty University, Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary, and Practical Christianity Institute of Evangelism.
Samuel Sellers, III, DTh.
Founder/Chairman of the Board of Directors
Pastor Sellers is pastor of The Upper Room Outreach Ministries, Inc. in Waycross, GA. He is the owner of Superior Carwash, Superior Stone and Stucco, Faith Bail Bonding and Hope Transportation Associates, LLC.
Anita M. Harris, Ed.D, DMin.
Provost/Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Anita Harris is an educator who is committed to serving in her community. She especially enjoys working with and serving the youth in the community.
Jeffrey Whitaker, Ed.D
Adjunct Professor
Originally from Scotland Neck, North Carolina, upon graduating high school in 1978, he enlisted into the United States Air Force and serve his country for 9 years in which he received an Honorable Discharge.
Emmanuel B. Simiyu
Adjunct Professor/Kenya Campus Director
Bishop Emmanuel B. Simiyu resides in Kitale Town, Kenya near Mt. Elgon along the Great Rift Valley in Africa.
Ronald K. Reed
Certified Instructor
Bishop Reed is the pastor of Manna-Fest Christian Cathedral International in Columbus, Ohio. Seasoned Bishop with over 44 years in ministry.  Experience of increasing responsibility in congregational leadership.
Phylicia M. Duncan
Admissions/Administrative Assistant
Phylicia Duncan is a 2005 graduate of Pierce County High School and 2011 graduate of Waycross College (South Georgia State College).
Barbara Maxwell-King
Board of Directors Secretary
Barbara Maxwell-King was born in Waycross, GA, but lived the majority of her life in Los Angeles, California. She was educated in the Los Angeles Unified School District where she studied broadcast journalism.
Miranda White
Chief Financial Officer
Miranda White is a native from Patterson, Georgia. Upon graduating from Pierce County High School in 1996 she enlisted into the United States Army where she served as a telecommunication specialist.
Donna L. Hubbard
Board Member
Donna Hubbard is employed as a flight attendant for a major commercial airline and is a survivor advocate and certified trainer in the fight against human trafficking with Airline Ambassadors International.
Terry A. Weems, Sr.
Board Member
Terry A. Weems, Sr. is the CEO of Terry A. Weems Ministries; where the mandate is to impart, empower, and impact.