New Life Ministries
2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV "Therefore, If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, old things have passed away, behold all things have become new"    

Syvoskia's BIO

Ministry of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Syvoskia recently served as the 1st Female Pastor of Hill Street Christian Church Disciples of Christ. During her spiritual leadership she managed a small congregation and gave spiritual growth to members through her anointed preaching and teaching and organizational leadership skills.  Her tenure served was 3 years with an increased ministry through new converts, baptisms and programs such as dare to care food pantry, prison ministry, men's ministry, noon day bible study, prayer ministry,voices of praise choir, and children spotlight on Sunday morning.  Her service bought both numerical and spiritual growth.

Syvoskia has recently launched New Life Ministries to reach out to those who have been rejected, hurt, lost and are looking to start all over again She seeks to teach, save the lost and evangelism the kingdom of God.

Syvoskia truly loves God people and is a humble servant to the Lord. Her statement " To God be the Glory for all the things He has done for me. God called me to speak prophetically to the Kingdom of God to help those grow in there relationship with God. Just like Esther, I am called to the Kingdom for such a time as this. She is willing to step out on faith to preach and teach His word to the loss, sick, unsaved to set the captive free.  Syvoskia is married to Larry Pope with 2 children and 4 grandchildren.

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

Syvoskia has spoken too numerous groups to bring hope and encouragement on inspirational workshops of interest. She has spoken to churches, women conferences, non-profit organizations, prisons and schools. She is a speaker for the Let's Talk radio show that airs on WLOU and WLLV the second Saturday each month. She also is the CEO and Founder of the Women's Evangelical Network ministry for women who desire to reach a greater destiny.

BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Syvoskia has established herself as an accomplished business leader in her community. She recently served in economic development for over 20 years in public and private sector working with businesses in nurturing their business development through the local Chamber of Commerce. She ended this career of economic development in 2010 to pursue her speaking career and passion in the faith based community. She has volunteered for the Everyone Reads Program school initiative. She is also listed in the Who's Who in Black Louisville issue for 2007 and 2008 edition.

AUTHOR

Syvoskia authored her 1st book, It's In You! 12 Power Principles for becoming the Woman God called you to be. This book was written to empower women to embrace there call to serve in the ministry in which they have been shaped to serve.

COMMUNITY

Syvoskia is a member of the board of directors for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. She also served as the treasurer for the Kentucky District Export Council.

EDUCATION

Syvoskia holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. She is a graduate of the Women's Leadership Institute and Focus Louisville Leadership Foundation. She is also a graduate of the LEAD Program. She is a graduate from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Leadership institute.

MINISTRY PREPARATION

She was licensed at St. Stephen Baptist Church in 2002.  She has three years of experience in Pastorial Leadership. She has served in the ministry for over 15 years in several other denominations. She studied Pastoral Leadership at Indiana Wesleyan University. She is now completing her continuing education classes in seminary classes for congregational leadership through the Christian Church of Kentucky through the Disciples of Christ, Lexington Kentucky.  She is also pursuing her Masters of Divinity from Lexington Theological Seminary.

CERTIFICATES OF TRAINING/AWARDS

Focus Louisville Graduate 2001

Licensed Minister of the Gospel 2002

US Chamber of Commerce Int'l Leadership 2003

Sullivan University Business Graduate 2003-2006

St. Stephen Womens Leadership Institute 2005-2006

Celebrating the Legacy of Women in Ministry 2006-2007

LEAD Graduate of Southern Indiana 2007-2008

Pastor Hill Street Christian Church from 2008-2011 as 1st Female Pastor 

New Life Ministries launching

 

For more information on Syvoskia, visit her website at www.syvoskiabray.com or call (502) 416-7389 or email syvoskia@bellsouth.net