Elder Dawn Whitaker is a native of Ocala, Florida. She answered the call to preach the gospel in 1999 under the leadership of Pastor T. Patricia Nelson, pastor of Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Church. Elder Dawn is the pastor and host of the broadcast ministry forum, “IMPACT Word Study.”  She addresses relevant godly solutions for today’s complex problems and she exhibits a gentle nature but demonstrates the strength of a lion when defending the Word of God on difficult issues-driven discussions. Her uncompromising values and integrity as a pastor and teacher have won the respect of many in the spiritual and professional arena. She is the author of the Voices of Value social media platform.

Dawn received her training and ordination from the Central Florida Institute in Orlando, Florida; and later, more in-depth training from Trumpet of God Ministries & Training Center under Apostle Charlene Glover in Albany, Georgia.  Her formal education includes a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and, a Master’s Degree in Education from Troy State University in Troy, Alabama. She received a second Master's in Pastoral Counseling with a Marriage and Family Cognate from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia; and lastly, completed her Educational Leadership Specialist Degree in Administration and Supervision.

Dawn has a heart for souls and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. She ministers with great conviction and sensitivity to others in the New Testament pattern. It is her desire to see people saved, healed, and live out the pattern of Jesus Christ in ministry and in a lifestyle that is founded on biblical principles. She expresses a desire to be an example of love and truth for others. She has facilitated several ministries such as couples, women groups, youth, missionaries, and classes for those inspiring to become leaders. 

Married to Elder Barry Whitaker for 45 years, they have 5 beautiful children Ivan, Jarda, Shennika, and identical twins Domonique and Demaril. They are also the proud grandparents of a legacy of 11 grandchildren. Together they have served in ministry for over 27 years and now reside in Salt Lake City, Utah.
 

Elder Barry is a native of Ocala, Florida.  He is the co-founder and co-facilitator of IMPACT Word Study Broadcast Ministry. After Barry acknowledged his call to ministry in 1994, under the leadership of Pastor T. Patricia Nelson, pastor of Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Church, he received training, spiritual guidance, and ordination in ministry from the Central Florida Institute. After years of supporting and pastoring, God began to redirect Barry and Dawn’s hearts and vision, bringing them out of religious systems. They were taught about the Father’s covering, how to catch the Father’s Spirit, and that a mature son or daughter must learn to walk side by side with his or her father. They learned that prosperity would come only through their obedience and faithful submission to the leader that God has set before them. After he received the appointment of eldership, in 2015 he received more in-depth training under the leadership of Apostle Charlene Glover at Trumpet of God Ministries & Training Center in the New Testament Pattern of Ministry. Elder Barry received his Bachelor’s Degree in Pastoral Leadership from Faith Christian University in Orlando, Florida, and has served in ministry now over 27 years.

Elder Barry began to mature and obtain revelation concerning the reformation of truth and what God had intended the church to be from the very foundation of time; the true tabernacle revealed, where the Word of God ministers in power, demonstration, and authority to change the spiritual atmosphere and the quality of the lives of those in the environment. He believes that for reformation to take place means the disrupting of religious systems and driving out spiritual wickedness within a community, religion, or nation. Elder Barry has led the men’s ministry helping to develop the Four Pillars of a Man’s Heart (the King, the Warrior, the Mentor, and the Friend) as subscribed by author Stu Weber. Elder Barry has also facilitated youth and couple’s ministry groups along with his wife Elder Dawn.

Elder Barry is characterized as a man of God who exhibits character and integrity in his interactions. He has been married to his wife Dawn for 45 years, and they are blessed with three sons: Ivan, Domonique, Demaril, and two daughters, Jarda and Shennika.