Partners in Love: God Sees Me and I See God

Rev. Denise N. Ford is a mother of two adult sons, Rod and Coree and a grandmother of Zion. She is the widow of the late Elbert R. Ford Sr. 

Rev. Ford serves as an Associate Minister at the First Baptist Church of Guilford. The areas of ministry focus are Intercession, bereavement support, teaching, preaching, and disciplining. 

Rev. Ford is the servant overseer of Women on the Move for Christ Ministry, LLC. The vision given to minister to women. Humbly serving to impact the life of young and senior women through created platforms for dialogue, authenticity, preaching, teaching, and mentoring. The ministry’s outreach is to assist in meeting the needs of homeless those in shelters and serve in global missions. Trusting God to establish collaborative partnerships with other like-minded individuals and organizations for the cause of Christ. The mission is to reach the world for Christ by impacting one life at a time. Matthew 28:19-20. 

Rev. Ford’s passion and mantle is in prayer, intercession, preaching, and setting the captives free by ministering the word and prayer to the core of the body and community. The mission and ministry have been to women, and men in shelters, prison ministry, college campus ministry, community prayer vigils, and individual discipleship. Rev. Ford’s concern is for the very fabric of a person’s life. Striving daily to encourage uplift and inspire others to press on by embracing their true identity in Christ. 

Rev. Ford’s confidence rest in the power of Christ’s finished work. Rev. Ford trusts in the Lord, walks by faith, and knows that there is power in prayer! Her scripture of promise is “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thy own understanding in all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths” Proverbs 3:5-6 

Ocola Keelen (aka OC) loves God! She stands in faith on the Word of God and finds joy in serving the Lord and the people He places in her life. She is married to Anthony Keelen, and through marriage and adoption has been blessed to be the proud mother of nine adult children and twenty grandchildren. She has been blessed to be a full-time caregiver for her 93-year-old mother who resides with her and her husband.

Ocola is a member of Colonial Baptist Church where she has served on the Women’s Leadership Council, Women’s Missionary Union, Grief Share, Health and Wellness Committee, Good News Club, and a mentor in the Sister-to-Sister Ministry. She has faithfully served as the Servant Leader of  God LOVES Best! Ministry Prayer Team for the last seven years.

Ocola is a retired Educator and Assistant Principal. She holds a master’s in education and Christian Counseling. 

Ocola’s relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and her desire to fulfill His purpose for her life fuels her passion to serve, encourage, support and to be a comfort to others. She has taught Bible Studies, and presented at retreats, workshops, conferences, and prayer breakfasts, always focusing on being used of God in the spiritual growth and nurturing of others to be more like Christ.

Ocola gives God all the glory for where He has brought her from, and where He has her, as He continues transforming her to be more like Christ!!! Her favorite life scripture is, “Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” PSALM 119:11, NKJV 

Eboni Burch is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 18 years of diversified work experience; primarily serving forensic settings. She diligently addresses the needs of the elderly, children and those that have experienced life challenges. Dr. Burch is a native of Brooklyn, NY, of Caribbean descent, and relocated to the District of Columbia Metropolitan area at age 17 in pursuit of higher education. She is a graduate of George Washington University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. Dr. Burch subsequently earned a Master of Arts and Doctor of Psychology degrees from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. Since completion of studies, Dr. Burch has worked primarily in the assessment of juveniles and adults of the criminal justice system. Dr. Burch has functioned as a Clinical Psychologist for the federal government for 15 years at Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Defense and presently, the Department of State. Having served the Intelligence Community for most of her federal service, she has developed a niche for working with law enforcement and threat assessment. Further tieing her mental health training to community based service needs, she is a certified mediator and  has extended mental health support to the autism community. Presently, she serves on a parent advocacy council within Prince George's county, promoting delivery of appropriate special education services and resources to all children in need. 

Dr. Burch is the wife of a loving husband and mother of two handsome sons, one of which has autism. She lovingly assists her family in NY as a caregiver for her father, who has dementia. Some fun facts about Dr. Burch include only wearing skirts until age 25 and she is a self-proclaimed food taster. Dr. Burch emerged from a family of pastors, ministers and deacons and was deeply involved in the church for all of her childhood. During moments of free time, Dr. Burch enjoys spending time with her two boys (ages 10 and 7) and spouse, vacationing with family and friends, gardening and cycling.

Soncheree  Loves Jesus!  She was the psalmist for the 2023 GLOW conference and the speaker for the Power of 10 Girls mentoring group.  This year, not only will Soncheree be the psalmist for the conference but she will serve as the official psalmist for the ministry!  Soncheree is an anointed singer and song writer and  uses her gift to bless others.  She is now the newest member of GLYB ! Ministry planning committee and  represents another generation of women adding to the legacy of the ministry!