Our Staff

MEET OUR STAFF

Weekly Services
Sunday Morning 9:30am
Worship Service Sunday 11:00am
Wednesday 7:00pm

Church Address
1107 Holloway Street
Durham, NC 27701
919-688-2163
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Television Broadcast
Durham, NC
Monday 8pm to 9pm
Channel #18
Raleigh, NC
Sunday 4:30 to 5pm
Channel RTN #22
Chapel Hill, NC
Monday 8:30pm to 9:30pm
TWC Channel 8

Minister Jaison Brooks

Jaison Brooks is the son of Pastor Frederick and Janet Hicks. He has two younger brothers, Jeffrey who is a freshman in college, and Jordan who starts high school next year. He is married to the lovely Tiffany Brooks, his good thing. They have one wonderful son, Necorian Clark, as well as two beautiful daughters, Nicole Joyce and Natalie Mary-Ann. He is a graduate of North Carolina Central University, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Management. He is currently working on his Masters of School Administration at East Carolina University to become a Principal. Minister Brooks is currently serving as the Intervention Coordinator and Administrative Intern for Middle Creek High School located in Apex, NC. Minister Brooks received true salvation in 2003 while attending One Love Ministries. He accepted his call to the ministry in 2004 and preached his initial sermon April 8, 2005. He is currently working with the Teen Ministry. Minister Brooks’ personal motto is 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

Elder Rhonda Cozart

Rhonda Cozart is the wife of Johnnie Cozart and the mother of two beautiful children, Tyler and Shanice. They have been married for 8 years. Rhonda is a native of Durham, NC. She accepted Christ in 1990 at Mount Zion Christian Church under the leadership of Apostle Donald Q. Fozard, Sr. She accepted her call to preach in October 2005 at One Love Ministries. Rhonda has served One Love as a teacher in Children’s Church, One Love Children’s Ministry, and Youth Explosion. She has taught Sunday School and Bible Study as well. She is very active and has a passionate heart for Outreach Ministry. Rhonda was ordained as an Elder on April 3, 2009. Rhonda believes according to Romans 8:38 that nothing shall separate her from the love of God.

Prophetess Nakia C. Davis

Nakia Chennetta Davis was born on April 21, 1975 to Cynthia G. Davis and Howard Milton Davis in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and is the only "girl" of three brothers, Brian, George and Joshua. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997 and a Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2001. She was an associate attorney with several law firms in Durham, North Carolina before starting her own law practice with a concentration in the area of family law on December 19, 2005. In August of 2006 she became a Visiting Professor at North Carolina Central University School of Law and in 2008 she became a full time Assistant Clinical Professor and Supervising Attorney at the law school. She thanks God often for her position in academia and a “law school family” that she adores. She became a member of One Love Ministries in November of 2004 and serves in any capacity as needed by and for the body of Christ. She became a licensed minister of the gospel at One Love Ministries on March 26, 2011 and is a Prophetess in Training.
God has blessed her richly with a host of loyal friends and an unbelievable spiritual family. She believes that her life is a reflection of her favorite scripture- Romans 8 v 28 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”

Elder Kysha Thompson

Kysha Thompson is a native of Hillsborough, NC. She is the proud wife of Marcus Thompson of twenty-two years and the loving mother of one son, Marcus Thompson II. Kysha was saved as a young adult and accepted her call into the ministry in April 2004. She is currently a member of One Love Ministries, Inc, in Durham NC, under the spiritual leadership of Pastor John C. Fitzpatrick Jr. Kysha was ordained as a minister in January 2009. She has a heart of compassion for people and truly loves the Lord; she continues to work diligently towards preparing herself to be a faithful steward in the service of the Lord.
Kysha is a 2011 graduate of North Carolina Central University where she received a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She also is a graduate of Carolina Beauty College in Burlington, NC, and has been a successful entrepreneur for 17 years. Kysha considers herself blessed and is excited about being a vessel God can use.
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

Elder Debra Cheek

Debra Cheek was born July 9, 1974 in Clinton, NC. She attended North Carolina Central University in Durham where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. It is there that she met her wonderful husband John F. Cheek, II whom she married on April 24, 1999. Together they are the parents of Jacquan, Tian, Maiya, Matthew, Madison, Morgan, and Malia Cheek. She accepted Christ as her personal savior in May of 1999. She accepted her personal call to preach the gospel in July of 2001. Elder Cheek preached her initial sermon at One Love on January 19, 2007. She was ordained as an Elder on April 3, 2009. Currently, she serves as Chief Administrative Officer of One Love Ministries, but is delighted to serve in the kingdom however God chooses to use her. Debra has been a public school teacher for years and is currently employed as a math teacher at Carrington Middle School. Elder Cheek loves being a part of the One Love family and is “confident that He who began a good work in her will perfect it” (Philippians 1:6) as she continues to allow Him to transform her life.

Elder Patrice Brown

Minister Patrice Brown is the proud wife of Melvin Brown. They are blessed with three beautiful children: Daniel, Madison and Michelle Victoria. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a Masters of Science in Family Relations and Child Development. She is currently self-employed in the insurance/financial services industry. Minister Brown accepted her call to ministry on July 19, 1998 with an initial sermon, while attending Malloy Grove F.W.B Church in Parkton, NC. She was introduced to One Love Ministries with a sermon on June 1, 2007. Minister Brown is a dedicated and active member of One Love. As she serves at home, church and the community she is encouraged by the scripture in the Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

Elder Gladys Harris

Elder Gladys Harris, originally from NY, resides in Durham with her husband (and best friend) of many years Robert M. Harris. After practicing, teaching and finally becoming a Vice President of Nursing, Elder Harris decided to attend law school. She graduated from North Carolina Central University School of Law. She is a practicing attorney in Durham NC. Elder Harris feels her secular accomplishments pale compared to her greatest accomplishment, which was becoming a “servant of God” many years ago. She received ordination at One Love Ministries and currently serves under Pastor John C. Fitzpatrick. Elder Harris loves to preach and teach the word of God. She believes we need to stop watering the gospel and “Let God’s Word Be True”. She enjoys working with the Outreach Ministries and the 9-12 year olds known as “God’s Chosen Ones”. Elder Harris is always searching for a way to be used by God and will go where ever the Holy Spirit leads her. In fact, one of her favorite verses is Isaiah 6:8 “Here I am Lord send me” and she will certainly go.

Minister Kesha Dianne Futrell

Kesha Dianne Futrell was born on April 6, 1974 to Ruth Edwards. Kesha grew up a “country girl,” in Northampton County, North Carolina. She received a full North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship and graduated from North Carolina Central University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemistry, Magna cum Laude. She is currently pursuing her M.A. Educational Administration from the University of Phoenix.
Kesha’s first ministry is at home. Her family brings her much joy and fills her heart with love. Kesha and Maurice Futrell, her husband and high school sweetheart, have been blessed with four awesome children: Rashaa’n Altarik, Gemar Naseem, Ayanna Monet, and Kya Simone.
Kesha accepted Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior in August of 1993.
She later joined One Love Ministries where she began true spiritual growth under the loving care and leadership of Pastor John C. Fitzpatrick and Elder Pauline Fitzpatrick. She accepted the call to ministry in July of 2008 and was licensed to minister the Gospel of Jesus Christ on January 31, 2009.
From the age of five, Kesha has been a teacher, first to her brother, sister, and uncle in her grandmother’s front yard, then to the students of the Triangle, and now she teaches through the power of the Great Teacher for God’s people. She finds solace, instruction, love, laughter, and joy in reading and studying His Word. Kesha knows the Lord and loves Him.

Elder Rose Thomas

Rose Thomas, formally Rose McLeod, is the proud daughter of Lubertha McLeod (deceased), and Clinton McRae, Sr. of Brooklyn, NY. She is the wife of Marvin Thomas, and the mother of two beautiful children Chelsea and Isaiah, who are all gifts from God. Rose has three siblings Clinton McRae (Laurinburg, NC), Charlotte Swann (Charlotte, NC) and Dorian McRae (Jacksonville, NC). Rose was born in Wagram, NC where she was educated in the Scotland County School System. In later years, she attended Durham Technical Community College, where she earned an Associate Degree in Networking. She is presently working as an IT Analyst at Duke University. She is also the Co-owner of RMT Moonwalks and Entertainment which God birthed into her spirit in March 2003.
Rose gave her life to Christ in October 1997 and has been a servant of the Lord ever since. She will never forget the day she confessed to the Lord, “No matter what the cost, if you send me, I’ll go.” Rose feels that even though the road gets hard sometimes, she will continue to stand; because she longs to hear the Lord say one day, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
Rose presently serves in numerous positions at One Love Ministries in Durham, NC. She is the Chief Ministry Officer (CMO) which oversees all the ministries of One Love. She is also a member of the Finance Committee, as well as administrator. She also teaches in many capacities of the ministry.
In August 2007, Rose answered a new calling in her spiritual life when she was ordained a Deacon.
In September 2011, Rose was licensed as a Minister. Acts 20:35 describes her passion to show love and compassion to others, as well as giving her time: “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘it is more blessed to give than to receive.’”