CANDACE COLE’S MINISTRIES Pastor Kelly is an ordained minister whose passion and call is to empower and equip believers to walk in the power of God through the infallible Word of God. Her ministry focuses on nurturing, discipling, and character building. She focuses on restoration, spirituality, health awareness, sexual purity, self forgiveness, forgiving others, establishing healthy boundaries and securing godly relationships. These and other life changing workshop/seminars are offered through her annual V.E.S.S.E.L.S. (Virtously Empowered Sisters Strengthening Every Living Soul) Conference each December. PRESIDENT/CEO DARE TO DREAM SCHOLARSHIP INCORPORATED Finally, Candace is no stranger to our local community as Found/Director and CEO of the Dare to Dream Scholarship Society, Incorporated (a non-profit corporation). “DTDSS” provides financial assistance to “At Risk” students in achieving their academic and artistic goals through scholarship opportunities. Candace’s love for youth extends beyond our inner city communities into our correctional facilities. She has served as a Visto Volunteer in the Los Angeles Central Juvenile Hall Correctional facility over the years. Her message of hope has reached a wide spectrum of schools ranging from: middle schools, high schools and university campuses. EDUCATION Academically she holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, and is completing her Master’s Degree in Pastoral Care/Counseling at Fuller Seminary. MEDIA Candace has appeared on national television and radio programs, including Black Entertainment Television discussing her latest Novel, Scars. She has also been featured in several mainstream magazine/newsprint and articles. PROFESSIONALLY She has been employed as the Human Resource Director & Office Administrator for a West Coast Securities Fraud law firm for the past 13 years. Meet her, you will never forget her. She is a testament to God’s Amazing Grace, Restoration and Power.