Bishop Tommy McGhee is the Executive Director of Discipleship Ministries and serves as Secretary for the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. His vision for Discipleship Ministries is to identify the best discipleship resources available to help put them in the hands of local church leaders where discipleship happens.

Bishop McGhee served as Superintendent of the Cornerstone Conference (Western North Carolina) from June 1994 until July 2012. Prior to being Superintendent, he served as the Evangelism & World Missions Director of the Western North Carolina Conference for six years and as a pastor in the conference for twelve years. He joined the Western North Carolina Conference while attending Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Georgia. He graduated from Emmanuel College with a B.S. in Religious Studies; and later from Southwestern Christian University Graduate School (Bethany, Oklahoma) with a Master of Ministry Degree in Church Growth & Church Planting.

Bishop McGhee is married to Elizabeth Frye McGhee, and they live in Walkertown, North Carolina.  They have two grown children – Jennifer (Walkertown, NC) and Jason (Stokesdale, NC). Jason and his wife, Mandy, have one daughter, Audrey, who is the delight of her grandparents!

LaDonna is proud to call Oklahoma home, where she loves serving her community and her church. Armed with an MBA from Mid-America Christian University (with a Human Resources emphasis) and degrees in Organizational Leadership and Enterprise Development, she's all about making things happen. When she's not busy with work, you'll find LaDonna out and about, spreading kindness through community outreach events or mentoring others. She’s passionate about helping people and making a real difference, one positive impact at a time!

Rev. W. A. Mills, Jr. served for 33 years as a pastor in the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, including 12 years in North Carolina and 21 years in Buena Vista, Virginia. W. A. has preached in camp meetings, revivals, men's conferences, and pastors' conferences within and outside the IPHC. He is a member of the Appalachian Conference, where he served one term as an executive council member.

Having served 12 years on the General Men’s Ministries Board, W. A. was appointed General Director of Men’s Ministries in February 2018, assuming office on July 1, 2018. His passion is to call men into authentic manhood on their journey of becoming like Jesus, men who, in the words of Robert Lewis, “reject passivity, accept responsibility, lead courageously, and invest eternally.” W. A. serves as the IPHC Representative with the Religious Alliance Against Pornography (RAAP) and is chairman of the Board of Trustees of Holmes Bible College in Greenville, SC.

Widowed in April of 2016, W. A. is the proud father of three young adult children, Rachel, married to David Wilson, William Albert Mills, III, affectionately known as Tré, and Hannah Nicole Mills. W. A. is the grandfather of two exceptional grandchildren, Gabriel David Wilson and Calla Ruth Wilson.

In the providence of God, W. A. met, courted, and married a beautiful widow, Tammy, the love of his life. W. A. and Tammy are excited about all the Father has in store for them, believing the best is yet to come.

Whitney Davis is a wife, mom, writer, encourager, gatherer, and visionary. She currently resides in North Carolina. She worked for 12 years as a Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby nurse before transitioning to full-time ministry to women. Whitney is married to Brad, who has been an IPHC minister for 25 years. They have a blended family of five children- Carmen, Evelyn, Sullivan, Ellington, and Deacon.Whitney has a passion to inspire and support women on the journey of becoming more like Jesus. She believes Women’s Ministries is the arm of the church uniquely positioned to equip women for the work of discipleship.Whitney loves having coffee with friends, reading, traveling, rocking on her front porch, and spending time with family.

Sheri originates from McAlester, Oklahoma, and her home church is at Praise Fellowship Church in Kiowa, OK. A proud graduate of Southwestern Christian University (where she also met her husband, Eli), she now lives in Moore, OK, where life is full of joy with their adorable son, Luca, and their loyal dog, Abraham. Since 2017, Sheri and her family have been active members of Victory Church, where she co-leads the Embrace Grace ministry, offering support and love to single pregnant women.

Sheri’s heart is as big as Oklahoma itself—she loves spending time with her parents, family, and friends. Whether she’s enjoying a dinner out, catching a show, or indulging in some retail therapy, Sheri thrives on being surrounded by people. Making new friends and spreading joy wherever she goes is what she’s all about!

Rev. Stephen Jones currently serves as the Pastor of Student Ministries at Whitnel Pentecostal Holiness Church in Lenoir, NC. In 2002, Stephen earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Christian Ministries from Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, GA. In 2008, he completed a Master’s of Divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Since 2002, Stephen’s full-time ministry to teenagers has spanned two IPHC Conferences, three IPHC churches, and numerous IPHC summer camps. Stephen currently occupies the Leadership and Skill Development Portfolio under the Student Ministries Advisory Team. His areas of expertise and responsibilities include:

– Leading, teaching, structuring and programming for leadership and ministry-skill development.
– Advising the team about current developments, resources, and trends related to leadership and ministry-skill development, especially as they relate to youth leaders and youth ministry.
– Serving as a resource for other leaders, especially in the area of leadership and developing leaders.

Josh Lafferty serves as the worship pastor and youth pastor at Bethany Church in Quitman, Mississippi. In addition, Josh is a 7th grade social studies teacher and a coach at Quitman Jr. High School. Josh is currently assisting as co-pastor of a ministry project called The Well, which is centered on the pursuit of revival in the city of Meridian, Mississippi. Josh currently occupies the Bi-Vocational/Volunteer Portfolio under the Student Ministries Advisory Team. Josh’s areas of expertise and responsibilities include:

– Experience and expertise as a bi-vocational or volunteer youth leader.
– Advising the team about current developments, resources, and trends related to bi-vocational and volunteer youth ministry leaders.
– Serving as a resource and an advocate for bi-vocational and volunteer youth ministry leaders.

Josh Kestner is the newest member of the SMAT. He currently serves as the Student Ministry Pastor at CLI Church in Salem, VA. He has been in full-time ministry with college, high school, and middle school students for the past five years. He also is a football coach at Andrew Lewis Middle School in Salem. Josh is a graduate of Virginia Tech and has a Master’s degree in Youth and Family Ministry/Counseling from Denver Seminary.

Tiffany, a dedicated fourth-generation IPHC minister, is passionate about carrying out the vision of the Church. With a deep appreciation for her heritage and a forward-thinking mindset, she strives to bridge the gap between tradition and innovation. After completing her education at Emmanuel College, Tiffany felt a strong calling to serve God full-time. She has since served as a children and youth pastor in her local church, nurturing the spiritual growth of young people.

Currently, Tiffany actively volunteers in the Children’s Ministries and contributes to the Leadership Council at her local church in Garner, NC. Beyond her ministerial duties, Tiffany enjoys spending quality time with her family. She and her husband, Christopher, are proud parents to their two daughters, Sadie Grace and Nina Kate. In 2022, they took on the rewarding and challenging role of foster parents, expanding their family in a meaningful way. Together, the family enjoys traveling and creating lasting memories.

David Moore has served as the National Commander of the Royal Rangers for the International Pentecostal Holiness Church since October 1998. Before coming to the national office in 1993, he worked in the Global Ministries Center accounting office. Commander Moore has been actively involved in a local outpost since 1985. He currently works on a weekly basis with the Ranger Kids outpost.

Sarah, a true Central Oregon native, spent time serving on staff at her hometown church, Joy Church Bend. In 2019, she made the big move to Oklahoma, where she now lives with her husband, Colton, and their two playful pups. A key part of The Bridge Bricktown church, Sarah shines in her roles on the Creative and First Impressions Teams.

Adventure is in Sarah’s blood—whether it’s discovering a new trail or stumbling upon a hidden gem in the city, she’s always up for exploring. She thrives on meeting new people, especially over a cozy cup of coffee or tea, and she’s never one to pass up a good thrift store find. With a love for travel, laughter, and sharing stories with friends both old and new, Sarah brings a warm and joyful energy to everything she does!