Pastor Damietta Jeffries
Pastor Jeffries is passionate about God’s great work and God’s great people. She is enthusiastic and devoted to encouraging others to live life according to God’s perfect plan. Through her teachings, she seeks to ignite a fervency and fortitude to abide in Christ and experience victory in every aspect of life.
She was licensed and ordained as a minister in 2010 and as an Elder in 2013. She has served in several roles over the years such as intercessor, Sunday school teacher and amour bearer. She currently assists with the oversight of the S.T.Y.L.E Women’s Ministry which sponsors an annual conference, workshops, meetings, and outings to mentor women. In addition, she oversees Open Fire's International and Local Outreach Ministry, that is committed to providing resources (financial, food and clothing) needed to empower, uplift, and strengthen communities locally and globally in Sierra Leone, Africa and Jamaica currently. Like so many others, she wears many hats but admonishes the believer to “juggle your balls” with the help of God’s grace and “finish strong” the assignments God has entrusted to us.
She is a wife of over 20 years to Deacon Antwan Jeffries. They are parents to five wonderful children,Diamond, Semarion, Antwan Jr, Darius, and Ava.
She was licensed and ordained as a minister in 2010 and as an Elder in 2013. She has served in several roles over the years such as intercessor, Sunday school teacher and amour bearer. She currently assists with the oversight of the S.T.Y.L.E Women’s Ministry which sponsors an annual conference, workshops, meetings, and outings to mentor women. In addition, she oversees Open Fire's International and Local Outreach Ministry, that is committed to providing resources (financial, food and clothing) needed to empower, uplift, and strengthen communities locally and globally in Sierra Leone, Africa and Jamaica currently. Like so many others, she wears many hats but admonishes the believer to “juggle your balls” with the help of God’s grace and “finish strong” the assignments God has entrusted to us.
She is a wife of over 20 years to Deacon Antwan Jeffries. They are parents to five wonderful children,Diamond, Semarion, Antwan Jr, Darius, and Ava.
Pastor Phillip Johnson
Pastor Johnson is the Worship Arts Director responsible for the dynamic and creative Mime, Dance, Flag and Worship Team at Open Fire International Fellowship.
His commitment, flexibility and adaptability has modeled a multifaceted approach in the way he serves. He is a man of few words but is also known as a prophetic voice to many which has made him a sought-after and trusted consultant. He is the husband of a divine blessing by the name of Deavonne, and the father of three children; Cristiano, Taahira and Jaydon.
Pastor Johnson is very passionate about the work of ministry and his obedience to the will of God, resulted in his journey from Jamaica to Connecticut and from there to Texas where he has been an integral part Open Fire since 2016.
His commitment, flexibility and adaptability has modeled a multifaceted approach in the way he serves. He is a man of few words but is also known as a prophetic voice to many which has made him a sought-after and trusted consultant. He is the husband of a divine blessing by the name of Deavonne, and the father of three children; Cristiano, Taahira and Jaydon.
Pastor Johnson is very passionate about the work of ministry and his obedience to the will of God, resulted in his journey from Jamaica to Connecticut and from there to Texas where he has been an integral part Open Fire since 2016.
Pastor Michael Gibson
Pastor Gibson is the son of Angela Gibson and the late Felder Gibson Sr. He was born on June 27, 1976 in Salters, South Carolina. He has been married for over 26-years to Minister Tiffany Gibson and is the proud father of Aquan, Justin, Michaela, and Nevaeh. He was educated in Williamsburg County School System and graduated from C.E. Murray High School. He furthered his education at Colorado Technical University, where he has earned an Associates degree in Logistics Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. He has been employed at Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF Railway) for 15 years.
Steadfast, faithful and God fearing best describes the ministry of Pastor Michael “Mike” Gibson. He is a mighty man of Valor who stands firm on the Word of God and upholds the principles thereof as a Believer. As a native of Salters, South Carolina; he has traveled the world learning, teaching, and proclaiming the Gospel He was nurtured into holiness and accepted Christ into his life in July 2007. Pastor Mike accepted the call on his life, and in 2009 he was first installed and ordained as a Minister to preach the Gospel under the covering of Bishop Victor S. Gordon (True Worship Ministries). He has served under ministries in Texas, Georgia, Virginia, and Colorado. He has served in several areas of ministry to include armor bearer, Praise and Worship leader, Men’s Fellowship leader, Prison ministry liaison, Outreach team member, Security, and the Marriage Ministry.
Pastor Mike is a man of great faith, and he believes that if God says it, He will do it! Therefore, his favorite scripture is; “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”-Jeremiah 29:11
Steadfast, faithful and God fearing best describes the ministry of Pastor Michael “Mike” Gibson. He is a mighty man of Valor who stands firm on the Word of God and upholds the principles thereof as a Believer. As a native of Salters, South Carolina; he has traveled the world learning, teaching, and proclaiming the Gospel He was nurtured into holiness and accepted Christ into his life in July 2007. Pastor Mike accepted the call on his life, and in 2009 he was first installed and ordained as a Minister to preach the Gospel under the covering of Bishop Victor S. Gordon (True Worship Ministries). He has served under ministries in Texas, Georgia, Virginia, and Colorado. He has served in several areas of ministry to include armor bearer, Praise and Worship leader, Men’s Fellowship leader, Prison ministry liaison, Outreach team member, Security, and the Marriage Ministry.
Pastor Mike is a man of great faith, and he believes that if God says it, He will do it! Therefore, his favorite scripture is; “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”-Jeremiah 29:11
Pastor Kendrick Spells
Pastor Spells is a devoted husband to Asia Spells and a loving father to their three children. With a heart for ministry and a passion for guiding others in their faith, he is committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Spells leads by example, encouraging those around him to trust in God's plan and walk in faith. His life and ministry ae centered around his powerful motto: "Have Faith in God."