Saran K. Jones
is married to Lacie L. Jones (Publisher of Alive) , and mother to
three wonderful children; Zhana, AJ, and Jordan. Currently Saran is a 6th grade Science teacher at Greenwood
Elementary School in Florence SC. She is a graduate of Francis Marion University where she earned a Bachelor’s
Degree in Elementary Education. Teaching has always provided Saran a platform to minister to the youth and with
opportunities to impact their lives in many different ways. In addition to being an educator, she is also happy to
serve the Lord as the First Lady of Round O Missionary Baptist Church of Darlington, SC. Saran is passionate about
assisting in the spiritual growth of others. Her love for Christ inspires her to help those in her circle of life to fall in love
with Him too. Her teaching philosophy is
, she follows that same
principle as she is purposed to share the love of Christ with others.
Christal Joy Potter
is an honor graduate of North Greenville
University where she earned her Bachelors
Degree in Broadcast Media. Christal has been
honored with the titles of Miss North Greenville
University and Miss Florence. She has also been
awarded Miss Congeniality and 2nd Runner Up
to Miss South Carolina.
Cindy Hewitt
is both a wife and mom and is currently serving
the Body of Christ as the Artist Director at
Cornerstone Baptist Church in Darlington SC. She
studied vocal performance at Converse College.
Emily Jordan
is the mother of three sons, Matthew, Luke and
Jonathan. She also has two other furry kids…
Sebastian and Lilly. Emily is a graduate of
Francis Marion University where she received
her Master’s of Education. She is currently
teaching 6 th Grade English/Language Arts at
Greenwood Elementary School in Florence SC.
Jennifer Hayes Yates
is a Christian Author and Speaker. She’s a wife
and a mother. Jen loves to write, read, and drink
coffee… especially with friends. She enjoys her
family, her church, her small group, but most of
all, her quiet time with Jesus.
www.jenniferhyates.com
Zhana K. Jones
is the Worship Leader of Round O Missionary
Baptist Church in Darlington SC. She is
passionate about music and dance and
embraces every opportunity to express her
heart of gratitude to God.
Kim Borrelli
is an author and conference speaker with a
heart for raising up passionate and effective
disciples of Jesus. Well known for her “church
unusual” facilitation, she utilizes her experience
as a training executive to aid with implementing
discipleship structures that influence spiritual
growth.
Mary Pinckney is a wife and mom who loves the Lord. As a Minister, Certified Life and Relationship
Coach her passions are that of writing and speaking in order to bring healing to the hearts of broken individuals. Together
with her husband, Patrick Pinckney, Mary established Vision for Life Consultants to inspire individuals and groups to
discover the greatness within themselves and live successful productive lives. Their combined experience and
background in coaching and mentoring make Mary and Patrick an ideal team for discovering and developing the raw
material in the lives of others and assisting them in their pursuit of significance and meaning in life. The Pinckney’s
offer s ervices that are specific to helping individuals improve as a person and reach their lifelong goals and
dreams in spite of challenges and obstacles along the way. www.vflconsultants.com