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Pastor Carolyn Jones is the second child born to the late Frank Leon and Evelyn Bailey of Lafayette, Alabama. She is a graduate of Five Points High School in Five Points, Alabama and Southern Union State Junior College where she received her certificate in nursing. In March of 2004, she accepted her call into the ministry. She attended the accredited Vision Alliance Ministerial Institute. Upon completion of her requirements, she received her license and certificate. In 2007, she became a charter member of Women of Power where she currently serves as the official registrar and liaison for the organization. She was officially ordained on March 14, 2010. Shortly after her ordination, she became the assistant pastor of Church of Goodwill and Faith under the leadership of the late Bishop Joann West. On April 14, 2013, she was officially installed as the pastor of Church of Goodwill and Faith. Pastor Jones is a woman of wisdom and one who has compassion for God’s people. She holds a deep-seated passion for the word of God. She is the mother of three children (Antonio, Brent and Corliss) and she also has nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. 10 l WOP MAGAZINE SUMMER 2016 EDITION