The House of the Lord

Min. Pat Reese has been the Receptionist and Gatekeeper of The House of the Lord for more than 25 years. She describes herself as an empath, who can deeply relate to the feelings and plights of others. Min. Pat reveals her…

As a member of The House of the Lord, Pastor Pat Butler serves as Executive Assistant to Bishop F. Josephus Johnson II. She was appointed to office of Elder in 2005 and in 2006, was appointed to the role of Chief…

Pastor Angi, a native of Dayton, Ohio, is the church’s Pastor of Worship and Celebration Arts, and Audio/Visual Ministry. She is passionate about worship and believes creative arts are an amazing way to share the Gospel. Whether it be song, dance, drama,…

Lynda Parker is the Office Relational Manager and Finance Administrator at The House of the Lord.  She is also over the Deacon’s ministry. A member of the church since May of 1985, Lynda has served in various ministries, including the Greeters…

Pastor Herman Matherson, a member of The House of the Lord since 1983, is currently an Associate Pastor and Chief Operating Office of the church. Pastor Herman’s responsibilities involve overseeing day-to-day operations, with specific administrative oversight of the church’s legal,…

Pastor Daren Brake Pastor Daren Brake is the Lead Pastor at The House of the Lord in Akron, Ohio. With a heart devoted to service, Pastor Daren is building on the foundation of his predecessor, Bishop Joey Johnson, as he…

Alan Pickett is a technician for The House of the Lord’s Audio/Video team. He is also a member of the church’s Maintenance team. Alan has been married to the lovely Valecia Pickett for 34 years and has been a member…

Dara Winchell is the Controller at The House of the Lord, responsible for budgeting and managing the finances of the church, as well as working with banks and auditors.   Dara obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from The University of…

Linda accepted Christ at the age of 8 in her hometown of Waynesburg, Ohio. She knew then God had a call on her life. After moving to Akron, she joined The House of the Lord and has served faithfully for more…

Mindy has been a member of The House of Lord for 25 years. For years she volunteered in the Tape/CD ministry and then moved on to the photography ministry. Throughout the years she has helped facilitate women’s groups while periodically…