The Prophetess
Prophetess Tera Carissa Hodges has birthed a ministry where the concept, like all things in her life, was placed in her heart by God. The Founder of Life Now Ministries, Incorporated, Prophetess Tera Carissa, has she is affectionately called, hosts conferences throughout Atlanta, GA and travels domestically and abroad to preach God’s Word.
Her 2010 invites include: Trinidad and Tobago, Togo, Kenya, and Nigeria
A graduate of Florida A&M University and armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and Public Relations, and completing her Masters in Theological Studies, Prophetess Tera Carissa believes in using her ministerial call and academic milestones to work with the people to empower the people.
She has conducted HIV/AIDS outreach initiatives with ministries such as:
Bishop Paul S. Morton of Changing a Generation in Decatur, GA;
Dr. Kenneth Samuels of Victory of the World Church in Stone Mountain, GA;
Pastor Wilber T. Purvis of Destiny World Church in Austell, GA.
Often called “A Prophetic Lioness,”™ by her peers in ministry due to her “straight with no chaser” sermon delivery style, and gift to minister “sharp” words, Prophetess Tera Carissa has ministered to thousands of men, women and youth at conferences such as:
“HolyWood Retreat” with CeeCee Michaela, UPN sitcom star of “Girlfriends”
“HIV/AIDS In the Church” with Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire, author of “Soul Food” and
“Faith Under Fire”
“Me and My First Lady” Tour with Dr. Rose Solomon
“Queen Maker Experience” with Pastors Brian and Dominique Scott, Pastor Twyla Betha, and Pastor Danielle Murphy
“Restoring The Essence” with Founder, Stephanie Gordon, Dr. Jamal Bryant, and Dr. Lisa Tait
When asked what prepared her for the challenge of conceiving and running Life Now, she contends, “Life experience and God! All of the different people that the Lord has linked me with in the last three years have prepared me for this journey of Life Now Ministries, even the people who meant me evil.
When asked whom she most resembles in the Bible, Prophetess Tera Carissa says she sees alot of similarities between herself and Joseph.
“I realized that like Joseph, everyone is not happy about what God has promised me. But, as I often share in sermons, I’m so glad that before God decided to bless me, He did not ask a board of trustees, my enemies, or His enemies. My testimony is that God does not sit on a committee; He is the committee!”
A Prophetess who believes in “being of service to all mankind,” she is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
-Life Now Ministries Staff Writer
