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Debbie Elaine
Hawkins is known as a Seed Planter, Preacher,
Motivational Speaker, Author, Mother and Wife. She co-labors in
ministry with her husband Gary Hawkins, Sr., Bishop of Voices of
Faith Ministries in Stone Mountain and Conyers, Georgia. Prior to joining her
husband full-time in the ministry, Elder Debbie was a Project
Manager with American Computer Technology in Decatur, Georgia.
She was born and
raised in Beaumont, Texas and graduated from Hebert High School and
continued to further her education at Lamar University, in pursuit
of a Business Administration Degree. In December 1998, was licensed
to preach the word of God and ordained in 1999 by her anointed
husband and Bishop, Gary Hawkins, Sr.
Elder Debbie is well
seasoned in kingdom business. As head of all the ministries at
Voices of Faith, she drafted and provided procedures and guidelines
for their 40+ auxiliaries. Elder Debbie is the founder of Women
with Voices a ministry whose mission is to strengthen and equip
women with the word of God. She is, also, the founder and CEO of
Debbie E. Hawkins Ministries, “DHM” a ministry to transform the
lifestyle of individuals by ministering and demonstrating God’s Word
as a living testament.
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DoveHaven, Inc. (In the Name of Christ) has been organized to
minister to First Ladies just where they are: It is a sanctuary
for release and a safe place for restoration, encouragement and
bonding.
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Transferring Wealth to Teens (TWT) has been organized to minister
to teens between the ages of 13 and 19 on the subjects of Dating,
Communication, Sex, Goals and Values.
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Transferring Wealth to College Students (TWC) has been organized
to minister to college students in the area of Personal and Family
History, Finances, Priorities, Career Plans and Employment.
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Call to the Altar (CTA) was created as an intimate fellowship for
Female Spouses of Clergymen to come together on one accord and
identify through confidential discussions the targeted areas
clergymen are most likely to be attacked in. This corporate
gathering of First Ladies has been designed for us to intercede on
behalf of our Husbands, Pastors, and Bishops. This intense
prayer is held at the altar in a private sanctuary.
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Transforming Health and Wellness (THW) has been organized from
Elder Debbie’s heart to promote a healthy body. She is a strong
advocate on Hygiene, Eating Habits, Exercise, Water Intake and
Proper Rest. Elder Debbie has asked herself the question “How can
I give life even after God brings me home to have eternal life?”
and the Holy Spirit prompted her to become an organ donor so that
she can help someone else have life while they are here on this
earth. She also gives back to the community on Mondays and
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. by leading a fun filled exercise class.
Elder Debbie plays
an active role in Ministerial Training along with her husband. She
has planted seeds that have grown and developed into the, Corporate
Prayer Ministry, “God Chasers”, Transportation Ministry, Clothing
Boutique, Voices Church News, Women with Voices, All About Faith
Softball Team and God’s Youth In Action now known as PHAZ 2.
Just recently Elder
Debbie released her first “Back to the Basics” Health and Fitness
exercise DVD. It promises to aerobically condition the mind, body,
and spirit by using an approach that is fundamentally designed to
improve the body using straightforward physical activity. She is
also the author of two dynamic books that is a must for every woman
to apply to their lives; don’t be fooled by their title because:
Every woman is a First Lady in her own perspective.
Elder Debbie E.
Hawkins:
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Licensed to Preach
on December 31, 1998.
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Certificate of
Ordination on December 31, 1999.
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“Woman of
Distinction” award in April 2004.
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May 6, 2004
presented Honorary key to the city of Baker, LA and proclaimed
Honorary Mayor for the day.
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June 6, 2004 was
inducted into the Stone Mountain–Lithonia National Coalition of
100 Black Women, Inc.
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February 20, 2005
was presented the Sisters In The Spirit Award by: Juanita Bynum,
Yolanda Adams, Martha Munizzi, Sheila E., Rizen and Kelly Price.
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November 20, 2005
was presented The Phenomenal Woman of The Year Award, sponsored by
Praise 97.5 FM Atlanta, GA.
Elder Debbie and her
Husband Bishop Gary Hawkins, Sr., are the proud parents of two
beautiful daughters, Elaina and Ashley, and two handsome sons, Gary
Jr. and Kalen. She is “Team Mom” for her sons basketball teams and
plays an active role in the Dekalb County School System. A Strong
Woman of God, Elder Debbie has been blessed to give from her heart
and not to receive, but to reap the reward of witnessing to those
she teach in reaching their goals as they become victorious in the
word of God.
Click here for more information or to visit
debbiehawkinsministries.com.
For information about our Women's Ministry visit
womenwithvoices.com.
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