The Rev. Dr. Ann Marie Bentsi-Addison Posey was born with the expressed assignment to be in service to women. She began her professional career in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where she labored for twelve years providing primary healthcare to fragile neonates and their families. It was there that she felt the strong tugging of the Almighty to minister to women in their moments of deep sorrow and despair. She then moved on to practicing midwifery. As history and the word “midwife” exemplifies, she was truly “with women”. Midwives are called to nurture the mind, body and spirit approach to women’s healthcare. This requires an understanding of the history and vision for women’s health. As such, She cared for women from conception to childbirth, using these moments as a consummate example of God’s grace here in the earth. She is ever engaged in the fight to amplify the voices of those in the battle for reproductive and social justice inside and outside of the church.

Ever mindful of the thought that God rewards those who stands with and supports the needs of others, she perseveres daily to answer His call to serve. As her signature scripture support. “ And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own.” Exodus 1:21

She formally answered her call to preach in September of 2000. She attended the AME Ministerial Training Institute where she sat at the feet of those great AME preachers, learning the subtle nuances of shepherding God’s flock under the great tradition of African Methodism. She has attained both Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees in Nursing, and a post-Master’s certificate in Midwifery, She also has a Masters of Divinity from New Brunswick Theological Seminary. She has attained her Doctorate in Ministry, with a focus on The Black church, Social and Environmental Justice and Public Policy from Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta. She has presented extensively nationally and internationally on issues related to Black Women and Reproductive Healthcare in America.

Rev. Dr. Ann Marie Bentsi-Addison Posey served for many years as the Minister to Youth at Union AME Church in Warwick NY. There she was instrumental in the continuation of the Rights of Passage Program and the initiation of Diakonos de Theos “Servants of God” Liturgical Dance Ministry. She has also served as the Minister to Women at St. Luke AME Church, Harlem, NY where her focus was the Mind, Body and Spirit approach to Christ. She has served at Mount Carmel AME church in New Rochelle, as Minister to Youth. On February 8^th 2014, she was assigned to the pastoral charge of New Covenant AME Church in Tobyhanna PA. On June 17^th 2017,  She returned to the place of her ministerial roots to pastor Union AME church in Warwick, NY. She is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., and the Executive Director for the International Health Commission of the AME church. She is blessed to be able to integrate her calling to health care and ministry as the Senior Director for Faith Based Initiatives at NYC Health and Hospitals.

Artie L. Shelton, MD, Colonel (ret) U.S Army veteran, is President CEO of Shelton Professional Services. Dr. Shelton is a committed PHEN advocate and serves as PHEN’s Regional Coordinator for the Washington, D.C area. He is a 20-year prostate cancer survivor/warrior and advocate for the Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN). Dr. Shelton was appointed by Governor O’Malley to serve a six-year term as a member of the Maryland Council on Cancer Control and co-chaired writing the prostate chapter for the Maryland Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan Executive Summary. Dr. Shelton has served on the Department of Defense (DoD) Congressional Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) as a consumer reviewer/advocate and on the consumer work group.

Dr. Shelton states that during his person venture, with prostate cancer, he became aware of the magnitude of this disease that is impacting all men, but especially on African American men.

All health organizations must take PHEN’s example in their efforts to combat this disease and potentially cure it if diagnosed early. Faith-based and other organizations need to take advantage of their leadership roles and positions in society to raise public awareness in the fight against prostate cancer.

Mr. Mark Freeman was born and raised in Chester as child he attend Asbury AME, where he served on the Jr usher. In 1989 he joined Temple Baptist Church. In 1996 he joined Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, where he has severed on the Senior Usher Board and has been an Advisor to the youth Usher Board. Attends Men’s Bible Study, Men’s Fellowship Breakfast and was ordained as Deacon in December of 2023..

Mark was born and raised in Chester. He is a graduate of Chester High School class of 1983. He joined Laborers Local 413 in 1984. He has 40 years in and has worked as a journeyman, Shop Steward, and Foreman. He is currently President/Organizer

Mark got involved with youth sports. He started as a player then on to coaching and refereeing with Community Sports League. Over the last 35 years, he has been involved with many Community Sports Organizations on all levels from just being a parent to coaching in the Chester East Baseball League, Brookhaven Jets Football Organization, Chester Biddy League and Youth Interlock Society. 

Mark has also served on the executive board of the Jackie Robinson Little League for the past 12 years. He has served as the Facilitator and been a Board member of the Chester High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He has been a board member of Chester Boys and Girls Club. He is also the Chairman of Board for Tie One on For Prostate and Colon Cancer Fundraiser Organization.

Mark A Freeman Sr resides in Nether Providence Township with his wife Stephanie. He is father of Mark Jr, Andrew, Lanae and Isaiah. Grandfather to Andrea, Mark III, Madison, Andrew and Charlee.

Rev. George Alen Hardy is a father, husband, pastor, episcopal leader, business owner, and, most importantly, a man of God. Pastor Hardy is an advocate for the homeless, elderly, and those who were incarcerated in addition to education. He has worked tirelessly to help provide funding, locations, and guidance for both early education childcare centers and elementary schools. In October 2006, he was assigned to Saint John A.M.E. Church of Pompano Beach, (Collier City) Florida.

In 2011, Rev. Hardy was relocated to Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Under his pastoral leadership, the church membership had grown to more than 125 active members. That growth made it necessary for the church to expand its sanctuary. In February 2011, Rev. Hardy held ground-breaking services for the new edifice.

He was officially appointed Pastor of Mt. Zion AME Church of Oakland Park in April 2011. He quickly assessed the growth potential and financial status and implemented an aggressive plan to coordinate talents of the membership. He increased the potential for finances by connecting the church with the community and local government.

Rev. Hardy has a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from the Mississippi Industrial College in Holly Springs, Mississippi. He also obtained a Bachelor of Theology degree from the Vision International University and a master’s degree from Trinity Theological Seminary.

Currently, Reverend George Alen Hardy serves as the 11^th Episcopal District Coordinator for the Sons of Allen