FOCUS:
Ministry, Missions, Counseling
MISSION:
Wellness for the mind, body, and soul of all people.
MOTTOS:
"Branching Out to Serve" "Help Us Help You Help Others"
VISION:
We envision life being better, healthier, and more productive for everyone.
AFFILIATION:
We are associated with Faith Tabernacle in Freehold New Jersey
SO FAR:
We have conducted many community events, mission trips, trainings, and conferences in the USA and abroad since 2004. We have provided relief during various crises that affect society on the local, international and personal levels (COVID-19, Ebola, Recession, War). We continue to branch out toward effectiveness and excellence.
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LaTonya McRae is the Visionary and Founder of Tree of Life Ministries, Inc. She is an apostolic leader who serves as a pastor, teacher, missionary, and counselor at Faith Tabernacle in Freehold, New Jersey, with her husband Pastor Stephen McRae. She started in ministry roughly 30 years ago under the tutelage of the late Elder James F. McRae (Bishop), under whose auspices Tree of Life Ministries originated in 2004.
LaTonya McRae earned a doctorate degree in Theology at United Christian College, New York, in May of 2005. She is a certified Christian Counselor and a member of the National Christian Counseling Association. She served on the Executive Board of Court Street School in Freehold, New Jersey, and has many years of experience in counseling, crisis, and ministry. Dr. McRae’s passion is to see people’s lives transformed in the spiritual, mental, and practical areas of life. Dr. McRae mentors people in ministry of all ages and nationalities, and teaches classes online and in person on ministry, spiritual warfare, and prophetic basics. She is the visionary of many successful outreach projects and conferences, and she oversees both local and foreign ministry operations – currently in the United States, West Africa, and Central America. Tree of Life’s initiatives include evangelical, health, and education efforts to impact the world in a positive way.
Stephen McRae
Stephen McRae is a founding constituent of Tree of Life Ministries and is the senior pastor at Faith Tabernacle in Freehold, New Jersey. He served in ministry for decades prior to pastoral leadership, having been a Deacon, Trustee, Musician and BCS Superintendent, and more, over the years. He was born and raised in Freehold and kept under close tutelage by his parents, the late Elder James McRae (Bishop), First Lady Yvonne McRae, and his grandparents, the late Deacon Arthur Goode and Rev. Sally Ann Goode who were the founders of Faith Tabernacle. He is affectionately referred to as "Pastor Steve" by the congregation and friends.
Pastor Steve is an advocate for mission efforts both locally and overseas and remains active working in the background. He studied at Monmouth Bible Institute in Farmingdale, New Jersey and United Christian College, Roselle, New Jersey Extension. Pastor Steve's ministry efforts continue to encourage, equip, and edify the Body of Christ in all areas.
Alfred L. M. Gezaye
Alfred Gezaye is the National Director of Tree of Life - Liberia. He is a graduate of the University of Liberia with a master's in Political Science and Journalism. He serves in various leadership capacities at the Church of the Believers throughout Liberia under the auspices of Rev Dr. R. Zarwulugbo Liberty and is the Managing Editor of the Christian News in Liberia among many other things. Alfred is a extraordinary Project Manager who is currently overseeing all activity in the region which include, but are not limited to, the headquarters (now the Mission House), Ministry Events, Outreach, Logistics, Distribution, Communications, Staffing and Volunteers. Alfred is a family man and an integral part of the ministry who has recruited his wife and children in Christian service. His lovely wife, Patricia has graciously and successfully fulfilled the requests for PHD Women's Retreat in Liberia for three consecutive years and is an associate pastor at Conqueror Christian Center in Monrovia. His children serve and lead their peers with encouragement, generosity, and diligence.
FOUNDING OFFICERS
In May of 2004, Tree of Life was formed and incorporated under the auspices of James Franklin McRae with the following founders: LaTonya Turner McRae, Stephen McRae, Sharon Dorsey, Gloria Turner, Notary: Nancy Hayes.
We are forever grateful to all those who encouraged, sowed, worked, sacrifices and prayed us along the way to arrive at this current state. Thank you all. To God be the glory!
YEAR-ROUND PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to those who serve year-round on our team, volunteering your time and resources to make things work. We appreciate our wise and kind advisors who look out for our bests interest and productivity. All who sow into this ministry both regularly and intermittently are greatly appreciated.