LEADERSHIP

Pastor-Elect Mark Wise

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Pastor-Elect Mark Wise serves as Co-Pastor at Coleman Temple Holiness Church and began his role on July 5, 2025. His faith journey started in 2001 while serving in the U.S. Navy at the Naval Construction Battalion Center Base in Mississippi, where he accepted Christ at Christ The Redeemer Church.  That experience led him into active involvement in men’s ministry, music, youth programs, and missionary work supporting congregations in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Florida.

As his commitment grew, he began preaching the gospel in 2003 under the guidance of Pastor Carlos Thompson. His Naval assignments then took him to La Maddalena, Italy in 2004, where he led Bible studies aboard the USS Emory S. Land, and later to Norfolk Naval Station in 2006. During his time in Virginia, he attended Gates of Heaven in Hampton, Virginia, where he studied under Pastor Charles Robinson and was ordained as a minister.

Pastor Wise went on to serve as Assistant Brotherhood Director in 2012 and District Brotherhood Director in 2016, roles that highlight his dedication to mentoring men and boys in ministry. His leadership extends beyond the church and is grounded in a strong family foundation. He and his wife, Bonita, have been married for 21 years and are the parents of a son, Ricky, and grandparents to their granddaughter, Lashay. Outside of ministry, he enjoys spending time with family, playing golf, and traveling. Pastor Wise believes with all his heart that God has uniquely positioned Coleman Temple Holiness Church to have an undeniable impact on the community and future generations, and he warmly invites others to join in this journey.

Apostle Kashema Hodges

Apostle Kay Hodges has been in ministry for over 15 years. Her journey in ministry began as an Armor-Bearer and Missionary, and she was later licensed to preach the gospel in 2006. She has completed courses in Theology and is a graduate of Elijah School of the Prophets. She has walked in all offices according to Scripture, as stated in Ephesians 4:11: “And He gave some apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors, and some teachers.” This has brought her to this appointed time, where she currently serves as Senior Leader of Divine Purpose Worship Center of Augusta, Georgia; Kay Hodges Ministries International; and Senior Leader of Kingdom Divine Ministries International out of Warner Robins, Georgia. She also serves as Itinerant Pastor of Coleman Temple Holiness Church in Swainsboro, Georgia.

Apostle Kay Hodges is the founder of Divine Purpose Worship Center in Augusta, Georgia. Her passion is to acquire a building that will serve as a safe haven for the people, known as the “Pain2Purpose Outreach Center.” This center will provide a place for individuals to gather, and as a church, give back to the community.

The evangelistic component of the ministry began as an outreach ministry called “Pain2Purpose.” During this time, God commissioned her to go outside of the “four walls” of the church to reach people often overlooked by traditional church settings. Her primary mission is to reach lost souls, leading them not only to the church, but to Christ, as stated in Matthew 28:19: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”

In December 2015, Apostle Kay Hodges was installed as Pastor. During that service, it was prophesied that she would not remain long in the office of Pastor due to the Apostolic mantle upon her life. In 2016, the first part of her apostolic affirmation was completed by Apostle Olivia Stith in Washington, DC, followed by the laying on of hands by Overseer William Davis. In April 2019, Apostle Kay Hodges was affirmed as an Apostle in the Lord’s Church. Currently, Apostle Kay Hodges serves under the leadership of Apostle Loretta Butler of Word of Faith Christian Fellowship Church in Augusta, Georgia. In August 2025, Apostle Hodges accepted the role of Co-Pastor alongside Pastor-Elect Mark Wise (Restoring the Legacy). Her heart and passion are to see God’s people live out their creative purpose, embrace a lifestyle of transformation, and demonstrate “Agape” love by showing others the highest form of love one can give.

The ministry continues to experience consistent growth as Apostle Kay Hodges fulfills the call of God on her life. As she raises up the Five-Fold ministry, which currently operates within Divine Purpose Worship Center (DPWC), Kingdom Divine International, and Kay Hodges Ministries, she remains committed to creating and cultivating an authentic ministry experience that glorifies God and exceeds expectations. Her unwavering compassion for people, coupled with her faithfulness in building God’s people in PURPOSE, POWER, and PRAISE, will continue to yield impactful results for the Kingdom of God.

Apostle Kay Hodges is a visionary whom God has anointed for such a time as this. God has birthed several ministries through her, including Pain2Purpose Outreach Ministries, Divine Purpose Worship Center of Augusta, Georgia, Kay Hodges Ministries, and Kingdom Divine International. In closing, Apostle Kay Hodges extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their continued support throughout the years and humbly asks for your prayers as she continues to walk in the will of her Heavenly Father.