D. Aaron Sherron, 18, is the senior pastor of Global Fire International church, based in Brooklyn, New York, with locations in several nations. Born and raised in New York City, he has the urban flair of an inner city youth, yet, the speech of an elegant scholar. As a 21st century kingdom ambassador, his ministry and government expertise has made him an in demand motivational speaker, ambassador and author.

He is a fifth generation preacher, being reared in the Baptist, Pentecostal and AME traditions. With his blended heritage, he has been able to preach in pulpits from all different types of backgrounds, breaking both racial and cultural barriers. On June 25, 2009, he became the youngest pastor in the Covenant Ecumenical Fellowship and Cathedral Assemblies, under the leadership of Bishop Donald Hilliard, II. He is also a member of The Fathers House, under Bishop Eddie L Long. As a leading voice for urban youth, he has been featured in newspapers and television across the country. As the visionary of the Global Alliance, he mentors emerging leaders in the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia and West Africa. In 2009, the ministry reached over 100,000 people utilizing social media technology.

Having been baptized at 3, licensed at 11, ordained at 15, he is a 21st century preaching prodigy. At 16, he published his first book, "Popularity is Not Enough:Principles for Overcoming Defeat", and was also the youngest accepted into Nyack College. He was blessed to represent the United States on three occasions as a student ambassador: once, at George Washington University, in Washington, D.C., second, at the United Nations in New York City, and third, in Europe. His most recent book, "Begin Again", was published in May 2009. He was recently nominated by Epitome magazine for Sermon of the Year, an accomplishment that speaks volumes to his dedication to over fifteen years of real, radical and relevant ministry.

Pastor Arketa Kelley, a native of Brooklyn, New York, is a dynamic woman who has a passion for assisting the women in her community and the marketplace. She pastors at the Global Fire International church in Brooklyn, N.Y. alongside her oldest son, Pastor D. Aaron Sherron, who is the lead pastor.

As a fourth generation preacher, she has been in ministry since she was 17 years old. Ordained in 2001, by her father, Dr. Benjamin S. Kelley, she is the epitome of a mother, preacher and entrepreneur, with over 20 years experience in cosmetology. Daughters of Destiny is a ministry for women that Pastor Kelley oversees. As an educator in the New York public school system, her love for children and single parents has given her favor amongst both the parents and teachers in middle schools. Her message is for women everywhere that no matter what difficulties may arise in a person’s life, you can start over and be all that God has destined you to be.

As a full-time minister, both in the marketplace and the local church, Pastor Kelley dedicates her life to encouraging, and assisting young women of all ages to arise out of their situations. She is an anointed musician, as well as psalmist, with her musical talents cultivated at the world renown LaGuardia High School of the Arts. Her devotion to God, her family and her career, is an inspiration to single mothers across the nation. She was recently nominated Prayer of the Year by Epitome Magazine.

Pastor Kelley resides in Brooklyn, New York with her two sons, Pastor D. Aaron, and younger son, Joshua, both of whom are the highlight of her life.