Pastor Bertha Brinson, Covenant of Grace International
Pastor Brinson was born and raised in Niagara Falls, New York, under the leadership of Morning Star C.O.G.I.C. In September 2004, Pastor Brinson married the Late Apostle, Bishop Joseph Brinson Jr., Presiding Prelate, of Covenant of Grace Fellowship International and Senior Pastor of Covenant of Grace Niagara Falls, New York and Kansas City,Kansas. She is a loving mother, step-mom, and proud grandmother.
In May 2005, Pastor Brinson stood by her husband, Joseph Brinson Jr., by answering the call to birth Covenant of Grace Ministries and in 2008 launching Covenant of Grace Fellowship International where we are Empowering a people, that Empowers a community, to Empower the world! In 2022 Pastor Brinson accepted the Designation to be the Senior Pastor of Covenant of Grace Fellowship International.
A woman of grace, integrity, vision, and strength, Pastor Bertha Brinson is truly one of God's leading ladies. As the former President of the Dove Sisterhood Ministry, which is the Women's Ministry at Covenant of Grace NY, Pastor Brinson carefully teaches and trains women to be effective in ministry, virtuous in their daily lives, and faithful to the call of God. Her burden and passion is to help women experience joy, wholeness, and purpose by diligently seeking God through his word and His will for their lives.
An anointed speaker, gifted encourager, and excellent administrator, Pastor Brinson works tirelessly to assist in the growth and development of Covenant of Grace.
In 2009, she launched Western New York's 1st annual "Let's Be a Lady" Women’s Conference in Niagara Falls, NY. Women from around the region were inspired, motivated, and renewed through the power-packed services of this conference.
Always standing alongside her husband, Bishop Joseph Brinson Jr., in ministry, Pastor Brinson is a woman of virtue and character, who lives by her convictions. Always humble, Pastor Brinson is willing to serve in whatever capacity she is needed for the upward building of the Kingdom of God.
Our beloved Pastor Brinson’s heart for people truly shines bright everywhere she goes. Pastor Brinson is a vessel of honor, and above all, a blood-washed believer striving every day to please God. Along with building God’s Kingdom, Lady Brinson is the proud owner of Bambi’s Consignment Boutique, visionary of “Lady I am Empowerment” and she has also completed her degree in Human Services.
Proverbs 31:25 “She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future”.
Mrs. Javeena Edwards, Chief Financial Officer for Girl Scouts of Western New York & Owner of JWV Consulting Firm LLC
Combining leadership and strategy to induce success. Enthusiastic accounting professional with expertise in developing efficient and effective financial processes and procedures for diverse companies. Eager to implement and develop procedures in an organization with ambitious staff and willingness to make necessary changes.
Mrs. Nydia Rolling, Director of HR for University Pediatrics Associates, Inc. Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
Responsible for personnel administration including compensation scales, benefits administration, EEOC. Develops Human Resources (HR) policies and programs for entire organization. The major areas covered are orientation, training, employee relations, compensation and benefits. Originates HR practices and objectives that will provide a balanced program throughout the organization. Assists and advise senior management on HR issues.
JoAnna Wingo, Dean of Culture
Mrs. Wingo a wife of 15 years to Pastor U. Wingo Sr., mom to 5 beautiful children and Grandmom to 3 grandchildren.
Mrs. Wingo has over a decade of work experience focused on the relational and developmental component of education with students from diverse backgrounds. Her passion for education has always been to assist children and families in the community by providing them with the necessary resources needed to grow and be successful both in the home and in their schools.
Her personal belief is that educators have a responsibility to the community to establish partnerships and relationships between the school and family that will provide access to opportunity and to edify and enhance their quality of life. As a result, she has developed an adeptness in creating and developing a culture and environment of well-rounded and hands-on-learning lessons and activities that stimulate and promote interest among young scholars. Mrs.Wingo's dedication to student academic achievement, family, and quality education for all youth is recognized as an asset to her community.
Mrs. Wingo is excited to be a part of the Persistence Team and looks forward to establishing and leading school-wide systems and programs for behavior management, character development, and education, and supports for student behavior.
Pastor Brinson was born and raised in Niagara Falls, New York, under the leadership of Morning Star C.O.G.I.C. In September 2004, Pastor Brinson married the Late Apostle, Bishop Joseph Brinson Jr., Presiding Prelate, of Covenant of Grace Fellowship International and Senior Pastor of Covenant of Grace Niagara Falls, New York and Kansas City,Kansas. She is a loving mother, step-mom, and proud grandmother.
In May 2005, Pastor Brinson stood by her husband, Joseph Brinson Jr., by answering the call to birth Covenant of Grace Ministries and in 2008 launching Covenant of Grace Fellowship International where we are Empowering a people, that Empowers a community, to Empower the world! In 2022 Pastor Brinson accepted the Designation to be the Senior Pastor of Covenant of Grace Fellowship International.
A woman of grace, integrity, vision, and strength, Pastor Bertha Brinson is truly one of God's leading ladies. As the former President of the Dove Sisterhood Ministry, which is the Women's Ministry at Covenant of Grace NY, Pastor Brinson carefully teaches and trains women to be effective in ministry, virtuous in their daily lives, and faithful to the call of God. Her burden and passion is to help women experience joy, wholeness, and purpose by diligently seeking God through his word and His will for their lives.
An anointed speaker, gifted encourager, and excellent administrator, Pastor Brinson works tirelessly to assist in the growth and development of Covenant of Grace.
In 2009, she launched Western New York's 1st annual "Let's Be a Lady" Women’s Conference in Niagara Falls, NY. Women from around the region were inspired, motivated, and renewed through the power-packed services of this conference.
Always standing alongside her husband, Bishop Joseph Brinson Jr., in ministry, Pastor Brinson is a woman of virtue and character, who lives by her convictions. Always humble, Pastor Brinson is willing to serve in whatever capacity she is needed for the upward building of the Kingdom of God.
Our beloved Pastor Brinson’s heart for people truly shines bright everywhere she goes. Pastor Brinson is a vessel of honor, and above all, a blood-washed believer striving every day to please God. Along with building God’s Kingdom, Lady Brinson is the proud owner of Bambi’s Consignment Boutique, visionary of “Lady I am Empowerment” and she has also completed her degree in Human Services.
Proverbs 31:25 “She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future”.
Mrs. Javeena Edwards, Chief Financial Officer for Girl Scouts of Western New York & Owner of JWV Consulting Firm LLC
Combining leadership and strategy to induce success. Enthusiastic accounting professional with expertise in developing efficient and effective financial processes and procedures for diverse companies. Eager to implement and develop procedures in an organization with ambitious staff and willingness to make necessary changes.
Mrs. Nydia Rolling, Director of HR for University Pediatrics Associates, Inc. Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
Responsible for personnel administration including compensation scales, benefits administration, EEOC. Develops Human Resources (HR) policies and programs for entire organization. The major areas covered are orientation, training, employee relations, compensation and benefits. Originates HR practices and objectives that will provide a balanced program throughout the organization. Assists and advise senior management on HR issues.
JoAnna Wingo, Dean of Culture
Mrs. Wingo a wife of 15 years to Pastor U. Wingo Sr., mom to 5 beautiful children and Grandmom to 3 grandchildren.
Mrs. Wingo has over a decade of work experience focused on the relational and developmental component of education with students from diverse backgrounds. Her passion for education has always been to assist children and families in the community by providing them with the necessary resources needed to grow and be successful both in the home and in their schools.
Her personal belief is that educators have a responsibility to the community to establish partnerships and relationships between the school and family that will provide access to opportunity and to edify and enhance their quality of life. As a result, she has developed an adeptness in creating and developing a culture and environment of well-rounded and hands-on-learning lessons and activities that stimulate and promote interest among young scholars. Mrs.Wingo's dedication to student academic achievement, family, and quality education for all youth is recognized as an asset to her community.
Mrs. Wingo is excited to be a part of the Persistence Team and looks forward to establishing and leading school-wide systems and programs for behavior management, character development, and education, and supports for student behavior.