Community Profiles

Tenisha Hall

Evangelist

North Shore, IL

Tee Hall is an ordained evangelist, Bible teacher, entrepreneur, and dental hygienist who is passionately committed to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and equipping believers to mature in their walk with God. Her heart is to see people transformed by the truth of Scripture, strengthened in their faith, and empowered to live lives that glorify Christ. God has entrusted Tee with Relevant Bible Study, Inc., a teaching ministry dedicated to making the Word of God understandable, applicable, and relevant to everyday life. Through verse-by-verse Bible studies, discipleship, online teaching, written resources, and digital outreach, she encourages believers to develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ while challenging unbelievers to consider the saving message of the Gospel. She believes that the Bible is not merely a historical book, but the living, active Word of God that provides answers for every generation. As an evangelist, Tee is passionate about biblical literacy, discipleship, and helping believers rightly divide the Word of Truth. She regularly teaches Scripture, develops Bible study resources, and creates faith-based educational content designed to equip both new and seasoned Christians. Whether ministering in person or through digital platforms, her desire is to faithfully point people to Jesus Christ and encourage lives marked by holiness, perseverance, and obedience to God's Word. In addition to her ministry calling, Tee has served the dental profession for more than two decades, including over thirteen years as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Drawing from her clinical experience and passion for mentoring, she founded Chairside Pearls Academy™, an educational platform created to equip dental hygiene students and new graduates with practical clinical knowledge, confidence, and career success. Tee is also the founder and owner of Oh So Blessed Custom Gifts & Embroidery, Inc., where she designs heirloom-quality custom gifts, embroidery, UV-printed products, memorial keepsakes, and faith-inspired creations that celebrate life's meaningful moments and bring glory to God through craftsmanship and excellence. Whether teaching Scripture, mentoring future dental professionals, or creating meaningful custom gifts, Tee's mission remains the same: to use every gift, opportunity, and platform God has entrusted to her to serve others, advance the Kingdom of God, and bring honor and glory to Jesus Christ.

Jameisha Hall

Visionary Leader / Real Estate Realtor

Chicago, IL

Jameisha Hall is a devoted servant of Jesus Christ, visionary leader, and founder of The Virtuous Woman, a Kingdom ministry committed to equipping women to grow spiritually, walk in their God-given purpose, and build businesses that honor God. With a heart for discipleship and empowerment, she is passionate about helping others develop a deeper relationship with Christ while living lives of integrity, wisdom, and obedience to His Word. As a Kingdom business leader, Jameisha also leads Kingdom Business, where she equips aspiring and established entrepreneurs with biblical principles for building purpose-driven businesses that create lasting impact. She believes that business is a ministry and that faithful financial stewardship is a powerful tool for advancing the Kingdom of God. In addition to her ministry calling, Jameisha is the founder of Effective Enterprise, where she serves as a Credit Specialist, helping individuals and families restore their credit, improve their financial health, and prepare for homeownership and long-term wealth building. She is also a licensed Real Estate Agent in Illinois, serving her clients with excellence, integrity, professionalism, and genuine care throughout every stage of the real estate process. Whether preaching, teaching, mentoring, or serving her community, Jameisha's mission is to see lives transformed by the power of God. She is committed to raising disciples, strengthening families, empowering women, and equipping people to fulfill their God-given purpose in every area of life. Her life is anchored in the belief that faith, perseverance, and obedience to God produce lasting fruit. She desires that every person she encounters experiences the love, grace, hope, and transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Chameisha Hall

Community Outreach Leader | Certified Juice Therapist | Chef | Wellness Coach

Chicago, IL

Chameisha Hall is a devoted servant of Jesus Christ who faithfully serves at Perseverance Ministries through ministry administration, community outreach, digital media, and wellness education. Her passion is to use every gift God has entrusted to her to advance the Kingdom of God while serving people with excellence, compassion, and integrity. As part of Perseverance Ministries' outreach efforts, Chameisha serves as the Administrator of House of Manna Food Pantry and helps coordinate Manna on Wheels, the ministry's feeding-the-hungry outreach. She works to organize food distributions, coordinate volunteers, connect with community partners and donors, and help provide food, hope, and the love of Christ to families experiencing hardship. She also leads planning efforts for major community outreach initiatives, including the ministry's annual Turkey Drive and other outreach events designed to serve families throughout the community. Outside of her church responsibilities, Chameisha is a Certified Juice Therapist, professional chef, wellness coach, and entrepreneur who believes caring for the body is an important part of honoring God. Through education, nutrition, and biblical encouragement, she desires to help people experience healthier lives physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She is the founder of The Juice Kingdom, a faith-centered wellness brand dedicated to natural health education, fresh juices, wellness coaching, and helping people steward their bodies as God's temple. She is also the owner of Foolin' With The Foodies, where she combines her culinary expertise with healthy meal preparation, catering, and food education. Chameisha is also the leader of Women Equipping Women, a ministry dedicated to encouraging women to grow spiritually, develop godly character, and faithfully fulfill God's purpose for their lives through biblical teaching, discipleship, encouragement, and fellowship. Her mission is simple: to glorify Jesus Christ by serving others with humility, excellence, compassion, and love while helping people grow spiritually, improve their health, strengthen their families, and discover the purpose God has for their lives.

Candis Hall Merritt

Apostle

Zion, IL

Candis Hall-Merritt is the Founder and Executive Director of Perseverance Ministries and the visionary architect of The H.U.B., a comprehensive community restoration initiative dedicated to serving vulnerable individuals and families throughout Illinois. Through her leadership, she provides executive oversight for ministry operations, strategic planning, community partnerships, leadership development, and outreach initiatives that strengthen educational stability, food security, family wellness, and long-term community resilience. As the leader of Perseverance Ministries, Apostle Hall-Merritt is committed to advancing the Kingdom of God through biblical teaching, discipleship, prayer, leadership development, and community transformation. Her ministry is built upon the belief that spiritual growth and practical outreach work together to restore lives, strengthen families, and build healthier communities. Under her leadership, The H.U.B. integrates evidence-informed practices, faith-based support systems, and community-driven engagement to address systemic barriers affecting underserved and low-income households. Her vision is to create sustainable programs that meet both spiritual and practical needs while empowering individuals to become healthy, productive, and purpose-driven members of their communities. Apostle Hall-Merritt also leads Candis Kitchen, a community-care initiative that uses culinary arts and hospitality to strengthen family relationships, promote nutritional wellness, and create meaningful opportunities for fellowship and service. She is widely recognized for her ability to develop high-impact programs, build collaborative partnerships, mentor emerging leaders, and implement sustainable solutions that produce measurable, long-term community transformation. Her passion for excellence, compassion for people, and unwavering commitment to God's calling continue to shape every ministry and outreach effort under Perseverance Ministries. Her mission is to see lives restored, families strengthened, leaders equipped, and communities transformed through the love of Jesus Christ, biblical truth, and practical service.

Satrella Merritt

Trauma-Informed Day Care Center Leader

Zion, IL

Stella is a compassionate mother of five with a genuine love for children and a heart for serving families. Her experience as a mother and her passion for working with children have given her a special understanding of the importance of creating environments where children feel safe, supported, valued, and cared for. At Perseverance Ministries, Stella will serve as the leader of the Trauma-Informed Day Care Center. In this role, she will help foster a nurturing and supportive environment centered around safety, trust, compassion, understanding, healing, and healthy development. Stella's heart is to see children flourish while providing families with a place where they can feel confident that their children are being cared for with patience, kindness, and love.