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Pastor Jaymes is a man with a passion for God and people. He is the Co-founder and Senior Pastor of Eternal Life Worship Center, now Life Church. Prior to his current role, he served as a Police Officer for 13 years before retiring to become a full-time servant of God. Additionally, he was the owner of Eagle Wings Couriers, a small business trucking company in the Hampton Roads area. Pastor Jaymes is also the author of several best-selling books and is a music producer and recording artist with several CDs to his credit.
Pastor Jaymes is responsible for overseeing the successful operation of this growing ministry. He teaches, instructs, and cultivates associate ministers, leaders, and laypeople, facilitating the necessary skills and abilities needed to promote a sense of value and community. With over 30 years of ministry, leadership, and life coach experience, Pastor Hodges aims to help people achieve a better quality of life personally and corporately by identifying and implementing kingdom principles in real-life situations. He is an advocate of social change, and his vision and accomplishments in ministry and social venues have led to notable growth and change in the lives of many.
Pastor Hodges received his initial calling and training at the age of 22 as an associate minister at The Memorial Institutional Church of God in Baltimore, MD. He has also served as an associate Elder at Rhema Harvest Church in Norfolk, VA before founding Eternal Life Ministries, Inc. in 1999. He holds credentials including an associate's degree in paralegal studies and a Bachelor of Theology degree, and is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry. Pastor James was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Freedom Bible College and Seminary.
Pastor Jaymes and Priscilla have been married for 31 years and serve the Life Church congregation together.
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Pastor Priscilla Hodges is the co-founder of Eternal Life Worship Center, where she serves as the executive pastor. She is a powerful and gifted teacher and minister of God’s word, proficient in leadership development in both secular and spiritual settings. She received her ministry calling at a young age. Her witty yet down-to-earth style of teaching has captivated audiences for more than a decade. Although her primary focus is on women, she is comfortable teaching and preaching alongside her husband. Having hosted numerous retreats and conferences, the wisdom she imparts has changed the lives of many. Pastor Priscilla is the author of “The Discipleship Training” and “Ministers Boot Camp” curriculums, both of which are used at Eternal Life Worship Center. Her most recent accomplishment is the writing of her book entitled “Amplius: The Life You Were Created to Live."
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Pastor Priscilla is responsible for The Women’s Ministry and the Family Life Ministry. She desires to be a role model for other women by exemplifying Christ and teaching his Word. Her teaching helps women to realize their self-worth in Christ and to themselves, their spouses, and others. She strives to teach them to love themselves and to find commitment and fulfillment in God. She has been married to her husband, Jaymes Hodges, for 31 years, and together they serve the congregation of ELWC. Pastor Priscilla was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Freedom Bible College and Seminary.