Speakers
This year's
Pastor Fatima Sibanda is an ordained minister, a dynamic teacher of the word of God, a conference speaker, and a mentor of women and girls. She is the founder of Hope For Every Woman International, a UK based organisation that empowers women and girls locally and abroad. She has served in various women's organisations, such as Jacinth, a branch of Precious Stone International Women`s ministry, Exceptional Women`s ministry, and chaired the Gracious woman international fellowship in Johannesburg South Africa. Fatima is the founder of Woman of Worth (W.O.W), the Drawing Near Women's monthly prayer forum, and is one of the directors of Zion`s Hill, a Global Apostolic Prophetic Prayer Movement that meets weekly to intercede for the nations.​ Fatima is also a member of the advisory board of the Bristol International Students Centre.
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Fatima is the chairperson of Churches Together In Greater Bristol and also serves in the team that co-ordinates church leaders quarterly breakfasts. She served as a committee member of the Keyboard Trust, a forum promoting unity in mission between black and white led churches. Fatima served in chaplaincy at the Bristol Civil and Family Justice courts and the Bristol Royal infirmary hospital. She is an author of 6 published inspirational books. Besides being a qualified secondary school teacher, specialising in English and history, Fatima holds a Diploma in Ministry and a Master’s degree in Practical theology. Currently, Fatima is the pastoral oversight of God's house International Centre in Yeovil and co-pastors God's house international centre Bristol, alongside her husband Osien Sibanda. Recently she and her husband have been appointed to an honorary position of Ecumenical Canons at the Bristol Cathedral. Fatima and her husband are blessed with two amazing and powerful daughters.
Pastor Kemi Oladosu is the co pastor of RCCG-The Promised Land Parish, London. She is also the president of RCCG TPL Ladies of Excellence ministry. Pastor Kemi is an ardent worshipper who has a passion for worship, for empowering the singles, and for discipleship. She equips young adults with the word of God and resources on how to become mature believers, build successful relationships and make a mark in their community.
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Pastor Kemi is the family life pastor at RCCG TPL. She ministers to the different needs of families by educating them with the word of God and guiding them spiritually, with the help of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Kemi is a food technologist by profession and is passionate about supporting women on how to live a healthy life.Pastor Kemi is loving, friendly and motherly in her relationships with people in the church and outside the church. She is married to Pastor Seyi Oladosu, and the union is blessed with two children.
Cllr. Evie Potts-Jones is dedicated to serving in Yeovil and is a passionate advocate for community cohesion and well-being. Evie has been an active councillor in Yeovil for over a decade. Her passion lies in helping others, which includes empowering women to have a strong voice. Evie truly believes that empowered women play a vital role in community growth and positive societal change.
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Evie is best known for having served as the mayor of Yeovil or working for Yeovil’s member of parliament. Her commitments, however, aren’t just limited to the community; she is also a foster carer for teenagers, which she feels has had the biggest impact on her life. Evie’s fostering connections both in and out of the home helps uplift people and have a lasting impact.
Dr Bisola Ezobi is a GP Partner and GP trainer in the Bath area. She has a special interest in women’s health and leads on safeguarding for children and young adults, cancer care, and palliative care. A former youth leader and mentor, she is married to a loving husband of 16 years and is a mother of three children aged between 9 and 14.
