MEET THE FOUNDERS

Bertha Paden

President& Co-Founder

Bertha has been an ordained minister for close to three decades and has been happily married to Curtis Paden for over two decades.

Bertha teaches Bible study, inner healing and wholeness classes in addition to holding two church services at the Fox Valley Women transitional Center, which she has done for over two decades.

Bertha also holds two certificates from the American Association for Christian Counselor in Crisis Responder and Trauma Care, and is also a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars at Liberty University where she is pursuing her degree in Psychology Christian Counseling. She will graduate in 2025 with honors.

Curtis Paden

Vice President & Co-Founder

Curtis has been an ordained minister for close to three decades and has been married to Bertha Paden for over two decades.

He has held a position with a local youth ministry for over two years and was an assistant to one of his Senior Pastor's for two decades.

Curtis has also volunteered as part of the suicide hotline ministering to those who had a need to talk. He is a gifted Apostolic teacher who expounds on the word of God with clarity and brings others a more concise understanding of scripture and God's Kingdom. He and his wife have made themselves available to minister to married couples.

Curtis has spent many years mentoring young adults by training, discipling them in their purpose and destiny. Just as Jesus taught His disciples, Curtis leads young adults, putting emphasis on who they are called to be in Jesus Christ, naturally and spiritually. He intercedes and prays for those that he teaches.

Curtis believes that an important aspect of mentorship is; a leader can't mentor without a relationship with the people God sends to him to mentor.

Sharron Mason

Secretary

Sharron Mason has been engaged in ministry for over 40 years as a prophetic minister, teacher, preacher, and intercessor, operating in a prophetic anointing with words of knowledge, wisdom, and discernment. She is dedicated to strengthening and encouraging the Body of Christ through a clear and precise conveyance of God's Word (Proverbs 4:7), calling believers to holiness and deep intercession while working to destroy the enemy’s influence.

Her heart’s desire is to see every believer rooted in an intimate relationship with their Maker, the Kingdom of God established, and His glory revealed through the gifts He has placed within them. A devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, she remains committed to faith and service.

Rosalyn Tucker

Treasurer

Minister Rosalyn Anderson-Tucker is a licensed and ordained minister, prophetic intercessor, and certified life coach. With over 30 years of ministry experience, she faithfully serves as the Founder and Overseer of Your Mission Ministries, a purpose-driven Biblical teaching ministry located in South Holland, Illinois, and meets on an on-line platform. It is focused on empowering believers in finding and walking in their divine callings.

She is also the Apostolic covering and Founder of Glory To God International Prayer Ministries, which she has led for over 25 years with a foundation in intercession, teaching, and prophetic leadership.

Minister Rosalyn was licensed and ordained in 2006 under an Apostolic covering with the late Apostle Theodore V. Wilkinson of Christ Worship Center International in Riverdale, Illinois.

She holds a B.A. in Communications from Loyola University and Fellowship International University, and continues to use her voice, vision, and anointing to uplift, instruct, and inspire people to pursue their God ordained destinies.

Christine O'Brien

Committee Chairperson

Christine O’Brien brings decades of experience in leadership, nursing, and ministry to her role as Committee Chairperson. As a Registered Nurse, she worked in critical care and home health, developing a deep understanding of trauma and recovery. She has served in pastoral care, Bible teaching, and women’s ministry, building strong skills in team leadership and spiritual support.

Christine and her late husband, Jim, completed ministry training through Christian International and were ordained through its Apostolic Network. They served as interim pastors and led healing ministry through Restoring the Foundations, where they were licensed and active in the Healing House Network. Christine’s insight and compassion make her a key part of TMI’s mission to equip churches and communities for whole-person healing.