OUR TEAM

Vice President and Administrator for Bridge Networks

Shari has worked over the last 40 years in ministry development, executive administration, church planting and mentoring/coaching. She has authored Atticus, a children's book focusing on self-esteem, and teacher supplement Lessons From Atticus. Shari has written additional programs and seminars in fitness, U-Count, along with life discipleship for urban youth: The Challenge and JV Masters. She is the author and presenter of an empowerment course in changing trauma into triumph, Walking in Wholeness. Shari attended Southeastern Bible College and Central Bible College Detroit Extension and holds a B.A. degree in Family Life Education from Spring Arbor University and is also a licensed minister.

Arthur and Shari have been married over 40 years and have two adult children Paul (Elizabeth) and Jessica (Timothy John ) and 7 grandchildren (her JOY).

Currently, Arthur is the President and CEO of Bridge Networks, a leadership training, housing and resourcing organization. He is the Vice President of the New York based Metro World Child, an organization, comprised of outreach to over 150,000 children in 5 countries and in New York City, New York. Arthur serves as the Dean for The Embassy, a Kingdom Ministry Training Institute and also facilitates organizational development, communications, urban development, evangelism projects, church planting and missions for churches and non-profit organizations.

Arthur was formerly the Executive Director/Founder of the inner-city southwest Detroit Metropolitan World Outreach Center, the Executive Director of the Detroit urban children’s evangelism organization entitled, The Good News Gang Metro, the CEO and President of Western Storage and Warehouse, Inc., and the President of Mainstream (Suburban and Urban Youth Coalition) . As Executive Director of the Metro World Outreach Center, Arthur mangaged an outreach, storage, towing, bus charter group and food distribution center, which served over 185 urban and tri-county organizations located in southwest Detroit.

Arthur has also served as a Director of Media and Studio Operations and a television, radio and multimedia producer for pastors, evangelists, CBN and Billy Graham. He has also co-founded two drug-rehabilitation centers in California, and served as the President of two non-profit organizations. Arthur sits on several advisory and trustee boards including Detroit’s Ashland Theological Seminary. He has been part of apostolic teams in planting 6 urban churches and produced leadership, evangelism and staff training seminars including, Forever Friend Making. He has also spoken regionally for Promise Keepers, in Warren, MI at General Motors, Anchor Bay Evangelistic Association and nationally for the ICPN Network of pastors. Arthur and Shari have served as Senior Pastors in Detroit, Michigan and as associate pastors in Florida, California and Michigan. Arthur has preached crusades, facilitated organization and mission development, orphanage fundraising and taught evangelism training seminars in the United States, Canada, Eastern Europe, South America, Africa, the Netherlands, Paraguay, Nicaragua and India.

Arthur holds a B.A. degree in Bible from Central Bible College, and an M.A. degree in Telecommunications from Wheaton Graduate School and is an ordained minister.

Deborah O’Dell is a devoted wife, mother of three, and grandmother to fifteen. For much of her life, she supported her husband in managing their chiropractic center, overseeing staff and operations with excellence. In 2011, she and her husband became the senior leaders of Freedom Gateway Center in Farmington, Michigan, having served under the founding pastor, Paul Bersche, since 1988. In 2019, they were formally set apart as apostles to both the church and the marketplace.

Deborah’s passion lies in equipping the saints through presence-based encounters with God, and in helping believers discover and activate their spiritual gifts for effective ministry. She currently serves as the director of Freedom School of Kingdom Ministry, where she leads a dedicated team committed to raising up and empowering Kingdom-minded leaders across the region. She thrives in developing, organizing, and implementing initiatives that create opportunities for deeper spiritual growth and transformative encounters with the Lord. 

Justin Ford is a transformational leader, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and Kingdom visionary whose life is a powerful testimony of redemption and purpose.

At just 19 years old, Justin experienced a radical life transformation after years of addiction, brokenness, and heading down the wrong path. What began as a life marked by pain and poor choices was completely turned around by the power of God—setting him on a path of purpose, leadership, and legacy.

Today, Justin is a nationally recognized figure in the real estate industry, with over 20 years of experience as a top-producing agent and investor. He has ranked in the top 1% of real estate agents nationwide, built and led high-performing teams, and operates a successful real estate investment company. He also coaches and trains agents across North America, equipping them to grow thriving businesses rooted in discipline, service, and integrity.

Justin is deeply passionate about Marketplace Ministry, carrying a bold call to bring the presence and principles of God into the Seven Mountains of Culture—business, government, media, education, family, arts & entertainment, and religion. He is committed to raising up Kingdom leaders who influence culture without compromise.

He is the co-founder of MMC (Michigan Momentum Collaborative), a Kingdom-focused movement birthed from a prophetic word by Lance Wallnau over Justin and Eric Moore, aimed at uniting and activating leaders across Michigan for revival and reformation. He also founded The Promise Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to community outreach, generosity, and equipping others to live out their Kingdom purpose.

Justin is the author of Unleashed and the host of The Justin Ford Podcast, where he shares real, faith-filled conversations that empower people to grow in life, leadership, and purpose.

He has been married to his wife Joy for 20 years, and together they have four children and two beautiful grandchildren. His life is anchored in faith, family, favor, and fortitude, with a mission to build a legacy that honors God and empowers others to do the same.

From the streets to the stage, from survival to significance—Justin’s life is proof that no one is too far gone, and it’s never too late to step into your destiny.

Pastor Charlotte M. Jones serves as a Pastor at Life of God Outreach Sons Global Ministries, alongside her husband Apostle Scottie L. Jones. Driven by her Love for Christ and passion for community outreach and mentorship, she is the Chief Operating Officer of Hope for All Seasons, a non-profit committed to provide help and offering hope to individuals in every season of life. Charlotte brings 25 Years of U.S. Army experience and a strong academic background – BBA from Davenport University and an MSM from Walsh College.

Apostle Scottie L. Jones is the founder and senior pastor of Life of God Outreach Sons (LOGOS) Global Ministries, in Lathrup Village, MI, an apostolic five-fold ministry. The ministry is dedicated to promoting racial reconciliation, engaging in community outreach, and fostering family development. He is also the founder and CEO of "Hope 4 All Seasons", aimed at assisting people in every season of their lives.

In the late 1970s, Apostle Scottie L. Jones committed to his life to Jesus, was baptized in the Holy Ghost, and soon after answered God's call to ministry. Due to his dedication to community outreach, Apostle Jones co-founded Harvest of Hope Ministries alongside the late Bishop Isaac King, Jr. He later started Pontiac Point of Hope with Bishop William Murphy, Jr., of the Full Gospel Baptist Church, and offered consultancy services to Port Huron Point of Hope.

Apostle Jones is a member of the Executive Board of the Bridge Network, led by Pastor Art and Pastor Shari Ledlie, an organization that supports and trains ministry leaders both domestically and internationally, he also serves on the Executive Board of the Lathrup Village Chamber of Commerce. Apostle Jones is a member of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Chaplain Corp under Sheriff Raphael Washington and a Chaplain for the Lathrup Village Police Department under Chief of Police Scott McKee.

Scottie, was educated in the Detroit Public School system and attended William Tyndale Bible College and Henry Ford Community College, where he earned an Associates of Science. After a successful career, he retired from General Motors.

Michelle is the founder of Resilient Minds Consulting, a licensed mental health therapist, and a sought-after consultant and advisor for leaders, organizations, and communities. Holding a Master of Social Work degree, she has spent the past 20 years integrating mental wellness across various societal domains—providing clinical therapy, consulting & advising services, and expertise in cultural transformation.

Her extensive training and experience uniquely position her to lead cultural and resilience consultation and advising services across business, faith-based settings, government, and community sectors at all levels of engagement.

A dynamic speaker and trainer, Michelle specializes in change, human behavior, resilience, and neuropsychology, bridging these insights into practical strategies for personal and organizational transformation. While Michelle is particularly passionate about working with communities of faith and empowering women, she is also deeply involved in cultural work, with a focus on immigrant, refugee, and Indigenous populations, as well as communities in Latin America. She serves as a board member for several organizations dedicated to supporting these populations. Michelle furthers these efforts as the host of The Mindset Exchange Podcast, where she shares insights on resilience, mindset shifts, and personal growth.

At the core of Michelle’s work is a deep commitment to her faith and to developing the whole person through the science of resilience, driving systemic change, community well-being, and a shift in perspective toward sustainable growth and empowerment.

John Rainey is a strategic pastor, revelatory author, passionate speaker, strategic businessman, devoted husband, and committed father and grandfather.

With a passion for Revival and Kingdom transformation, John leads with bold vision and unwavering conviction. As the founder and pastor of Heaven Culture in Westland, Michigan, he is co-laboring with the Lord to build an Ekklesia that is a fully functional local body that empowers believers to walk in their divine purpose and identity, and to legislate Heaven's will on Earth.

A revelatory author and teacher, John writes and speaks with authority on several topics, one of which being “The Ekklesia”. He has written two Heaven inspired books, “The Ekklesia Unveiled” and “The Ekklesia Uncaged”, with the third and final installment being, “The Ekklesia Unleashed”.

He also has revelation into such topics as The Body of Christ; The Kingdom of Heaven on Earth; The Mountains of Culture; Cultural Reformation; and Personal Transformation. His books and teachings carry prophetic insight, deep biblical revelation, and practical strategies for Kingdom living.

Beyond the pulpit, John is an entrepreneur and the founder of multiple Kingdom-minded businesses, using marketplace influence to advance the Gospel and create sustainable impact.

At his core, John is a family man—dedicated to his loving wife, Doria, they reside in Canton, Michigan and have raised three adult children and now have 5 grandchildren.