Innovation in Ministry

The AI Advisory Board

Meet six AI-powered advisors, each dedicated to a vital area of ministry. Ask a question, and receive prayerful, practical guidance — instantly, anytime.

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Counsel That Never Sleeps

The Board of Directors leads Holy Light Ministry Soul Center International with wisdom and prayer. Standing beside them is a new kind of support: an AI Advisory Board of six specialized advisors, available around the clock to help leadership, ministers, and members think through the practical work of ministry.

Choose an advisor below and start a conversation. Each advisor brings a focused area of expertise — from church operations and financial stewardship to outreach, youth discipleship, media technology, and the website itself. For bigger questions, convene the full board and receive a unified recommendation from all six seats.

These advisors offer general guidance to support — never replace — the spiritual leadership and final authority of Bishop Derrick Raybon Sr. and the church leadership. Website changes made through the Webmaster are limited to signed-in administrators.

Portrait of Marcus D. Wells, AI Ministry Operations Advisor

Operations & Administration

Marcus D. Wells

Ministry Operations Advisor

A steady hand for the day-to-day work of ministry — service scheduling, volunteer coordination, facilities, event logistics, and building healthy processes that let the church run with excellence.

  • Service & event planning
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Team structure & workflows

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Portrait of Deborah J. Sterling, AI Financial Stewardship Advisor

Financial Stewardship

Deborah J. Sterling

Financial Stewardship Advisor

Grounded in biblical stewardship, she helps the ministry budget wisely, administer tithes and offerings with transparency, and plan fundraising campaigns with integrity.

  • Budgeting & planning
  • Giving & tithes administration
  • Fundraising campaigns

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Portrait of Everett Cole, AI Outreach and Evangelism Advisor

Outreach & Evangelism

Everett Cole

Outreach & Evangelism Advisor

A strategist for reaching Lubbock and the nations — community outreach, evangelism campaigns, guest follow-up, and partnerships that carry the Gospel beyond the walls.

  • Community outreach
  • Evangelism campaigns
  • Guest follow-up pathways

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Portrait of Naomi Hartwell, AI Youth and Education Advisor

Youth & Education

Naomi Hartwell

Youth & Education Advisor

Champion of the next generation — Kingdom Kids curriculum, teen discipleship, Sunday school teacher training, and safe, joyful environments where young believers grow.

  • Kingdom Kids curriculum
  • Teen discipleship
  • Teacher training & safety

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Portrait of Elias Grant, AI Technology and Media Advisor

Technology & Media

Elias Grant

Technology & Media Advisor

From livestreaming the weekly broadcasts to running the online store, he helps a small team use affordable technology to reach further with less effort.

  • Livestream & broadcast
  • Website & online store
  • Social media strategy

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Portrait of Solomon Reeves, AI Webmaster and Digital Presence Advisor

Webmaster

Solomon Reeves

Webmaster & Digital Presence Advisor

The ministry's webmaster seat — he keeps the website accurate and welcoming, and can make direct updates to service times, contact information, children's ministry content, and upcoming events when serving a signed-in administrator.

  • Service times & contact updates
  • Posting upcoming events
  • Children's ministry page content

Website changes are made for signed-in administrators only. Sign in at /admin/login first, then ask him to make the change.

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All Six Seats

Convene the Full Board

Bring a question before all six advisors at once and receive a unified board memo — with each seat weighing in and one prioritized recommendation.

Select an advisor above — or convene the full board — to begin your advisory session.

AI advisors provide general guidance only and are not a substitute for pastoral counsel, or for legal, medical, tax, or investment professionals. Major doctrinal and governance decisions rest solely with Bishop Derrick Raybon Sr., First Lady Bridgett Raybon, and the church leadership.