A pastor is one who seeks the way, teaches the way, and abides in the way – Adrian F. Starks
Pastor Sean Johnson, Executive Pastor
Pastor Sean M. Johnson, an intercessor, preacher, and man of faith, serves as the Executive Pastor of World Victory. He is a three time alumnus of North Carolina A&T State University having received his Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Pastor Sean also currently serves as the Jabula Southern Regional Director of Intercession.
Aware of God’s purpose and plan over his life, Pastor Sean continues to walk boldly in his assignment to help raise up generations through teachings and by exemplifying the Word of God. He has served in Pastoral Ministry for over fifteen years, in the role of Youth Pastor for WVICC in 2009 before being elevated to Executive Pastor in 2018. He is keenly aware of the heart of Christ for His Church to be “as one”, and seeks to see the Body be the answer to this prayer of Jesus, while flourishing in every aspect of the ministry.
Pastor Sean M. Johnson is married to his loving and supportive wife, Dr. Laquanda L. Johnson. Together, they are the blessed parents of three beautiful children, Seth Malachi Johnson, Sariah Lilianna Johnson, and Lorielle Selah Johnson.
Pastor Lisa Little, Pastor of Congregational Life
Lisa Little an anointed vibrant and powerful Woman of God called to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the nation. The ministry that God has entrusted her with is dynamic! Pastor Little is the committed mother of two sons, Jeron, 21 and Justin, 18. She is the dedicated wife of Ray G. Little. They currently reside in High Point, North Carolina. She hails from parents who are Pastors in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. This has equipped her with insight and passion to serve in any capacity for ministry and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. Currently, she serves as the Pastor of Congregational Life here at World Victory. This assignment is one that is perfectly suited for her contagious personality to empower God’s people through fellowship.
Rev. Dr. Thomas Barksdale, II , Youth Pastor
Rev. Dr. Thomas Barksdale II is a clinical trained preacher and practitioner specializing in trauma, grief, loss, mental health, and substance use. He is known as a transparent speaker, trainer, university/college counselor, and presenter with a passion for student engagement and development. Throughout his professional career, Thomas he has helped people self-discover and harness their better selves.
Through counseling and speaking with students, he seeks to identify and name ‘foundational/root’ challenges in a safe context that addresses transformational solutions to ensure that all young people have productive lives. He believes in inclusion and that humankind is woven in community with mutual and shared values.
He is the author of two books, It’s All About You: A Young Adult’s Guide to Positive Living and Minister As Mentor: A Case For Biblical Mentoring. He is married (Franita) with two children (Mycah & Zoe) and loves to play golf.