Rev. Leander Coates

Pastor Bethel AME, Omaha with her late husband Rev. Leander Coates.

As an organizer/visionary, she is Founder/CEO of God Answers Prayer Ministries, Inc. (God Answers Prayer Records & Philabob Music), an international team of believers using their gifts and talents to reach the world through prayer, music, preaching, teaching, books, seminars, retreats and conferences.Through God Answers Prayer Records, she has independently produced and released 2 solo CD's Grateful, It's Christmas.Rejoice! and is in pre-production for #3 Songs From My Soul.She is author of Waiting on My Lunch Date: A journey Through Grief and a Path to Joy. (Philabob Publishing), I'm So Grateful - 10 Things To Be Grateful For (Philabob Publishing), contributing writer to the Wisdom & Grace Devotional Bible for Young Women of Color (Nia Publishing) and several Bible Study series.Additionally, she has written the play The Jerusalem Interviews - a portrayal of the days following the crucifixion of Jesus and His resurrection.

Professionally she has over 20 years experience in marketing and advertising at the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, Los Angeles Times, Orange County Register, K J L H Radio and has enjoyed a brief stint in the entertainment world as an actress for commercials, TV shows and voiceovers.She holds a B. A. Management from University of Phoenix; B. S. Church Administration from Eternal Word Bible College/Graduate School, and M.A.