Rev. Latisha D. West
Preacher, motivational speaker, praise dancer, scholar, athlete, community service volunteer, Newark Public Schools employee, Alpha Kappa Alpha Woman, Above the Rim Inc. mentor and the list goes on... at 23 years old Reverend Latisha West does it all with a spirit of excellence, the anointing of God, passion, charisma, and humility.
Reverend Latisha D. West, daughter of Dr. Kevin and Mary West began showing zeal for ministry and became active in its various forms while still very young. Her Christian experience and development began at Christian Bible Center/Temple of Radiant Light, where she actively served on various ministries. In 2006 she was led by God to join Christian Love Baptist Church and has been faithful in service under the leadership and tutelage of her Pastor Rev. Dr. Ronald B. Christian. West was licensed as Preacher of the gospel on November 3, 2006 and ordained on October 28, 2007. In addition to her faithfulness at her home church she also serves as Youth Minister of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and is the founder & visionary of God Standard Ministries, Inc.
Reverend West is a Class of 2002 graduate of Roselle Catholic High School and Class of 2007 graduate of Bloomfield College where she graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Religion as well as a B.A. in Psychology. West’s presence was made known as she participated in various sports and organizations in her schools. Currently Reverend West is a scholar at Drew Theological Seminary where she is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree. Her goals include excelling on to attain doctorate degrees in Divinity and Psychology.
Reverend West has a holistic approach to ministry which surpasses denominational, social, and racial barriers. She has been called to the kingdom for such a time as this to empower both young and old to rise to the top and be, do, go, and have all that God has designed for them. Many have been blessed by her inspiring words, uncompromising character, sincere personality and approachable demeanor. She is humbled to have had the opportunities to minister at numerous youth services, graduations, women’s conferences, and banquets. Her life quote is "I will never cease doing my best, for with God’s help, I will bless masses and astonish the rest." Her favorite scripture in this season is Habakkuk 2:3 “The vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak and not lie: though it tarry, wait on it; because it shall surely come…”
Truly eye hath not seen, ear hath not heard, neither has it entered the hearts of men the things God has prepared for this young woman of God… yet, all those who know her can bear witness that the BEST IS YET TO COME. To God be the Glory!
Preacher, motivational speaker, praise dancer, scholar, athlete, community service volunteer, Newark Public Schools employee, Alpha Kappa Alpha Woman, Above the Rim Inc. mentor and the list goes on... at 23 years old Reverend Latisha West does it all with a spirit of excellence, the anointing of God, passion, charisma, and humility.
Reverend Latisha D. West, daughter of Dr. Kevin and Mary West began showing zeal for ministry and became active in its various forms while still very young. Her Christian experience and development began at Christian Bible Center/Temple of Radiant Light, where she actively served on various ministries. In 2006 she was led by God to join Christian Love Baptist Church and has been faithful in service under the leadership and tutelage of her Pastor Rev. Dr. Ronald B. Christian. West was licensed as Preacher of the gospel on November 3, 2006 and ordained on October 28, 2007. In addition to her faithfulness at her home church she also serves as Youth Minister of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and is the founder & visionary of God Standard Ministries, Inc.
Reverend West is a Class of 2002 graduate of Roselle Catholic High School and Class of 2007 graduate of Bloomfield College where she graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Religion as well as a B.A. in Psychology. West’s presence was made known as she participated in various sports and organizations in her schools. Currently Reverend West is a scholar at Drew Theological Seminary where she is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree. Her goals include excelling on to attain doctorate degrees in Divinity and Psychology.
Reverend West has a holistic approach to ministry which surpasses denominational, social, and racial barriers. She has been called to the kingdom for such a time as this to empower both young and old to rise to the top and be, do, go, and have all that God has designed for them. Many have been blessed by her inspiring words, uncompromising character, sincere personality and approachable demeanor. She is humbled to have had the opportunities to minister at numerous youth services, graduations, women’s conferences, and banquets. Her life quote is "I will never cease doing my best, for with God’s help, I will bless masses and astonish the rest." Her favorite scripture in this season is Habakkuk 2:3 “The vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak and not lie: though it tarry, wait on it; because it shall surely come…”
Truly eye hath not seen, ear hath not heard, neither has it entered the hearts of men the things God has prepared for this young woman of God… yet, all those who know her can bear witness that the BEST IS YET TO COME. To God be the Glory!
