Elder Loretta Cherise Grissom is one of God’s mighty weapons within the Body of Christ—a multifaceted servant, anointed preacher, psalmist, Minister of Dance, actress, writer, and motivational speaker. She counts it a privilege to use every gift entrusted to her for the glory of God. Answering God’s call with humility and bold obedience, Elder Grissom delivered her first sermon in 2013 and has since embraced each assignment—both locally and internationally—as an opportunity to advance the Gospel. Licensed as a Minister of Dance in 2009 and later licensed to preach in 2018 at Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church, she has faithfully served in diverse roles, including Worship and Arts Director, overseeing the Praise Team, Youth and Adult Choirs, and Dance Ministry. Today, she serves as Associate Minister of Children, Youth, and Women, continuing her passion for leading others into an authentic relationship with Christ. Her vision, I. Am H.E.R.: Healed, Empowered, Restored, reflects her life’s mission to help others live as true Kingdom representatives. She often declares, “You cannot heal what you do not acknowledge, teach what you do not know, or lead where you have not been.” Out of this passion and personal testimony, she is preparing to release her first children’s book, AJ’s Big Day, along with other forthcoming projects scheduled for publication by the end of 2025. An alumna of Atlanta Public Schools and graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Elder Grissom has pursued academic excellence with distinction. She earned her Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Management from Atlanta Technical College in 2018, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Industrial Organizational Psychology, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University in 2021. In May 2025, she completed her Master of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership, and she is currently a second-year student in the Master of Divinity program at Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology. Professionally, she serves as a Meeting & Events Coordinator for the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and is the founder of The Experience Agency LLC, specializing in event coordination and curated hospitality. Above all, she is the devoted wife and “good thing” to Reverend Antonio T. Grissom, Pastor of Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, and together they cherish their beautiful daughter Shalia, their miracle son AJ, and their youngest joy, Micah, affectionately known as Mr. Sweetface. Elder Grissom’s life is a living testimony of God’s grace, purpose, and power.