First Lady Monica Coleman
Lady Monica Coleman is Lady of the house, serving alongside Pastor Carlos Coleman. She is completely humbled to be able to serve God and His people at New Birth and beyond. Her desire to see women walk in their purpose and find joy and strength in Jesus, ignited the vision for the Unite Conference. She prays every one of God's best daugh
Lady Monica Coleman is Lady of the house, serving alongside Pastor Carlos Coleman. She is completely humbled to be able to serve God and His people at New Birth and beyond. Her desire to see women walk in their purpose and find joy and strength in Jesus, ignited the vision for the Unite Conference. She prays every one of God's best daughters will come to know the immeasurable love He has for her!
Meet Our Guest Speakers
Dr. Sarita T. Lyons, JD
Dr. Sarita T. Lyons, JD
Dr. Sarita T. Lyons, JD
Dr. Sarita Lyons, affectionately called “Dr. Sarita,” is a wife, mother, speaker, bible teacher, and psychotherapist. She is on staff at Epiphany Fellowship Church in Philadelphia as the Director of Discipleship and Women’s Ministry. Dr. Lyons speaks, writes, and advocates about the intersections of faith, mental health, and justice; as w
Dr. Sarita Lyons, affectionately called “Dr. Sarita,” is a wife, mother, speaker, bible teacher, and psychotherapist. She is on staff at Epiphany Fellowship Church in Philadelphia as the Director of Discipleship and Women’s Ministry. Dr. Lyons speaks, writes, and advocates about the intersections of faith, mental health, and justice; as well as women’s issues in and outside of the church. Most importantly, Dr. Lyons is called to unashamedly preach the unadulterated Gospel of Jesus Christ.
A native of Philadelphia and a product of the Philadelphia Public School System, Dr. Lyons is a proud graduate from an HBCU, Florida A&M University, where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Psychology. In graduate school, Dr. Lyons simultaneously studied law and psychology at one of the country's rare joint JD/PhD programs. She graduated from Villanova University School of Law, and earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Ph.D. in Clinical and Forensic Psychology from Drexel University. She also taught as an adjunct professor at Drexel University’s College of Medicine.
Dr. Lyons is married to Pastor Mark Lyons who is a bi-vocational elder at Epiphany Fellowship Church, a commercial airline pilot (Captain) for JetBlue Airways, and a retired Lt. Colonel from the United States Air Force. They are the parents of four wonderful children Malachi, Sophia, Olivia, and Gabriella.
You can find more information about Dr. Lyons at @drsaritalyons and her website.
Andrea Crayton
Dr. Sarita T. Lyons, JD
Dr. Sarita T. Lyons, JD
Andrea Crayton is a passionate Bible teacher and itinerate speaker who is committed to cultivating a life changing experience that mobilizes, educates, and empowers individuals who have felt stuck in their faith.
Her primary purpose is to serve as a beacon of light, guiding seekers toward a deeper, more vibrant relationship with God. Throu
Andrea Crayton is a passionate Bible teacher and itinerate speaker who is committed to cultivating a life changing experience that mobilizes, educates, and empowers individuals who have felt stuck in their faith.
Her primary purpose is to serve as a beacon of light, guiding seekers toward a deeper, more vibrant relationship with God. Through Andrea Crayton Ministries, she travels the world teaching the Word with the demonstration of the power of God. Her mission is to break down barriers and redefine what it means to be a believer who is awakened to the boundless possibilities of God’s grace.
Andrea’s joy is seeing people reach their full potential in Christ.
Lisa A. Smith, MBA
Dr. Sarita T. Lyons, JD
Lisa A. Smith, MBA
Lisa A. Smith is a health and mindset coach, business strategist, transformational speaker and founder of multiple plant-based wellness platforms. With over a decade of experience, she helps individuals eliminate chronic stress, reverse lifestyle diseases, and overcome limiting beliefs to live a life of Radical Obedience™—pursuing purpose
Lisa A. Smith is a health and mindset coach, business strategist, transformational speaker and founder of multiple plant-based wellness platforms. With over a decade of experience, she helps individuals eliminate chronic stress, reverse lifestyle diseases, and overcome limiting beliefs to live a life of Radical Obedience™—pursuing purpose with courage and conviction. Lisa holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and an MBA, and is deeply committed to closing the health equity gap for people of color by addressing the root causes of preventable illness.
She is the creator of PHARM TO TABLE®, The Plant Protocol®—the first plant-based coaching certification founded by a person of color—The Plant Protocol® 30-Day Vegan Challenge, and CLARITY™, a community dedicated to the elimination of chronic stress. Over the past decade, Lisa and her team have empowered thousands of individuals to take control of their health, break mental barriers, and elevate their impact—proving that healing the body often begins by healing the mind.