Pastor Joyce Battle Fleming, Missionary and Evangelist, is the Founder and Pastor of Word in Faith Ministries.  

Under the leadership and pastorship of the late Apostle, Dr. Martha S. Parker, The Way of the Cross Churches of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Pastor Fleming accepted the call of God to Ministry.  Overseer Pastor Mary Alexander took on the mantle of leadership at The Way of the Cross Churches of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. and later, Pastor Lenward Parker became the Shepherd of The Way of the Cross Churches of the Apostolic Faith, Inc.  

 Pastor Fleming is a servant-Leader who is committed to the call of God on her life to serve others.   

Under the Apostolic covering of Apostle, Dr. Doretha D. Allen, Berean Light Ministries, Inc, Emporia, VA, Pastor Fleming faithfully and joyfully serves the community by preaching and declaring God's word, God's Truth and sharing the Love of God.  Pastor Fleming has been faithfully teaching the Word of God since she became a Sunday School Teacher in her early 20's.  She experienced the love of God at the age of 9 and recalls how impactful it was to experience the love, protection, and faithfulness of God in her childhood. 

Pastor Fleming has encouraged others through the Nursing Home Ministry, served as an Adult and Youth Sunday School Teacher, Youth Missionary Advisor, President of the Young Adult Missionaries: Halifax County Union, and Vacation Bible School Teacher.  Pastor Fleming was featured in "Colors of the Ministry," a Christian broadcast aired on WNVN-TV 20, to address the issues and needs within the community. Pastor Fleming was also a frequent guest speaker on the WYAL Radio Station, Scotland Neck, NC “For the Children” Radio Broadcast, promotion and prayer for the Halifax County School System.  She served as a Parent Educator, Substitute Teacher, and Tutor within the Halifax County School System and continues to be an advocate for children and families. 

 Certifications: 

Certificate of Ordination as Pastor, Evangelist in the Gospel Ministry, and Missionary

The Way of the Cross Churches of the Apostolic Faith, Inc.

Honors/Awards/Certificates:

 PTA Member, “Very Important Parent Award,” “Dedicated Missionary,” “Worker Halifax County Union,” “Certificate of Appreciation for Valuable Contributions as Volunteer, Halifax County Schools,” Parent Involvement Upward Bound Program: Pastor Fleming identified a need for and helped to initiate “Gear Up,” an educational program for middle school students. 

Education: 

Master of Theology, Roanoke Theological Seminary, Elizabeth City, NC

Bachelor of Divinity, Roanoke Theological Seminary, Elizabeth City, NC

Bible College Accredited Coursework, Dr. Martha S. Parker Bible College, Roanoke Rapids, NC

Pastor Joyce Fleming and her husband, Deacon Gilbert Fleming, Sr. have been married for 50 years.  

They have 7 children, two sons-in-love, and thirteen grandchildren.