Meet Our Leadership

Our Pastor & His Wife

Elder Alfonzo Moore & Sister Lamekia Feggins-Moore

At the heart of our church community is a shared covenant to live by the true word of God and
lead His people with authenticity. Elder Alfonzo and Sister Lamekia both grew up in Columbus, Georgia, and their lives are living testaments to God’s miraculous healing, protection, and sovereign grace.

Testimonies of Grace & Calling

Both Elder Alfonzo and Sister Lamekia share a profound history of overcoming near-fatal trials, uniquely positioning them to serve with deep empathy and unshakeable faith:

Elder Alfonzo experienced God's healing power early in childhood after surviving a

severe poisoning incident that baffled doctors. Years later, after receiving a prophetic
warning, he survived a major car accident in Albany, Georgia. This pivotal moment led
him to fully surrender his life to Christ, culminating in a clear call to the ministry in the
late winter/early spring of 1999.

Sister Lamekia points to a defining moment in August 1998 following a serious car

accident. While recovering in the hospital, her grandmother’s pastor, visited her to pray.
The soul-searching question the pastor asked, paired with powerful words of encouragement, sparked a permanent shift in her spiritual journey, and solidified her faith in Christ.

Family & Connection

Elder Alfonzo and Sister Lamekia are the proud leaders of a beautiful, blended family of 6
children and 4 grandchildren. Elder Alfonzo’s greatest spiritual influence was his mother a
woman who feared and served God throughout his entire life. While Sister Lamekia’s greatest
spiritual influences are her husband, children, parents, grandmother, and siblings. Today, nothing brings the couple more joy than spending quality family time together. When they are not serving the ministry, you can find Elder Alfonzo watching sports or relaxing with family. Sister Lamekia enjoys unwinding by listening to music, reading, playing games, or simply resting in a quiet, peaceful room.

Ministry Philosophy & Vision

For Elder Alfonzo, pastoring is much more than Sunday mornings. His favorite part of the week is simply sharing the word with God’s people. He is driven by a core value to not just preach the Gospel, but to truly live by the Word of God daily. His burning vision for this church community over the coming years is centered on true discipleship: to reach lost souls and bring them to Christ. He prays not for "pew fillers," but to cultivate a passionate community of believers who truly hunger and thirst for righteousness.

Assistant Pastor & His Wife

Pastor James Brown & Sister Shondel Brown

Call to Christ

Assistant Pastor James Brown is a native of Columbus, Georgia, whose deep roots in faith
began early on in the Pentecostal church. Having committed his life fully to God over 20 years
ago, he has spent more than a decade faithfully preaching the Gospel and equipping believers
to walk boldly in truth.

Ministry & Vision

Guided closely by one of his favorite scriptures, Romans 8:28—“ And we know that all things
work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his
purpose.” Asst. Pastor Brown is deeply passionate about protecting spiritual integrity and
teaching the uncompromising truth of God's Word. He brings a vibrant, seasoned perspective to the leadership team at A Church of Refuge, serving as a dedicated undershepherd, teacher, and mentor.

On April 29, 2022, he married his cherished helpmeet, Sister Shondel, who walks gracefully
hand-in-hand with him in both life and ministry. Together, they bring a shared heart for the next generation, having poured their time, love, and leadership into the youth ministry to help young people build an unshakeable foundation in Christ.

Family

They are the proud parents of a beautifully blended family and love nothing more than spending
quality time together with their children and family. Together, Asst. Pastor James and Sister
Shondel are fully committed to making A Church of Refuge a true place of safety, healing, and
spiritual renewal for every family they serve.

Head Deacon & His Wife

Deacon James Boyd & Sister Jan Boyd

Family

A Church of Refuge is blessed to have Deacon Boyd and Sister Jan Boyd serving together for
the perfecting of the church. Both were born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, and have built a life centered around family, faith, service, and trusting God. They are married and are blessed
with seven children and nine grandchildren. Both are retired and enjoy this season of life
while continuing to serve God and their church family.

Their Testimony

Sister Jan enjoys reading, listening to music and audio, singing, cooking, traveling, and
crocheting. Her faith journey began in June 1976, when she accepted Christ as her Savior.
Her greatest spiritual influence has been her mother, Mother Mary Faniel, whose influence
helped shape her walk with God.Her favorite Scripture is:“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”Psalm 119:11, KJV

For Sister Jan, faith has been an anchor through difficult seasons. Her desire for A Church of
Refuge is to see the church impact on the community, reach lost souls spiritually, help those
in need, and strengthen and grow together as a church family.

Deacon Boyd accepted Christ as his Savior on May 3, 1978. His wife, Sister Jan, has been his
greatest spiritual influence. He was appointed to serve as a deacon by Elder Charlie Moore. To
Deacon Boyd, being a deacon means living according to the Word of God. He enjoys every
aspect of ministry, including the Word, music, and serving God’s people.
His favorite Scripture is:“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”John 14:1, KJV

Their Labor in the Vineyard at A Church of Refuge

Through life’s difficult moments, Deacon Boyd and Sister Jan have continued to trust and
believe in God. Together, their hearts are focused on spiritual growth and service. Deacon
Boyd’s desire is to see the church grow spiritually and witness more souls coming to Christ.
Sister Jan desires to see A Church of Refuge make an impact in the community, reach
spiritually lost souls, help those in need, and strengthen and grow the church family. Their
lives are a testimony that serving God is not simply something we do within the church it is a
way of life.