Apostle-elect Dr. Jennifer D. Gooden is a dynamic apostolic leader, spiritual mother to many, anointed teacher, and passionate servant of God from Fayetteville, North Carolina. She is a proud U.S. Army Veteran who honorably served 14 years on Active Duty and 3 years in the Army Reserves.

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She holds an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies from Ames International School of Ministry and a Bachelor’s Degree in Ministry Leadership with a concentration in Pastoral Ministry from Ames Christian University. In addition, she has pursued studies in Christian Leadership and Management at Florida Christian College and completed Apostolic Prophetic Training in Santa Rosa, Florida. Her academic background also includes studies in Law Enforcement Technology/Criminal Justice at Central Piedmont Community College. She was honored with a Doctor of Divinity from St. Thomas Christian University.

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In 2010, alongside her husband, Chief Apostle Dr. L. R. Gooden, Jr., she co-founded Kingdom Builders Christian Ministries, International. Together, they also established the Kingdom Training Center (KTC) in 2020, a training school dedicated to equipping and empowering individuals into their purpose to fulfill their divine callings.

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Currently, she serves as President of her husband's apostolic network, Right Hand Apostolic Ministries (RHAM), a global network connecting ministers and leaders to advance the Kingdom of God across various spheres of influence.

She is also the visionary Founder and CEO of Apostolic Women Aligned for Kingdom Empowerment (AWAKE), an apostolic network committed to equipping women to walk boldly in their God-given identity and purpose. Additionally, she founded God’s Elect Ladies (GEL), a ministry designed exclusively to empower pastors' wives to impact their homes, churches, communities and around the world. She is the author of the books, PUSH A Journey to Birthing Your Purpose and The Breaking Before Birthing: God's Divine Design to Deliverance. 

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Apostle-elect Dr. Gooden is a gifted administrator and prolific writer, called to systematize and organize impactful ministry tools including manuals, teaching materials, brochures, and discipleship resources. Her ministry is marked by an apostolic and prophetic anointing, accompanied by powerful manifestations of healings and deliverances through the power of the Holy Spirit.  

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With over 26 years in full-time ministry, she is known for her holy boldness, passionate delivery, and unwavering commitment to empowering the Body of Christ to walk confidently in their spiritual gifts and callings. She walks strongly in the gift of discerning of spirits. She has a fervent desire to see God’s people delivered from oppression and fully equipped to walk in their divine purpose. She is known to be a "PUSHER", propelling others into their God-given purpose and deeper into the things of God.

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A survivor of domestic violence, Apostle-elect Dr. Gooden is a living testimony of God’s redemptive power. She humbly embraces her calling as a vessel of honor, fit for the Master’s use. She and her husband have been joyfully married for 32 years and are blessed with three wonderful children and seven beautiful grandchildren. They currently reside in Pensacola, Florida, where she serves as pastor alongside her husband, continuing to equip, push and prepare God’s people for greater works and the imminent return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.