Ordained minister, television host, and Bible teacher called to cover the earth with the Spoken Word of God. Known for her uncompromising faith and Spirit-filled teaching, Pastor Jo equips believers to live victoriously in Christ.
Pastor JoAnne accepts Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in June 1993, beginning a life transformed by the Word.
The Lord calls Pastor Jo into full-time ministry one year after her salvation, igniting her passion to teach the Word.
Begins ministering inside prisons and jails, taking the Word directly to those society had forgotten.
Ordained into ministry, formalizing her calling and deepening her commitment to equip the body of Christ.
Appointed Chaplain of Duplin Correctional Center, serving inmates with the life-changing power of God’s Word.
God calls Pastor Jo to the airwaves. Make the Word Alive launches on national Christian television networks.
“Speak the Word only.”— Matthew 8:8
Pastor Jo’s mandate from God is clear: cover the earth with the Spoken Word. Every broadcast, every episode, every radio program is an act of obedience to this calling. She does not preach opinion — she speaks the Word, trusting that God’s Word will not return void.
“I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings.”— 1 Corinthians 9:23
Speak the Word Ministries Foundation is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization behind the broadcast. It exists to fund the television and radio ministry, enabling Pastor Jo to reach millions with the unadulterated Word of God at no cost to viewers.
Pastor Jo is available for conferences, revivals, church events, and media appearances. Contact us to discuss speaking engagements or media inquiries.