Bishop Tommy Powell
State Overseer / Administrative Bishop
A native of Albany, Georgia, Bishop Tommy Powell has devoted more than four decades to ministry and has been a credentialed minister with the Church of God for forty-four years. He is a graduate of Westover High School, the Church of God Ministerial Internship Program, Lee University, and Pentecostal Theological Seminary.
Bishop Powell entered full-time ministry as an evangelist in 1982 and served as a state evangelist in both Georgia and Virginia. In 1983, he transitioned into pastoral ministry, beginning nearly three decades of service as a lead pastor. During those years, he served congregations in multiple communities, including fifteen years as pastor of The Church at Griffin in Georgia.
In 2012, Bishop Powell began serving in state leadership when he was appointed Administrative Bishop and Regional Overseer of the Rocky Mountain Region, overseeing the Church of God in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. He later served six years as Administrative Bishop of Missouri before being appointed Administrative Bishop of Michigan in 2022. In 2025, Bishop Powell was appointed Administrative Bishop of the Mississippi Church of God, where he currently serves and provides leadership to ministers and churches throughout the state.
Throughout his ministry, Bishop Powell has preached and ministered across the United States and in fourteen countries, participating in camp meetings, prayer conferences, national conventions, and other ministry gatherings. He has also served the Church of God through numerous state and international leadership assignments, including the Youth and Discipleship Board, Evangelism and Home Missions Board, State Council, Church of God Chaplains Commission, World Missions Board, and currently the Publications Board.
Bishop Powell and his wife, Jessica, have served faithfully together throughout their years of ministry. They are the proud parents of two children, Trey, who is married to Monte, and Tori, who is married to Jacob. They are also blessed with three grandchildren: Sawyer Lavonne, Skyler Lincoln, and Kai Thomas.
Bishop Powell entered full-time ministry as an evangelist in 1982 and served as a state evangelist in both Georgia and Virginia. In 1983, he transitioned into pastoral ministry, beginning nearly three decades of service as a lead pastor. During those years, he served congregations in multiple communities, including fifteen years as pastor of The Church at Griffin in Georgia.
In 2012, Bishop Powell began serving in state leadership when he was appointed Administrative Bishop and Regional Overseer of the Rocky Mountain Region, overseeing the Church of God in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. He later served six years as Administrative Bishop of Missouri before being appointed Administrative Bishop of Michigan in 2022. In 2025, Bishop Powell was appointed Administrative Bishop of the Mississippi Church of God, where he currently serves and provides leadership to ministers and churches throughout the state.
Throughout his ministry, Bishop Powell has preached and ministered across the United States and in fourteen countries, participating in camp meetings, prayer conferences, national conventions, and other ministry gatherings. He has also served the Church of God through numerous state and international leadership assignments, including the Youth and Discipleship Board, Evangelism and Home Missions Board, State Council, Church of God Chaplains Commission, World Missions Board, and currently the Publications Board.
Bishop Powell and his wife, Jessica, have served faithfully together throughout their years of ministry. They are the proud parents of two children, Trey, who is married to Monte, and Tori, who is married to Jacob. They are also blessed with three grandchildren: Sawyer Lavonne, Skyler Lincoln, and Kai Thomas.
Dr. Shane B. Stone
Youth & Discipleship Director
For more than two decades, Dr. Shane Stone has served in pastoral, denominational, and leadership roles throughout the Church of God. His ministry experience includes serving in South Carolina and Virginia as a children’s pastor, student ministries pastor, executive pastor, and lead pastor. He is also a church planter, having successfully launched and organized two Church of God congregations, one in 2007 and another in 2018.
Before coming to Mississippi, Dr. Stone served as State Youth and Discipleship Director for the Church of God in Iowa and Nebraska. Throughout his ministry, he was elected to serve on the South Carolina State Youth and Discipleship Board and appointed in leadership roles as a District Overseer and District Youth Director. He currently serves as the State Youth and Discipleship Director for the Mississippi Church of God, providing leadership and vision for ministries focused on children, students, young adults, and next-generation leaders across the state.
Dr. Stone holds a Doctor of Strategic Leadership from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as well as a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Leadership from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Christian Education from Andersonville Baptist Seminary and is currently pursuing a second master’s degree, a Master of Arts in Christian Studies, from Pentecostal Theological Seminary.
A fourth-generation Ordained Bishop in the Church of God, Dr. Stone brings together a lifelong heritage of ministry with experience in pastoral leadership, church planting, organizational leadership, and next-generation ministry. His passion is developing leaders, strengthening ministries, and helping the next generation discover and pursue God’s calling on their lives.
Dr. Stone and his wife, Candace, have been married for 28 years and have six children. Together, they have spent their marriage serving in ministry and investing in churches, families, and the next generation. Outside of ministry, Dr. Stone enjoys traveling with his family, all things Disney, professional wrestling, the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Dodgers, and spending time with his goldendoodle, Bowman.
Before coming to Mississippi, Dr. Stone served as State Youth and Discipleship Director for the Church of God in Iowa and Nebraska. Throughout his ministry, he was elected to serve on the South Carolina State Youth and Discipleship Board and appointed in leadership roles as a District Overseer and District Youth Director. He currently serves as the State Youth and Discipleship Director for the Mississippi Church of God, providing leadership and vision for ministries focused on children, students, young adults, and next-generation leaders across the state.
Dr. Stone holds a Doctor of Strategic Leadership from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as well as a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Leadership from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Christian Education from Andersonville Baptist Seminary and is currently pursuing a second master’s degree, a Master of Arts in Christian Studies, from Pentecostal Theological Seminary.
A fourth-generation Ordained Bishop in the Church of God, Dr. Stone brings together a lifelong heritage of ministry with experience in pastoral leadership, church planting, organizational leadership, and next-generation ministry. His passion is developing leaders, strengthening ministries, and helping the next generation discover and pursue God’s calling on their lives.
Dr. Stone and his wife, Candace, have been married for 28 years and have six children. Together, they have spent their marriage serving in ministry and investing in churches, families, and the next generation. Outside of ministry, Dr. Stone enjoys traveling with his family, all things Disney, professional wrestling, the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Dodgers, and spending time with his goldendoodle, Bowman.
Bishop J. Don Hooper
Evangelism Director
Don Hooper is a second-generation Church of God minister and a proud native of Mississippi. He currently serves as the Evangelism Director for the Church of God in Mississippi, where he leads statewide efforts to equip and mobilize believers to share the Gospel and reach the lost. With a passion for soul-winning and a heart for the local church, Don has dedicated his life to advancing the Kingdom of God.
An ordained bishop and seasoned church planter, Don has faithfully served as the Lead Pastor of Destiny Church for the past 14 years. Under his leadership, more than 500 individuals have made decisions for Christ, a testament to his commitment to life-changing ministry and discipleship. His influence extends across the state through various leadership roles he has held since 2007, including State Evangelist, member of the Evangelism and Youth Boards, and ten years of service on the State Council.
Beyond the pulpit, Don is a graduate of Mississippi State University and brings a unique blend of ministry and marketplace experience as an entrepreneur, CEO, consultant, and college professor. His ability to develop leaders and encourage growth in both spiritual and professional arenas reflects his holistic approach to ministry.
Don and his wife, Teressa, have been married for 32 years and are the proud parents of their son, Hunter. As a family, they enjoy traveling, hiking, and making lifelong memories together.
An ordained bishop and seasoned church planter, Don has faithfully served as the Lead Pastor of Destiny Church for the past 14 years. Under his leadership, more than 500 individuals have made decisions for Christ, a testament to his commitment to life-changing ministry and discipleship. His influence extends across the state through various leadership roles he has held since 2007, including State Evangelist, member of the Evangelism and Youth Boards, and ten years of service on the State Council.
Beyond the pulpit, Don is a graduate of Mississippi State University and brings a unique blend of ministry and marketplace experience as an entrepreneur, CEO, consultant, and college professor. His ability to develop leaders and encourage growth in both spiritual and professional arenas reflects his holistic approach to ministry.
Don and his wife, Teressa, have been married for 32 years and are the proud parents of their son, Hunter. As a family, they enjoy traveling, hiking, and making lifelong memories together.
Jessica Powell
State Women's Ministries Director
Jessica Powell has faithfully served in ministry alongside her husband, Bishop Tommy Powell, for over four decades. Since their marriage in 1981, she has supported his evangelistic, pastoral, and administrative assignments across multiple states and regions, including Georgia, Virginia, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Missouri, and Michigan.
Jessica is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, whose quiet strength and unwavering support have shaped their family and ministry. While raising their two children—Trey and Tori—Jessica remained active in local church ministry, offering hospitality, encouragement, and leadership both behind the scenes and in the pulpit. Today, she continues to pour into their growing family, which now includes three beloved grandchildren: Sawyer, Skyler, and Kai.
Known for her kindness and grace, Jessica is deeply committed to the Church of God and holds credentials as a minister. She has been a steady presence throughout her husband’s ministerial journey, including international ministry in fourteen countries. Her heart for people and the local church remains evident in every place they serve.
Jessica is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, whose quiet strength and unwavering support have shaped their family and ministry. While raising their two children—Trey and Tori—Jessica remained active in local church ministry, offering hospitality, encouragement, and leadership both behind the scenes and in the pulpit. Today, she continues to pour into their growing family, which now includes three beloved grandchildren: Sawyer, Skyler, and Kai.
Known for her kindness and grace, Jessica is deeply committed to the Church of God and holds credentials as a minister. She has been a steady presence throughout her husband’s ministerial journey, including international ministry in fourteen countries. Her heart for people and the local church remains evident in every place they serve.
Candace Stone
State Girls Ministries Coordinator
Candace has served in ministry roles since she was a teenager and met her husband at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. They were married in 1998 and have six children: Hannah Bailey (Rob), Gracie Black (Matthew), Hayden (18), Gannon (13), Hattie (10), and Maverick (6). The Stones are also proud grandparents to three grandchildren.
Candace holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Lee University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Studies. She is also an Ordained Minister in the Church of God. She has been a member of the Lee University Singers and has served on State Music Committees, including as Chairperson of the State Music Committee in Iowa and Nebraska.
The Stones have served as State Youth Directors, District Overseers, District Youth Directors, Lead Pastors, Church Planters, and Youth and Children’s Pastors in South Carolina and Virginia.
Candace holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Lee University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Studies. She is also an Ordained Minister in the Church of God. She has been a member of the Lee University Singers and has served on State Music Committees, including as Chairperson of the State Music Committee in Iowa and Nebraska.
The Stones have served as State Youth Directors, District Overseers, District Youth Directors, Lead Pastors, Church Planters, and Youth and Children’s Pastors in South Carolina and Virginia.
Ann Reed
State Secretary-Treasurer
