Apostle Theresa Settles has a tremendous passion for God’s word coupled with a love for God’s people. In 1982 she received Jesus as Lord and Savior. Apostle Settles has a contagious spirit of generosity that surges through every facet of her ministry gifting. In 2009, after receiving a mandate from God, she obediently fulfill the offices of Apostle and Pastor while doing the work of an international missionary.

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Apostle Settles is the founder and president of Theresa Settles Ministries, Inc., (TSM). Armed with God’s mission to reach, edify and deliver the people of God through the power of His Word, TSM was birthed to advance the Kingdom of God by preaching the Gospel, helping the hurting, aiding the poor, empowering the believer and strengthening the local church. It is the expressed intent that TSM interacts with those in need in a most personal way, challenging them to experience spiritual growth and thereby empower themselves to become successful in every area of their lives. Also, in 2011 Apostle Settles found Transforming Life Christian Center (TLCC) where she is senior pastor.

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Apostle Settles holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Joseph University, in Information Systems and Business Management. She also has a Master’s of Science degree from the University of Pennsylvania - Graduate School of Arts in Organizational Dynamics. In 1998, she graduated as valedictorian from the Arnaz Ministries Bible Institute. In 1991 she graduated from the Urban League of Philadelphia Leadership Institution for Community Service. She has currently obtained a Doctorate of Ministry from Freedom Bible College and Seminary, as of the year 2012.