Rev. Dr. Lona Beckford is a dynamic preacher, an inspired teacher and a vibrant prayer warrior. She has dedicated her life to the furtherance of the gospel. A wife of more than thirty years to Rudolph Beckford and mother of four beautiful daughters, her eldest is married with two precious daughters.  

 

Born in St. Mary, Jamaica, West Indies, to parents Gertrude and Aaron Brown, Pastor Lona's life has been filled with their wisdom, knowledge and confident guidance. At the age of nine she accepted the Lord as her Savior. At seventeen she received the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

 

An ordained minister in the Church of God of Prophecy, Dr. Beckford currently serves as Pastor of the Deliverance Temple Church of God of Prophecy in Mount Vernon, New York, Northeast Region, Women’s Ministry and Pastoral Care Director. Her ministry has expanded across the continental United States, Canada, Europe, Jamaica and Bermuda as she preaches the uncompromising gospel of Jesus Christ.

   

Dr. Beckford holds an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy, a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies, a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology, and a PhD. in Theology. She is a licensed Counselor/Therapist licensed by the A.A.C.T.

 

Dr. Beckford loves the Lord with all her heart and desires that His will be accomplished in her life.