CONSISTENT is the one word Pastor Melissa Morris uses to describe herself. Morris not only has an outgoing personality but also a fierce determination to accomplish her purpose. She was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida as one of nine children with two brothers and six sisters. In 1995, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. Two years later in 1997, Morris was ordained into the ministry at New Covenant Christian Ministries, in Pensacola, Florida, under the tutelage of Pastors Ross and Sharon Knight. In 2003, she earned her Associate of Science degree in General Studies, and in 2005 received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology both from Troy University. She earned a master’s degree in public health from West Coast University. Morris is currently pursuing a PhD in Christian Counseling and biblical studies. 

In 2015, Elder Morris’ life experienced a turning point shifting her into her divine purpose. She attended a Spiritual Gifts Class.  She discovered her gifts, purpose, and calling in the prophetic prayer and deliverance ministries. A year later, she became a member of the Powerhouse Assembly of God, serving under the leadership of Apostle Bruce and Pastor Cheryl Gulley. Shortly after, she became the ministry’s Prayer Team Leader. In 2017, Morris attended the School of the Prophets at Christian International in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida to develop her knowledge of prophetic and spiritual growth. One year later in 2018, she was elevated to the office of Elder in the Lord’s church. That same year, she founded One with God Prayer Ministry.  Morris felt a need to change the name of the ministry since God had divinely shifted Morris. Real Word Prayer Deliverance and Worship Center were birthed and on 12/03/2024, the doors opened.   Morris is dedicated and has a passion for and for those needing prayer, deliverance, spiritual growth, and community outreach. She also shares her passion for prayer three times a week with her 5 AM Prayer Call via ZOOM.

In 2019, Morris decided to use her God-given anointing to help others discover their gifts to function in their purpose. She facilitated her first Spiritual Gifts Class at Powerhouse Assembly of God. Since then, she has facilitated several classes at various area ministries. Additionally, she is a visionary of the CAN YOU DIG IT prayer conference. Morris believes in the power of seeking God first. “My belief is God desires for all of us to go into a deeper place of prayer, not just touch things on the surface.”

Pastor Morris is also dedicated to her first ministry, her family. She is the proud mother of two children, a son, Denarian Bickham, a daughter Daishia Laster, and two grandchildren, Mhani Dale and Tony McGee.