Mary Williams Powell has been married for over 30 years and is the mother of 5 children and grandmother of 5. At age 18, she received the Lord in her life and started preaching at age 19. She received her religious training for over 30 years under the leadership of Dr. Martha S. Parker of Roanoke Rapids, N.C. Pastor Mary Powell is the founder of Faith Temple Church in Seaboard, N.C. She is an experienced revivalist, marriage counselor, anointed speaker, and bible school teacher. She received her doctorate of Christian Education from The Spirit of Truth Institute in Richmond, VA.