Pastor Larry D. Gooden
Larry Donyeal Gooden is a motivational speaker, conference orator, educator, seminar lecturer and a powerful preacher of the Gospel. He is the Senior Educator/Pastor of Dominion World Ministries. During the course of his life, he has been heavily involved in ministry from the pew to the pulpit. He accepted and pursued his calling in June of 1997, and received a license to preach the gospel in June of 1998. After extensive ministerial training, he was later ordained in April of 2000. Pastor Gooden is accomplished in regards to education; he achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management in 2009 and a Master’s Degree in Adult Education and Training in 2011. God has definitely anointed this man to preach and teach the gospel in an unusual manner. Pastor Gooden is fueled by the passion to fulfill God’s mandate in such tremulous times. A mandate for this specific hour to exemplify that God is still reachable and a strong relationship with Him is obtainable. In a very transparent yet prolific way, Pastor Gooden has the ability to communicate the truths of God’s Word. His preaching and teaching is always goal oriented, to empower individuals spiritually, physically, and mentally. He specializes in ministry development and educating leaders to lead extemporaneously while breaking cultural, social and economical barriers. Pastor Larry Gooden has a very strong background in Evangelism and Discipleship. In 1999, he led a team of people to the streets of Downtown Phoenix, a community full of drugs, crime, poverty, and homelessness. Through his leadership, the team was able to feed and clothe many people; over 1000 souls were saved in that year. Life changing messages delivered by this preacher has restored many believers and ignited their spiritual fire to serve with renewed passion and endurance. Pastor Gooden has served in a variety of functions within the church such as Director of Evangelism/Discipleship and Associate Minister of the Progressive Baptist Church. In addition, he served as Chief Financial Officer, Director of Outreach and Executive Pastor of the Full Gospel Word and Worship Center. In May of 2005, Pastor Gooden launched Larry Gooden Ministries as Chief Executive Officer; he later started a Mid-Week Bible Service in August of 2006. Moreover, God led the ministry to a new level in December of 2007; Pastor Gooden launched Dominion World Ministries as Founder and Senior Pastor. Pastor Larry Gooden is an anointed vessel committed to spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. Pastor Gooden is married to Lady Shemekia Gooden and a proud father of two beautiful daughters.
Lady Shemekia D. Gooden
Elect Lady Shemekia Danielle Gooden is a Wife, Mother, Educator, Mentor, Behavioral Therapist and First Lady. Behind her beauty, positive influence and compassion is a testimony of past experiences and trials that has transformed her life leading to the discovery of God’s specific plan of destiny. She is a dynamic and awesome woman of God who honors the Lord. First Lady is very well accomplished with regard to education and services provided. She attended Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University where she received a Bachelor’s degree in 2005 and her Master’s degree of Social Work in 2008. After much hard work and perseverance she put her education to use by serving as a Family Case Specialist, where she provided social services to families and children. First Lady currently serves as a Behavioral Health Therapist working with children from 0 to 18 years of age, by providing the type of therapy needed to overcome behavioral challenges with young people throughout the Maricopa County area. First Lady is a strong Advocate of helping families within the populace. She has made a tremendous impact in various communities throughout the State of Arizona. In a very philanthropistic way, she has partnered with a variety of non-profit organizations by sharing her many gifts and talents such as: The Child Crisis Center where she assisted neglected children who were temporarily displaced from their homes; St. Vincent DePaul where she organize groups to feed the homeless; Toys for Tots where she utilized the proper resources ensuring local families with children received gifts for past holidays. First Lady is the Co-Founder of Dominion World Ministries (DWM) where she partners with her dynamic husband Pastor Larry D. Gooden assisting him in carrying out the God given vision for Ministry. She also serves as the Director of Administration and the Director of Women’s Ministry mentoring ladies both young and seasoned, helping them to discover God’s ultimate purpose for their lives. In addition to her many responsibilities, she is a loving and nurturing mother of two daughters.