Kadeem’s passion for the Lord started at an early age. He was heavily involved in mission trips preaching the gospel in Jamaica, Barbados, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and countless US cities. Kadeem had the pleasure of serving faithfully in ministry at Abundant Life Church, where Bishop Lawrence Ward is Pastor. During this time, he served as worship leader, youth leader, children’s church worker, usher, armor bearer, and anything else the house needed. His passion for the local church and sonship kept him so driven to serve the house. He credits his life's success to his dedicated mother and the power of the local church. Upon graduating high school Kadeem attended Boston College, majoring in Human Development and Theology with a Spanish minor. During his four years in undergrad, Kadeem’s love for college ministry grew as he became the Multicultural Christian Fellowship vice president his sophomore year. Transitioning to President in his junior year, the ministry experienced immense numerical and spiritual growth under his leadership. 

Prayer Leader, Children's Church Leader, Minister

Originally from Buffalo, NY, Devon A. McCarley was licensed in the Church of God In Christ in 2009, although she has served in ministry since 2005, preaching and teaching, conducting workshops, hosting seminars, being guest panelists and preaching for several churches and youth programs in the New York and Massachusetts area.

Devon is a graduate of Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, where she obtained her Master of Divinity degree. She is also a graduate of Cazenovia College and has received her MBA from Medaille College in Buffalo, New York.

Tonia joined the Abundant Life Church in September 2019 as the Business Administrator. She was promoted to Business and Operations Manager in January 2020 and was recently reassigned to head up the Media and Communications for ALC. Tonia oversees media production for ALC Sunday Services and other production projects as well as serving as project manager for the new ALC workflow system, including management of the website, church app, and giving platforms.

Sharon joined Abundant Life Church in January, 2022 as the new church administrator. Sharon is responsible for communications for the church as well as supporting the pastoral team.