Type Of Business:
Religious organization
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Christian education; Composing urban praise and worship music
Major Product/SVS:
Religious services; Christian education
Favorite Business Publication:
The Holy Bible; 'Matters of the Heart' by Juanita Bynum
'The Purpose Driven Life' by Rick Warren; Jet Magazine, Ebony Magazine; Better Homes Magazines; Cambridge Who's Who Registry of Executives and Entrepreneurs; BMI MusicWorld Magazine; David's Bridal Magazine; Holy Bible Commentary; O, The Oprah Magazine
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Educating children; Ministering the gospel; Composing urban praise and worship songs; Reading the Holy Bible; Playing volleyball; Spending time with family answering crossword puzzles; Watching movies
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Christian Education, Christian Bible College and Seminary; Technical Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education, Albany Technical College
Affiliations Awards:
Broadcast Music, Inc.
State/Country of Origin:
GA/USA
Children's Names:
Giovantia, Justus
Date of Distinction:
4/4/2011
Work History:
Apostle Moneshia West and Company(2009-Present); Acts 2 Apostolic International Ministry, Inc. (2009-Present)
Career Achievements:
Early Childhood Care and Education; Infant/Toddler Childcare Specialist; Child Development Specialist; Christian Education; Professional Urban/Praise Gospel Recording Artist
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspects of her career were being able to make a difference in the lives of others, having the ability to educate men, women and children in the word of God, and being nominated by Cambridge Who's Who.
Charity:
Food and Clothing Donations for the Needy; Meals on Wheels, Inc.; Childfund International
Number Of Years In Profession:
24
Number Of Years In Current Position:
9
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her dedication, passion for her profession and faith in God.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through a natural progression of opportunities.
Extended Bio Profile:
Chief Apostle Moneshia West was born in Atlanta, Ga. She graduated from Albany Technical College on May 11, 2007. She received her degree in early childhood care and education. She was on the President's List for obtaining a GPA of 4.0 in her major. Apostle West was nominated as a lifetime biographical candidate with the Cambridge Who's Who Organization among Female Christian Leaders, Professionals, Executives and Entrepreneurs in the 2008-2009 Honors Edition for demonstrating leadership skills and achievement in her profession. She was also named as a VIP in the 2010-2011 Honors Edition for her high level of accomplishment, contributions, and actions that have strongly influenced the course of events. Additionally, she was selected as a Professional of the Year for 2011-2012 Honors Edition because of her accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership and services. Apostle West is listed with her photo and biography among thousands of accomplished professional women in the Cambridge Who's Who organization.
As time passed she decided to further her education at Albany Technical College where her exciting future was waiting for her. In 2004 she received her infant/toddler childcare specialist degree and in 2005 she received her degree as a child development specialist.
Apostle West is a professional urban/praise gospel recording artist. God has blessed her with an awesome producer by the name of Dr. McMillian and a record label with Nuflava Production, she enjoys going into the studio to record songs that God has given to her. Her CDs will be available for purchase in most Christian book stores among other gospel recording artists.
Apostle West has been blessed to be in good company with the late Abatina Walker and the Caravans, Dorthy Norwood, Fredd Hammond, Dr. Juanita Bynum, John P. Kee, Kirby Brown, The late James More and Pastor Shirley Ceasor.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Counseling; Teaching Christian education; Ministering the gospel of Jesus Christ; Composing urban praise songs; Participating in revivals; Offering pastoral care, Christian guidance, spiritual leadership and a Christ centered ministry; Praying and leading others to Christ; Conducting international ministries
Education Certifications:
Affirmed, Presiding Prelate Chief Apostle; Certified Infant and Toddler Care Specialist; Certified Child Development Specialist
Awards/Honors:
Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree, Spiritual Growth Ministries (2011); Executive and Professional of the Year, Cambridge Who's Who (2011-2012); VIP Member, Cambridge Who's Who (2010-2011); Who's Who Among Female Christian Leaders and Professionals, Honors Edition (2008-2009)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. West hopes to obtain a doctorate in Christian education and expand her ministry to help people that are in need of food, clothing and shelter.