Inspirational Spotlight: Minister Erica Standley

Minister Erica Standley is a passionate, determined, faith-filled servant of GOD. Minister Erica Standley has a big heart and a passion for serving God and helping others discover their identity in Christ. In addition, she is a true warrior for Christ. An old gospel song says, “I fight all my battles on my knees.” This phase explains how Minster Erica fights her battle. She is literally a posterboard of GOD’S Grace. There is no doubt that people are experiencing the Grace of God when they look at and encounter Minister Erica. Despite what she's been through, she doesn't look like what she's been through. She has overcome many battles, some of which she has never discussed.

When she's not exhorting and encouraging people or teaching life and biblical principles that assist people in becoming their best selves according to GOD's WORD, Minister Erica prays for her fellow sisters in Christ. Minister Erica is the founder and CEO of We Pray By Faith LLC and Sisters of Faith Prayer Fellowship International. Erica founded both ministries as a way to use her gift to serve GOD and to be a help to others. Furthermore, Erica just wanted to serve God by being a testimony of how GOD can take any situation, good or bad, and turn it to bless you.

Leticia Starks-Underwood: Who is Minister Erica Standley? 

Minister Erica L. Standley: My name is Minister Erica L. Standley. I am the founder and CEO of We Pray By Faith LLC and Sisters of Faith Prayer Fellowship International. I was born and raised in Missouri, USA, and I graduated from Faith Bible College with a Master's degree in Christian Psychology. I am a mental health advocate and the author of "The Courage to Beat Depression," and I am also a conference speaker, worship leader, and digital content creator. I have a passion to see people come to know Jesus and grow in their faith by teaching them how to live a purposeful, practical, and powerful life through the Biblical principles of discipleship and prayer.

I love specialty coffee, cooking, and watching competitive cooking shows. I love self-care in a practical sense. I am an avid gospel music enthusiast! Some of my favorite artists are: Commissioned, Dawkins & Dawkins, Jor'dan Armstrong, BeBe, and CeCe Winans circa the '80s to '90s, and a lot of other independent Gospel artists. I also enjoy listening to genres like Christian Hip Hop, Rhythm and Praise, Afro Beat Gospel, Worship music, and some CCM. l greatly appreciate learning new things. I am very committed to nurturing relationships with the people around me. In addition to my other entrepreneurial ventures, I am currently working in financial services because I strongly believe that the Body of Christ has the practical life skills and financial resources necessary to fulfill the Great Commission.

Leticia Starks-Underwood: Let’s begin with Sisters of Faith Prayer Fellowship International.

What is the purpose or intent of Sisters of Faith Prayer Fellowship International? 

Minister Erica L. Standley: In 2013, God laid it on my heart to begin a prayer ministry specifically for women. I founded Sisters of Faith Prayer Fellowship International as the women's ministry arm of We Pray By Faith LLC. It started as a weekly prayer call and Facebook page for women where we could pray and encourage one another. Since then, the ministry has grown to reach women and even some men through YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and in-person ministry.

Leticia Starks-Underwood: Why do you believe it is vital?

Minister Erica L. Standley: The Body of Christ must be fully equipped, empowered, and deployed as a united, global community of purpose-driven disciples and prayer warriors. Matthew 28:19

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