b'WINTER 2021Volume 21 Issue 1fe a t ures8Alecia Weeks Garrick Answered the Call to Ministry Alecia Weeks Garrick did not envision her life as a pastor until she finally realized she could no longer deny Gods calling on her life.By Debra A. Young12 Elder Rosalyn Coleman Rosalyn Colemans journey to become a Presiding Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church wasfilled with twists and turns, but other faith leaders saw in her what she couldnot see.By Debra A. Young14 Superintendent Telley Lynette Gadson We first introduced you to the Reverend Telley Gadson 21 years ago in IMARA Woman Magazine. We knew then that the young United Methodist pastor was destined to become a prolific spiritual leader. By Connie Rouse 15The Reverend Angela Ford NelsonWhen Angela Ford Nelson walked away from a lucrative career to pursue her call to the ministry sheknew it was exactly where she was supposed to be.By Connie RousePastor Alecia Weeks Garrick and husband, Elder Larry Garrick, Sr.Cover and Features Photos By: Aaron SmallsL E B R A TE 21 I NC GYESRA'