Ralphena Dodson

Ralphena Dodson; a wife; now widowed. She a mother and grandmother. She’s a native of Chicago, Illinois and received her education there. She received her doctorate degree from El Shaddai Bible Institute in 2008.
She is the founder and president of Gift to the World Ministries.

Ralphena served under the founding Pastor of Lakewood Church, John Osteen, after joining in 1980. She was ordained by Pastor Osteen and mentored by him. She entered full-time ministry in 1995 under his leadership.

Full-time ministry has made it possible for her to travel to 6 continents of the world and countless countries, ministering the Word of God and in song. She has a melodious voice as she sings under the anointing of God that encourages the hearts of people. She is also a gifted author.