Welcome to Mamie Johnson Ministries
Thank you for visiting my Website — a place of guidance, love, and hope, driven by a deep passion for Christ. The vision God has given me is that all people know the magnitude of His love. His love is what makes all things possible, moving those who ask from darkness to light.
Living a productive life is not easy. We don’t determine the family we are born into however God does. No matter your situation or circumstance, God is able to help you thrive. He can help you see beyond your circumstance providing hope and possibility. It takes knowing Him and trusting Him as you develop a relationship with Him.
The message of God's love accomplished through Mamie Johnson Ministries is found in seminars, books and spiritual direction via social media like this Website. Programs, services and social media are developed to move the spirit, mind, and body to a better place through your relationship with God. As God’s love is received, all are encouraged to go forth and share that love with others; thereby fulfilling the Lord’s great commission to love others.
As a licensed and ordained minister of the gospel, I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and a Master’s of Arts degree in Theology from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. I also have the blessed privilege to serve as an Assistant Pastor and in the role of chaplaincy for a local business. In 2010, I founded Mamie Johnson Ministries Inc. which is a non-profit 501(c)(3) ministry that seeks to convey the message of God’s love.
My drive comes from the love God has shown me throughout my life and now its time to share that love with others in an even greater way. It is God’s word that empowers and gives life.
Our Board
Tonga Baniel is an experienced leader in industrial engineering and supply chain operations expert in paper converting and distribution. She has worked for ACCO Brands (formerly Mead) for 28 plus years. Throughout her career she has garnered valuable skill sets in building teams, establishing various corporate initiatives and programs that cultivate and empower people to serve their communities as well as develop promote-able skill sets. She was instrumental in creating the Diversity and Inclusion corporate training program and the Women's Network.
She earned a Bachelor's of Science in Manufacturing Administration from Western Michigan University. She is a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma and holds certificates in Creative Problem Solving, Meeting Facilitator and Leadership Development.
She is a member of Jubilee Community Church and Greater Dayton Emmaus community. Tonga currently serves as Vice President, Mamie Johnson Ministries, Inc. She is a wife, mother of 3 adult children, one grandchild and resides in Centerville, Ohio.
Barbara Courtice is a graduate of the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Barbara worked in various laboratories around the Midwest including Ohio, Iowa, Florida and Tennessee with Blood Banking as a specialty. She moved overseas for several years, living in Sweden, Bosnia (Yugoslavia) and England. Upon returning to Dayton, Barbara worked at Kettering Medical Center, in the Transfusion Service and Sycamore Hospital, where she was Lab Coordinator. During her time in Kettering, Ohio, she worked in the research lab at the Dayton Community Blood Center and was Research Technologist and Chemical Hygiene Officer; Wright State University, as Pathology Teaching Coordinator, School of Medicine; and Reynolds and Reynolds Company in the Technical Assistance Center and Distance Learning.
She is a member of the Greater Dayton Emmaus Community and served as Documentation, Leadership and Vice Chairman, and Chairman. She supports several ministries and church-plantings and has a passion for spreading the Word of God and discipleship. She currently serves as Secretary for Mamie Johnson Ministries.
Barbara now resides in Centerville with her husband of 25 years. She has 2 children, 2 stepchildren, and 7 grandchildren.
Keith Crabtree is a senior finance executive who has operated as a Chief Financial Officer since 1986. His experience over the last 20 years has given him expertise in all aspects of the closely held business’s financial issues. This includes all finance, banking, tax and compliance, valuation, credit, risk management, budgeting and forecasting, finance IT utilization, and human resource issues.
Prior to his efforts with MLA, he was a Vice President of Finance & CFO for Projects Unlimited, Inc. Some of his accomplishments while with Projects Unlimited included reduced monthly closing times; management of finance team; revision and efficiency of pricing approach, increase sales substantially; negotiation of all insurance contracts; design and implementation of sales incentive programs; negotiation of financing packages; evaluation, purchase, and implementation of performance management software; securing tax credits and grants.
Prior to Projects Unlimited, Inc., he worked as the CFO of Minco Tool & Mold, Inc. where he was again responsible for the operation of the accounting department and was part of the leadership team who increased revenue over 322% over a 12 year period.
Keith has also served as a partner in a public accounting firm and is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Wright State University. Keith is married, has two children and resides in Miami Township, Ohio.
Dr. Funke is originally from Pittsburgh, PA but currently lives with her husband, Jim Hausman, in Centerville, OH. Jim and Mary have three children and six grandchildren. Mary holds an Ed.D in Higher Education Administration from Indiana University, IN. She retired from a successful career in senior nonprofit leadership in education (high schools and universities), social justice organizations and professional societies.
Mary has received numerous awards for excellence in non-profit management and was selected as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women in 2014. She now participates in several volunteer activities and provides pro bono services to nonprofits. Mary serves as a pro bono advisor on strategy, planning and administration for Mamie Johnson Ministries. Mary believes Mamie Johnson is driven by her passion for Christ and spreading His Good Word. She considers Mamie a dear friend and partner in her life journey with Christ Jesus.
Rev. Palmer G. Jason is founder and Senior Pastor of Jubilee Community Church in Dayton, OH where he currently serves. He is also the co-founder of Good Shepherd Academy, a state licensed Child Care and Preschool facility serving children from birth through twelve years of age. Their motto is "Developing Minds, Active Bodies, & Peaceful Souls.” Rev. Jason holds a B.S. - Engineering Management degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX; an MBA-Finance degree from Washington University in St. Louis, MO, and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.) from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH.
Rev. Jason was licensed to preach in 1992 and ordained in 1994. He served as Children’s Church Pastor at Southern Baptist Church in N. Avondale, OH before founding Jubilee. Prior to full-time ministry, Rev. Jason worked in the fields of corporate and personal finance.
Jean Keillor is retired from a 35 year career with the U.S. Postal Service, where she served in many capacities; carrier, distribution and window clerk leading to Facilities Operation Manager, strategically opening new Post Office’s around the Ohio valley. After being retired 14 years, Jean went back to work at Roderer’s Shoe Center, Kettering, Ohio, working her way up to co-manager. She enjoys teaching people about the importance of proper footwear.
Jean has served in many volunteer capacities, such as co-founder and facilitator of a Women’s Sexual Abuse Support Group at the Miami Valley Women’s Center. She was also Women’s ministry leader of her church for 20 years and served on many Emmaus Walk teams leading to Lay Director of the Community in 2016. As the leadership instructor for the Greater Dayton Emmaus Community, she led a team to develop and implement a workshop to build the leadership skills of Lay Directors. She has also taught women’s self-defense classes at churches and schools.
She is a member of Fairhaven Church and Greater Dayton Emmaus. Jean serves on Mamie Johnson Ministries Planning Team and manages Logistics for Mamie’s events. She is married to her husband Mark and they share four children and seven grandchildren.