Carmelita A. Burgess respectfully known as Apostle Aldrena Burgess is a native of

Greenville, SC where she is known in the community and abroad for her direct and honest

approach. She is a highly respected and anointed Woman of God who loves all people with

the love of Christ. Apostle Burgess Ministry began when she was just 9 teaching Sunday

school class and singing in the choir. She was discipled and mentored in ministry at God

Chosen Assembly Church under the direction of Apostle Bertha Terry, Bishop Bruce

Bufford, and Prophet Corey Terry. She began her preaching ministry of the gospel since

2003 in Baltimore, MD, under the leadership of Prophet Hope Jeter of Christian

Discipleship Ministries, however she received her licensed to preach the gospel in 2009

under the leadership of Dr. Blakely N. Scott of First Nazareth Baptist Church in Columbia,

SC. In 2010 Apostle Burgess founded The Yaweh Ministry as a ministry that would assist in

creating holy connections and promoting the gospel through events, conferences,

seminars and small groups to help support those in ministry as well as give them a

platform to use their spiritual gifts. During this time Apostle Burgess also served as the

house prophet Antioch Christian Fellowship under the leadership of Pastor Nyroba Leamon

& Lady Marsha Leamon. After consecration and serving in the ministry for two years, in

2017 she was affirmed to the Office of Prophet under the leadership of Apostles David and

Angela Holloway of Open Door Ministries in Simpsonville, SC. Prophetess is a dynamic

teacher and preacher of God’s Word, Prophetic Dancer, Psalmist and Intercessor. She

holds the Office of Prophet as she operates heavily in the apostolic and believes in

equipping those in the Kingdom with the Word of God while utilizing her gifts. In 2021,

Prophetess was installed as Pastor by Apostle Dr. Henry Cleare and Apostle Agnes Watson-

Lindler, as she Founder and Pastor of The Dwelling Place in Columbia, SC. She is also the

visionary of The Prophets Altar, an intercessory ministry for the nations. On February 24,

2024 Apostle was ordained and affirmed to the office of Apostle under the leadership of

Apostle Dr. Stacy T. Glover of Flow Fellowship International Churches Inc and Apostle Dr.

Cynithia Bankston of Blood, Fire & Brimstone Revival Ministries. Apostle Aldrena

 is the mother of four beautiful children Chandler Bryant, Monae Burgess, Carson Burgess

and Malaysia Burgess. Apostle Burgess has a B.S. in Human Services & Resources

and a Masters of Public Administration and is currently pursuing her PhD. She serves an

Executive Director in the marketplace. Aldrena is also an Author, Educator and Mentor.

Her favorite scripture is Romans 8:18, For I reckon that the sufferings of this present

time are not worthy to be compared to the GLORY, which shall be revealed in us.

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