Reverend Turner’s first job was Mental Health Therapist for the state of New York for 11 years. Where she attended both primary and secondary school years.
Reverend Turner was an active member at Bethel AME Church in New York city First District under the leadership of Reverend O’Neal McKee for 8 year and served as member of the missionary society, sang in the young adult choir and was Girl Scout Leader. She was also an active member of Bethel AME Church Cedar Rapids Iowa, Fourth District under the leadership of Reverend Chastin and Reverend Blackmon. Rev. Turner served as Youth leader, Sunday School Teacher and Missionary Society on the District Level. During my spiritual services in Iowa, I achieved an Associated Degree in Nursing and has served as a Registered Nurse for past 28 years.
She is an active member of Russell Temple AME Church, serves a Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Worship Leader, Leader of the woman’s programs, Vacation Bible School teacher /leader. In 2015 Rev. Turner attended the Board of Examiners – North Atlanta Georgia Conference and was ordained as a Local Church Deacon in 2017. In May 2019, she was ordained as a Local Elder at Russell Tempe AME Church. She continues to serve as an associate minister in the local church.
Most importantly, she is committed to her calling in serving at Russell Temple AME Church. The light and compassion she brings has shined from her heart. It has touched and made the difference in many lives. Rev. Turner is a living testimony of God’s power in her life through his grace and mercy.
Reverend Vanessa Turner