Lady Phelps credits her devoted mother, Elder Louise Yarbra, for introducing Christ to her at a very young, tender age. She developed and later cultivated her affinity for fashion and style. During her tween years, Lady Phelps modeled for various agencies and followed the footsteps of her mother as a licensed cosmetologist. Lady Phelps has over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry.  She is an accomplished author, day care and early learning center co owner; and all around mogul in the marketplace. 

Lady Phelps also serves in ministry alongside her loving husband Bishop Eusebio Phelps Sr., Pastor of New Faith Christian Church in eight locations- Mableton, Atlanta,Stockbridge, Macon, Waycross, Jacksonville, Fl, Anniston, AL and the cathedral in Birmingham, AL.

Serving as the pastor of the Stockbridge location, Pastor Phelps has a sincere heart for people, especially those who are unchurched.  She humbly uses her God-tailored platform to provoke people to embrace their full potential!  Known well as THE Provoker, her message soars to uplift and embrace women and men scarred by tragedy. Her 1st conference entitled “My Pain is Pushing me into my Purpose” was birthed out of the tragedy of losing her first born son, Samuel Gantt. What some may have considered an unforgettable, paralyzing moment; in turn became the fertilizer to cultivate dreams and ambitions that laid dormant. After a period of grieving her loss, a tenacious spirit burst forth with the strength and clarity she needed to respond to God’s reassurance.  The conference has since grown and is now know as the The PROVOKED Conference.  Pastor Phelps also is the voice on social media, live, every Tuesday and Thursday with “Provoking Moments”, a time where she reaches the multitudes to restore hope in a hopeless land through practical and relatable teachings that stir one’s mind and soul. 

No matter how busy and labored, Lady Phelps takes exceptional pride and joy in her role as a proud wife, mother and servant to the Most Reverend God. Lady Phelps is the devoted wife to Bishop Eusebio Devon Phelps, Sr. and mother to six adoring children- Samuel, Amanuel (Taty), Daisha, Eusebio Jr., Christian, and Mia and a grandmother to Iclyn and Avery.

There is much to be stated about this woman; however, the paramount mission of Pastor Laurona Phelps is to minister a relevant word to people and remind them that regardless of our current state, “The Lord has need of us ALL”.