Contact us today to learn how we can support you in ministry.
About Us
Our Story
Soulful Serenity Group was founded by Rev. Dr. Wanda and Rev. Dr. Myrna in 2024. From the day they met through The RISE Together National Mentorship Network for Women of Color in Ministry, they connected in the spirit and became sisters. Within the last 7 years, they have worked as mentors to provide and establish a holding space for Black women in ministry. Fostering environments that support empowerment, liberation, healing, transformation, wholeness, and restoration. Their commitment to promoting healing and deliberate self-care practices is the result of their combined 48+ years of experience as pastoral counselors, educators, and ministry leaders working to establish a safe and healing environment for Black clergy women. Recognizing to be a life-giving well and resource for those whom God has called us to care for, Black clergy women, must be intentional about taking care of their minds, bodies, and spirits.
Rev. Dr. Wanda
Rev. Dr. Wanda K. Paulk Holder is the mother of Franklin and Monita. She is an ordained minister, and pastoral counselor, and currently serves as an Associate Pastor at the First Baptist Church East Point (FBCEP) as the leader of the Worship & Arts and Prayer Ministry. She has earned a B.S. in Psychology at Georgia Southwestern University in Americus, GA; a Master of Divinity with a Specialty Certificate in Christian Education at Emory University-Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, GA, and a Doctor of Ministry in Marriage & Family Counseling at Eastern University-Palmer Theological Seminary in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. Rev. Dr. Wanda serves as the Spiritual Care Coordinator with the RISE Together National Mentorship Network for Women of Color in Ministry and previously served as the Minister of Congregational Life and Support at Greenforest Community Baptist Church in Decatur, GA for 27 years. Rev. Dr. Wanda has more than 40 years serving in ministry. She considers her greatest achievement her Salvation and living as a Servant-Leader.
Rev. Dr. Myrna
Rev. Dr. Myrna Thurmond-Malone is the mother of Fontashia, Asante, and Jacqueline. She is married to Darcy and an ordained minister, pastoral counselor, trauma specialist, and educator, and currently serves as an Associate Minister at Christ Temple Full Gospel Baptist Church in Fayetteville, GA. and serves on the leadership team for FGBCFI Department of Ecclesiastical Endorsements and Pastoral Care. She studied music, criminal law, contracts, and sociology and earned a B.S. at Mercer University in Macon, GA; a Master of Divinity with a Specialty in Psychology of Religion at The Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, GA, a Master of Clinical Psychopharmacology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, IL., and a Doctor of Theology in Pastoral Counseling at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA. Rev. Dr. Myrna serves as a mentor, adjunct professor, and clinical director at the MHT Family Life Center, is an author, and has more than 20 years serving in ministry. She is and continues to work to be a voice for the voiceless.