Honoring the Legacy of Prophet T.J. Verdell & Lady Mattie Verdell:

The legacy of Prophet Tommie J. Verdell Sr. is deeply woven into the foundation of St. John Full Gospel Baptist Church. A beloved leader, teacher, and prophetic voice, Prophet Verdell served faithfully for over 28 years, preaching the Gospel with boldness, clarity, and compassion. His life was marked by unwavering faith and a powerful vision to build a kingdom of empowered believers. Though he has gone on to be with the Lord, his impact continues to shape the ministry he so passionately led. “I was born to triumph against the devil,” he often declared—words that still resonate today.

At his side in life and ministry was Lady Mattie Verdell, a true Proverbs 31 woman. To many, she is the heart of the ministry’s women’s fellowship and a powerful teacher in her own right. Her warmth, wisdom, and dedication to God’s people reflect her favorite scripture, Psalm 118:24—“This is the day which the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it.” Lady Verdell continues to embody grace, wisdom, and strength. Her joyful spirit and quiet leadership have nurtured generations in faith and love.

Together, Prophet and Lady Verdell laid a strong foundation—one of holiness, purpose, and love—for the future of St. John. Their legacy lives on as the church moves forward under new leadership, rooted in the same enduring truth: “God’s Word is the standard.”