Purpose-driven, energetic, captivating and extra-ordinary in every essence of the word, Supervisor Vanessa Winbush Gatlin hails from Lafayette, Louisiana. Born to parents, late, emeritus General Board Member – Bishop Roy L. Winbush and Dr. Mae C. Winbush, she has emerged as one of the most impactful and productive women in the Church of God in Christ. The intensity of her heart-driven ministry is witnessed at two local churches: Gethsemane Church of God in Christ in Lafayette, Louisiana and the First Church of God in Christ in Crowley, Louisiana, where she serves as the ideal First Lady, supporting her husband and Pastor– the incomparable and visionary Bishop Alton Gatlin, who also serves as Jurisdictional Bishop of Trinidad/Tobago and former President of the International Sunday School Department for the Church of God in Christ, worldwide for twenty years and presently serving as Vice President of the Publishing Board. Working with this dynamic duo in ministry are their two sons – Brandon and Paul, daughter-in-love – Khalisha; and to keep them inspired - four lovely grandchildren.