First Lady, motivational speaker and recording artist Brenda K. Goudeaux was born in Battle Creek, Michigan. She is the fifth of nine children raised by loving parents. At a young age she accepted Jesus Christ and has remained steadfast in her dedication, love, and pursuit of God. In 1971, while attending Sacramento City College she met a young man by the name of Phillip Goudeaux whom became her husband two years later. Her mission is to encourage, build and motivate women; bringing them into the knowledge of Jesus Christ.

In 1980, Brenda Goudeaux co-founded Calvary Christian Center (CCC) with her husband, Pastor Phillip G. Goudeaux. She is the founder, advisor and principal educator of several faith based outreach programs targeting women. In 1989 she opened the Women Overcomers Residential Recovery Home, a shelter plus care housing program that provides a safe haven for women in recovery from drug addiction, physical and mental abuse. Shortly after, she opened the House of Ruth, a transitional living facility where valuable life skills are taught and participants gain the wisdom and confidence necessary to restore their lives and regain their lost families.

In addition to the Women Overcomers program and the House of Ruth, Brenda Goudeaux is the founder of the Covenant Women’s Ministry, a teaching ministry designed to address the spiritual and social needs of women of all ages, ethnicities, professions and walks of life. “It is my desire for women to know the gloriousness of the gospel.” In her powerful, yet compassionate messages, she teaches women how to live victorious, abundant lives of peace and prosperity through the wisdom of the Word of God. In March of 2005, Brenda Goudeaux was awarded with an honorary doctorate from Friends International Christian University in recognition of her faithful service and diligence to seeing the Word of God reach all mankind.

Brenda Goudeaux has had a positive affect on the lives of people internationally. She has spearheaded outreach in countries all over the world, delivering the Word of God in England, New Zealand, Ghana, West Africa, Fiji and Mexico. She is an advocate for the family and champions family issues nationally and worldwide. In January of 2005, Brenda Goudeaux participated in the First Ladies Summit hosted by First Lady Laura Bush.

Brenda Goudeaux is a multi-talented businesswoman whose professionalism is recognized in both Christian and business communities. A successful entrepreneur, she has facilitated several projects in resource management, fundraising, community building and international relations. As an anointed and accomplished soprano vocalist, she released her first album in 1999 titled, “Make Me A Blessing”. In 2000, Brenda Goudeaux became a published author with her first book, “Love Is extolling the attributes and character of God’s love”.

Along with these accomplishments, Brenda Goudeaux is a loving and devoted mother of three: Kimetra, Phillip II and Nehemiah.