She has been an invited guest on CTN's "Live with Glenn Plummer," in Detroit, MI;
a frequented guest on CTN's Inspiring Christian Show, "Homekeepers" with Arthelene Rippy, in Tampa , FL; & broke new ground as she was the first author to be interviewed on Detroit's Popular Radio Program, FM-98, "Strong Inspirations", with Deborah Smith Pollard.
She is a frequent life changing speaker for churches, schools and faith-based institutions. Her power-packed workshop messages are most favored, whereby her classes and retreats are filled to capacity to hear the Word of God explained and how it applies to their lives.
Prior to its closing in 2004, Jodi attended William Tyndale College, located in Farmington Hills, MI, a nondenominational Christian college. She enjoyed being a student there and upheld Tyndale's Motto: In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty: and in all things, charity.
Jodi plans to pursue her Associate in Christian Ministries at The Kings College & Seminary, Los Angeles, CA. The Kings College is dedicated to the preparation of men and women for effective, Spirit-filled leadership and Christ-like servanthood in the Church and community. Jodi has hidden their motto in her heart and fervantly upholds the saying: Servant Leadership. Kingdom Building. Being fully aware that your Christian Education will never outweigh your Christian Character.
Jodi was employed nine (9) years as a Court Reporter for the 36th District Court of Detroit, where she witnessed domestic violence, murder, rape & molestation cases. Hearing the testimony of these cases brought forth a powerful emotion of frustration, catapulting Jodi to script the Empowerment Book: Grasping For Sweet Things & Finding Nothing Inside: A Spiritual Empowerment Book for Women.
Jodi A. Matthews, a dynamic and engaging teacher of the Word of God. Her passion is marked by a great intensity to empower and propel Christians to a deeper relationship in Christ and to an excellent spirit within. Teaching the Word of God, line by line and precept upon precept, she equips God's people with the Word of God, whereby they grow and are nurtured in the things of God.
Having pinpointed the purpose of her calling, Jodi uses her speaking opportunities to inspire and raise the awareness of knowing your value. She strongly believes in the empowerment & education of our youth, where she is preparing to launch "G.E.A. Girls", (pronounced: gee'yah) a faith-based mentoring organization for girls. She annually participates in the "Reality Check Workshop", inspiring High School Students, strengthening her commitment to them and helping the Community to generate successful and responsible young adults.
Jodi helps people to become real to themselves. Her youth belies the "Seasoned Age" that she is in Christ. She is a member of the Peoples Community Church of Westland where she serves as Worship Leader of The Levites (Praise Team) and Director of their Women's Ministry.
Jodi is married to Vincent Matthews, husband of eleven years and Pastor of the Peoples Community Church of Westland. They have two beautiful daughters, Destiny Rachael & Jazmine Eve Matthews.
Answering the CallJodi builds her foundation on this truth: "The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary..." (Isaiah 50:4)