Welcome DIAMONDS!!
True Authority is a SAFE SPACE! We exist to inspire, equip, support & uplift our DIAMONDS (young ladies and women). We create opportunities for women to connect to God, to each individual member, and our communities as we share, learn and grow from one another. Nothing can compete with the POWER of a praying women.
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Diamond of Ceremony- Joycelyn Thomas
Prayer Intercessor -Elder Joann Somerville
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Diamond of Ceremony- Doris T. Battle
Prayer Intercessor - Min. Carol Diane Sampson
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Diamond of Ceremony - Natia Akins
Prayer Intercessor-Risa Smith
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September 2024
Diamond of Ceremony-Louise Williams
Prayer Intercessor- Jackie Abdul
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August 2024
Diamond of Ceremony- J. Autumn Sanders
Prayer Intercessor- Rennee' Hubb Johnson
Scripture- Matthew 7:7-8
July 2024
Diamond of Ceremony- Yolanda Mason Henderson
Prayer Intercessor- Rev. Tracy McGeathy
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June 2024
Diamond of Ceremony & Prayer Intercessor- Latisha Paxton
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May 2024
Diamond of Ceremony- Sasha Vann
Prayer Intercessor- Sasha Vann
Scripture- Exodus 7:7
April 2024
Diamond of Ceremony- Dynasty Coley
Prayer Intercessor- Sheneque Gilchrist
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March 2024
Diamond of Ceremony- Jequetta Rogers
Prayer Intercessor- Rev. Angela Rogers
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February 2024
Diamond of Ceremony- Alfreda McElrath
Prayer Intercessor- Crystal M Paker
Scripture- Romans 8: 23-28
January 2024
Diamond of Ceremony- Melendy Grant
Prayer Intercessor-Evangelist LaTanya Bond
Scripture- 2 Timothy 1:6-8
December 2023 Prayer Intercessor
Starr L. Battle
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November 2023 Prayer Intercessor
J Autumn Sanders
Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-19
October 2023 Prayer Intercessor
Rev. Jazmine Brooks
Scripture: Roman 8: 23-31
September 2023 Prayer Intercessor
Sasha Vann
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August 2023 Prayer Intercessor
Dianne Battle
Scripture: Psalm 20
July 2023 Prayer Intercessor
Diane Tawwab
Scripture: 1 King 17
June 2023 Prayer Intercessor
Rev. Carla Olds
Scripture: 1 Corinithians15:57
May 2023 Prayer Intercessor
Candace Moore Brinkley
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11
April 2023 Prayer Intercessor
Anita Woods
Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:2-7
March 2023 Prayer Intercessor
Rev. Crystal Brigman
Scripture: Luke 13:24
Workshop Presenter: Erika McClammy (Wills & Health Directives)
February 2023 Prayer Intercessor
Tonya Shoffner
Scripture: 1 John 4: 7-14
Workshop Presenter- Renecia Frazier
January 2023 Prayer Intercessor
Min. Paula Adenji
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- 2023
October 2022 Prayer Intercessor
Rev. Stephanie Atkins
Scripture: John 16: 17-22
September 2022 Prayer Intercessor
Trevon Simon
Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:7
August 2022 Prayer Intercessor
Alicia Harris
Scripture: 1 John 5:14
July 2022 Prayer Intercessor
Apostle Amanda Jones
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June 2022 Prayer Intercessor
Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-16
May 2022 Prayer Intercessor
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April 2022 Prayer Intercessor
Scripture: 3 John 1: 2
March 2022 Prayer Intercessor
Taz Himes
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February 2022 Prayer Intercessor
Patricia Womack
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1
January 2022 Prayer Intercessor
Belinda D. Green
Scripture: Numbers 23:19-24
- 2022
December 2021 Prayer Intercessor
Min. Vanessa Hopkins
Scripture: Psalm 139
Nov 2021 Prayer Intercessor
Rev. Natashia Lewis
Scripture: Psalm 46
October 2021 Prayer Intercessor
Charity Rier
Scripture: Isaiah 41:9
September 2021 Prayer Intercessor
Min. Barbara Faulkner
Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-13
August 2021 Prayer Intercessor
Angela Wilson
Scripture: Psalm 85: 6-13
July 2021 Prayer Intercessor
Theresa Rochelle
Scripture: Luke 11: 5-13
June 2021 Prayer Intercessor
Evangelist Velma Hinton
Scripture: Luke 10: 38-42
May 2021 Prayer Intercessor
Min. Melodee Johnson
Scripture: Psalm 145
April 2021 Prayer Intercessor
Starr L. Battle
Scripture: 2 King 4: 1-7
March 2021 Prayer Intercessor
Evangelist Thelma Suber
Scripture: Luke 10: 38-42
February 2021 Prayer Intercessor
Min. Barbara Faulkner
Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-13
January 2021 Prayer Intercessor
Rev. Dawn Thomas
Scripture: Hebrews 13:18-25
- 2021
December 2020 Prayer Intercessor
Patricia Foust
Scripture: Luke 1:37- 49
November 2020 Prayer Intercessor
Yolanda Henderson
Scripture: Ephesians 3:20
October 8, 2020 Prayer Intercessor
Rev. Francine Brookins
September 2020 Prayer Intercessor
Donna Kornegay
Scripture: Matthew 5: 5-15
August 2020 Prayer Intercessor
Mae Lawson
Scripture: Hebrews 10:21-25
July 2020 Prayer Intercessor
Alfreda McElrath
Scripture: Philemon 1:3-7
June 2020 Prayer Intercessor
Natia Atkins
Scripture: Mark 12:28-33
May 28, 2020 Prayer Intercessor
Rev. Lanie Rier
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Special Prayer Call
April 30, 2020 Prayer Intercessor
Takessa Johnson
Scripture: Isaiah 12: 2-6
April 16, 2020 Prayer Intercessor
DeAnna F. Platt
Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14
April 2, 2020 Prayer Intercessor
Janie B. Wilson
Scripture: Matthew 21:2-9
Mar 2020 Prayer Intercessor
Crystal M. Parker
Scripture: Psalm 147:3-8
March 5, 2020 Prayer Intercessor
Angela Wilson
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2: 6-13
Feb. 20, 2020 Prayer Intercessor
Maria Bruner
Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:2-8
Feb. 6, 2020 Prayer Intercessor
Min. Shirleatheia Walker
Scripture: 1 Corin. 15: 50-58
Jan. 23, 2020 Prayer Intercessor
Lynn Hines
Scripture: Mark 5:22-34
January 9, 2020 Prayer Intercessor
Dynasty Coley
Scripture: Isaiah 43: 8-13/ 36
- 2020
December 12, 2019 Prayer Intercessor
Starsha Frierson
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:2-11
November 14, 2019 Prayer Intercessor
Shelby Miles
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
October 31, 2019 Prayer Intercessor
Starr L. Battle
Roman 1: 9-17
October 17, 2019 Prayer Intercessor
Doris T. Battle
Scripture: Revelations 7: 12-17
October 3, 2019 Prayer Intercessor
Zikia Bacon Farmer
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14
September 19, 2019 Prayer Intercessor
Chenae Erkerd
Scripture: Psalm 46
August 2019 Prayer Intercessor
Louise Brunson
Scripture: Psalm 91
August 8, 2019 Prayer Intercessor
Charity Battle
July 25, 2019 Prayer Intercessor
- Melendy Grant
July 11, 2019 Prayer Intercessor
- Evangelist Thelma Suber
- 2019
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About EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Starr L. Battle
Starr Battle is a daughter of Christ. Her personal mission is “Be valiant and intentional in the pursuit of excellence, integrity and collective accountability.” She is a fourth-generation member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
She received the Bachelor of Arts degree (cum laude) in 2001 from North Carolina Central University (NCCU) with a major in Political Science and minor in Business Administration. She obtained a Master of Arts in History in 2011 from NCCU with a thesis topic of “Lest We Forget: The History of Kittrell College 1888-1976.” In 2015, Starr received her Juris Doctorate from NC Central University School of Law, where she is active in various organizations within the university including the President of the Black Law Student Association, Marshall of Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity, American Bar Association, Family Law & Veterans Law Clinic.
Starr serves as the Deputy Clerk at the NC Office of Administrative Hearings and is the Executive Director of a women’s empowerment group True Authority, LLC. She enjoys training and working with youth and young adults within the church and community. In the AME Church, Starr has served in various capacities at all levels of the Connection. She is a member on the AME Judicial Council.
Starr was raised in Apex, NC. She is the wife of Leonard A. Flake, the eldest daughter of Reverend Milton and Doris Taylor Battle. Starr is the older sister to Renisha, Charity, and Lisa (Keith) and the auntie of Little Delaney Ann Marie and Leonard Rier IV. As a daughter of Itinerant Elder, Starr was able to worship and serve in various churches. She is currently writing two books: “Surviving the Church Pew”, a memoir regarding the triumphs and perils of a Pastor kid and a children’s devotion entitled, “Who Loves you so Very Much?”