Veda McCoy is a dynamic and influential woman, who motivates and inspires thousands of people worldwide.  A powerful speaker, teacher, co-pastor and psalmist, Veda McCoy assists her husband, Senior Pastor Marvin E. McCoy, at Judah Christian Center Church in Suitland, Maryland, a fast-growing ministry committed to empowering people and changing lives.  They are the proud parents of two adult children, Marvin Myer and Johntae Marvyce.

Veda McCoy uses biblical principles to elevate people from mediocrity to greatness, as they strive to live their best lives.  She is widely known for her life-changing speaking, teaching, prophetic insight, and ministry events.  Her debut book Look At This Woman: Destroying the Bondage of Low Self-Esteem, has helped many to enhance their self-esteem.  In addition to being a published author, Veda McCoy has released three music projects, Reality (1993); Over Again (1996); and Renewed Strength ~ Live in Washington, DC (1999).  She was also a featured soloist on Pastor Shirley Caesar’s 1997 release A Miracle in Harlem, on the selection “So Satisfied.” 

Veda McCoy is committed to helping ordinary people – particularly women – lead extraordinary lives.  Every summer, people travel nationwide to attend her “Annual Old Fashioned Prayer Breakfast.”  This annual event stirs up the gift and power of prayer in the lives of attendees and reignites their passion for on-going, intimate fellowship with God.  Veda McCoy also leads several initiatives that encourage personal growth, provide mentorship, cultivate ideas and talents, and inspire people to dream and revitalize their lives.  A few include, Sisters of The Light, a mentoring program for women and young girls; Finding Elizabeth Mentoring Program, a complete mentoring curriculum, Sisters With Things in Common, a fellowship for women leaders, and LifePOWER, a series of life-coaching workshops for everyone. 

In addition to being a spiritual leader, pastor and life coach, Veda McCoy is also a passionate educator.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Bowie State University, (where she graduated Magna cum laude), a Master of Theological Studies degree from Wesley Theological Seminary, and is also a certified English teacher in the state of Maryland.  Currently she is pursuing her Masters in School Administration and Supervision and plans to later obtain a doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership.  A proven and successful reading specialist, Veda McCoy is also workshop presenter and staff development consultant.  She developed Strategies for Academic Success and Scholarship, a workshop for parents desiring to ensure high level of academic achievement and college preparation for their children. 

Veda McCoy desires to see people empowered to live victoriously and abundantly, free to pursue passion, fulfill destiny and realize dreams.  A life sacrificed to ministry, personal development and public service, her scriptural motto is 1 Corinthians 9:19, “For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.”