Our Pastors

About Us...

Our purpose as members of this local body is to reconcile people to God through a relationship with Jesus Christ and membership in His family, train them up to live a Godly life, equip them for their ministry, and send them out to evangelize the world in order to magnify God’s name.


Anointed Word Church
 is a multi-cultured, non-denominational ministry operating under the covering of AFCM- Association of Faith Churches and Ministries – Apostle Jim Kaseman, Wilmar, MN.
AWC was established in 1990 by Pastor Roy and his late wife Sandi Hayes with a mandate from God to teach people how to effectively use the Word of God and faith in their everyday lives.
 Today, Pastor Roy, First Lady Breena Hayes along with the body of AWC is the bridge for a lost world to see Jesus.

Founder & Senior Pastor Leroy Hayes

In October 1987, Pastors Roy and his late wife Sandi started with a new church in the Tampa Bay Area, where they were members for two years and ten months, presiding over the Victory Services. Becoming an Associate Pastor, on staff full time, Pastor Roy was responsible for
Pastoral Care and Visitations.

It was during this time that Pastor Roy and Sandi were licensed in March, 1988 and ordained in October 1988 by Apostle Jim Kaseman through AFCM — Association of Faith Churches and Ministries. In 1990, Pastor Roy was called to start Anointed Word Church in West Tampa, our first service was October 7, 1990.

First Lady Brenna Fields Hayes

New Orleans native Brenna Fields is an ordained minister, certified life coach, author, as well as certified event planner and a pre-marital counselor. She believes she is called to use her training and life experiences to empower women to overcome life difficulties so they can live fulfilling lives through the power of Christ. She desires to see women become better versions of themselves so they can leave a legacy of excellence for future generations!

Brenna was ordained into the Gospel ministry in 2013 at Beulah Baptist Institutional Church (Tampa FL) under the leadership of Dr. W. James Favorite.

Brenna is a graduate of Spelman College, Tulane University and Liberty University, where she received her Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministries in 2020.

Brenna is the author of “Returning to Wholeness: Overcoming Life’s Challenging to Live a Blessed Life” which is available on Amazon. She is also one of the contributing writers in the book entitled, “She Writes for Him: Black Voices of Wisdom” which was released in March 2021, as well as the e-book “You’re Engaged, Now What: Expert Advice on Planning the Wedding of Your Dreams.”
Brenna is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Tampa Alumnae Chapter), where she has served on both the local and regional levels in elected and appointed positions for the last 27 years.

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