Ministry of Wise Counsel
Rev. Theresa A. Bell, Founder
WISE COUNSEL
To know [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction;
To discern and comprehend the words of understanding and insight,
To receive instruction in wise behavior and the discipline of wise thoughtfulness,
Righteousness, justice, and integrity; Proverbs 1:2-3
In the same way, older women are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not slaves to excessive drinking. They are to teach what is good, so that they may encourage the young women to love... Titus 2:3-5 CSB
The Ministry of Wise Counsel's vision is to respond to the instructions in Titus 2 to teach and encourage young women with the truth of scripture and share the wisdom of life experiences and testimonies. Doers of the Word, not hearers only (James 1:22-23).
To reach those that may not be ready for the traditional church atmosphere, but have a desire to accept Christ as Savior, develop a personal relationship with God and study His Word. Rev. Bell believes that this ministry will provide churches with Christians educated in the Word, on fire for God and ready workers for the Kingdom
About Me
Rev. Theresa Ann Carter Bell is native of Winchester, VA. Theresa is the mother of two children, Jeffrey, Jr. (Kathleen) and Jenea Hamilton (Michael). She is the beloved “Nana” of 4 grandchildren; two granddaughters, Genesis and Chira, born on the same date, two years apart; 2 grandsons she calls the bookends, Solomon the oldest and Carter the youngest, and a multitude of their friends that call her “Nana”!!
She accepted her call to preach and teach the Word of God in 1996 and received her first license to preach in 1997 from Bishop Dr. Alfred Owens, Jr., Mt. Calvary Holy Churches of America, Inc. in Washington, DC, while a member of Ebenezer Mt. Calvary Holy Church in Summit Point, WV. She continued her education and graduated from Calvary Bible Institute in Washington, DC in August 1999 and received her Evangelist license in May 2001 and was the first woman ordained at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in 2006. Rev. Bell served in many capacities in the 14 ½ years at Ebenezer Mt. Calvary; from kitchen duty to Calvary Bible Institute Coordinator & Instructor - teaching, preaching and performing administrative tasks.
Rev. Bell served as Associate Pastor at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Winchester, VA with Rev. Dr. Gilbert M. Mack, Jr., Sr. Pastor for 15 years until April 2021. She provided spiritual guidance for Christian education, Praise Team, Sunday School and Women’s ministry.
God has given Rev. Bell a vision for a ministry. to reach those that may not be ready for the traditional church atmosphere, but have a desire to accept Christ as Savior, develop a personal relationship with God and study His Word. Rev. Bell believes that this ministry will provide churches with Christians educated in the Word, on fire for God and ready workers for the Kingdom
Rev. Bell was installed as the Executive Director of Sisters In Ministry Inc., VA Chapter in May 2018.
Rev. Bell worked for 15 years at the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center and is knowledgeable, certified and experienced in Substance Abuse Counseling, Anger Management and Boundary Empowerment.
Most of all, she loves the Lord and her most sincere desire is to spend the rest of her life following the lead of the Holy Spirit, fulfilling her life purpose. The scripture that speaks volumes in her life is James 1:22 “Be ye doers of the Word and not hears.rs only. . . deceiving your own selves”. . .
