Meet Our
LEADERS
Jay Branch
Bishop
Pastor Jerome Branch, Jr., affectionately known as Pastor Jay, is a devoted pastor, husband, father, leader, and community servant with a passion to see people come to Christ and to discover their God-given purpose.
A native of Eastern North Carolina, Pastor Jay began his ministry journey at an early age of 15. He served as an associate pastor of Adamsville Church of God before planting Lion of Judah Community Church in 2014, where he continues to serve as pastor. His ministry is centered on reaching people, strengthening families, developing leaders, and equipping believers to live out their faith beyond the walls of the church.
Dawn Branch
Pastor
Pastor Dawn Harmony Branch is a dynamic worship leader, teacher, and ministry leader who has served in ministry for over 22 years.
She currently serves alongside her husband, Bishop Jerome “Jay Jay” Branch, as Pastor and First Lady of Lion of Judah Community Church, where she serves as Worship Pastor, Youth Pastor, Children’s Leader, Women’s Ministry Leader, and Ministry Liaison for Worship & Arts, Media, and Sound.
Vassie Barret
Associate Pastor
Pastor Vassie Gorham Barrett is a wife, mother, encourager, sister, friend, intercessor, writer, and Minister of the Gospel who has served in ministry for over 28 years.
She currently serves as Associate Pastor of Lion of Judah Community Church under the leadership of Bishop Jerome Branch and Pastor Dawn Harmony Branch.