In the Maker's Hands

Born Joyce Marie Blount and raised in Maribel, North Carolina, the author is the daughter of Clarence W. Blount (deceased) and Mattie Jones Blount. She is the wife of Billy E. Respers. A native of Pamlico County for 35 years, Dr. Respers and her husband reside in New Bern, North Carolina. They have three adult children from their union, Kristen Joy, Christopher Cornelius, and Dejulo Lamont Respers (deceased), and nine grandchildren. She earned her Theology degree (1982) from the Nondenominational Bible Institute (NDBI) of James City, North Carolina. She earned a Master of Education (2012) with a concentration in Family Community Services from Ashford University. She received her Master of Theology (2015) and her Ph.D. (2023) from Bible Faith Global University.Dr. Joyce Respers has been an educator for over four decades, teaching Language Arts and Social Studies with Craven County and Pamlico County School Systems. She is presently the U.S. Chancellor of Bible Faith Global University. In that capacity, she serves as administrator and online professor for all who desire to further their studies in the Kingdom of God. Joyce (Blount) Respers received salvation under the Ministry of Senior Pastor Dr. Willie Grant in 1977 and was called into the Ministry in 1981. Entering Ministry in 1982, she taught English for three years while working at NDBI, assisting students in receiving their GED. Dr. Respers and her husband, Elder Billy Respers, are the Founders and former Pastors of Family Outreach Word of Deliverance Ministries Incorporated, established in 1991. The Ministry's foundation scripture is Isaiah 58:12 (emphasis added), And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places; they shall raise up the foundation of many generations; and be called The Repairer the breech, The restorer of paths to dwell in.Apostle Dr. Joyce Respers is resolute in her faith and about helping the Body of Christ to learn how to study and understand the Word of God. Continuing in that desire to connect with others sharing the same Spirit, Apostle Respers became a member of I AM Ministries in 2014 under the leadership of Apostle Dr. Alfred Kornegay. Dr. Respers believes that time is of the essence for God's people to grow, mature, and complete their assignment in the Body of Christ. She is a woman of God who loves the Lord, hears from God and desires to please Jesus with all her heart. Her prayer for all who come across this book is her favorite scripture in Isaiah 40:31 (emphasis added), But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.