Our Founder

Pastor, Overseer Sarah M. Hicks was born July 31, 1935, in Warrenton, North Carolina, to Willie and Mary Davis Bryant. She was the first of three children. On July 28th, 1956, Pastor Hicks married Deacon William Henry Hicks. To their union, they had one beloved son, Raymond Hicks. 

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As a child, Pastor Hicks confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior. However, it wasn't until February 1962 that she was baptized and received the gift of the Holy Ghost. There was a Holy Calling over her life, and she struggled with it. She would never have dreamed that God would have called her to the ministry, but God said otherwise. In 1972 she accepted her Holy Calling, and God began working miracles through her. 

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In 1985, God called and anointed then Minister Hicks, to be a pastor after his own heart, a leader of his flock, and a watchman on the wall. Through her obedience to God, she accepted her calling as a shepherd, and Shekinah Temple Deliverance Church, Inc. was founded and built in 1989 with seven members. 

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Pastor Hicks went on to become Overseer of The Greater Highway Deliverance Ministries Georgia District. She embraced her role as Pastor/Overseer with reverence and humility. She was a leader that gave wise, Godly counsel and support to those in need. 

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Pastor Hicks was a God-fearing woman. She was best known for "telling it like it is." She was authentic and preached the unadulterated, un-compromised word of God. Pastor Hicks didn't believe in sugar-coating things. She stood for truth and holiness and didn't waiver. 

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Pastor Hicks was more than just a Pastor and Overseer; having only given birth to one biological child, Sarah became a surrogate mother/foster parent to many. In her early years, it was not uncommon for her loving home to be filled with laughter and children playing. She invested her time, attention, and love in the well-being of hurting children.