Dr. Grace Nichols accepted Christ at the age of 13 and was called into the ministry at the age of 16.  She is honored to be married to a wonderful husband, Pastor Wil Nichols.  God has blessed Pastor Wil and  Dr. Grace with two beautiful children, Anthony and Crystal Nichols.  Together they wrote the book "More Than Conquerors" and founded Victorious Praise Fellowship C.O.G.I.C.

As a scholar, Dr. Grace received a Bachelors Degree in Hospital Administration from Binghamton University, a Masters Degree in Education & Counseling from Kent State University, a Doctorate in Divinity from St. Thomas Christian College and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Christian Family & Therapeutic Counseling from Christian Bible College & Seminary.  Her commitment to this great work goes far beyond the walls of the classroom. Dr. Grace has also established a model counseling program at the church she founded with her husband, Victorious Praise Fellowship.

During her professional career, Dr. Grace has seen first-hand the economic and social needs of our community. She is currently the President of two Boards, the Victorious Community Development Corporation and the Victorious Daycare & Pre-School Academy and also advises local youth groups and church youth departments. Additionally, Dr. Grace established a church daycare and preschool academy on the grounds of Victorious Praise Fellowship and assisted many others like Upper Room, Church of God in Christ in starting their Children’s Ministry as well. Her unyielding commitment in these areas has not gone unnoticed. In June of 2002, the Christian Career Business Women of America honored Dr. Grace for her business leadership contributions to organizations in the community.

In all of her endeavors, Dr. Grace exhibits a deep and unrelenting commitment to God and His vision for all people. She is an anointed woman of God that is on an assignment to mentor and minister to all of God’s people. In obedience to her call Dr. Grace founded Christian Leaders Today, a nationwide Pastors & Clergy Wives and Women in Leadership Fellowship. This fellowship now reaches Pastors wives in North Carolina, California, Alabama, Michigan and New York City.  As the Director of the Women’s Ministry at Victorious Praise Fellowship, Dr. Grace educates, advises, and counsels women on a variety of topics. She also ministers at conferences on the local and national level to youth, singles, married couples, women’s ministries and pastor’s wives. As the co-author of the book “More Than Conquerors”, Dr.Grace seeks to empower God’s people through the knowledge of His word and the promise He has for each of our lives.

Dr. Grace Nichols is the epitome of what we want Christian Leaders to be today, living her life so that others may simply live. She is a constant reminder that God wants all leaders to serve His people and to do so willingly with a spirit of excellence.  One of her favorite scriptures is found in Jeremiah 29:11, "I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future".  God's plan guarantees victory every time.  We are more than conquerors. We win!