Our Visionary

Pastor Sharmyla Charis

Founder of Hope in a Dry Land Ministries

A Lifetime of Service

Pastor Sharmyla Charis is a seasoned non-denominational Pastor with broad experience in mentoring, teaching, administration, leadership, outreach, and ministry development. Ordained in 2002 and again in 2015 by The Dearly departed Bishop Dr. Paul Richardson, she holds degrees in Biblical Studies, Christian Counseling, Computer Science, Instructional Design, and Christian Apologetics.
 
Pastor Sharmyla committed her life to Jesus Christ in her youth and has maintained a consistent record of service, leadership, and biblical veracity throughout her ministry journey. Her experience spans both secular and ministry sectors, encompassing diverse industries, business development, finance, technology, administration, graphic design, audio production, worship leadership, Christian education (for all ages), extensive community outreach, and more, by the grace of God.
 
Moreover, Pastor Sharmyla’s outreach involvement includes ministry to nursing homes, underserved, diverse populations, homeless persons, transitional shelters, and prisons, as well as undergirding emerging ministries with her leadership and administrative support.
Pastor Sharmyla is grateful for every experience and the wisdom gained thereby, and she will forever embrace the seasons of God’s manifestation of miracles and blessings.

Today, the Great Commission continues (Matthew 28:18-20, KJV). We are moving onward and upward in Christ. Pastor Sharmyla accepts her divine mandate to empower and lead God’s Kingdom Vessels to new levels of spiritual development. We shall achieve “greater works” by faith to which all have been called (John 14:11-13, KJV). Amen!

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