Executive Board

Message from the President

Essential to fulfilling your distinct call to serve is educational preparation. The Bible supports previously explained methods of preparation entirely. JSPV Bible College & Training Institute is welcoming some of the highest caliber of students and faculty who desire to impact the world of Christ! They come to JSPV because it provides a unique blend of rigorous, academic preparation, practical ministry assignments/training, and personal spiritual formation. We have prominent instructors who are passionate about equipping current and future ministry leaders and workers in their call to ministry. Our fundamental values are rooted in academic excellence, innovative teaching and most importantly, leadership in Christian thought and action. My prayer is that you find yourself reassured that upon successful completion of your area of study, you will be fully enhanced, equipped and empowered to BE WHO YOU ALREADY ARE IN GOD.

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Ophelia J Madden

President/CEO

Ophelia Madden

President / CEO

Ophelia Madden is a native of Chesapeake, Virginia. She attended several colleges in the Tidewater and Richmond area, presently is an Administrator with over 30 years' experience. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Christian Education and Business Accounting at Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. After 30 years in ministry as a servant leader and instructor of Leadership development, she was installed as Pastor of Powerful Living Minsitries, Chesapeake, VA where her mission is to "Raise Leaders, Impact Nations, and Advance the Kingdom". She's written several manuscripts, assists many local assemblies and travels a abroad to minister the Word. In 2015, she saw the need for people to grow not only in their spiritual lives, but professionally as well. She opened Jeremiah School of the Prophetic Voice where students grew in their ministry gift areas. The name evolved into JSPV Bible College & Training Institute whereby students near and far can excel in their career paths in society as well as perfect their ministry service. Her passion and determination is to "Present the Word; Equip Kiingdom Assignments and Train Effectively".

Jocelyn Blount

Chief Academic Officer

Rev. Jocelyn Blount is a licensed and ordained minister of the gospel. She is a native of Chesapeake, VA and a product of the Chesapeake Public School System. Rev. Blount is a graduate of Hampton University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Art’s degree with a Sociology major and Psychology minor. In May 2015, Rev. Blount graduated with her Master’s of Divinity from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. She is currently finishing her Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling at Gardner-Webb University.

Rev. Blount's ministry passions are Christian Education and pastoral care. She currently serves as certified Dean of Studies with the National Baptist Convention and has opened, led and taught in Christian Leadership Schools at Second Calvary Baptist Church, The Virginia Baptist State Convention, and The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Southeast Region. Rev. Blount has served as Co-Elder of the Ministry of Nurture and Discipleship at Second Calvary Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA and Youth and Young Adult Pastor at First Lynnhaven Baptist Church in VA Beach, VA. Rev. Blount currently serves as Director of Operations at Richmond Hill, an urban retreat center located in Richmond, VA.

Rev. Blount also has a passion for mental health and seeks to bridge the gap between mental health and the church. She is a qualified mental health professional and has an extensive resume working in the mental health field for over 10 years. At the end of 2016, Rev. Blount published: ”For Those Who Considered Suicide… When Church Was Not Enough”, a book that addresses
mental illness in the church. This is her 3rd published book. Rev. Blount also owns a ghostwriting and event planning business, Manifested Dreams, LLC.

Paul Murray

Dean of Students

Dear Students,

It is with illustrious pleasure that I welcome you to JSPV Bible College and Training Institute! As the Dean of Students, I am elated to assist you in your academic, personal, and professional development. We are staffed with experienced and talented leaders who are ready to guide you through your academic journey. It is our commitment to provide diversity, inclusion, and a vision that fosters academic and personal growth to all students.

I am here to assist students with making sensible, informed decisions, negotiate opportunities and challenges, and find appropriate resources within and beyond your scholastic environment. Our current classes are being held virtually and online, however be assured we strive to build connections that feel like we’re in the same room. We invite you to engage deeply as we help you pursue your goals with unbridled ambition.

As your Dean of Students, I become your collaborative partner in working with you through any questions and concerns. Your clarity on your development throughout your time with JSPV is my priority. I hope to offer a powerful and enriching experience through our virtual and online modules for the next few months.

Finally, let me share one of my favorite quotes from American abolitionist, Harriet Tubman: “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world”. Every student has the dream of succeeding or they would not have pursued this journey. Use that drive to discover everything within you to thrive and win!

Have an amazing semester!

Paul Murray

Dean of Students, JSPV

Mario Hatchett

Executive Vice President

Dr. Mario Hatchett, a native of Newport News, Virginia, has earned several degrees from Communications, Divinity to Counseling. Currently, he leads Redemption Ministries and serves as Bishop of the Destiny Fellowship of Churches. It is his desire to see the body of Christ evolve through manners of Education, Relationship and Servitude. He serves as Executive Vice President of JSPV Bible College and has been a Board member since its inception in 2015.

Jonathan O. Smith

Chief Operating Officer

Bishop J.O. fulfilled most of his undergraduate courses at Fayetteville State University located in Fayetteville, NC. After transitioning back to Baltimore, Maryland in 1994, he completed required courses, positioning him as a candidate to graduate from Coppin State University in May 1996, where he obtained the Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Science with a concentration in Political Science. In May 2019 he obtained his Master of Divinity followed by obtaining a Master of Arts in Christian Education in May 2021 from the Samuel D. Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. He has served as Interim Pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Supply, Virginia; Pastor of the First Gravel Hill Baptist Church located in Smithfield, Virginia; Interim Pastor of New Beech Grove Baptist Church located in Newport News, Virginia; founder and formerly the pastor of The River of Living Waters Ministries, Inc. located in Newport News, Virginia; Associate Pastor of Ark Church in Baltimore, Maryland under the direction of Bishop James Carter. Presently, Bishop J.O. serves as the Interim Pastor of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church, Baltimore, Maryland. His belief is: “We serve a perfect God Who uses imperfect people to fulfill His perfect work.”

Finally, Bishop J.O. has served in the United States Marine Corps and is a veteran of the 1991 Desert Storm/Persian Gulf War. Although Pastor J.O. has served in the military to defend his country, he now serves on the Battlefield of the Lord to win souls for the Kingdom of God, through the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Presently he is employed by Medical Management and Rehabilitation Services as a Support Planner located in Maryland.

Raquez Moore

Director, Information and Technology Systems

Raquez Moore is the Director of Information & Technology Systems for JSPV Bible College & Training Institute. He has been an educator for almost 14 years. He started off as a Systems Administrator in 2018. Shortly after, he transitioned to the Public School System as a Technology Teacher. He taught K-8 for 3 years before moving to Baltimore, MD as a Computer Science Teacher and Department Chair. Currently, he serves as Dean of Discipline for Baltimore City Public Schools. He has a B.S. in Computer Information Systems (Livingstone College), a M.A. in Christian Ministry (Liberty University), and a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership. He has a slogan that he lives by which reads: "It Is Not Until People Walk Out of Your Life and Pronounce You Dead, But God Walks Back In And Resuscitates You Back To Life And Says You Shall Live and Not Die."

Donise Benton

Director of Admissions

Apostle Donise T. Benton resides in Raleigh, NC. She is a graduate of North Carolina State University and earned her B.S in Social Work. Currently, she has 21 years of experience in higher education at North Carolina State as an Undergraduate Service Coordinator. After serving in various capacity in ministry over the past 25 years, she received her Masters’ in the 5-Fold Ministry in 2021.

She is CEO and Founder of her nonprofit organization, Victory Against All Odds Outreach as she is called to reach those who have been abused, rejected and struggle with various addiction. She wanted all to walk in their purpose and calling upon the earth, free from the things that bind them. In 2021 she founded, Anointed Disciples of Christ Ministries via internet radio, reaching the nations through the Word of God.

Not only is she a broadcaster and Podcaster, she is a first- time author of “In THAT Dark Place” and co-author of, “365 Day Devotional”. Her mission is simply, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.”-Matthews 28:19-20