Our Leaders
Pastor Rafeal Marlow
Rafeal Marlow serves as Assistant Pastor for Fellowship of Champions Church. Additionally, Rafeal serves as a Regional Director for Arch Ford Non-Traditional Learning where he assists students, parents and families by helping students overcome barriers and navigate pathways to graduation. He attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and received a Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics. He also attended Arkansas State University where he received a Masters in Educational Leadership and a Education Specialist degree in School Superintendency. Raf has a heart to serve in any capacity that benefits the Kingdom. He is dedicated to ensuring that God’s people understand the Word of God and can apply it practically in their lives. Raf’s desire is to see people set free to live the abundant life that God has promised. He loves people and is impassioned for each individual he encounters to experience the fullness of God’s love in every area of their life.
Pastor Kristen Valley
Kristen Valley serves as Worship Pastor for Fellowship of Champions Church. Kristen also serves as the Parent Engagement Professional at Boone Park Elementary School in the North Little Rock School District. She attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences with an emphasis in Child Development. Kristen is passionate about worship and leading others to Christ. She believes in equipping the people of God so that they can led lives of worship before the Lord. Kristen believes in creating loving partnerships with others in order to build and form deep relationships that demonstrates the love found in the Kingdom of God.
Elder Niguel Valley
Niguel Valley serves as Elder & Chief Musician for Fellowship of Champions Church. Niguel is a gifted and noted musician with decades of musical experience. He joined the staff of Fellowship of Champions in 2012 teaming with his wife, Pastor Kristen Valley, to enhance and support the music department. Niguel holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management from the University of Phoenix. He also has 20 years of experience in Information Technology space specializing in software engineering and database development. Niguel accepted his call to ministry in 1995 and has served in various ministerial offices to aid the Body of Christ. Niguel is passionate about music and its impact during worship. He believes the minstrel can help or hurt the experience; therefore, he or she must always be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Tenethrea Williams
Pastor Tenethrea Williams serves with the Children’s ministry and as a relationship coach within the Marriage Ministry. She is also a licensed professional counselor and Mindset Coach. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She also has a post-graduate certificate in marriage and family therapy from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. She brings 17 years of clinical experience to her clinical repertoire. Tenethrea has worked in various environments including: school based mental health programs, outpatient mental health centers and residential treatment and is now the owner of her Private Practice. Her passion is working with children, couples, adults, and families. Tenethrea excels at helping people identify their limiting beliefs and replacing them with empowering beliefs based on the Word of God. Tenethrea is committed to seeing children and adults learn the Word of God and experience supernatural encounters with Holy Spirit. Tenethrea has a heart to serve God’s people through teaching practical ways to apply the Word of God to their lives.
Pastor Dr. Shawndra Washington
Shawndra Washington serves as Lead Intercessor for Fellowship of Champions Church and the Dean of Deliverance for Freedom School. She also serves as a health and wellness consultant, coach, strategist and influencer. She received a Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Shawndra is a skilled intercessor and deliverance minister. Her areas of expertise include teaching how to pray strategically and how to integrate spiritual and health principles to achieve and maintain optimal health. She is most passionate about seeing God’s people live free. Dr. Washington has unique insight and is a gifted teacher who is committed to helping believers to decode, demystify, destigmatize, and deconstruct deliverance in a practical way and ultimately live in freedom.