Pastor Deidra Faulkner is a devoted servant of Jesus Christ whose life and ministry are marked by a deep love for God, a passion for His Word, and a commitment to seeing lives transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, she now resides in Crestview, Florida with her husband, Tyrone. Together they are blessed with three children and four grandchildren.
Pastor Deidra accepted Jesus Christ and received the baptism of the Holy Spirit at an early age, establishing a spiritual foundation that has guided her through every season of life. As a military spouse, she traveled throughout the United States and abroad, faithfully serving in women’s ministries through teaching, administration, and writing. Her contributions to the Protestant Women of the Chapel ministry newsletters reflect her heart to encourage, equip, and strengthen the Body of Christ.
She is licensed and ordained at Kingdom Life Epicenter under Apostle Darlene Haynes-Scheuermann and Pastor Ralph Scheuermann. She is an anointed teacher of the Gospel with a heart for deliverance and spiritual growth. Pastor Deidra carries a mantle to set captives free through the truth of God’s Word. Her ministry service includes roles as Administrative Assistant, Financial Officer, Intercessor, Praise and Worship Ministry team member, New Member Class instructor, Usher, and Women’s Ministry Leader. She also serves the wider community through the Crestview Prayer Network, a unified gathering of ministries committed to intercession for the city.
Pastor Deidra is a lifelong learner, holding a Master of Science in Nursing and a PhD in Ministry. She serves as Dean and instructor at the Kingdom Life School of Ministry, a Nurse Educator with the Florida Department of Health, and an Adjunct Nursing Professor at Northwest Florida State College. Whether in the classroom, the sanctuary, or the community, Pastor Deidra ministers with compassion, clarity, and a steadfast commitment to advancing the Kingdom of God. She is also a jewelry artist and creates statement handcrafted jewelry for her on-line jewelry business, DF31:13 Collection.
