Book Candace Joyner Monroe

Pastor Candace Joyner Monroe was born and raised in Lumberton, NC. She received her early education in the Public School of Robeson County and graduated with honors from Lumberton High. Candace furthered her education at Fayetteville State University, where she received her Bachelors & Masters degree in Social Work and a certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling in 2017. She is a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (therapist). 

Candace was wed to Micheal Monroe June 18, 2022, By Bishop Michael Blue and Apostle McBurrows. Upon preparation to enter Holy Matrimony they knew along with their love for each other that ministry, family and the marketplace would be an important part of their lives. Together they pastor and travel domestically and internationally preaching and teaching the gospel from an apostolic and prophetic biblical standpoint. As a 21st century team, they also teach at seminars, trainings & conferences and are motivational speakers. She is the proud mother of two amazingly beautiful daughters, Justace and Jordin and a handsome son, Josiah.

She found her passion in Christ while dealing with people who were hurt, broken, and discouraged. This purposeful woman of God has a heart and desire to help people from all walks of life. She desires to show them how to transform into who Godhas called them to be, through the popular scripture, Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Pastor Candace was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel in December of 2012. Since then, she has traveled, danced, and preached throughout the eastern region of the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa. This woman of God is well on her way to experiencing the magnitude of the Glory of God. On June 18, 2017, Candace began a ministry to teach Bible Study to bring education and exhortation to the Body of Christ and to also win souls. This Bible Study later turned into a church, Empowerment Kingdom Center in Fayetteville, NC., a ministry where empowerment begins, and people are driven to live for God to fulfill His will for their lives. She was ordained as a Pastor in October 2017 by Bishop Cortez Vaugh and Apostle Elizabeth McBurrows.

In 2019, Candace wrote her first book This Too Shall Pass. This is a book to cause people to go beyond their current into the next victory by walking by faith. Candace also became a publisher assisting many in writing their stories and sharing their testimonies through Candace Joyner Publishing in 2020. She has a host of authors, poets, and inspirational writers ready to help make their book dream become a reality. 

She finished School of the Prophets Levels 1-3 under the teaching of Apostle Elizabeth McBurrows and The Apostolic and Prophetic Connection, Intl in 2019. She is presently a teacher assistant for this SOP. She was later affirmed a Prophet in 2020.

In 2021, Candace began She’s Dunamis. This is a women’s group that teaches women how powerful they are. She hosts retreats annually to activate women to operate in dunamis power to reach their full potential, live out purpose, nurture their families, impact communities and expand the Kingdom of God.

Pastor Candace also had a life-time opportunity to assist and work with gospel legends and artists such as Evangelist Dorothy Norwood, the late Bishop Rance Allen, Dottie Peoples, Jonathan McReynolds, Karen Clark Sheard and KiKi. Beyond her ministerial calling, she is also the CEO of My Gorgeous Hair. Candace also brings over eight years of financial work experience at one of the largest financial institutions, where she gained refined financial skills and awareness.

Candace also became a teacher and instructor for people evolving and operating as a minister or in the prophetic. She opened her school, Empowerment University, during the winter of 2020. She teaches and trains people who are called to higher heights and deeper depths in God. She also equips people in the power of intercession and prayer. This portal has influenced many to walk into a consistency being fully committed to God. 

Pastor Candace exercises the gifts that Godhas vested within her and gives Godall the Glory. Candace found a great passion for dance when she was eight years old. She has danced and preached in other nations: Africa, Japan, and Europe. She had also ministered for Gospel Legends, such as Pastor Shirley Caesar and Pastor Donnie McClurkin. She has caused many people to be tremendously blessed (healed, saved & delivered) through the power of dance. Pastor Candace enjoys being a conduit through which Godmanifests Himself as she dances and worships Him in the anointing. People have been amazed at how God utilizes her to turn unstoppable in the natural and cause shifts in the spirit as she ministers utilizing "The Angel Wings." This world changer is the one that does not mind pursuing a new place in God. She also hosts Women's Conferences & Prophetic Dance Conferences yearly. She desires to be all God called her to be. Pastor Candace often quotes," If Godsaid it, then I believe it, I will take hold of it, I will embrace it, I will pursue it, I will have it, and I shall live it! 

One of her favorite scriptures is Psalm 71:16 I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.