First Lady Clytemnestra L. Clarke

First Lady Clytemnestra L. Clarke, affectionately known as Sis."C", hails from Teaneck New Jersey where she was raised, and nurtured in the faith by her parents, Robert L. Lawson and the late Betty G. Lawson.

Sis. "C" is a gracious, loving and compassionate woman who understands the awesome responsibility of being a First Lady.  She is the wife of Bishop Timothy J. Clarke, Senior Pastor of First Church of God, Columbus Ohio.  Bishop and First Lady are the proud parents of two adult daughters; Dionesha Clarke Logan and Joscelyn Renee Clarke. Their family has expanded to include their Son-in-law, Mr. Ocie Logan, and grandson, Ryan Joseph.

Sis. "C" has a Masters Degree in Social Agency Counseling, and is licensed through the State of Ohio as a Professional Counselor.  Coupled with her credentials and her love and concern for people, she counsels the members of the congregation as she gives leadership to the H.O.P.E. Counseling Ministry. Prior to accepting the call to ministry in a full time position, she was employed by the State of Ohio Department of Health for 15 years and held various positions.

In the title of Director of Congregational Care, Sis. "C" gives oversight and direction to the leaders of the following ministries: D.E.S.T.I.N.Y. Girls, Growing Your Marriage, Health and Wellness, Hospitality, Intercessory Prayer, Let's Talk, Nursery, and the Women's Ministry.   Sis. "C" was recently inspired to connect ministry leaders to form the L.I.N.K.S. Ministry - Leaders Intentionally Networking for Kingdom Solutions.  This awesome vision brings leaders together to ignite and promote church unity and maturity. 

Sis. "C" not only ministers with her husband, but she believes in the vision that God has given him for First Church of God.  She confidently stands together with him proclaiming the vision, "Making Ready A People Prepared For The Lord".  She is a prayer warrior, who is anointed to speak and share God's word with women. First Lady has been the guest speaker for many Women's ministry services, and also partners with her husband to speak and teach at marriage conferences.  

She is a special person with a quiet strength.  She stands on God's promises, trusting and believing in His word through all situations, and brings that same message of hope and promise to those she comes in contact with.