Going Beyond the Bricks: Get to Know Bishop Vance & Lady Oldes

By Kamaya Tarpley

Bishop Vance R. Oldes and his wife, Lady Nicole Oldes are two of the most soughtafter Baptist leaders out there. The two have come together to get the good word of God out into their community and the world overall. From TikTok to YouTube, they have been seen on social media embracing trends but establishing their platforms as religious havens. Bishop Oldes communicated with his followers through spoken word and music. With the support and wisdom of Lady Nicole Oldes, a mission to help all is obtainable.

Both Bishop and Lady Oldes spent their childhood years in Washington D.C. The Bishop was initially a troubled teen, something many can relate to. It was in 1975 that he found Christ and then in 1994 when he began to preach. Come 1998, the Bishop was officially ordained through the Baptist Church,v establishing him as a powerful voice in the community. Fast forward to the year 2019, Vance was consecrated as a Bishop by Bishop Glen A. Staples of the Temple of Praise International Fellowship of Churches.

Lady Nicole Oldes was on a much different path, spending her career as a nurse for over 20 years. Already one who believed in the power of virtue, she found a home on the Board of Directors for Liberty House Bed Space Fund. She has shown that she is more than willing to put her intelligence to use when in 2017, she partnered with Business 4 Billionaires. Do not let the name fool you, they graciously provide safe havens that function as a refuge for those who wish to improve their livelihoods.

Nicole currently serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of Liberty House International Ministries.

Bishop and Lady Oldes both review the accounting, scheduling, maintenance, ministry operations, and more of the church. The wheels of the church are rolling and rolling quickly with two impressive minds and open hearts on the scene. In addition, they provide an example to others of what true teamwork looks like amongst a married couple. Bishop Vance lives his life to his own motto ”‘Going Beyond the Bricks” in which he takes his message to those outside of the church. Ultimately, he and Lady Oldes look forward to continuing to preach and uplift communities across the nation.

“ Bishop Vance lives his life to his own motto ”‘Going Beyond the Bricks” in which he takes his message to those outside of the church. “

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