Our Heart: Who We Are and Why We're Here

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Our Vision

At Greater Image Ministries, our vision is to Reach Across the Gap—bridging the divides of age, race, gender, poverty, and understanding through the love of Jesus Christ.

We believe that each of us is created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27) and called to reflect His greater purpose in our lives. In a world that seeks to define us by troubles, problems, and worldly standards, we stand firm in the truth that:

“Greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4).

We strive to cultivate an atmosphere of family, faith, unity, worship, discipleship, and wholeness, equipping believers to walk in their God-given identity. Our vision is to see lives transformed as people discover the power of knowing who they are in Christ and the authority they have through Him.

By standing in the presence of God, we become more like Him, breaking free from the false images of the world and embracing His divine purpose. Through faith, love, and action, we seek to close the gaps that separate people from God and from one another, ensuring that no one is left behind in their journey toward salvation, healing, and restoration.

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Our Mission

Greater Image Ministries exists to Reach Across the Gap, bringing Help, Hope, and Healing to those in need—both spiritually and physically. Our mission is to demonstrate the true love of Jesus Christ by:

Reaching the spiritual needs of the body—Encouraging faith, discipleship, and the knowledge of our identity in Christ (Ephesians 2:10, John 8:32-36).
Meeting physical needs—Caring for the hungry, the sick, the poor, widows, and those in distress (Matthew 25:44-45, Galatians 6:2, Proverbs 19:17).
Building a community of faith and unity—Where backgrounds, past struggles, or misunderstandings do not hinder anyone from being part of what God is doing today.
Empowering believers—So that they are not confused, misled, or powerless against the enemy’s schemes (Luke 22:31, James 2:14-17).

Our mission is clear: To break barriers, restore lives, and create a place where everyone can grow in Christ and fulfill their divine purpose.

No gap is too wide for God’s love to reach, and we are committed to being His hands and feet in this world.

Meet Our Pastors

Pastor Leah Brasiel

Pastor Leah Brasiel has been a part of Greater Image Ministries since its founding on October 3, 2021. With a heart for ministry and a deep love for the move of the Holy Spirit, she is passionate about sharing the faithfulness of God—His constant presence, His keeping power, and the forgiveness found through the blood of Jesus.

Her journey of faith began at the age of five when she was saved in her parents’ bedroom. Since then, she has faithfully served in various church roles, including cleaning, youth event planning, and worship leading under the leadership of her father, Pastor Jerry Reynolds.

Beyond ministry, Leah is a devoted wife and a proud mother of three wonderful children. She enjoys doing hair and shopping—whether or not that counts as a hobby is still up for debate!

Pastor Leah’s heart is to see lives transformed by the power of God and to continue building a ministry that reflects His love and presence.

Chris Brasiel

Pastor Chris Brasiel, originally from Knoxville, TN, was saved at the age of 19 during a youth camp. Raised under the ministry of Victory World Ministries in Atlanta, GA, he has a powerful testimony of God’s redemption, having once faced the temptation of going down the wrong path but finding salvation and purpose through Christ.

Chris is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments and has served in various church roles, including camp director, youth leader, and musician. His passion for ministry is rooted in a deep desire to see people saved from hell and experience true worship—free from religious constraints and fully open to the move of God.

With a heart for strong, biblical teaching, Chris is committed to raising up a generation of men who will take their rightful place in Christ and lead with faith and integrity.

Assistant Pastor Brandy Thomas

Assistant Pastor Brandy Thomas gave her heart to Jesus at a young age. She was discipled under the ministry of Pastor Jerry Reynolds for 12 years, where she developed a deep love for God's Word, discipleship, and serving others.

Brandy is an ordained minister with a heart for missions. While she hopes to serve on the international mission field one day, she is passionate about ministering locally and sharing the love of Christ wherever God has placed her. She has helped establish both a Hispanic and a Ukrainian congregation, demonstrating her commitment to reaching people from every background with the Gospel.

From the very beginning of Greater Image Ministries (GIM), Brandy has faithfully served alongside the ministry, helping build and strengthen the work through leadership, compassion, and dedication. She has a special love for young people and enjoys investing in the next generation, encouraging them to grow in their relationship with Christ.

Outside of ministry, Brandy is blessed with three wonderful children and many grandchildren. She enjoys cooking for family, friends, and church gatherings and is employed by a large food brokerage company. Whether serving in ministry, preparing a meal, or encouraging someone in their faith, Brandy's desire is to honor God and make a lasting impact for His Kingdom.

Overseer Jerry Reynolds

Bishop Pastor Jerry Reynolds, In loving memory of my Pastor, Teacher, and Father, Jerry D Reynolds. Served in ministries for the Lord for over 48 years. Gave his life to the work of the Lord and in His words, "I signed up in the Army OF the LORD many years ago" and he never looked back. Always Missed and never forgotten.

Janice Reynolds, has been serving in ministry since she was saved on May 13, 1966. As a pastor’s wife for 48 years, she has dedicated her life to the work of the Lord, serving in many roles, including song leader, teacher, youth leader, preacher, and ladies' ministries leader. Janice was married to Pastor Jerry Reynolds for 48 wonderful years, and together they experienced many seasons of ministry, witnessing God's faithfulness through the years.

Her greatest joy is leading others to Christ and seeing souls won for the Lord Jesus. She remains committed to encouraging and equipping believers to step into the purpose God has for their lives.