Greater Woodlawn Park Leadership & Team Members
ELDER TORRELL SMARR
Youth & Musical Department President, Trustee Board Member
ELDER FRANK GORING
Church Administrative Pastor / Chief Adjutant Southern California Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction
Elder Frank Goring loves God's word and genuinely cares for God’s people. His dedication and commitment to studying God's word led to his elevation. In January 2005, Minister Goring was ordained as an Elder in the Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God In Christ under Prelate Bishop Roy Dixon.
Elder Goring is the President and CEO of Faith Works Production Company. His work can be viewed on YouTube.
Elder Goring serves as Bishop Roy Dixon's Chief Adjutant for the Jurisdiction. He is also the Administrative Pastor, Senior Pulpit Chair, and Department Head of the Administrative Department at Greater Woodlawn Park COGIC.
ELDER KARYES STOCKDALE
Mission & Men’s Department President, Assistant Treasurer, Trustee Board Member, Jurisdictional Cheif Financial Officer, Southern California Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction
Mother Conita Marrs
Church Secretary, Education, Drama, and Bible Band Department President, Trustee Board Member
Mother Conita R. Marrs is the devoted wife of Elder William M. Marrs, Jr., the proud mother of two adult sons, William A. Marrs, a patented inventor and employee with San Diego County, and Peter A. Marrs, a U.S. Navy veteran currently residing in Japan.
Mother Marrs holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in human resources. She has nearly completed her MBA. The Lord blessed her to retire from a prominent nonprofit business recently. She has a new, fulfilling career in life insurance and is licensed in several states, including California, Pennsylvania, Utah, Nevada, and more. Mother Marrs recently established Rose Way Life Insurance Agency.
Mother Marrs humbly serves as the Greater Woodlawn Park Trustee Board Secretary, Church Secretary, President of the Prayer and Bible Band, Director of Education, Drama Department President, and member of the Deaconess Board. Her love for God and passion for serving the Lord and His people motivate Mother Marrs to work. She received her training as a child at Williams Temple Church of God in Christ in Cleveland, Ohio, under the leadership of the late Bishop Warren E. Miller and the church mothers. The US Navy also had a hand in her training when they stationed her to serve in San Diego. Under the tutelage of the late Bishop George D. McKinney, Mother Marrs learned how to organize and multi-task as a secretary for Bishop McKinney, how to serve in Missions under the late ‘Marvelous’ Marvella Simmons, and how to study the Word of God while preparing to be licensed as an Evangelist Missionary in the Church of God in Christ.
Later, Mother Marrs continued to grow in Christ under Bishop Roy Dixon's leadership. Bishop Dixon appointed her the Southern California Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Finance Secretary and later the Jurisdiction Secretary.
Mother Marrs was appointed Administrative Assistant for Mother JoAnne Hooks, Supervisor of the Southern California Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, where she successfully served for over eight years. She is currently the Executive Administrator for Bishop Dixon, the Field Representative for the Sunday School department, and a District Missionary.
After it’s all said and done, Mother Marrs has but one goal: to see Jesus in peace.
MOTHER ROCHELLE GORING
Church Treasurer, Trustee Board Member
Rochelle Renaye Bowen was born in Blythe, CA to Superintendent Lloyd and First Lady Constaynce Bowen. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at the age of 12 and received the Baptism of the Holy Ghost as a teen. As a youngster growing up in San Diego, CA she was a member of Jackson Memorial COGIC where the late Bishop J.A. Blake Sr. was her Pastor. She was active in the Youth Department at church and she also excelled as a sprinter. At the age of 13, she set national and world sprint records.
Rochelle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development from San Diego Christian College, and a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University. She is married to Elder Frank Goring, the Administrative Pastor at Greater Woodlawn Park COGIC. They have three adult children, Kimberly, Jamille, and Jeremy, and two granddaughters.
Over the years Evangelist Goring has continued to demonstrate her love for Christ as she has ministered to His people all over the world. She has a love for God and His people, a special connection with youth. In February 2018, Bishop Roy Dixon appointed her to serve as Youth Pastor at Greater Woodlawn Park COGIC in Chula Vista, CA.
In late June Bishop Dixon appointed her as the Jurisdictional Executive Administrative Assistant of Southern California Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.
BROTHER JAYME HOWELL
Media & Public Relations Director -Greater Woodlawn Park & Southern California Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction
Jayme Matthias Howell was born in Virginia Beach, VA, to Sister Donna Howell and Rodney Caffee. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior at 13 and received the Baptism of the Holy Ghost as a teenager. He serves as the Jurisdictional Media and Public Relations Director under Bishop Roy Dixon for the Southern California Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.
Jayme has gained over ten years of experience in the healthcare and governmental industry. He has worked in Advanced Nursing, Organizational Leadership, Healthcare Management, and Finance. Jayme is also a seasoned leader for the non-profit organization "Reading Changes Lives Inc." and a nurse practitioner. He is passionate about helping young children and adults become future leaders by focusing on their education and reading skills.
Apart from education, Jayme also assists young children and adults to make better health choices and understand financial literacy, civic literacy, and efficacy. Jayme holds a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Master’s in Healthcare Management and Nursing from DeVry University. He is pursuing his second Master's in Public Administration from the University of Phoenix.
Outside of work, Jayme enjoys working on tech gadgets, photography, reading, gardening, and playing with his three cats, Chester, Molly, and Maya.
Brother Josh Casillas
Vice President of Mission Department
USHER BOARD
Church Ushers
From Left to Right are Sister Naiomi Casillas, Usher Board President and Pastor’s Aide President Carol Stockdale, Sister Shelia Ringo, and Sister Donna Howell.
