Pastors Melinda & Carlos Hernandez were both saved in 1992. In 1997, they married and in 2002, the Lord granted them their only child, Carlos Benjamin. It was through the ministry of Pastors Josue 8: Senovia Rincon’s of Immokalee, Florida, that these Pastors were not only saved but also discipled for the first 15 years of their Christian walk. In 2007 their Senior Pastors, Josue and Senovia Rincon, sent them to start a mission in Arcadia, Florida and began to plant the church with approximately 17 people. In 2009, Pastors Hernandez, began preaching the Gospel in Hardee County as well, In 2010, Pastor Melinda Hernandez began her radio ministry, “A Voice of Hope”, at the local radio station of “Solman Media”. In 2013, Pastors Hernandez were able to plant another church in Wauchuia, Florida with approximately 20 people.

During the last 11 years, Pastors Hernandez have been working earnestly in both Desoto and Hardee County with the preaching of the Gospel. However, through the radio ministry, they have been able to reach thousands for the Lord. Since 2013, these Pastors have worked diligently one church in two locations and are progressively growing.