About Pastor Iisha
Her
Story
Pastor Iisha T. Graves began her spiritual journey in 1989 in her hometown, the great city of Chicago. It was on a bright summer’s day that year that her aunt, Cynthia Williams, shared the good news of the gospel. Iisha accepted Christ as her Lord and personal Savior and has enjoyed learning about the Lord from a young age. Throughout her early years she looked forward to Sunday school with her aunt Lisa Sams in Southern Illinois.
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Iisha grew in the knowledge of Jesus through the teaching and leadership of Pastor David Clear of First Baptist Church in Rosemount, Minnesota. As a “bus kid” she was a faithful member of the bus ministry and became committed to teaching God’s word under the mentorship of Norman H. and Francie Taylor.
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In 2018, Pastor Iisha became a license Minister under Greater Fellowship Ministry covered by Pastor Greg Balluzzo. In 2022, Pastor Iisha earned her preaching license through First Institutional Baptist Church (FIBC) under the leadership of Pastor Warren Stewart Sr. Under Pastor Stewart’s direction she completed the intense licensure curriculum and continued her Call in ministry.
Today, Pastor Iisha is a proud member of Casa de Oración Ministerios in Phoenix, Arizona, shepherded by Pastor Jose Rivas. Through the leadership of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Rivas instructed Pastor Iisha to begin Casa de Oracion - Shaii, an English ministry of Casa de Oracion Ministerios, in September 2023.
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Mrs. Graves is the loving wife of Shawn D. Graves Sr. and proud mother of five children: Jameela, Shawndrea, Shawn Jr., Israel and Gabriel Graves. She is the daughter of Bruce (Clarence) and Sandra (Denise) and the middle child of a host of siblings. Iisha plans to continue the work of the Lord, reaching believers across the country and abroad through evangelism while deepening her relationship with our Father through prayer, worship and much sacrifice.
Let’s Fellowship
Together
At Shaii, we have come to understand that we share our Pastor with the world as she has been called to the highways and byways to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Through Evangelism and Outreach Pastor Iisha is committed to seeing souls saved and lives changed.
If you'd like to schedule her to bring the word to your congregation, we welcome you to fill out the request form.
We know you'll be truly blessed by this servant of God.
Just promise to send her back!
-Shaii