In 1978, while actively serving in the church, First Lady Michelle received a prophetic word concerning
her future in ministry. It was spoken that she would one day serve alongside her husband in the work of
the Lord. That prophetic word came to pass when she married Pastor K.L. Warren in 1979.
Together,
God blessed their union with two daughters, Joy Warren and Shaunte’ Warren, later expanding their
family through the adoption of their son, Chris, and welcoming a son-in-love, David, through the
marriage of their daughter Shaunte’.
They are also blessed with three grandchildren.
A native of Norfolk, Virginia, First Lady Michelle pursued higher education at Norfolk State University
and attended the J. Sargeant Reynolds School of Opticianry Science, where she completed
coursework.
Though she did not earn a degree, her lifelong commitment to learning and personal
growth has remained evident throughout her life and ministry.
In 1995, First Lady Michelle and her husband answered God’s call and began ministry together,
faithfully serving as partners in leadership and service. From the beginning, she has been actively
involved in teaching, mentoring, and encouraging women through the Word of God.
She later founded
The Word Society, a women’s ministry devoted to strengthening women spiritually and helping them
grow in faith, wisdom, and purpose.
In August 2014, under the leading of the Holy Spirit, First Lady Michelle and Pastor K.L. Warren
relocated from Virginia to Florida, along with more than 20 families, to advance the vision God placed
in their hearts.
In 2016, God placed on her heart a burden for pastors’ and ministers’ wives—women
who often carry great responsibility while silently bearing emotional and spiritual weight.
This ministry
was established to provide encouragement, restoration, and support, reminding women of their
God-given worth.
In 2021, First Lady Michelle launched Ripped4AReason, a Christ-centered women’s ministry designed
to help women heal from brokenness caused by life’s circumstances. Through prayer, teaching, and
authentic connection, women are guided toward healing from trauma, abuse, divorce, abandonment,
unforgiveness, and spiritual wounds. The mission is to restore wholeness, hope, and freedom through
Jesus Christ.
First Lady Michelle Warren continues to minister with compassion, humility, and faithfulness,
answering God’s call to help women heal and walk confidently in their God-given purpose.