C|L|E|A|R MINISTRIES is blessed to have a leadership team who are truly dedicated to Christ & accomplishing His will. Following are bios of our leadership team and their qualifications for ministry.
Moncrease Harris
Pastor
Pastor Moncrease Harris, "Pastor Crease" serves as Pastor of C|L|E|A|R MINISTRIES in Brandywine, MD. Pastor Crease is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is the son of the late Roger and Ovella Harris, and the youngest of two (2) children. At the age of twelve (12), he was born again as a result of accepting Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. On July 16, 1993, Pastor Crease became happily married to Tasha Harris and together they are devoted to and pleased parents of their only begotten son Jalen Dantrell Harris.
Pastor Crease earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Information Technology with a concentration in Database Management at Southern New Hampshire University. He is a product of the Golden Leaf Baptist Church (Memphis, Tennessee) and New Home Baptist Church (Landover, Maryland). On July 25, 2005, he preached his initial sermon at the New Home Baptist Church and was ordained on August 7, 2008. There his gifts as a teacher, preacher and leader would mature.
All that God had done in the life of Pastor Crease would shape and prepare him for the awesome assignment of leadership. Moreover, it is his desire to share and display the gospel of Jesus Christ with the hope of winning as many as possible in order to edify and welcome God's gift of salvation. He also carries the heart to encourage the children of God to live life with balance; which includes, a strong spiritual foundation with some grounding in human reality.
The thrust of Pastor Crease's leadership is under the influence of John 3: 16 - 17 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved." Coupled with his leadership, he is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated and in his leisure he enjoys spending time with his family & friends, working out, comedy, watching sports, movies and listening to good melodies.
Tasha Harris
Minister
Minister Tasha L. Harris, “Lady Tash” is a native of Memphis TN. She left at the age of 17 to join the United States Air Force. In 1993, she married her high school sweetheart, Minister Moncrease Harris who she affectionately calls “Love” and from this union, they have one son, Jalen Harris, who is dear to her heart. Minister Harris gave her life to Christ and joined New Home Baptist Church on September 13, 1998. She answered her call from God and preached her Initial Sermon, "Friend or Foe" on July 27, 2008. She was ordained on September 30, 2012. She served as a member of the Church School, Fitness, Marriage Enrichment, Youth and Usher Ministry. She studied at Touro University International through virtual learning where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management.
Not only is she a soldier on the battlefield fighting for our Lord but prior to retiring from the United States Air Force after serving 20 years, God ordered her steps to Afghanistan on a 6 month deployment as a part of Operation Enduring Freedom where she ministered hope to U.S. Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen while serving her country. Through many mistakes, trials and tribulations, she acknowledges that it's God's love, grace and mercy that have kept her. On any given day, any scripture can be her favorite depending on the situation or circumstance but she is grateful that God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through Him might be saved (John 3:17). In addition to being about THE FATHER’S BUSINESS, she enjoys traveling, shopping, movies and spending quality time with family and friends.
Rodney Paige
Associate Pastor
Reverend Rodney Paige, "AP Paige" Christian experience began in 1998 at New Home Baptist Church in Landover, Maryland. Rodney preached his initial sermon on July 11, 2010 “Nameless to Shameless” Acts 3:1-7. He has served as a Deacon, Youth Bible study teacher and various roles to support the ministry over the years. AP Paige is a native of Prince Georges County, Maryland. He studied at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of Phoenix and Kaplan University from which earned an Associate Degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
An effective communicator of God’s Word, he is known for relating spiritual truths in a practical way and using a simple teaching style which helps people apply the timeless truths of Scripture to their everyday lives. He strives to be a sermon we see and desires for everyone to have a relationship with Jesus Christ. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated and enjoys barbering, mentoring boys and young men, and being a help to all he encounters.
He and his wife, Reverend Treenia, have been married since 2000. They are the proud parents of two young adult children, Tre (son) and Quincee (daughter) and Sasha (dog). Rodney's favorite scripture is Psalm 34:8 “O taste and see that the Lord is good, blessed is the man that trusteth in Him”.
Treenia Paige
Reverend
Reverend Treenia Paige, "Reverend Treenia" was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She is the only child to DeLauras King. Her father Thomas Leva Alton is married to Dr. Brenda Alton. She is blessed to be a part of a blended family with one brother and four sisters. Reverend Treenia later moved to the Washington, DC area where she met the love of her life Rodney Jamal Paige. They were happily married May 27, 2000. They are parents of two wonderful children Tre, Quincee and their other child Sasha their dog.
Reverend Treenia earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources at Southern New Hampshire University. On January 16, 1999, she accepted Jesus Christ while attending Reid Temple A.M.E (Lanham, Maryland). She joined New Home Baptist Church (Landover, Maryland) in January 2000. She served as the Director Women United in Christ-Women’s Ministry, and also served on the following ministries, Core Team of WUIC, Youth Bible Study, Deaconess, Greeters, Ushers and Missionary Ministry.
Reverend Treenia preached her initial sermon on July 27, 2008 “It’s Temporary but Necessary” Isaiah 40:31 and was ordained September 30, 2012 at New Home Baptist Church. Her life statement is “In all I’ve been through I stand on Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. In her leisure time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, traveling and shopping.