Pastors Hayward Jean and Starlette Jean have been married for 18 years.  The couple met at Claflin University in 2003.  They were married on October 22, 2005 in Hartsville, SC.   

 The couple has served in ministry together as a former assistant pastor and associate pastor. The couple has led and served as marriage ministry leaders for over 16 years.  During this joyful time of ministry, the couple coordinated several Marriage Seminars, Marriage Conferences and Marriage Retreats. Hayward and Starlette also served as the lead pre-marital and marriage counselors in a former ministry for over a decade.

The couple shares Marriage Ministry wisdom during social media seminars and video messages entitled, The Power Cord Marriage through Speak Life Enterprises. The couple co-authored a marriage prayer journal, 40-Day Prayer Journal for your Prayer Journey.  The Jeans believe one of the greatest ways to impact the world is to impact families.  Marriage is the foundation of the family. Hayward & Starlette are the co-host of their marriage podcast entitled, The Power Cord Marriage. Together they believe in the power of God’s word, “Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it.” (Psalm 127:1) and recognize that Christ is speaking of building strong families.

As award-winning educators, Hayward and Starlette are passionate about building families.  As a Student Service Director for Orangeburg County Schools, Hayward leads a school community that has become a source of inspiration and hope in the community.  Hayward authored a book entitled, Weapons of Mass Distraction: Dismantling the Negative Influence of Hip Hop Music on Our Youth.  As a motivational speaker, Hayward is the founder and president of Speak Life Enterprises, a speaking organization that empowers communities and organizations all over the country.  Starlette is a school leader in the Orangeburg County School District serving as a Reading Interventionist. She loves sharing stories with children and their loved ones, through the power of a read-aloud on her YouTube page, RAP Time with Mrs. Jean.  Starlette is the founder and balloon stylist of Make it a B.A.S.H., LLC (Balloon Arrangements by Star’s Hands).  She aims to deliver balloon joy from private to corporate celebrations.

 They are honored and proud to be the parents of three beautiful and talented children, Micah, Malachi, and Imani.