In 2015, our first year the doors of the “Keep it Real Ministries Christian Center" (CC) were opened. God called us to meet every fifth Sunday of the year. Rebecca L. Page and Kaicee L. Page are first members. Sister Page agreed to perform the duties of Minster of Music. Kaciee followed, agreeing to sing praises to God as seen from the spirit of a child. Cecelia Revis (CeCe), is our first member to unite formally with (CC). Our membership is moving as the Spirit moves us to do so. Teraye Revis was the first to be baptized in October, 2016. In addition, KIRMCC began to serve the people of God (residents) of Omni Continuing Care of Detroit every third (3rd) Sunday of the month. January 5, 2020, we launched our Sunday School curriculum.
Although Reverend Oliver-Page continues to complete educational achievements, she proclaims that her greatest achievements thus far are her family. Reverend Oliver-Page Hairston is the wife of Mr. Curtis N. Hairston, and mother to two daughters, Chevelle and Rebecca, and, grandmother (Blookley) to Kaicee.
Curtis and Diane Oliver-Page Hairston
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Reverend Dr. Diane Oliver-Page Hairston, is the pastor of “Keep It Real Ministries-Detroit” (KIRM). In 2004, The Ministry began out of the need to support grieving adults through the loss of a loved one. Dr. Oliver-Page Hairston saw the need and heard the cry of those wrapped in emotional pain and heartache. There were no accessible programs in the city of Detroit for grieving adults. Dr. Oliver-Page Hairston, created the ministry “Grief Relief,” in 2004. The ministry is designed to help the grief process less complicated. To date, “Grief Relief” has facilitated over 100 people through the grief process.
In 2005, Dr. Oliver-Page Hairston, accepted the formal call to serve and became licensed as one of God’s servant/preachers. In 2009, through a Pastoral Committee, she was examined and ordained; allowing her to Pastor, perform weddings and funeral services as dictated by the State of Michigan. Also, in 2009, God lead the ministry to teach His word; therefore, putting the “bible class,” Sharing the Word of God in place; and sharing is what is done. Her educational background includes earning a Bachelor and Masters of Social Work degrees from Wayne State University. She is licensed to provide counseling/therapy service by the State of Michigan. Dr. Oliver-Page Hairston also earned the degree, Doctor of Ministry (DMIN) at the Ecumenical Theology Seminary (ETS), specializing in mental illness. |