Rev. Ruth Ann Cannings, was born in Guyana, South America and

has lived in London for 40 years, nursing for 38 of those years,  the last

12 years of which she was a nurse/companion to the international cellist

Jacqueline du Pre.

A Theology graduate from Philadelphia College of Bible, she joined the

staff of Kensington Temple in 1990 as

Director of Pastoral Care and in 1994, Director for linking the church

with the  community and served in that capacity until 1998.

 Ruth Ann is an ordained Minister of Elim Pentecostal Churches,

and has regularly preached and spoken at conferences in the Far East,

Australia, New Zealand the USA, Turkey, Kazakhsatn, Europe

and throughout Britian. 

 In 1998, Ruth Ann experienced a dynamic encounter with the Lord

urging her to move into a new ministry,

"ARISE! For such a Time as This" a ministry to empower and

equip men and women to rise to their full potential and purpose

in the Lord.

It was here that Josephine experienced the unconditional love of God from a colleague which led to a radical salvation experience. Her lifestyle changed overnight as she began to discover the true meaning of intimacy and healthy relationships.

After completing two years at Bible College Josephine met and married Roger. They have one daughter. It was Roger’s past struggle with homosexuality led them to start a ministry called Trailblazers. They ministered extensively throughout South Africa, America and England where they recorded several series for the God Channel.

In 2006 the Williamsons moved to England to support Josephine’s widowed father following his stroke. In London Josephine started working with women in business through a number of networking groups. An accomplished teacher, Josephine’s passion is working with women. Her greatest desire is to see women of all ages reach their full potential. She loves to bring enlightenment and encouragement through the Word of God.