Serving the Great State of Mississippi
The Mississippi Church of God State Executive Office located in Brandon, is the state headquarters for the Church of God in Mississippi. We presently serve over 160 churches and 450 plus ministers across the great state of Mississippi. In this new millennium, God is leading the Church of God as a global Pentecostal movement prepared to meet the demands and challenges of ministry in the 21st century. If after visiting this site you should have any questions or inquiries about the Church of God or its programs and ministries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
The state of Mississippi is known for being the Hospitality State and it is also known for its magnolias, catfish, bluegrass music and southern charm. Agriculture is Mississippi’s number one industry producing more than half of the country’s farm-raised catfish, and is a top producer of sweet potatoes, cotton, and pulpwood.
Bishop Derwood and Jean Perkins
Dr. Perkins has a rich heritage in the Church of God with both grandfathers being ministers (T.A. Perkins and R.E. Worley). Born and raised in Lexington, KY, he attended the University of Kentucky for two years majoring in Civil Engineering. He is a graduate of Lee University (Cleveland, TN) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion, a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Counseling from the Church of God Pentecostal Theological Seminary (Cleveland, TN), and a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Carolina University (Winston-Salem, NC).
In August 2022, Dr. Perkins was appointed as Administrative Bishop of Mississippi after previously serving as Administrative Bishop of Louisiana from 2018-2022 and the Midlands Region (Iowa/Nebraska) from 2014-2018. Dr. Perkins comes with over 41 years of ministry in the local church as a Youth Pastor, Executive Pastor, and Lead Pastor in Mississippi, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Alabama.
Dr. Perkins has served on numerous Church of God state and international boards and committees. He currently serves on the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home Board, the Board of Directors for Men and Women of Action, the Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries Board, and as a member of the Church of God Global Board of Education. Dr. Perkins also serves as an Adjunct professor at Lee University.
Jean was born and raised in the small, rural town of Calhoun Falls, SC. She is a graduate of Lee University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Christian Education and Minor in Music where she met her life and ministry partner. She has worked alongside her husband in their forty-year ministerial journey in youth, pastoral and state office ministry. Jean has served as Office Administrator in addition to Children, Youth & Women’s Ministries in the local church. She has served on the State Women’s Board in Alabama and Louisiana, and the State Women’s Ministries Director in Louisiana and the Midlands Region. Jean enjoys spending time with her family, especially their four grandchildren, photography, traveling, and speaking for women’s events and conferences.
Dr. Perkins and his wife, Jean, have two married daughters. Lauren and her husband, Danny, Henderson are planting the City View Church of God in Santee, CA. Kayla (Robbie) Beck served as Children’s Pastor in Augusta, GA and Athens, GA. Kayla is currently working from home and writing her second book. They have been blessed with four wonderful grandchildren: Brooklyn Henderson, Audrey Henderson, Andy Beck, and River Beck.
Derwood Perkins 
Jean PerkinsWill and Lauren Lott
A native of south of Mississippi, Will grew up in Purvis, just south of Hattiesburg. Serving in the church has always been part of his life, fulfilled in numerous capacities. He graduated Pearl River Community College where he majored in accounting and would later graduate from Lee University with a Bachelor of Science.
During fulltime ministry, Will has served as Lead Pastor in two churches while serving on the State Youth and Discipleship Board and the State Council in Mississippi. He has served on various other committees and boards locally, statewide, and internationally. Will enjoys the outdoors, digital media creation, and playing music.
Will is married to his middle school sweetheart, Lauren, and they have two wonderful children, Daisy and Sawyer. Lauren is a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi and enjoys playing bass guitar and all things photography.
Will and Lauren have a heart to see students become generation and culture changers. They believe that this current generation will usher in a revival that will influence the world.
Bishop Derwood and Jean Perkins
Dr. Perkins has a rich heritage in the Church of God with both grandfathers being ministers (T.A. Perkins and R.E. Worley). Born and raised in Lexington, KY, he attended the University of Kentucky for two years majoring in Civil Engineering. He is a graduate of Lee University (Cleveland, TN) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion, a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Counseling from the Church of God Pentecostal Theological Seminary (Cleveland, TN), and a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Carolina University (Winston-Salem, NC).
In August 2022, Dr. Perkins was appointed as Administrative Bishop of Mississippi after previously serving as Administrative Bishop of Louisiana from 2018-2022 and the Midlands Region (Iowa/Nebraska) from 2014-2018. Dr. Perkins comes with over 41 years of ministry in the local church as a Youth Pastor, Executive Pastor, and Lead Pastor in Mississippi, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Alabama.
Dr. Perkins has served on numerous Church of God state and international boards and committees. He currently serves on the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home Board, the Board of Directors for Men and Women of Action, the Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries Board, and as a member of the Church of God Global Board of Education. Dr. Perkins also serves as an Adjunct professor at Lee University.
Jean was born and raised in the small, rural town of Calhoun Falls, SC. She is a graduate of Lee University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Christian Education and Minor in Music where she met her life and ministry partner. She has worked alongside her husband in their forty-year ministerial journey in youth, pastoral and state office ministry. Jean has served as Office Administrator in addition to Children, Youth & Women’s Ministries in the local church. She has served on the State Women’s Board in Alabama and Louisiana, and the State Women’s Ministries Director in Louisiana and the Midlands Region. Jean enjoys spending time with her family, especially their four grandchildren, photography, traveling, and speaking for women’s events and conferences.
Dr. Perkins and his wife, Jean, have two married daughters. Lauren and her husband, Danny, Henderson are planting the City View Church of God in Santee, CA. Kayla (Robbie) Beck served as Children’s Pastor in Augusta, GA and Athens, GA. Kayla is currently working from home and writing her second book. They have been blessed with four wonderful grandchildren: Brooklyn Henderson, Audrey Henderson, Andy Beck, and River Beck.
State Youth Director Will and Lauren Lott
A native of south of Mississippi, Will grew up in Purvis, just south of Hattiesburg. Serving in the church has always been part of his life, fulfilled in numerous capacities. He graduated Pearl River Community College where he majored in accounting and would later graduate from Lee University with a Bachelor of Science.
During fulltime ministry, Will has served as Lead Pastor in two churches while serving on the State Youth and Discipleship Board and the State Council in Mississippi. He has served on various other committees and boards locally, statewide, and internationally. Will enjoys the outdoors, digital media creation, and playing music.
Will is married to his middle school sweetheart, Lauren, and they have two wonderful children, Daisy and Sawyer. Lauren is a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi and enjoys playing bass guitar and all things photography.
Will and Lauren have a heart to see students become generation and culture changers. They believe that this current generation will usher in a revival that will influence the world.
State Office Administrative Secretaries
Ann Reed - State Secretary
Ann Reed has served the Mississippi Church of God for over 25 years. In 1992 she began as the secretary to the Evangelism Department and currently serves as the Administrative Assistant for the Overseer and the State Secretary-Treasurer. Ann views her job as more of a calling and is humbled to have the opportunity to serve the churches and ministers of the Church of God in Mississippi. She is married to Jim Reed and they live in the Pearl area. Ann and Jim love spending time together which gives Jim lots of opportunity to volunteer at the state office.
Jennifer Smith - Youth and Discipleship Secretary
Jennifer Smith has been the Youth and Discipleship Secretary since 2019. She is married to Bishop Jeremy Smith, Pastor of Waco Church of God in Mize, MS. Alongside her husband they also pastor Beauty from Ashes Recovery Center for Women & Voice of Hope Recovery Center for Men. They also have four children Avery, Bailey, Conner, & Delaney who also help them in ministry.