About Us
ABOUT
Gayle Woodard is a native Houstonian and is the Leading Lady of the City Cathedral Church of Houston, where her husband Leroy J. Woodard, is the Senior Pastor. Lady Gayle and Bishop Woodard have been married for over thirty five years. Both are the parents of two spectacular sons.
Gayle Woodard is the author of multiple of books centered on faith driven marriages, self-growth, and motivation to live in your purpose through your God given faith.
Currently, Gayle Woodard serves as the Executive Director of the Leading Ladies Collaboration, Koinonia Sorority, and Gayle’s Gems and Group. These organizations have been in service for over two decades with an intentional focus on positive life impact to each person and organization they partner with. With a clear developed reach in the local community, these organizations have been able to support women’s shelter, girls homes and foster care facilities. In addition, these organizations host several major gatherings, events, and functions that build capacity and support within woman across the country.
Gayle Woodard is certified as a Christian Counselor and has made herself a willing tool of transparent transformation to her community, family and friends. She uses her authentic life experiences and wisdom to enhance the lives of everyone that she meets. Her belief in the power of transition propels her to do the work of giving back.
Through the call of God to do ‘THE WORK”; the creation of these woman empowerment organizations was started to reach into the prison and jail system to enhance and support them through their temporary periods of transition. In addition to their good work, they have broaden their reach to include and support woman, families, and senior citizens locally and nationwide.