Sheretta’s Mission is…
As a Christian…
To live my life as a witness before the lost.
As a Woman…
To live my life as a woman of worth and noble character.
As a Wife…
To live my life as a crown above my husband’s head.
As a Mother…
To live my life as a legacy before my children.
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Sheretta M. West…
is known for her faith, prayer-life and courage. She exudes confidence in her many roles as a wife, mother and as the First Lady of The Church Without Walls; a congregation of 20,000. Sheretta serves as the ministry leader for the Mosaic Women’s Ministry, The Diamonds in the Rough – mentoring program for teen girls, and the Ralph Douglas West Ministries. She is the Executive Producer of the Encouragement Today Broadcast and the Editor of The Brook, a magazine publication of The Church Without Walls. She is also the Editor of the Mosaic, a women’s magazine that is also a publication of The Church Without Walls. Sheretta is the founder of First Ladies Inspiring Retreat & Empowerment (FIRE), a spiritual gathering that meet the unique needs of Pastor and Minister Spouses. Her passion to help others began as a young girl; working diligently with her church and community organizations. She is the founder of Charmingly Pink Breast Cancer Foundation, a 501 (c) 3, a non-profit charitable organization that supports breast cancer research, education, early detection and life-saving treatments. Through charitable contributions Charmingly Pink has raised over $450,000. Sheretta added author to her list of accomplishments. Her recent publications, Order My Steps Volume I- Learning to walk the path order by God, Order My Steps Volume II- Walking in confidence with God, are bible studies for women. Order My Steps Volume III – Walking in daily communion with God is a 40-day devotional study for women.
Sheretta’s fine organizational skills coupled with her faith have spawned success in life-changing women’s retreats, conferences, leadership and empowerment seminars, bible studies and charitable events. Sheretta endeavors to minister to the needs of women from all walks of life. Her commitment to community outreach and to esteem women extends beyond the walls of her congregation. She seeks to equip and encourage women to move beyond mediocrity and live the abundant life that is designed for them. Sheretta’s life work has led her to University campuses, hospitals, various women shelters and transitional homes. She and her husband are committed to supporting education and ministry preparation. Their philanthropic support is local and international; West Africa Theological Seminary(WATS), Project Abroad, Convoy of Hope – Haiti Project, and local Universities, Seminaries, Organizations, Associations and Special Projects.
Sheretta operates within the gifts of teaching, encouragement, administration and serving. She has received numerous awards: Inspire Woman of Influence, Top 25 Women of Houston, One of Houston’s Leading First Ladies, Legacy Award, Congressional Recognition and other honors for her community and ministry involvement. Sheretta’s main objective is to live a life that brings glory and honor to God.
Sheretta grew up in Northeast Houston and attended school in formally, North Forest School District. Sheretta received a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) in Computer Information Systems from the University of Houston. She is an active member of the Prairie View Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She is the mother of two gifts from God, Ralph II and Ralpheal and the grandmother of Ralph III. Sheretta is married to Ralph Douglas West, Pastor/Founder of The Church Without Walls, Houston, Texas.