ABOUT CITY OF REFUGE MINISTRIES

Through City of Refuge Ministries, Minister Jefferson spreads the message of hope and provides counseling to those in need.  Although we experience trials, fears, failures, self-doubt, uncertainty, confusion, insecurity, loneliness, City of Refuge is a place of strength, peace, safety, salvation, power and protection.  As a veteran, Minister Jefferson loves volunteering to assist Veterans as well as Alzheimer’s patients as a result of losing her mother to Alzheimer’s.
Then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which killeth any person at unawares.
​- Numbers 35:11

sonya jefferson

minister | speaker | teacher | coach

As the founder of City of Refuge Ministries, Minister Sonya Jefferson is on a mission to inspire and motivate women to discover “who” they are through faith, leadership development, and empower them to walk in their purpose.  She is a Dallas, Texas native and member of The Potter’s House Dallas. 
 
As a retired veteran from the United States Navy after 23 years and 24 years in ministry, Minister Jefferson deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in January 2015 where she worked closely with Pastors to plan and implement conferences and events that changed the lives of her audience.  As her ministry grew, she taught women’s bible study, acted as the marriage and family liaison, and preached at the Base Chapel.
 
Minister Jefferson works to help her audience understand that Through Your Pain There Is Purpose and Power!  With a love for adding value to the lives of others, Minister Jefferson provides knowledge and is excited about evidence that the knowledge has been applied.  She is passionate about bringing change and resolution to life problems while educating and motivating believers and unbelievers alike.  Minister Jefferson hosted the 2017 Up Conference, ministered at Girl You Better Wear That Crown (Jacksonville, FL), and the 2018 1300 Gospel Hour Annual Conference (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba).
 
Though City of Refuge Ministries, Minister Jefferson spreads the message of hope and provides counseling to those in need.  Although we experience trials, fears, failures, self-doubt, uncertainty, confusion, insecurity, loneliness, City of Refuge is a place of strength, peace, safety, salvation, power and protection.  As a veteran, Minister Jefferson loves volunteering to assist Veterans as well as Alzheimer’s patients which is as a result losing her mother to Alzheimer’s. 
 
Centered by her relationship with Christ, Minister Jefferson can be found in a quiet place reading a book or doing some research in an effort to constantly educate herself.  Spending the weekend with loved ones or alone to regroup, think, internalize and recharge is what she does to rejuvenate herself.  As an Independent Certified Speaker, Teacher, and Coach with the John Maxwell Team, Minister Jefferson is determined to impact lives of women through helping them reach their purpose, vision, goals, and becoming whole in spirit, soul, and body.