Ministry History & Highlights

Ministry History & Highlights

In March 1993, Sister to Sister first began within the Paradise House Shelter for Recovering Women as a weekly bible study under the sole direction of Sister Laurice Vance-Carr Founder and Director.

In September 1997, Sister to Sister moved to the Cornerstone Manor Homeless Shelter with 4 teachers and 4 prayer partners and was formed the Sister to Sister Ministry.

In February 1998, Sister to Sister moved to the Alive Christian Center and was renamed the Sister to Sister Group Ministries, reaching and teaching women from all walks of life.

In April 2003, Sister to Sister was renamed the Sister to Sister Outreach Ministries.

In September 2007, Sister Vance-Carr moved from Buffalo to Pittsburgh, Pa and in October 2007, Sister to Sister began in Pittsburgh, PA forming Sister to Sister Chapter 2.

In July 2008, Sister to Sister began in Durham/Raleigh, NC forming Sister to Sister Chapter 3 and in August 2008 Sister to Sister began in Painsville, OH forming Sister to Sister Chapter 4.

In September 2008 Sister to Sister began in Maryland/Washington forming Chapter 5 and in October 2008 Sister to Sister began in Rochester, NY forming Chapter 6.

In April of 2010, Sister to Sister formed its first international chapter in China.

In January of 2011 Sister to Sister formed chapters 7 in Columbus, Ohio and chapter 8 in Beaver Falls, PA. 2 additional international chapters were also formed in Korea and Liberia under the leadership of Evangelist Laurice Vance-Carr.

In June of 2015 Sister to Sister formed a new ministry entitled “Church Without Walls” a Crusade for Souls within the city of Pittsburgh and our newly formed Chapter 9 was formed in Palm Bay, FL (near Orlando, FL).

In, January of 2020, Sister to Sister formed a new ministry titled "The Bridge Ministry" a outreach ministry for Breast Cancer Awareness and Advocacy and Training.

In January of 2021, Sister to Sister formed a new ministry titled "Together Marriage & Relationship Ministry" an outreach ministry focused on better relationships.

In January of 2022, Sister to Sister began in Coraopolis, PA and formed Chapter 10. And Sister to Sister formed it's Back Door Outreach Ministries serving snacks to local nursing homes and women's shelters.

In January of 2023, Sister to Sister began in Niagara Falls, NY and formed our newest Chapter 11. And celebrated 30 years of Evangelistic Outreach Ministries.

Chapter 2 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Chapter 2 formed in 2007

Join the Pittsburgh Chapter 2 for citywide outreach. If you are a "World Changer" and believe that God has called you to Women’s Outreach join the team. For more information on how you can be a part of this Chapter please contact Evangelist Vance-Carr at lauricevance@gmail.com

Chapter 6 (Rochester, NY)

Join the Rochester Chapter 6 for citywide outreach. If you are a "World Changer" and believe that God has called you to Women’s Outreach join the team. For more information on how you can be a part of this Chapter please contact Evangelist Vance-Carr at lauricevance@gmail.com

Chapter 4 (Ohio)

Birthright Diaper Shower

Birthright has named a room "Sister to Sister Outreach Diaper Room" after our ministry and we are still receiving diapers to help this ministry. Your help is much appreciated.

For more information please contact our Director Lisa Hobson @ lhobson0165@gmail.com

Remember "Only what you do for Christ will last"!