Irishea Hilliard was born on June 7, 1977 in Houston, TX. She studied accounting at University of Oklahoma and Sam Houston State University. Being the daughter of Bishop I.V. and Pastor Bridget Hilliard she followed suite by becoming a gospel minister.
Irishea Hilliard is currently the Chief Operations Officer at New Light Christian Center Church, in addition to the multiple titles she holds such as the Overseer of the Children’s Ministry (Dreamers), Youth Ministry, & Teen Ministry (ouRlife). Dr. Irishea counsels with parents and teens by giving them direction in working through challenges. Dr. Irishea is the On-site Pastor of the West Location. In the Movement Service, the worship style is a more radical approach versus the traditional style of worship.
Irishea and South African socialite Uyanda Mbuli
Although she is over the entire NuGen Ministry, her heart is with “ouRlife” Youth ministry. Dr. Irishea was given the assignment of Spiritual Encounter. Spiritual Encounter began in 2000, and each year the growth has been astounding. It is the most incredible move of God to reach this generation in a mighty way. Churches from across America make plans each year to make sure their teens are in attendance. In 2011 she passed the baton of this great conference to her sister, but will continue to give oversight and input. She recently became Dr. Irishea Hilliard after receiving her Doctorate in Urban Youth Ministry due to the tireless hours she spends counseling and educating youth around the world.
