Dr. Ivy O. Wheeler has been the Pastor of Faith Tabernacle Full Gospel Baptist Church for the past 13 years. She is a native of Champaign, Illinois; the daughter of ministerial parents, beloved wife of the Late Bishop Lloyd A. Wheeler, mother of four sons and has a host of grandchildren, one great grandson and two great granddaughters. Growing up in church, the Word of God became a vital influence in her life. As an inspirational speaker in both church and secular settings, her words motivated listeners to seek the best for their lives. She has worked untiringly in Kingdom building for over 40 years as a teacher, ministry leader and inspirational women’s speaker, First Lady and now Pastor.