Reverend Anita Padgett was born in Rochester, NY and spent her childhood living in Rochester, NY, Penn Yann, NY (Town of Jerusalem) and Indianapolis, Indiana.  As a child, she was raised in the Baptist tradition.
  Throughout her ministerial career, she served as a youth Pastor for the Assemblies of God in Rochester, NY as well as an associate Minister for Morning Glory Christian Fellowship, where she received ordination in 2013. Additionally, she has served as a missionary to Israel, and she holds very special place in her heart towards Israel.  
 Pastor Anita has one adult son, she resides in Honeoye, NY and currently works full-time as a Prescription Nurse.
In her own words, she takes her calling and election very seriously and she upholds the Lord's work with the upmost importance, in such a time as this.