FOUNDER - CEO

LOVING THROUGH HIS EYES was birthed out of my own experiences of pain, rejection and hurt.

For most of my life, I was a stutterer, very shy, withdrawn and misunderstood. I was taken advantage of and even have guns held on me. I told myself as a child, “One day, I want to be the voice and protect those who couldn’t protect themselves.”

I have been through many classes and trainings to get to where I am today.

• Church of God Ministerial Internship Program 1997

• Healing Tears Leaders Training, a ministry to hearts wounded by abortion, 2015

• Dewnamis Sozo School - Power for a Purpose, Living Free, January 2010

• Celebrate Recovery Leader 2011 to present

• Courage Worldwide Certified Training 2018

• West School of Ministry 2017

• School of Supernatural 2012-2017

• Trauma Recovery Program 2017

• Polaris Trainings: Human Trafficking in Illicit Massage Business, Sex Trafficking Lingo 2017

• Baby Coach Mentor 2009

• A Movement of Love Leader, helping women find healing through miscarriages and abortions, 2015-2017

I took mission trips to the Philippines, Africa, and Romania from 2009 to 2018. On these trips is where the fire within me began to re-ignite. I have spoken at many churches not realizing I didn’t stutter when I preached or taught. At that moment the Lord spoke to me and said, “When you speak my words in front of others, I will calm your tongue. When you speak one on one and look them in their eyes as you speak, they will see me through your eyes.

This is where LOVING THROUGH HIS EYES was birthed.

My ministry has had me working with children in Cebu, Philippines that have been rescued from online exploitation. In Liberia, Africa, I had the honor of holding a three-day women’s conference on “What’s hiding behind your mask?” Many women were rescued from bad situations and are now in safe places.

In 2019, we moved from California to Mississippi to establish a home for women that have been rescued from sex trafficking. It is truly my heart and mission to help these women find their true identity and see them healed from all they have been through.

VICE PRESIDENT - BOARD MEMBER

Lawrence Trigg, is a native of northern California, and moved to Flowood, Mississippi in July 2019 with his wife of 38 years, Tracey. I am excited to be joining in on what God is planning to do with Loving Through His Eyes.

I am currently working with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) as a perspective staff. This is the beginning of the fulfillment of a prophetic word spoken over me. In short it said, "I have incredible favor with young men... My move to Mississippi is a strategic move connected to the word coach... God wants to use me in a new way. I'm not going back to what is comfortable. I'm going to be stretched... God wants to pull out what is in me to help young men..."

I bring the same passion and work ethic to Loving Through His Eyes, as I serve as a board member. I believe my work as an FCA Area Representative, and my background of serving the body of Christ as a servant, will be beneficial to help the rescued women see and receive the free gift of salvation and all the promises and “good works which God prepared beforehand that they should walk in them.” (Ephesian 2:10)

Here are some of my previous activities:

• Christians on Campus Club Advisor. 3 years. Armijo High School.

• Camp Counselor. Church of God. Various times.

• Christmas Party volunteer. Dream Center, Los Angeles, CA.

• Thanksgiving Day volunteer. Mission Solano.

• Washed feet of Orphanage Director. Liberia, Africa.

• Volunteer worker, Prayer conference, Men's Seminar, Liberia, Africa.

• Volunteer construction worker, Rhema College, Bucharest, Romania.

• We Will Hoop volunteer / Life coach.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Sacramento State University. I retired from teaching high school Physical Education and coaching basketball and badminton after 18 years. I have also been a volunteer worker on mission trips to Liberia, Africa; Bucharest, Romania; Tacloban and Samar, Philippines; Uganda and Rwanda, Africa; and Jackson, MS. I am a 1997 graduate of the Church of God Ministerial Intern Program and the Liberty Church West School of Ministry in 2017.

SECRETARY - BOARD MEMBER

Regina is the secretary at We Will Go in Jackson, MS. Regina’s shared passion for protecting victims of sex trafficking landed her on the Board of Loving Through His Eyes. Being a survivor of sexual abuse and rape she knows the importance of healing and support. Regina realized that she and others could use their background of being survivors to make a difference in sex trafficking.

“The victim who is able to articulate the situation of the victim has ceased to be a victim…she has become a threat” -James Baldwin

BOARD MEMBER

Zella M. Smith is native to Des Moines, Iowa. At the age of five Zella’s parents moved the family of eight children to the San Francisco Bay Area. Zella was educated in the San Jose area school systems where she was active in various school-related activities. Zella’s career centered in the administrative functions in the hospitality, semi-conductor, and municipal government arenas due to her husband’s career in the fire service occurred in four cities in California. Her creativity in developing systems to improve productivity benefited both her and her employers. Zella has a cooperative attitude and an upbeat personality that works very well in team environments. Volunteering in church ministries has been very important to Zella. Some of them have been singing in the choir, assisted and later leading the baptism ministry, volunteered in the children’s ministry, and volunteered in the security command center. Zella also worked four years as a part-time administrative clerk. Zella married Michael E. Smith in 1978 and they have three grown children; a daughter-in-law and two sons-in-law. There are five grandchildren three great-grandchildren.

BOARD MEMBER

Angie has a passion for the Word of God and prayer and understands the power they both possess to change lives. Angie has held leadership roles from leading prayer teams, starting online prayer groups, holding prayer trainings, leading a foster parent support group to starting a business that created scripture cards and Bible-based confessions.

Throughout the years, God has opened doors for Angie to minister to many hurting women. She volunteered at a women's outreach where homeless women were pampered for a day free-of-charge, and supported the local church through the women’s ministries through assisting and organizing weekly meetings and helping at events. Angie has ministered at women’s conferences in California, New Zealand, Samoa, and Liberia. These involvements have widened her understanding of the needs of women no matter what continent they live.

All of these life experiences and opportunities have brought Angie a tremendous understanding of the deep love God has for His children. They have wrought within her humility, a revelation of the grace of God, and a deep compassion and empathy for the lost, hurting and dying. Angie truly understands the meaning behind LOVING THROUGH HIS EYES.

BOARD MEMBER

Michael E. Smith is native to Chicago, Illinois, and moved to the Bay Area in 1974 to begin searching for his career. Mr. Smith made history by being appointed as the first African American firefighter for the Monterey, CA Fire Department in 1978, two weeks after marrying his Wife Zella. In 1981 his career path went to the San Jose Fire Department where over the next 13 years Mr. Smith was promoted through the ranks to reach Deputy Fire Chief. History was made two more times as Mr. Smith was appointed as the first African American Fire Chief for the City of Fresno, CA in 1994 and the First African American Fire Chief for the City of Fairfield, CA in 2003. Chief Smith retired in 2008 after serving in the position of Fire Chief for 14 of his 30-year career. Chief Smith plays an active role in Liberty Church in Fairfield, CA where he has made several trips to Liberia, West Africa as a member of the Mission Team. He is also active in addressing the needs of local unhoused members of the community. Chief Smith and his wife Zella were married in 1978 and have three children, one daughter-in-law, two sons-in-law, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren whose lives they enjoy pouring into.

BOARD MEMBER

My name is Monica Baldwin. I was born and raised in the Catholic faith. At the age of 21 I became a born again Christian and at the age of 48 I received the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

I have been married to my husband Jim for 49 years. We have 4 adult children and 9 grandchildren.

I’m employed by The Club of Crossgates as a personal trainer and part time by Kelly Law Office as a legal assistant.

I’ve served the Lord in the past as He’s called me. In my early days/years as a believer, I participated in door to door evangelism through my church, Southside Baptist, while living in Savannah, GA.

We moved to MS in 1987 where I became involved in the pro-life ministry. For tears, I sidewalk counseled on a weekly basis outside the two abortion clinics we had at the time. I became a Board member of Right to Life of Jackson, currently called Pro Life Mississippi, in 1993, having served as Board President in 1997 and Co President in 2002. In my long history on the Board, I took on a number of responsibilities including initiating our annual Faith in Action Rally of praise and worship outside our last remaining abortion facility. I also served on our Spring Banquet Committee, chairing it in 1999. I participated and welcomed guest at the annual Candlelight Prayer Vigil at the State Capitol. I organized a local Life Chain in my hometown of Brandon and participated in raising funds for Right to Life of Jackson through our annual Mother’s Day Walk. Additionally, my dedication to pro- life cause took me to different parts of the country, including Dayton Ohio, Chicago, Ill and San Diego, CA for national events.

In November 2021, with love and concern for our country, I and two friends formed Calling America Back to God. WE assemble every other Saturday for two hours at a busy intersection in Brandon for corporate prayer for our nation and a public witness with waving the American flag while displaying our banner Calling America Back to God. We have grown from us three to many coming out to take part in this Street Ministry.

I’ve had political interest for years and ran for County Election Commissioner in 1996. I was successful in that bid and served two 4 year terms. After working for America Family Radio in 2002 as a Capital Correspondent, the Lord led me to run for State Senate in 2003. Although I did not win that seat I was obedient to the Lord’s calling. I am now involved politically by volunteering in political campaigns and attending meetings, such as, Take MS Back, attending school board, City council and county supervisor meetings.

I became aware of human trafficking within the past few years and have attended a couple of informative meetings/rally’s and Loving Through His Eyes Coming Out of Darkness fundraiser event. I met Tracey through her husband Lawrence while riding bikes. It was then I learned of Loving Through His Eyes Ministry. I have no doubt that meeting Lawrence and through him , meeting Tracey was orchestrated by God for a purpose. It’s my desire to do His will and I believe that it is to be involved with Tracey’s ministry. With a deep love for God, desiring to love like He loves; with a stable home and a supportive husband; with common sense and a sound mind, I’m confident that I would be an asset to the Board of Directors of Loving Through His Eyes.

I graduated from Pearl High School in 1965 and went to Miss State University in the fall. I majored in engineering and was in the cooperative education program to pay my way through college. I found out in December of 1968 that I was to be drafted into the Army and decided to join the Air Force. I had gone in for electronics but during basic training I had aptitude testing and during the language training test, the Sergeant asked all of us that made 90 or above to raise our hands and the twelve of us that raised our hands were told that we volunteered for language training. God moves in great ways and the 12 of us stayed together for the remainder of our Air Force careers. I was trained as a linguist for Chinese Mandarin with the Beijing dialect which is the official government language of Communist China. I spent a year in language training in Monterey, California and then intelligence training in San Angelo ,Texas, and a year in Taiwan listening to Chinese air traffic. After coming back to the U S, I spent a year in the National Security Agency in Laurel, Maryland. When I was discharged from the Air Force, I knew by that time I wanted to be an accountant and entered the University of Mississippi to finish my last 2 years of college graduating in 1975. I have loved being an accountant and worked as a controller for Burke Handling Systems for 18 years before my wife and I owned a wholesale produce company for 10 years. We then started a produce company for Merchants Company and I spent the last 7 years of full time employment with Barlow Walker and Company, CPAs before retiring. I still work part time as a driver for Dealer Auto Auctions and have a small accounting business working out of my home.

I was saved at the age of 12 and have strived my whole life to live a life for Jesus Christ. My wife and I have been members of Crossgates Baptist Church for 22 years and I am now an inactive deacon, but still serve in the church. I am active in our benevolence ministry at the church and get so blessed from this ministry. I have served on the Board of Directors of Friends of Alcoholics in Pocahontas for 25 years and served on the Administrative Committee for Rankin County Baptist Association also. I take it as an honor to now serve Loving Through His Eyes as treasurer.

My wife and I have 5 children, 4 sons and a daughter, and have 9 grandchildren. The grands definitely keep us busy and we love it. We try always to pour Jesus into the lives of these grands and continually pray for them as well as our children and their spouses.