Reverend Dr. Mary H. Washam received a divine appointment by God, as she was called into the ministry at an early age. Dr. Mary Washam is Senior Pastor and Founder of Hope Christian Tabernacle Church in Philadelphia, PA, New Beginnings Deliverance Tabernacle Church in Middletown, CT, and Hope Christian Tabernacle, New Jersey Division in Lindenwold, NJ. Dr. Washam received her Ph.D. and Master's in Religious Education from the United Bible College and Seminary in Orlando, FL, and a B.A. from Jameson Christian College in Philadelphia, PA.

She is also a mother of three beloved children and a grandmother of three beautiful grandchildren. In addition, she has many audio and video teaching and preaching discs available upon request. Dr. Washam’s ministry videos can be viewed on http://www.facebook.com/hopetab.