About Us
Discover more about our vision, ministry, and experience.
David & Allessia Edwards
David & Allessia Edwards are the Founders of Kingdom Influencers, Awaken Family Church, and School of Revivalists. They have led ministries and businesses, including pastoring churches and managing million-dollar businesses with over 25 years of experience.
David & Allessia have equipped leaders with tools for success for over a decade. They are part of the Global Mission Awareness family, led by Leif Hetland. They are based in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, where they live with their daughter, Emma, and doggies, Rylee and Charlee.
David Edwards
David is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Awaken Family Church and President School of Revivalists.
Ministry Experience - David worked in Research and Development for Leif Hetland of Global Mission Awareness from 2015 to 2020. In 2016, he served as the Evangelism Co-Chairman for the Reinhard Bonnke Atlanta Gospel Crusade and as a Pastoral Instructor at Bethel Atlanta School of Supernatural Ministry from 2012 to 2020. In 2017, he helped launch Resurgent ATL church and was an Associate Leader at The Father’s House from 2006 to 2010.
Business Experience - David was in the fitness industry for 15 years, managing six gyms, including Fitness 19 and Snap Fitness. He has trained over 3000 clients and sold over 5000 gym memberships across several franchises.
Education - David has an Honorary Master’s in Theology, a Bachelor’s in Biblical Counseling, and an Associate’s in Practical Ministry. He is a Master Transformation Coach and has certifications from NASM, CF-L1, and CFP.
Media - David is the author of numerous books and has appeared on Sid Roth’s Its Supernatural, Charisma, Christian Television Network, and Destiny Image.
Allessia Edwards
Allessia is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Awaken Family Church and Vice President of School of Revivalists.
Ministry Experience - Allessia was the Communications Director at Global Mission Awareness and Leif Hetland from 2016 to 2020. At Bethel Atlanta, she was a Women’s Pastor from 2013-2016 and an Instructor at Bethel Atlanta School of Supernatural Ministry from 2016 to 2020. She has been a Sozo minister since 2011, serving on the regional training team.
Business Experience - Allessia was in the Skin Care Industry for 12 years, managing multi-million dollar spas and dermatology offices. She also worked in the Hair Industry and appeared in numerous magazines. Allessia is also the founder of Ella Pheonix Designs.
Education - Allessia has a Bachelor’s in Ministry and Theology. She has Certificates in Supernatural Ministry and Arts, and is a Certified Transformation Coach Instructor.
Media - Allessia has authored several books and appeared on the Christian Television Network.
Kingdom Influencers
Kingdom Influencers emerged when David Edwards saw the need for a collective community that would be an interconnected resource for those who want to maximize their ability to see generational transformation through their business, ministry, vocation, or creative endeavors. Kingdom Influencers is a kingdom-focused training, mentoring, and coaching methodology and network designed to impact every sphere of influence by empowering individuals, groups, and teams. We train, equip, mentor, and coach with tools that accelerate growth, clarify vision, and identify goals.