History

On March 10, 2021, the ministry title of Genene Onaye, changed from Administrative Pastor & First Lady to Senior Pastor & Widow.  She is honored to announce her new ministry title: “The Compassionate Widow.”   She claims it a Badge of Honor.  It carries with it a spiritual meaning; acting to alleviate the suffering of others.

Compassion for others, is the legacy that her husband and the late Pastor Steve Hibbler left behind.  He carried a “quivering in his heart,” which called him to move on behalf of anyone who was suffering.  He was never afraid to open up his heart and allow it to feel the suffering in the world, despite his own emotional wounds and personal pain.

Genene is forever Grateful for the Great Works, the Lord orchestrated through her union, which helped prepare her for his transition.  Preserving his legacy is the inspiration behind her first book; "Navigating a Hurricane of Hurts: Strategies to Prepare for, Respond to and Recover from Loss."

While writing, the Lord birthed a new ministry, “Heart 2 Heart Compassionate Widow’s Circles.” which seeks to embrace the model of Jesus Christ to mentor and encourage the oppressed, fatherless and widows. – Isaiah 1:17 (NKJV).  This ministry bridges the gap between church and community while empowering participants towards independence and self-sufficiency, via their participation in Widow’s Circles.