Dr. Deona Benson is a prophetic voice and transformational leader called to breakthrough, healing,

and restoration. She earned her Doctorate in Ministry, and is a Professional Certified Life Coach,

Certified Temperament Counselor, and Trauma Healing Facilitator. She co-pastors The University of

Life Church, one church in two locations (Oxford and Southaven, Mississippi)—alongside her

husband, Apostle Dr. Dedrick Benson. Together, they are devoted parents to their four children.

She is the founder and CEO of Beyond the Break, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving women

in need of restoration, healing, and stability after trauma and major life transitions. This growing

mission includes Rapha's House, a restoration home for women overcoming devastating life

events, now expanding to serve homeless and at-risk families; Beyond the Break Academy, a global

School of Breakthrough providing mentorship and leadership development for individuals ready to

break cycles, renew their minds, and walk in purpose; and Beyond the Break Institute—a mindset

coach certification program equipping leaders to facilitate lasting transformation.

With a far-reaching international ministry, Dr. Benson carries a powerful anointing for healing and

deliverance, impacting lives across prison systems, recovery centers, and communities worldwide. She is

also an accomplished author of several books focused on mindset mastery, emotional healing, and

spiritual renewal, including her latest mindset devotional, Rethink It. Her teachings and resources are

available through the Breakthrough Library on her website www.deonabenson.com.

Known for her signature hashtag #LetsSeeJesus, Dr. Benson lives in full surrender to Galatians 2:20,

carrying a prophetic mandate to see lives transformed from the inside out.