Agape Freedom Fighters Agape Freedom Fighters
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Setting the captives free through the ministry of healing and evangelism in the name of Jesus Christ

As an apostolic ministry, we bring the good news of the gospel with the Word of God and the supernatural presence of the Holy Spirit. Agape Freedom Fighters equips individuals, churches, regional prayer teams, and organizations with practical, theologically-grounded training in the ministry of physical healing, inner healing, deliverance, and prophecy.

We are an international, non-denominational, Christian organization specializing in teaching, equipping, and training leaders and laypeople to fulfill the vision of Jesus in Luke 9:11 and Matthew 10:7-8. Jesus embraced the people, instructed them about the Kingdom of God, healed those in need, and commissioned them to do the same. We desire to do what Jesus did!

Rev. Joanne Moody, founder of Agape Freedom Fighters
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About Joanne Moody

Joanne (Jo) Moody was miraculously healed after 14 years of chronic nerve pain. Since then, she has raised up a Kingdom community of over 100 trained ministers that are equipped to move in the power of the Holy Spirit and agape love. She now travels globally with them to equip both ministers and laymen for the work of the Kingdom.

"When we become a Kingdom, a community unified in the mission and vision of Jesus that all will be saved, delivered, and freed, there will be many more of us doing the work of the Holy Spirit en masse"

- Joanne Moody, Everyday Supernatural

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Rev. Joanne Moody, founder of Agape Freedom Fighters, ministering on stage with her fist raised
Joanne Moody, mid-ministry.
What we believe about ministry

Four works, done the way Jesus did them.

  • 01

    Physical healing

    Pray for the sick and watch what God does. Sometimes bodies mend and pain leaves. It is never on our command, and never guaranteed — the outcome belongs to Him. Our part is to show up and pray.

  • 02

    Inner healing

    The wounds no one can see. God meets memory, grief, and shame, and He is patient with all of it.

  • 03

    Deliverance

    Freedom from what holds a person down — done gently, privately, and with dignity. Never spectacle.

  • 04

    Prophecy

    Learning to recognize God's voice and say what you hear, so a stranger walks away knowing they were seen.

We believe God heals. We also honor doctors, nurses, and medicine, and the people who give their lives to them. Prayer is never a reason to stop your treatment.

Meet our staff

The team behind the day-to-day.

Behind every equipped believer is a team saying 'yes'

Rev. Joanne Moody, President and Cofounder of Agape Freedom Fighters
President & Cofounder

Joanne Moody

Reverend Joanne Moody, residing in Franklin, Tennessee, is a dynamic blend of entrepreneurial businesswoman and ordained minister with the Apostolic Network of Global Awakening. She holds an MA in Pastoral Ministry, is a certified Master Equipper through Global Awakening's Christian Healing Certification Program and is a doctoral candidate at Global Awakening Theological Seminary. A certified Christian Life Coach through Western Seminary's Coaching Program, Jo is passionate about empowering individuals to live authentically as children of God. Through her international ministry, Agape Freedom Fighters, she leads healing teams, provides instruction in both ministry and business contexts, and equips leaders and entrepreneurs globally. Joanne is also a published author, having written "Minute by Minute," which recounts her own miraculous healing journey, and "Everyday Supernatural," which explores how ordinary believers can partner with Jesus to perform the greater works of the gospel. Reverend Joanne Moody is a business partner and executive producer of "Miracle," a compelling docuseries premiering in July 2025 on Angel Studios. This series chronicles eight medically documented accounts of supernatural healings by Jesus Christ. Featuring award-winning cinematography and a powerful soundtrack by leading Christian artists, "Miracle" aims to immerse viewers in the dramatic healing power of God. The primary filming location was Nashville and its surrounding areas, utilizing local talent for acting, music, and filmmaking.

Rev. Kathi Frye, Executive Director and Vice President of Agape Freedom Fighters
Executive Director & Vice President

Kathi Frye

Rev. Kathi Frye has devoted her life to seeing ordinary people discover that they can live an extraordinary life with God. Her radical encounter with the Lord stirred a passion to equip believers to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit, walk confidently in their identity in Christ, and minister healing, freedom, and hope wherever God has planted them.

With a heart for both the local church and the global body of Christ, Kathi has spent years mentoring leaders, developing ministry protocols and training manuals, and helping churches build healthy, Spirit-led, truth-rooted cultures. She believes the supernatural life Jesus demonstrated was never intended for a select few, but for every believer who is willing to walk in both the Spirit and the truth of God’s Word.

As a Healing Practitioner with Global Awakening, Kathi has received extensive training in biblical healing ministry and has witnessed lives transformed through the love and power of Jesus. She also serves as Executive Director of L.I.F.E. School with Agape Freedom Fighters, where she equips believers through practical, hands-on training in identity, hearing God’s voice, prophecy, healing, freedom, and evangelism. In addition, she serves as a Pastor with Jesus Culture Sacramento, investing in the spiritual growth locally and the discipleship of others.

Whether speaking, teaching, writing, or ministering, Kathi’s desire is to see people encounter God’s presence in a way that produces lasting transformation. Her ministry is marked by biblical integrity, prophetic encouragement, practical wisdom, and a deep conviction that every follower of Christ is called to bring the Kingdom of God into everyday life.

Kathi lives in Northern California with her husband of 34 years near their adult children and growing families. When she is not teaching or writing, her greatest joy is investing in the next generation and encouraging people to embrace a Spirit-empowered life that reflects the heart of Jesus.

Kylee Simonton, Missions Director and Executive Assistant for Agape Freedom Fighters
Missions Director & Executive Assistant

Kylee Simonton

Kylee is an ordained minister with over a decade of experience in church ministry, where she has worked with children, families, and communities in various capacities.

Kylee’s ministry journey expanded beyond the church when she served as Executive Director of a homeless resource center in Orange County, which she launched from the ground up. This season provided invaluable experience in nonprofit leadership and working alongside city and government entities, broadening her skill set and deepening her heart for holistic community transformation. Currently, she serves as Missions Director and Executive Assistant for Agape Freedom Fighters, a global equipping ministry dedicated to raising up and empowering believers worldwide. She also serves locally at Cedarhouse, a ministry devoted to igniting and empowering believers to walk fully in their God-given callings.

Kylee is also a birth doula, a role that has given her a front-row seat to the love of God and become another avenue for the coaching and empowering she loves to do, walking alongside people in one of the most vulnerable and sacred moments of their lives.

Kylee is passionate about seeing everyone, regardless of their past or present experience, know the goodness of God. She loves to equip and empower others to use their gifts to impact their communities and nations. Her infectious joy and the evident presence of the Lord make it hard not to be encouraged when you’re around her. Above all, the spread of the gospel is her highest priority, and she is hungry to see heaven manifest on earth.

Heather Dismuke, Administrator and L.I.F.E. School Operations Manager for Agape Freedom Fighters
Administrator — AFF & the Agape Apostolic Network L.I.F.E. School Operations Manager

Heather Dismuke

Heather is an ordained minister through the Agape Apostolic Network and is certified as a Master Equipper through Global Awakening College of Ministry. She holds a Master of Arts in Biblical and Practical Theology through Global Christian University. She facilitates classes for L.I.F.E. School and Global Awakening College of Ministry and enjoys working with Dr. Rodney Hogue as a TA in his Deliverance Class for Global Awakening Theological Seminary.

She has extensive training and experience in deliverance and has a passion to see people healed, imparted to, and set free. Heather is the author of two books and loves spending time with her two adult children.

Meet our board

The people who carry the ministry.

Ordained ministers, teachers, and healing practitioners — each one trained in the work before they were trusted to lead it.

The Agape Freedom Fighters team and mission volunteers gathered for a group photo
Sent as a team — never alone.
Kirk Pittman, Agape Freedom Fighters board member
Board Member

Kirk Pittman

Kirk Pittman is an ordained minister through the Agape Freedom Fighters Apostolic Network and has completed The L.I.F.E. Training Center, which equips ordinary people to do extraordinary things by the power of the Holy Spirit for the purpose of exalting Jesus. He is currently enrolled in Global Awakening Theological Seminary and is pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry. He is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus as he serves as a Certified Volunteer Chaplain's Assistant, Prayer Minister, and Equipper at a 1500-inmate maximum security jail in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas. Kirk has been married to his sparky wife Melanie for 16 years, has 3 perfect dogs, and enjoys backyard barbecuing.

Darlene Hengel, Agape Freedom Fighters board member
Board Member

Darlene Hengel

Darlene Hengel has been actively serving in the Kingdom since childhood, singing with her family's music ministry, and helping her parents lead a Youth Group. After graduating high school, Darlene attended an Intensive Christian Training School in Texas for 2 years before attending college. She has a graduate degree from Sacramento State University and subsequently earned her Teaching Credential from the State of California. She has been active in Christian Education for over 25 years. Darlene has been married for more than 33 years and has two sons. She is an avid long-distance cyclist and outdoor enthusiast with a passionate heart for the Kingdom. She has been healed of stage 4 cancer and is active in healing ministry. She is co-leader of The Company of Warriors and leads the Agape Intercessors. Darlene is an ordained minister through The Agape Freedom Fighters Apostolic Network.

Ed and Loritha Fitzpatrick, Agape Freedom Fighters board members
Board Members

Ed & Loritha Fitzpatrick

Ed Fitzpatrick holds a master's degree in Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His professional career in mental health treatment began in 1991, and he has maintained a private counseling practice since 2013. Ed has received inner healing/prayer counseling training through Elijah House, Cleansing Streams, Theophostic Prayer Ministry, Shiloh Place Ministries, and Agape Freedom Fighters. He possesses a strong desire and passion to see others emotionally and physically healed, as well as to see others embrace their true, God-given identity and calling in life. Ed and Loritha were married in 1994 and have 4 grown children and 6 grandchildren. Loritha has been a licensed midwife since 2001 and in private practice since 2004. She loves supporting and educating families almost as much as kissing fresh babies. She has also received training alongside Ed through Cleansing Streams, Theophostic Prayer Ministry, Shiloh Place Ministries, and Agape Freedom Fighters. Ed and Loritha are both ordained ministers through The Agape Freedom Fighters Apostolic Network.

Troy and Julie Miller, Agape Freedom Fighters board members
Board Members

Troy & Julie Miller

Julie Miller is passionate to see people raised up to know who and whose they are. As a promoter of people, she seeks to see every chain which hinders them broken, the captives set free, and the sick healed. Her mission is to see Jesus get His full reward through her life by giving a continual yes to Him. She has served in the local church for over twenty years in various ministries. Julie is an ordained minister through Agape Freedom Fighters Apostolic Network, holds a Practitioner's Certification through Global Awakening's Christian Healing Certification Program, and is currently a facilitator for Global Awakening's Physical Healing II course. She is a skilled trauma, deliverance, and emotional healing minister.

Troy Miller is a seasoned engineering professional with a strong Christian faith, having committed his life to Jesus in his early years. He has been ordained as a minister through the Agape Freedom Fighters Apostolic Network and received training from Global Awakening's Christian Healing Certification Program. His educational background includes a BS in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from California State University, Sacramento. He has utilized his engineering skills to provide solar power to a rural school in Uganda, Africa while also engaging in preaching and evangelism. In his professional life, he works as a Sr. Manufacturing Controls Engineer for a leading battery manufacturer.

Tyler and Joanna Studley, Agape Freedom Fighters board members
Board Members

Tyler & Joanna Studley

Ty and Jo met working as interns for a wilderness leadership training ministry in the mountains of Wyoming. They married 18 months later in 2013 and dove into a life of ministry and adventure, beginning with a one-year road tour with World Help, a child sponsorship ministry, serving as team leaders for the Children of the World choir.

Ty holds a BSN and works in the emergency room at the nearby hospital as a registered nurse. He also holds a BA in Recreation Management and an AS in Fire Science Technology. He uses his vocational skill and training to serve as a missionary with his home church, Jesus Culture, Sacramento, and medical/trauma healing ministry Transformation Health Services, to bring healing and the gospel to the nations by leading medical clinics on short-term medical mission trips. Tyler has a heart for leading and equipping men to be free, healthy, bold, godly, Kingdom warriors and serves his local Trail Life troop by leading young boys and sitting on the troop board.

Jo holds a BA in Physical Education and an MA in Christian Ministries with an emphasis in sport ministry. After graduate school, South Africa was her home for 3.5 years while she played and coached soccer as a soccer missionary. She holds a USSF B soccer coaching license and has many years coaching and directing soccer programs. She has completed The L.I.F.E. Training Center, which equips ordinary people to do extraordinary things by the power of the Holy Spirit for the purpose of exalting Jesus. Jo has a heart to see people walk in true freedom.

Tyler and Joanna have two children and currently reside in Northern California.

Doug and Kathy Sturges, Agape Freedom Fighters board members
Board Members

Doug & Kathy Sturges

Doug and Kathy began L.I.F.E. School in 2020 after Kathy encountered Holy Spirit! They joined Agape Freedom Fighters a short time later. With a heart for salvations and equipping Christ’s Church, they love traveling on Agape FF Mission trips each year.

They live in Northern California and have two daughters and two granddaughters, who bring them great joy and fun adventures.

Doug and Kathy are Agape FF L.I.F.E. School Facilitators who thrive on encouraging and pouring the love of Jesus into their students as they realize who they are in Christ and flourish in His freedom, healing power and love. Together, they carry His administration & creativity over long careers. Doug has a BA in Business Management; Kathy has a BA in Graphic Design.

Kathy is passionate about building and leading small groups in Identity & Intimacy and in the Unity of the Spirit. Doug enjoys pouring our Father’s Love to those in front of him, be it on missions, around home, work or at play.

Statement of Faith

What we believe, in writing.

You should not have to guess what a ministry believes.

As an apostolic ministry, we bring the good news of the gospel with the Word of God and the supernatural presence of the Holy Spirit. Agape Freedom Fighters equips individuals, churches, regional prayer teams, and organizations with practical, theologically grounded training in physical healing, inner healing, deliverance, and prophecy.

We are an international, non-denominational Christian organization. We teach, equip, and train leaders and laypeople to carry out the vision of Jesus in Luke 9:11 and Matthew 10:7–8. Jesus embraced the people, taught them about the Kingdom of God, healed those in need, and sent them out to do the same. We want to do what Jesus did.

Read our full Statement of Faith

FAQ

Questions people ask before they join us.

Who we are, how this started, where the team is, and how you get trained.

Who are Agape Freedom Fighters?

We are a diverse community of believers in Jesus Christ on an apostolic mission. Our commission is to bring the full, supernatural gospel to every tribe, tongue, and nation. We do that by equipping and training in the gifts of the Spirit, and by expanding the Kingdom of Heaven in every sphere of cultural influence.

Jesus gave that commission in Matthew 28 to those who believe in His name, with the authority to carry the gospel to every nation and to make those nations disciples by teaching them everything He commanded.

We teach people to move in the five-fold ministry — preaching, teaching, evangelism, prophecy, and apostolic servanthood — and to disciple, lead, and build Kingdom teams that run together as a family.

How was Agape Freedom Fighters founded?

On August 13, 2013, Joanne Moody was healed of debilitating nerve damage after 13 surgeries and a near-death experience. The healing came through the prayers of an ordinary man, and she had no idea Jesus would heal people through another believer.

She enrolled in Dr. Randy Clark's online school and launched Agape Freedom Fighters with her friend, Michelle Gannon. She wanted to give away everything she was learning, exactly as Matthew 10:7–8 says.

Where is Agape Freedom Fighters?

We are a group of trained prayer team members who travel as an apostolic ministry team. As of 2022, more than 120 team members serve across 9 countries.

The team keeps growing through our Agape Apostolic Equipping and Training Center, L.I.F.E. School, and through linking arms with people trained in seminaries and supernatural schools around the world.

Can anyone travel with Agape Freedom Fighters?

Trips are open to team members. Every team member has completed extensive team training and is required to attend the AAETC L.I.F.E. School, or equivalent training approved by the AFF Board of Directors. Ministry trips are not open for anyone to join.

Some trips are specially approved for guests. To find out which ones, email [email protected].

Does Agape Freedom Fighters have a church or location?

Not currently. Franklin, TN is our mailing address, and our team members serve in over 9 countries.

How can I get involved?

If you want the same training the Agape Freedom Fighters team receives, start with L.I.F.E. School.

How can I receive training from Agape Freedom Fighters?

Our L.I.F.E. School gives you the same training as our team. The online school teaches every area of the ministry of the gospel — physical healing, inner healing, deliverance, and prophecy.

Your church, ministry, or business can also invite us to equip your congregation, staff, or team in a mini L.I.F.E. School. Invite our team.

We run Masterclass and Mini-Masterclass courses to train you in the works of Jesus, and our upcoming events page lists trainings happening near you.

Accountability

Our books are open. The filings, the policies, and the rating are yours to read.

Accountability & Transparency