About Us

Who We Are

Harmony Faith Ministries was founded by Bishop Terrance F. Trammell in 1997. The Ministry's foundational roots were planted through seeds of Faith at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church under the tutelage of the late Dr. Murphy L. Hunt. Harmony Faith Ministries has served and continues to serve as a tool for the community. We don't want to live in the kind of world where we don't look out for each other. Looking out for others simply means not just looking out for the people that are close to us, but anybody who needs a helping hand. We have no control over others and we cannot change the way anybody else thinks, but what we can do, is do our part.

Together We Can Make A Difference With

Outreach for the Homeless
Hands-on in our Schools
Building Young Minds
Spiritual Teachings on Biblical Principles
Life Skills
Celebrating our Pioneers
Media Training
Bringing Awareness to Community Needs

Meet the Leaders

Harmony & Faith Ministries Organizational Overview 501(c)(3)

Harmony Faith Ministries is a Louisiana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization geared toward helping families and building community by offering social services, transitional services and assistance, and physical/emotional health services for under-resourced communities.

Founded by Bishop Terrance Trammell and Pastor Anna Rideau Trammell, Harmony Faith Ministries was founded to be a pillar of strength and health to the community they serve. Their combined experience of over 30 years in the fields of social and criminal justice, in community development and social services and in the ministry has provided a blanket of comfort and security for the constituents they serve; and was the foundation of the nonprofit organization that led to initiatives like “The Mentor House,” for those going through transition and needing guidance and assistance, like “Tea Time,” a monthly opportunity for women to come together at Harmony Faith Ministries and initiatives like the Annual Senior Saints Christmas Celebration to make sure elders in the community are fed, appreciated and recognized.

The program pillars of Harmony Faith Ministries are:

Community Service & Development
Mentoring
Social & Transitional Services
Civics Education & Voting Rights
Elder Care & Interactive Services

We are grateful for all the love, support and volunteer work that we receive from our community and we love to reciprocate by keeping our programs and services sustainable. In 2024-2025, we are looking to expand our reach by building on land that we’ve previously attained and creating a full Multipurpose Center to fully institutionalize the program pillars we’ve created and be of full service to our community and their families.

Bishop Terrance F. Trammell

Founder & President

Bishop Terrance Trammell President and Founder of Harmony Faith Ministries. Ministry created in April of 2002. Worked 25 years and retired from The Salvation Army as the Director of Merkle Center Homeless Shelter, Shreveport, La. Currently serves as Senior Pastor of The Light Christian Church, Greenwood, La. for approximately 25 years. BS Louisiana Baptist Seminary. M.A. Divinity – Greenwood Acres Christian College, Shreveport, La. Volunteer Instructor at Greenwood Acres Christian College. Married to Anna L. Rideau-Trammell and has a blended family of 1 daughter, 4 sons, and 1 grandson, and 1 granddaughter who is deceased.

Pastor Anna L. Rideau-Trammell

Co-Founder & Vice President

Pastor Anna Rideau-Trammell the Co-Founder and Vice President of Harmony Faith Ministries. Retired Lieutenant of the Shreveport Police Department, Shreveport, La. Currently serves as a Victim’s Assistant with 1st Judicial District of Caddo Parish in Shreveport, La. Received her B.S. Criminal Justice – Grambling State University of Grambling, La. M.A. Christian Counseling, Greenwood Acres Christian College, Shreveport, La. Anna serves as Pastor of The Light Christian Church, Greenwood, La. Married to Terrance Trammell and has a blended family of 1 daughter, 4 sons, 1 grandson, and 1 granddaughter who is deceased.

Ebony L. Rideau, RN

Treasurer

Ebony Rideau was recently recognized and received an award from LSNA District IV – Lafayette, La. as one of Acadiana’s Top 25 Nurses. Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Worked as Program Coordinator for Infinity College – Practical Nursing and Nursing Assistant Program. B.S. Biology Southern University – Baton Rouge, La. B.S. Nursing – Our Lady of The Lake College (Franciscan University), Baton Rouge, LA. Ebony Graduated Valedictorian from Huntington High School, Shreveport, La. Single Mother of one son, Cameron.

Dr. Paula Trammell-Harris, Secretary-

Secretary

Dr. Paula Trammell-Harris is the Owner and Principal Psychologist at Shift Behavioral Health, LLC. She is a formally trained and licensed Clinical Psychologist. She received her Ph. D. in Clinical Adolescent Psychology from Prairie View A&M, Houston, TX, 2013; her M.S. in Psychology from Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, LA, 1992; her Specialist Degree in School Psychology from University of Louisiana-Monroe, Monroe, LA, 1992 and her B.A. with minor in Business Administration from Centenary College, Shreveport, LA, 1990.

Deacon Emma Merrells

Administrative Assistant

Deacon Emma Merrells graduated as the first Black Valedictorian of Linville High School in Linville, La. B.S. Pharmacy – Northeast Louisiana University (University of La. at Monroe). Worked 25 years and retired from Medic Pharmacy in Shreveport, La. Worked as Pharmacist at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. Volunteered Pharmacist at MLK Clinic, Shreveport. Installed as one of the first female Deacons at The Light Christian Church. Married to the late Deacon Henry G. Merrells for 22 years. Has a blended family of 2 daughters, 4 sons, and 7 grandchildren