First Lady, Mrs. Marina Bilbrew Gordon was born in Harbor City, California on April 29, 1973 to the proud parents of Willie and Candon Bilbrew. At the young age of 5 years, Marina had questions about salvation and eagerly accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior.

Mrs. Gordon received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of California at Berkeley in Economics in 1995. She intends to continue her education by attaining a Masters degree in Business Administration.

She was employed with Nabisco Biscuit Company as a Territory Manager where she enhanced her administrative skills through the management of various districts and employees. In September 1997, Mrs. Gordon left her position in order to work diligently with her husband in the establishment of New Philadelphia AME Church.

Mrs. Gordon's involvement with "Nu Philly" has been numerous. She started the Marina Gordon Women's Missionary Society where she held the office of President for three years. She has worked as a Sunday School and New Members teacher and is currently the Director of the G.A.N.G. (God's Anointed Nu Generation) and is a member of the Praise Team.

In 1999, Mrs. Gordon took on a new ministry educating people about God's plan for prosperity by becoming a licensed Financial Advisor with A.M. Forward Thinking / SunAmerica Securities. Her goal is to educate others how God blesses us financially so that we will be a blessing to His ministry. She teaches full financial planning including investment, retirement, insurance, college planning and estate planning.

Mrs. Gordon is on fire for the Lord and plans to be an effective leader in sharing God's Word through her work in ministry and as the First Lady New Philadelphia.