God First- Crystal Ivy

Crystal Daphne Ivy was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She relocated to Florida in 2010 with her husband of 17 plus years, Dr. Saul Ivy, Jr. They have a blended family of one daughter, four sons, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Family is at the top of Crystal’s most important things in her life list second to God. As a child, Crystal was taught about God’s faithfulness and the power of prayer which she attributes to surviving her battle with breast cancer in 2004. Crystal’s faith walk has shaped her into becoming an encourager. She has grown to be spiritually bold and willing to tell her testimonies to anyone and everyone who will listen. She loves people and loves to serve wherever she is needed. She wholeheartedly believes that a desire to serve is a gift from God. When Crystal reflects over her life, she realizes that God has always placed in her careers where she could serve. Crystal worked as day care teacher where she was entrusted with the care of toddlers for working parents. Crystal worked as a health information manager at a city hospital where she and her employees were responsible for providing medical staff with medical records, etc. so that patients could receive the best medical treatment.

As a social worker with Children and Family Services, Crystal served to ensure the safety of children whether in their homes or other living arrangements deemed necessary to protect children from neglect and/or abuse. Crystal has served as a debit/credit counselor for those who needed advice regarding budgeting and repairing their credit. As a business owner with Mary Kay Cosmetics, Crystal served as a beauty consultant and taught skin care and cosmetics to women ultimately helping them realize that beauty comes from within. For the past 10 years, Crystal has been a top sales manager with Kemper Life Insurance Company. She and her team provide a home service which educates the community about options to protect their families and their property in case of unforeseen events. And Finally, Crystal is an active member of Love First Christian Center in Riverview, Florida, under the leadership of Pastor Jomo Cousins and his wife, Co-Pastor Charmaine Cousins. Crystal serves in the Hospitality, Cancer, and Women’s Ministries.