Maurice Ross

Maurice Ross
Maurice Ross is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is the fifth born of six siblings (all boys). Maurice was raised in the church and was very active in the music ministry, both in the youth church choir and a gospel singing group comprised of his brothers. This was done without a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. But, in 1981, while attending a bible study, Maurice, for the first time, heard the clear message of salvation. On that cold January night, Maurice experienced the warmth of God's saving grace by asking the Lord to come into his life.

It was in that same bible study where Maurice found the love of his life, his wife Deborah. They began seeing each other and after a short time, they recognized God's compassion for souls in each other as well. This was the seed that began their ministering together after they were married.

Maurice and Deborah realized God's calling on their lives in the area of evangelism and they began to seek God's vision for their part in His kingdom work. One element of that vision was to raise a godly seed in the children. It was in their daily family devotions where Maurice began to teach his children the laws and precepts of our Lord. While developing lesson plans and teaching them to his children, Maurice heard God's calling on his life to preach. Finally, Maurice became a licensed minister of the gospel.

Shortly there after, Maurice partnered with his wife, Deborah, in heading up JohnRoss Ministry Inc, an evangelistic, outdoor outreach to the city of Milwaukee as well as cities across the country. It is through this ministry where Maurice and Deborah, along with family and volunteer missionaries, have seen, literally, thousands come to the Lord over the past few years.

Maurice's heart is to see lives completely changed by the saving power of the gospel.

For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for I am under compulsion; for woe is me if I do not preach the gospel. I Corinthians 9:16 Deborah Ross

Deborah A. Ross
Deborah Ann Ross is a native Chicagoan. She received Jesus Christ in 1981. Her salvation in Christ has brought her much healing, deliverance, and victory over sin. As a result of knowing Jesus, her favorite thing to do is introduce others to Him.

She is married to Maurice Ross and is the mother of five children; one son, four daughters, and three granddaughters. Fifteen years were dedicated to homeschooling their children. She is the manager for her daughter's string quartet and praise and worship team. Her daughters are known as the Sisters of PraiZe. Deborah and her husband served as Pastors of Evangelism at Eastbrook Church and Assistant Pastors at RiverPark Community Church in Waukesha, WI. She is also the director for the evangelism and outreach ministries there. Deborah is an author of a book entitled Back On The Streets which is a powerful, effective tool for evangelism, hope, and healing. She is an active speaker. Her passionate topics are, raising a godly seed, evangelism, and racial reconciliation.

Deborah is founder and executive director of Woman To Woman Retreats, which is a ministry for racial and denominational reconciliation. She is the visionary and co-founder of JohnRoss Ministries "Church On Wheels". Her family serves as missionaries to the cities across America.