Freedom. Faith. LIfe.

Freedom

Freedom - what we all strive for or what we feel that we have, while the reality is that it does not exist in a way that is tangible to most of us.  We live in the “land of the free," while we really do not experience it until the day we encounter something larger than ourselves. Freedom is the purest form of existing. 
Truth at the highest level. Love at the root.

Freedom means understanding your identity in Christ and embracing the love, grace and mercy you receive daily from God. This means that you and I can be free forever.  Knowing Him means that you will never have to question if you are free. You simply are. Freedom is knowing you are made in the image of Jesus Christ.

Freedom Faith Life is a faith-based ministry that is designed to help you realize the liberty you have been given by grace and faith through Jesus Christ.  

We exist to spread the Word of God through various mediums in order to establish the commandment of Love in the earth.  We want every person that we meet to know the depth of the Love of God, His will for their lives, and His purpose to be fulfilled through the gifts and talents they possess. We believe that life begins where freedom is realized. Come take the Freedom journey with us as we seek to grow deeper in Love.

We officially launched Freedom with Free Worship -  featuring some of our friends in the music industry and community, live in concert on September 15, 2017 at The Park Church Independence 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte,NC. We are ever grateful to Bishop Claude Richard Alexander and Dr. Kim Alexander for their continued love and support and we continue to hear from God and write/minister His songs.


Feel 'free' to take advantage of our online giving option to support this ministry. We are humbly blessed for the call to serve you and others around the world. 

For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
— Galatians 5:13, ASV
 
 

We are the Pettises
 

 ministry & Service

 

Freedom Worship 

Freedom Worship is the music ministry of Freedom Faith Life. We produce live recordings, studio projects, concerts, galas, and outreach programs for the community. We Care To Help is the community service project that is always accompanied by Freedom Worship. We not only want to feed the natural man, but also use music as a universal language, to feed the spirit man. 
 

covenant experience

We believe that marriage is between one man and one woman.  God. Dedication. Commitment. Truth. Transparency. Honor. This ministry is designed for those who are ready to deal with the real beauty of marriage that is often disguised by the ugliness of becoming ONE. 

We use various mediums to address issues of communication, betrayal, hopelessness, shame, guilt, past hurts, disappointments, blending families, death, understanding love languages, personalities, generational curses, sickness, depression, and even the unknown variables in marriage that inevitably surface when joining two lives.

Our journey has been a sure depiction of God’s grace and unconditional love. As author, songwriter, and vocalist, Shanka La-Verne Pettis has been blessed to share our story in her first book, Beautifully Redeemed.


"beautifully Redeemed"

What do you do when you are faced with the dreaded words that so many couples toss around lightly - I want a divorce? You are over a thousand miles away from your family, and your newborn baby is only eight months old. You have shelved dreams, aspirations, plans, and friendships in order to have this marriage, and in one moment, it is all torn apart.  That is truly all that it takes to ruin years of loyalty and commitment. One moment. 

This book takes you through the journey of heartbreak to complete restoration.  If you or someone you know is experiencing trauma in their marriage, this is the book for you.  If you have survived the storm of infidelity, this book is for you.  If you are single, and you wish to be married one day, this book is for you. You can purchase a copy of the latest Book "Beautifully Redeemed" below.
 

Brian Pettis Ministries (BPM)

Musician, Producer, Song-Writer, Musical Director, Speaker, Teacher, and Preacher.

Brian Pettis has traveled the world playing and writing music. With over 25 years of experience as Minister of Music, Brian has been raised in the church.  He has been afforded opportunities to lead in a variety of settings, and this has contributed to his wide range of experiences in leadership.  His creativity in playing and writing brands him as an innovator of his generation.  Brian is also known for his high energy and ability to captivate any audience. He speaks and plays with power, compassion, and conviction.

In 2012, Brian accepted God’s assignment to share the message of Jesus through the preached word.  This vision was not only to start a church, but to demonstrate ministry in a tangible way to both non-believers and believers of Christ through preaching, teaching, and music. Since this time, Brian has been called upon by leaders throughout the country and abroad to facilitate music training programs, mentorship, and council.

Freedom is liberty, by faith, through the grace of God.  BPM works with pastors, leaders, and musicians to practically share God's love by building community outreach programs and partnerships and sharing impactful music. We desire to help leaders experience total freedom in ministry to better serve the body of Christ.

 

Pettis music institute (PMI)

Welcome to the Educational Division of Freedom Faith Life. We exist to strengthen and help navigate your musical ability and/or concept. We are defined by Brilliance in sound and Excellence in performance.

With over 20 years of educational and professional experience, we cater to all levels of learning and musical ability. We offer tiered services ranging from beginner to advanced proficiency in voice, piano, organ, drums, programming, guitar, and bass guitar. For pricing lists and details, please contact Kalee Roberson in our office, today {contact@freedomfaithlife.org}.

We look forward to bringing your music to life.


Rebirth of music

Rebirth of Music exists to strengthen and enhance your music ministry from within. The mission is to facilitate comprehensive educational programs within faith based organizations, specifically applied to instrumental and vocal needs, with emphasis on production for various services and events. 
 

david & mattie smith
center for performing arts

Realizing the splendor of your voice, one breath at a time.

The David & Mattie Smith Center for Performing Arts exists to provide a platform where local artists and national recording artists are able to collaborate for the purposes of professional development and mentorship. We are unique in that we base all of our community and outreach programs on literacy through classical music. 


We want every person we meet to know the depth of the Love of God, His will for their lives, and His purpose to be fulfilled through the gifts and talents they possess.
— Brian Pettis, Co-founder of Freedom Faith Life

 
 
 
 
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Freedom has become a key factor of success in our marriage. Free to love. Free to serve. Once Shanka and I became free of our cares, God took them and allowed us to enjoy each other.
— Brian Pettis - Co-Founder

Co-founders of freedom

Brian and Shanka La-Verne Pettis were married December 8, 2012, and to their union Brian Matthew Pettis II (BJ) was born, May 30, 2014; also Ziyahn Aurelia Pettis born November 9, 2019. Brian, Shanka, BJ and Ziyahn reside in the Charlotte land area, North Carolina.  They also have two daughters, Briana and Mackenzie of Chicago, Illinois.

Brian Pettis, native of Chicago, Illinois, hails from Columbia College where he studied Contemporary Urban Production.  He later transferred to Robert Morris College in Chicago, Illinois to study Business Management. 

Shanka is a native of Gastonia, North Carolina.  She moved to Illinois immediately following high school to study Vocal Performance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She continued her studies at the University of Illinois and Concordia University in Forest Park, Illinois where she studied Education.

Brian and Shanka met on the set of a music showcase where Brian was a principal musician and Shanka was the opening act.  Their story is one that tells of the unconditional and redemptive love of God. You can read their love story in Shanka La-Verne’s first book entitled, “Beautifully Redeemed,” and their podcast “jUSt” airing September 2023, on all digital outlets with exclusive footage available only on their Youtube channel.

 
A love that is tested, tried and true is a love worth fighting for until you both part the Earth. We have found that love. It is agape. And it never fails.
— Shanka Pettis -Co-Founder
 

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Brian & Shanka La-Verne Pettis

Charlotte, NC
(980) 328-1344

For media inquiries, email:
Kalee Roberson {contact@freedomfaithlife.org}