About Elder

Sarita Bernadette

Smiling woman with light skin, curly blonde hair, wearing tortoiseshell glasses, a black top, and necklaces, against a black background.
Smiling woman with light skin, curly blonde hair, wearing tortoiseshell glasses, a black top, and necklaces, against a black background.

Elder Sarita Bernadette is a Bible teacher, preacher, retired elementary school teacher, and faithful servant of the Lord with a heart for encouraging others through the Word of God.

With warmth and wisdom, she shares encouragement grounded in the Word of God, endeavoring to remind every listener that God sees, hears, and cares about the intimate details of their lives. 

As an Elder at Wings of Eagles Church in Durham, North Carolina, she continues to serve with a desire to help others know God's goodness, mercy, and faithfulness. Her voice carries both the tenderness of a teacher and the conviction of someone who has walked with the Lord through many seasons of life.

Before stepping into this podcast ministry, Elder Sarita spent years serving children and families as an elementary school teacher. That same spirit of patience, clarity, and care continues to shape the way she teaches God’s Word. She speaks with a gentle authority that invites listeners to slow down, listen closely, and trust what God has promised.

Through Joy In Every Step, Elder Sarita offers Scripture-centered encouragement for everyday life. Whether you are walking through joy, uncertainty, grief, waiting, healing, or a new beginning, her messages are shared to strengthen your faith and remind you that you are never forgotten by God.

Each episode is an invitation to open your heart to God’s Word, receive His comfort, and keep walking by faith — one step at a time.

A Heart for God’s Word

Elder Sarita believes that Scripture speaks to every season of life. Her teachings are created to help listeners find peace, hope, correction, encouragement, and joy through the truth of God’s Word.

She does not simply teach from a distance. She speaks with the heart of someone who cares deeply about people and wants them to know that God sees them, loves them, and is present with them.

Why Joy In Every Step

Joy In Every Step was created to offer biblical encouragement for the journey of faith. Life brings mountaintop moments and valley seasons, but God remains faithful through them all.

Through each message, Elder Sarita reminds listeners that joy is not limited to easy days. Joy can be found in trusting God, resting in His promises, and taking the next step with Him.

Listen and Walk With Us

You are invited to listen, reflect, and be encouraged through each message.

May these teachings help you draw closer to God, grow stronger in faith, and remember that His care is present in every step of your journey.