Valora Shaw-Cole - Founder | Pastor | Author | Strategist | Advocate for Women and Kingdom | "Empowering Communities. Leading With Purpose."

“Empowering Communities. Leading with Purpose.”

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Valora Cole

Founder | Pastor | Author | Strategist | Advocate for Women and Kingdom

Valora Cole is a global leader and visionary committed to helping others discover their voice, walk in purpose, and lead with boldness. A native Floridian born in Gainesville, reared in Sarasota, and now residing in Central Florida, she brings deep roots and community connection to her work. With 24 years of experience as a nurse, she brings a unique perspective of compassion and care to her ministry and leadership roles. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida with a concentration in Leadership, and a Master of Business Administration with Executive Leadership specialization.

She is the founder and president of Fearless Women Global, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women to rise in their God-ordained assignments.

Together with her husband, LaJun Cole, and their 4 children and 6 grandchildren, she leads LaJun and Valora Cole Ministries and has ministered in 37 countries and over 140 U.S. cities, igniting revival and transformation wherever she goes. She co-pastors Contagious Church, a vibrant, multi-generation ministry focused on deliverance, discipleship, and global impact.

Valora is the author and co-author of 41 books, President of Cole & Company Publishing House, and Vice-President of Exponential Group Global, a leadership and consulting firm that equips faith-based and marketplace leaders to operate with strategy, integrity, and impact. Her voice and message have reached audiences worldwide through appearances on TBN, CTN, Cornerstone TV, Atlanta Live, and radio stations around the world. She has also served as a guest contributor to Charisma magazine and the Charisma Podcast.

Her commitment to community is also evident through her work as President of Contagious Cares and as Chairman of the Board for the Bay Area and Florida Charter Foundations, where she helps oversee 21 charter schools in partnership with Charter Schools USA.

Above all, Valora is a passionate intercessor, mentor, and catalyst for change, driven to see people empowered, equipped, and positioned to live boldly and leave a legacy.