First Lady Aurelia Jesella Holiman was born December 23, 1931, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Irene and Jesse Minton. There were ten children born to this union, six boys and four girls. She has been married to Bishop Earl O. Holiman for fifty one years.

Sister Holiman moved to Denver with her husband, where they started a work for the Lord. Bethsaida Temple Christian Center is the vision the Lord brought to the fruition. In addition to being First Lady, she is the president of the Women’s Auxiliary. Sister Holiman loves the song, “It’s So Sweet to be Saved.” Her special testimony is after reading the book, Angels on Assignment by Charles F. Hunter as told by Roland Buck, God fully revealed himself to her. She also shares that her experience to the Holy Land was awesome!

Sister Holiman has worked in management at U.S. West and has also worked as an educator in the Denver Public School system. She has since retired from both careers. Although retired she still keeps busy by being involved in the community and holds the title of Park Hill Neighborhood Block Captain.