Jessica Riles

Jessica Riles serves as the Founder of Faith Through the Fire Ministry, a community outreach organization based in Sumter, South Carolina. Established after two years of planning and officially launched two months prior to the interview, the ministry provides support groups, prayer resources, and partnerships with local organizations to assist individuals facing challenges such as addiction, grief, divorce, anxiety, and depression. Riles draws from her extensive experience in the medical field since 2010, where she holds a medical assistant license and credentials in medical coding, reimbursement, and billing. She also maintains a travel agent certificate and license, through which she runs Graceful Travel and Designs, specializing in wedding coordination and custom designs. Additionally, Riles contributes to her community as a member of the advisory board for the Salvation Army, participating in food drives, hygiene bag distributions, school supply collections, and youth center activities. Her work extends to authoring books, creating music, podcasting, and event speaking, all rooted in her personal testimony and strong faith, which she credits as the source of her success. She emphasizes values of faithfulness to the Lord and maintaining a trustworthy name built on honesty and integrity.