Doc Di
Dr. Diane M. Lazare (Doc Di) is the Co-Founder and Senior Pastor of The Light Center, a church dedicated to transforming lives. Her anointed ministry of integrity, character and reliance on the Word of God has brought healing and restoration to her community and beyond. Dr. Diane has encountered numerous ministerial activities such as preaching, teaching, counseling, mentoring, facilitating seminars and hosting conferences. Dr. Diane’s earnest approach and contagious enthusiasm enables her to connect intimately with people from all educational, social and cultural backgrounds. Her passion is to empower individuals to discover their true identity and purpose. She has taken this ministry abroad, ministering in countries such as South Africa and Ghana. With over twenty-five years of ministry experience she was consecrated to the Office of The Prophet through the Preparation Fellowship in Houston, Texas.
As a certified Master Life Coach, she provides guidance through difficult life seasons as well as a path to evolution if the client desires. Her program is designed to help create a culture of excellence that will become the norm for every aspect of an individual’s life. She is well noted for providing sound and wise counsel to both secular and ministry leaders in various capacities. She is considered by her peers to be a Woman of God that is “beyond her years.”
Under the umbrella of Diane Lazare Ministries, she began The SpiritLed Life specifically to empower women to discover their full potential; to encourage women to discover and embrace God's mission for their lives. ThroughSpiritLed she has touched the lives of women in shelters and rehabilitation centers. Further, she has funded scholarships and partnered with the American Cancer Society through her “Pink Prayers” program to promote Breast Cancer Awareness. As an empowerment strategist, Dr. Diane constantly encourages people through her “Power Up” Leadership Training, Prophetic Encounters, and throughout the nation on her “Power Experience” online platform.
Dr. Diane is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Florida A&M University. From there, she matriculated through the Florida State University where she obtained an Advanced Masters Graduate Degree. In 2007, Pastor Diane furthered her education by obtaining a Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. In conjunction to her secular educational accomplishments, Dr. Diane received her Doctorate in Ministry Degree from St. Thomas Christian University. Her strong educational background and aspiration for ministerial excellence prompted her to write and implement the Minister in Training (MIT) Program for novice ministers.
Dr. Diane has been happily married to Bishop Dr. Clark Lazare for over 38 years. Together they have two beautiful sons, and one precious granddaughter.