Carlene Pierce is an experienced educator, author, Bible Study facilitator, and entrepreneur based in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina metropolitan area.

She has served as a Workshop Presenter and Seminar Facilitator for the Newark, NJ public school system as well as various business, church and community organizations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. She was a full-time caregiver for her elderly parents as well as helping and serving others in her family, church and community.

Ms. Pierce has been active in the religious community and has served in numerous leadership roles throughout the years. She holds a diploma in Ministerial Studies from the National Outreach Bible Institute.

She is the founder and CEO of Pierce The Darkness. The mission of Pierce The Darkness is to provide clear Scripture-based teaching that examines the transformative of God's Word in dispelling darkness and bringing light, truth and understanding; helping Christians grow in their  knowledge and faith.

Carlene is the author of “Encourage Yourself In the Lord,” available for free download here.