Tanya Buford is the Founder and Senior Pastor of New Restoration Community Church in Nashville, TN. She received her Master's Degree in Ministry and a Doctorate Degree of Theology from Emmanuel Theological Seminary. She serves on the board of Greater Faith Community Action Corporation, a Faith-Based Corporation in Springfield, TN  which provides shelters, transitional housing and supportive programs to assist the homeless, substance abusers, and other various programs. She also is a supporter for teenage foster children.