First Lady Ermia Jean Toliver

First Lady Ermia Jean Toliver was born in Bivins, Texas. In 1956, she moved to California. She began attending San Francisco City College in 1957 when she met and married Superintendent Bennie L. Toliver. They have been married for 62 years and have five children. Soon after they were married she accepted Christ and was filled with the Holy Spirit at the Love Chapel Church of God in Christ in San Francisco, California under the ministry of Pastor T. L. Delaney.

First Lady Toliver has been a faithful servant of God for many years. She has been a member of Progressive Church Of God In Christ in Sacramento, California since 1973. This mighty woman of God has served in various positions within the church. She first became an administrative assistant in the Women's Department, and later was appointed president of the Women's Department of Progressive COGIC, where she served as president for almost 40 Years. She became the First Lady of the Progressive COGIC in April of 2005. She also previously served as first lady of Prayer Chapel COGIC and Holiness Temple COGIC. She also served in such positions as Assistant District Missionary and Sunday School Teacher.

She is truly an example of her motto, "It is a joy to serve." First Lady Toliver's ministry continues to make a great impact on the Women's Department of Progressive and also in the lives of women in her community. She has been the keynote speaker at numerous seminars and leadership conferences for various Women's Ministries.