About Us

Dr. Anthony Wallace, is committed to providing dignified, respectful and compassionate assistance to every family. Recognizing that each family is unique.

Dr. Anthony Wallace was born in Akron, OH on September 14. He is one of the eleven children of the late Mother Jeanne Ramsey-Harris and the late W.W. Wallace. It was prophesied before he was five years old that Dr. Wallace would be a great gospel preacher by many that came in contact with him.  Dr. Wallace also spent most of his young life as a junior usher and a member of Kathryn Kuhlman’s widely known as evangelistic organization. Growing up, he exemplified a special talent in sports and music.  He performed in many local groups with talented singers such as Howard Hewitt and James Ingram.  His home church is Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Akron, OH where Dr. L.C. Cooper is the pastor.  Baptist under the pasturage of the late A.L. Dykes, Dr. Wallace’s current pastor is Dr. Ephraim Williams of the St. Paul Baptist Church of Sacramento, CA.

Dr. Anthony Wallace's educational background achievements include a B. S. in Accounting, a Master of Christian Education and Counseling, and a Doctorate of Theology, PHD in Psychology.  Dr. Wallace has held a State of California teaching credential and has an honorary Doctorate of Divinity.  He is currently a licensed funeral director and owner of Ramsey Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel inc. in Sacramento and a professor of Theology.

Dr. Wallace is an accountant by trade and has spent some twenty-two years working as an auditor, Corporate Director of Internal Auditing, and Vice President and CFO for some of California’s major health associations.  He is also a former member of the National Association of Black Accounts (NABA) and the National Association of Health Care Internal Auditors (AHCIA).

Dr. Wallace is articulate and from time to time, he writes articles for the Christian magazines and many other community based organizations on counseling, case management training and team building.  He has served on boards of California’s most prestigious companies as well as a former board member for the Greater Sacramento Urban League, the Sacramento Chapter of the NAACP, Sacramento Association of Southern Baptist Churches (SASBC) and the Wells Fargo community Bd. He was featured in Jet magazine as the first African American to serve as president of the National Association of Health Care Internal Auditors.

Dr. Wallace has always heeded the voice of the Lord.  In 1993, after being a member of New Testament Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA for eleven years, the voice he heard that called him to preach, then called him to preach at New Testament Baptist Church under the pasturage of Dr. C. M. Cummings.  He was devoted to the ministry and humbly accepted the position as Minister of Finance.

In 1997, Dr. Wallace left New Testament Baptist Church and started Greater St. Stephen Baptist Church. 

Dr. Wallace continues to teach various ministries all over the country on sermon preparation, hermeneutics, context, syntax, word study and expository preaching concepts. 

In 1997, Teaching Life Changing Concepts Inc. (TLCC) was established by Dr. Anthony Wallace, TLCC has serviced various cities and counties around the country. The main purpose of Teaching Life Changing Concepts Inc. is to strengthen the financial position of Small Businesses, Community Based Organizations (CBO's), and Faith Based Organizations (FBO's).  TLCC specializes in Mental Health and Grief Counseling, Individual, Marriage, and Family Counseling. We also offer various levels of training in the areas of Finance, Violence Response Case Management, Team Building and Strategic Planning.

Dr. Wallace has been appointed President/CEO. Of S.C.L.C. Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Sacramento

After many years as Greater St. Stephen Baptist Church, Dr. Wallace began to seek Christ for a church that would meet the needs of all people throughout the community.  Seeing people come and go for all types of reasons, he found himself second guessing why he was called and what he was doing.  He then began to re-evaluate his commitment and his walk with Christ.  After reading and understanding that Romans 8:28 was not just words but a theological fact, a great deal of prayer led him to seek Christ for direction.

God began to speak to Dr. Wallace saying only two words-New Direction and he saw that ‘New Direction’ was a friendly more inviting name that would appeal to the masses. The church was then renamed to ‘New Direction Christian Center’.

In 2005 Dr. Wallace opened an accredited Theological Seminary and Bible College as well as weekly bible study classes. In 2008 the school was combined with another seminary with the greater Sacramento area 

Dr. Wallace teaches the uncompromised Word of God as further evidenced by his Glory Award honor at Sacramento’s Black Expo in February 2006 and has been recognized as one of the top pastors and leaders in the Country.

Dr. Wallace was recognized and Honored for excellence in Counseling and teaching in 2007 by Capitol City Seventh Day Adventist Church. You can also feel the Holy Spirit moving whenever you are in his presence of delivering the Word.  ‘The come as you are-everybody is somebody’ attitude has made Dr. Wallace a true man sent by God Almighty. Because of his sensitivity, he is committed to the people of the community and the Sacramento area, which is also proven by his participation at the local area senior health care forums. Dr. Wallace is definitely a sincere man of God.

Aliah Terry 
A Passionate Leader
Aliah Terry brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community service to her leadership role at Teaching Life Changing Concepts. Her career has been driven by a desire to empower others and make a positive impact.
Aliah's success in exceeding targets and building lasting partnerships, evident in her work at Trinity West Mortgage and Enterprise Holdings, translates directly to securing critical resources and building strong alliances with donors, volunteers, and partner organizations.
Her experience managing and mentoring teams at Enterprise and currently at Sunset Lawn Chapel demonstrates her ability to inspire and develop others. She is particularly passionate about empowering women to achieve work-life balance, as shown by her mentorship of working mothers at Enterprise.
Currently, Aliah serves as the Managing Partner of Family Services at Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes (2021-Present). Her leadership extends to a team of sales staff, funeral directors, funeral arrangers, administrators and she demonstrates exceptional empathy in guiding families through the difficult process of funeral arrangements and cemetery placement.
Aliah's dedication to community service extends beyond her professional roles. She actively serves as an ambassador to various organizations, including The United Way, the California Black Chamber of Commerce, and The Hope Foundation.
Her commitment to education is evident in her position as a parent representative on the Robla Elementary School and Twin Rivers School District Councils.
Aliah's proven ability to build relationships, achieve results, and empower others while fostering a strong sense of community makes her an ideal candidate for this leadership position.
We are excited to have her on board!

Al Brown Jr is a former peace officer,with Sacramento County and the State of California. He has a wide array of experience working with at-risk youth throughout the Sacramento Valley and Bay Area. He was assigned to the Sacramento Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force which consisted of investigators who concentrated in the areas of Identity Theft, Hi-Tech Crimes and Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC). Al is experienced in working and solving cases which involve crimes of child exploitation on the internet and has pursued investigations concerning child pornoography.Born and raised in Sacramento, he is very passionate and committed to enhancing the lives of children with positive outlets and experiences. A graduate from Tuskegee University, obtaining a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration and earning a Masters Degree in Information Systems Management from the University of San Francisco, he has resided in the Sacramento areas to continue  serving his community and enhancing the lives of youth in mentorship.
Al is a former Board Member for the Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento, a program which provides a spectrum of services for youth in crisis across the Sacramento region. He is also a former Board Member of the 100 Black Men of Sacramento, a program that enables mentess to become empowered to become self -sufficient stakeholders in the community in which they live. Additionally, Al is a Board member for the program California Fair Play and has been a part of this program for twenty years. This program  provides education and positive experiences for children at risk who suffer with mild to severe asthma. The program educates and enhances the ability for children to have a positive childhood by understanding what triggers their asthma and how to reduce the fear of being physically active.       

 Once retiring from law enforcement, Al transitioned to the physical security space about  ten years ago. He is well versed and experienced in corporate strategy  regarding employee safety, risk management, asset and executive protection.  He is also a part time Adjunct Professor with Los Rios Community Colleges in the concentration of Administration of Justice Curriculum. He has facilitated youth and family educational programs for the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE).  Both the programs, project (VIBE) Violence In Bullying Education and (SAVE) Safe Alternatives and Violence Education fueled my passion to create a safe and healthy environment for children suffering through trauma. Additionally, I have provided training and presentations Statewide  in the subjects of Internet Crimes against Children, Gang Information and Prevention Strategies, Anti Bullying, Violence Prevention for students and I am a certified trainer in the area of Workplace Violence Prevention and Planning. ,
Further,Al is experienced in the area of Management/Leadership as he has facilitated the  Standards for Training in Corrections (STC) Certified Supervisor Course for Peace Officers within Corrections, in addition to being a Senior Fellow and Advisory Board member for the Nehemiah Emerging Leadership program in Sacramento, a program that prepares individuals for civic involvement while providing them with valuable leadership and problem-solving skills for use in the workplace.

Betty Frederick was born in Texas, the only child to a single mother. My mother was a big influence in my life. She was smart, a dedicated working, and active in her church. She gave me structure and opportunities that I later pursued. After graduating from high school I relocated to Los Angeles, California.

I attended Los Angeles City College, and Secretarial College. Later I pursued my career as a Buyer at Title Insurance Company, Indemnity Insurance, and University of Southern California (USC) as an Analyst/Buyer (16 ½ years). While at USC I received certificates in a Management Development Program of completion at NAEB Purchasing Institute, San Diego, California, and in a Management Development Program at USC. My husband and I united in 1992 in Los Angeles California, and are the proud parents of four daughters, grandparents, and great grandparents.

Later my husband and I relocated to Sacramento, California in 1996 for his job opportunity.

Thereafter, I was employed at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) as an Administrative Assistant for three divisions, Nephrology, Pulmonary and Infectious Diseases, which was a great experience. I retired in 2015 after 17 ½ years to spend time with family and travel. Also, I dedicate time to my church, which I am a Board Trustee, Women Ministry President, and Children Church teacher, which is my purpose from God. My passion is love for children who is our future, and caring for the elderly, and I help care for my mother-in-law.

I am a caring and committed individual who when needed will be there if possible

Iray Frederick Jr. was born in Texas, and lived most of his life in Seattle, Washington, and Oakland California. Iray attended Samuel Merritt Junior College in Oakland, California his studies in Real Estate and Transportation.

Iray moved to Los Angeles, California to further his career. He met and united with his wife. They are the proud parents of four young ladies, grandparent of seven, and great grandparent of five whom we love dearly.

Iray while in Los Angeles, California was employed at a Pharmaceutical Company, and Cinema Photographer Operator. Iray later was employed with Messengers, Inc.as the Transportation Manager. Iray and his wife later relocated to Sacramento, California to purse his career at Messengers, Inc.at the Northern California office.

Iray continued his studies in Real Estate Sales and Real Estate Appraisal and received his real estate and appraiser licenses. Also, Iray received his CDL and Insurance license.

Iray is an active member of his church home where he is a member of the Deacon Board. I enjoy reading my bible and staying focused on God’s plans.

Deidra Sweda is a passionate, loving, and caring individual who has dedicated herself to helping those in need. Before becoming the office manager at Ramsey Wallace Funeral Home, Deidra was a caregiver for over 14 years. During this time, she received her nursing degree, which further demonstrates her commitment to caring for others. Life then took her on a different path, where she discovered her passion for assisting families with end-of-life arrangements. Joining the team, Deidra brought her wealth of experience and empathy, becoming a mentor to the younger generation and a source of comfort for individuals during challenging times. Her journey is a testament to her adaptability and her unwavering dedication to service.