Merilee Koss’s story is one marked by transformation, faith, and a divine calling that has carried her across the globe. Raised in Connecticut, Merilee settled in Albany, New York, where she raised her children before eventually moving to Houston, Texas. Her life reflected success and vibrancy—immersed in business, social circles, and travel. Yet on March 24, 1983 everything changed in an instant.

That morning, as she walked across a busy street, Merilee was struck by both a van and a car. In the emergency room, fighting for her life, she encountered the supernatural presence of Jesus Christ. With only one eye open, she saw a piercing white cloud fill the room, and in that moment, she experienced the reality of her Savior. As He held her life in His hands, she surrendered completely, whispering from her heart: “I know that is You. I will accept whatever You want of my life.”

From that day forward, Merilee’s journey became one of obedience and service. After her recovery, she began ministering around the world—sharing the Gospel in the streets of the UK, serving in Wales, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, Russia, Africa, Ukraine, Singapore, and beyond. She spent over 15 years living in Jerusalem, where she dedicated her time to assisting victims of terror and the needy. Ordained in 1993, her ministry has been marked by boldness and compassion, always with the goal of pointing others to Jesus.

Her testimony and teaching have been shared through international media, including CBN’s 700 Club, Sid Roth’s It’s Supernatural, TBN, and Premier Radio in London, among many others. In 2012, when doctors gave her only months to live, God once again intervened with miraculous healing, and in 2014 she testified of His victory at Times Square Church in New York City.

Upon returning to the United States, Merilee founded Prepaired Ministries—a ministry dedicated to encouraging others to be united with Jesus, heart to heart. Through conferences, church services, retreats, and media outreach she continues to teach, write, and encourage believers to walk in faith and obedience.

Merilee’s life is filled with extraordinary stories of God’s provision and direction—moments where simply following the Holy Spirit opened doors to impact lives and nations. From a chance encounter with a man in the UK that led to her mission in New Zealand, to countless divine appointments across the world, her story is a testimony that God still moves powerfully through those willing to listen and obey.

Today, Merilee remains passionate about one thing: to glorify Jesus and call others into their eternal destiny. Her message is simple yet urgent; “PROVOKE AND PREPARE others to be Pre Paired with Jesus.”