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I moved to the Seattle area in February of 2011. I joined Center of Faith church of God in Christ, founded by Pastor Wilbur D. Vincent and First Lady Suganah. I have since learned to submit to God’...view moreI moved to the Seattle area in February of 2011. I joined Center of Faith church of God in Christ, founded by Pastor Wilbur D. Vincent and First Lady Suganah. I have since learned to submit to God’s vision while increasing my faith for an emotional and spiritual makeover. I was blessed to be married to my lovely wife, Tia, following Sunday Worship service on October 23, 2011. I am working two jobs to fund my ministry as well as relocate my family from California. Through perseverance and commitment I am blessed to reap the fruit of my labor in Jesus’ name.
As a youth I was raised in a two-parent home. We were lower-middle class, lived in housing projects and urban neighborhoods. However, I was taught not to be a product of my degenerate, short-sighted environment. I received spiritual guidance at church while in elementary school. I was enrolled in a year-round Christian youth program called Destination Discovery. I attended Magnet schools that promoted diversity, fairness in opportunity and educational excellence.
At age 15 I made a costly decision to indulge in the street life. I went from being an honor roll student to a mediocre high school graduate. I was a half-attentive, misdirected college student not living up to my full potential. Several poor choices landed me in prison. Incarceration proved to be my Damascus experience. God led Metamorphism Ministries to me. I learned effective laws of bible study: Context; Normal Usage of Words; The Bible as a Whole; Foundational Truths of Sound Doctrine. More importantly, I learned practical application of the bible during the most unfavorable circumstances.
My divine transformation came once I transitioned from being a loyal church-goer to a follower of Jesus Christ. The difference was that I learned how to be Christ-like in my own house, and not only when I was in God’s house. I accepted accountability as a born-again believer and an explosion of revelation transpired as my personal relationship with Jesus became more intimate. I am on my path of “Restoration unto Salvation”. My calling is to repair the breaches I caused in the lives of many adolescents. God has given me visions that will help build the younger generation as noble saints.
My goal is to share the gospel and my testimonies in a praiseworthy format applicable to the lives of youth and spiritual babes. My message from God is tailored to those who suffer the consequences of rebellion, poor decisions, relational traps and unfavorable circumstances. By the power of the Holy Spirit everyone can breakthrough to success! To walk in repentance is a life-long journey that requires discipline, patience and faithfulness. I am in the business of saving souls. Fulfillment of my ministry manifests every time someone asks, “What must I do to be saved?”
As a published author my objective is to be a virtuous vessel God springs forth to fulfill His promise of salvation to all people worldwide. My reward comes when true repentance is birthed in the heart of sinners, and backslidden believers. My message is more of a movement: Take control by learning self-control in the pursuit of spiritual excellence! My duty is to break down barriers and build relationships to strengthen God’s army with repentant souls who simply need inspiration and direction toward leadership in God’s kingdom.
What Must I Do To Be Saved begins with an introduction of my calling from God to deliver a message to our youth, offering an opportunity to be saved from sin. My revelation and inspiration came from Ezekiel 2; 3:17-18. I admit that I cannot change anyone, nor can I force salvation upon adolescents. However, to remain obedient to the will of God I must pursue the mission of saving souls!view less