BCNN1 Books: Author Spotlight Archives

Deborah Pettis, author of "Living Under the Influence"

By BCNN1 on June 30, 2010 2:01 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

I am the youngest of three girls. I have one daughter. My mom who was my closest friend passed January 14, 2006. I presently live in East St. Louis, Illinois.

I am currently employed as a teacher for the St. Louis Public Schools.

I am a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in East St. Louis, Rev. Dr. Norman E. Owens is my pastor. Pastor Owens has been instrumental in allowing me to develop my God given gift of writing. I have written and performed several plays in local churches. My first drama, "God Who Needs Him" won first place in a Young Writers Contest. Recently I created a monthly newsletter entitled, "Blessed to be a Blessing" to share God's goodness with the world.

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C. Angela, author of "I Am Completely Led"

By BCNN1 on June 12, 2010 5:00 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

C. Angela holds a Bachelors Degree in Music Performance and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education. Currently, she is completing her doctorate in Urban Education Leadership with an emphasis in Education Planning and Administration. She is a writer, speaker, workshop presenter and musician.

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Kirk Franklin, Author of "The Blueprint"

By BCNN1 on April 19, 2010 4:26 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Before the arrival of Kirk Franklin in 1993, contemporary gospel music leaned toward inspirational quiet storm - 'positive' messages alluding to Jesus and a righteous walk of faith set to lightly groovin' tracks that appealed primarily to adults. Upon the arrival of Kirk Franklin, the music and the culture of contemporary Christianity got an energy boost that could give Red Bull a run for its money! Injecting a vigorous and youthful excitement to faith-walking, Kirk Franklin made it cool to be Christian, placing Godly messages in the same heavy rotation as other urban pop music. Over the last 14 years with hits such as "Stomp;" "Whatcha Lookin' For;" "Looking for You;" "Revolution;" and "Lean on Me," Kirk ascended to the upper echelons of gospel and pop. Beyond the music, he's a highly exalted example of a man who achieved success without selling his soul (literally or figuratively) or his integrity. His messages now inhabit books, an upcoming movie, and he even hosts his own BET talent search program, "Sunday Best."

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Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, author of "Healing Our Broken Village"

By BCNN1 on February 6, 2010 4:17 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III is a passionate leader, captivating orator, educator and activist engaged in fighting against racial injustice; committed to increasing economic and social justice in urban areas; and devoted to transforming the lives of the disenfranchised. For over twenty five years Dr. Haynes, serving as senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas has innovatively led and grown the ministry from 500 members to over 12,000. His out-of-the-box approach to ministry reaches across generations, class and ethnicities providing a relevant and functional truth that can be applied to everyday life. Dr. Haynes is also the author of Soul Fitness, an inspiring and encouraging daily devotional.

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Priscilla Shirer, author of "Discerning the Voice of God"

By BCNN1 on January 25, 2010 12:27 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Priscilla Shirer is a Bible teacher. Through the expository teaching of the Word of God to women, her desires to see women not only know the uncompromising truths of Scripture intellectually but experience them practically by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Priscilla is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, with a Master's degree in Biblical Studies. She has been a conference speaker for major corporations, organizations, and Christian audiences across the United States and the world.

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Deborah Pettis, author of "Living Under the Influence"

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Priscilla Shirer, author of "Discerning the Voice of God"