Revised - Chameeka N. Smith

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Résumé :
Sadness, disappointment, dreams shattered…why my pastor, why my man of God? There were so many false prophets, teachers, and preachers, so why did my pastor have to die? These were the words that continued to linger in my head after learning the news of my pastor's transition. He was strong, a pioneer of many facets of ministry that weren't seen in his day. He impacted the city, community, state, and ultimately the world. He loved God's people and we loved him. In October of 2012, I asked the question, Why did my pastor have to die? It was the question that lingered in the minds of so many members who truly believed that this would not happen. We prayed, fasted, worshiped, and even received prophecies of how the man of God would recover… We had the faith, we trusted God, and yet he died. In this revised version, I walk through the journey of the painful loss of losing my pastor but provide a powerful message on Detours on the Road to Destiny: Understanding Perspective, my first message as an ordained missionary. If you have ever lost a pastor or spiritual leader or are still going through the grieving process, there is hope, joy, and peace on the other side of the pain of losing a pastor. The story is not over, and the true legacy can begin…

Biographie:
Leadership Academy (PTLA) with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has presented at the National GEAR UP Conference and the Statewide Communities In Schools Impact Conference on Moving from Boredom to Engagement as participants engaged in several evidence-based instructional strategies. She believes in transforming leaders into authentic world-changers and is committed to the work of doing what is in the best interest for All children. Chameeka is a certified True Colors Facilitator, teaching classes in Diversity and a Faith Based Certified Church Administrator. In December 2016, she published her first book entitled Why Did My Pastor Have to Die? The Pain of Letting go…...

Sommaire:
Known as the little girl getting her hair combed in the motion picture, nominated for 11 Academy Awards in 1985, Chameeka Smith continues her journey as an educator, motivational speaker and educational specialist for at-risk youth. As an Alumna of North Carolina A&T State University, Chameeka has earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Master of Science in Vocational Industrial Education and Master of Arts in Teaching in Technology Education. She has over 10 years of experience working with first generation, low socioeconomic students and their families in several school districts. She has worked for both a state GEAR UP grant and partnership GEAR UP grant in North Carolina and South Carolina. As a licensed North Carolina Principal Administrator and Teacher, she completed her school-based clinical administrative residency through the Piedmont Triad ...