The Power of Prayer: An Anthology

Michael C. Robinson is a transformational speaker who draws relatable experiences from his own life. On the brink of death and destruction in the streets of Detroit, young Michael fell into a life of crime due to his tumultuous relationship with his father. From serving time in the penitentiary to mentoring youth so they don't follow the same path, Michael C. Robinson enhances the lives he touches by demonstrating how to persevere beyond all circumstances.The author of My Father's Blood, Michael C. Robinson shares his autobiographical account of his pursuit of recognition and approval in the wrong places. Overcoming rejection, depression and rage, he shares his amazing story of empowerment with audiences of all sizes.After a remarkable life conversion, Michael C. Robinson now serves the community as pastor, chaplain and mentor. A graduate of Berea Bible College and W. L. Bonner Bible College, Michael C. Robinson is the senior pastor of Ypsilanti Community Church. He is the Vice President of the Society Harmonizing Against Racial Profiling (S.H.A.R.P.) Foundation and the vice president of Survivors Speak and the founder of Empowering Proteges and Impacting Change (E.P.I.C.) Mentoring Program for Youth. Dr. De'Andrea Matthews is the senior pastor of Visions International Ministry. Founder of Claire Aldin Publications, Dr. Matthews is also an award-winning author of twelve books. Dr. Matthews holds a bachelor's and master's degree in theology and a doctorate in religious education from Destiny Christian University. With her wide-ranging leadership experiences encompassing almost 25 years in ministry, Dr. Matthews helped shaped a unique perspective on increasing Biblical literacy, one student at a time. Some of Dr. Matthews' accolades include being one of the 2022 Michigan Chronicle Women of Excellence, a recipient of the 2021 Top Leaders in Education, 2020 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics and the 2020 Corp! Magazine Diversity Business Leader Award. This certified Birthing Elijahs master teacher has been leading discipleship curriculum for small groups and ministries for five years in various communities. Additionally, Evangelist Rudolph has taught Youth Bible Study for Fellowship International for three years. A member of Ypsilanti Community Church, Evangelist Rudolph lives her life on the premise of believing God for any and everything.