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Jackson has a Bachelor of Science 

degree from NC A&T State University 

in Applied Engineering Technology in 

Manufacturing Systems. He is currently 

enrolled in Graduate School at North 

Carolina A & T State University studying 

for his Master of Science in Technology Management in Applied Engineering Technology. Additionally, 

he is a Motivational Speaker. He has served as the key note speaker for National Black 

Child Development Organization for Greensboro for three years, and spoken in California, Michigan, 

Chicago, and various schools in the Triad area. “I like doing things that glorifies God” He is 

also a Minister of the Gospel at Mount Zion Baptist Church Inc. under the teaching of Bishop W. 

Brooks and First Lady Edna G. Brooks. 

Vice President of George’s Awesome Gourmet Turkey BBQ, D. White is a native of Greensboro. 

He is the son of James and Lucy White. D. White has a Bachelor’s degree in Music from North 

Carolina A & T State University. As an aggie he was a member of the Blue and Gold Marching 

Machine and played with jazz greats, Max Roach and Lionel Hampton. After graduation from 

college , he taught eight years as a band director in North Carolina, Louisiana and Washington, 

D.C. Currently he serves as an assistant band director at James B. Dudley High School. He is also 

a member of Sports Management World Wide, serving as a sports agent advisor 

G. Christopher says that “GAGT BBQ” vision for the company is to have Healthy Turkey BBQ for 

everyone to eat globally. There moto is: “The Healthy Way To Eat BBQ” also they have been 

very active in our community partnering with several businesses to name a few: 

1. American Red Cross Nussbaum Blood Center 

2. Dr. Roosevelt Smith/ Health Source Chiropractor 

3. WE Program for Homeless Men 

4. Red Hatters of Greensboro/Breast Cancer Organization 

We have donated our Turkey BBQ to 

each of these Organization during their 

events. As a company, we want to 

give back and show how important it is 

to support the Health and Taste of people. 

G. Christopher and D. White have 

great direction on where they are taking 

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Rolinda Crump 

Rolinda Crump is a native of Greensboro, North Carolina. She 

attended Winston Salem State University for four years where 

she studied Early Childhood Education/Psychology. She also 

attended Brookstone College studying High-Tech Secretarial 

and Business. She was on the President’s List and received 

her Business Degree 1993. She worked at NC One Call as a 

Database Manager and as a Team Lead manager at Wells 

Fargo Home Mortgage before starting her own business, 

Judah Dance Academy April 4, 2004; which she later incorporated 

and evolved into Judah Academy of the Arts, LLC in 

2008. Rolinda has danced over 15 years with her forte being 

tap, ballet, modern, and jazz. At Judah, she offers classes for 

all ages in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip hop, mime, modeling, 

sign language, and zumba. Judah has ministered all over 

North and South Carolina for all types of events. 

Rolinda works with the teenage dance ministry at her church, 

Love & Faith Christian Fellowship. She also works with other organizations, churches, and individuals 

in developing and perfecting others through the gifts of arts. She has worked with over 250 people 

within the 6 years that God has called her into the ministry of dance. 

Rolinda is married to Ray Crump and they have 3 children; Cedric, Jamal and Grace Crump whom 

she adores. Her goal is to see others develop their gifts in ministry to glorify God. 

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The vision of Judah Academy of The Arts is to teach the art of movement in all forms of expressions 

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limited to; reaching the community’s underprivileged, handicapped, youth, and seniors in order to 

provide nourishment and development. The activities will include song, dance, mine, tap, sign language, 

step, poetry, and other creative talents in an effort to focus on education of the arts. 

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This ministries mission is to teach and provide an atmosphere of praise and worship to all participants 

and reach others through the ministry of dance and music interpretation. 

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Classes Offered: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Mime, Cheerleading, Modeling, Step, Sign 

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Destiny’s Wardrobe, Founded in 2009 in High Point, NC, is a 

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Dear Cali Pearl, 

I’ve been hearing a lot about the Facebook stock that will be out in a few months and now my friend tells me he has 

a deal where we can buy stock before it’s issued to the public. I am definitely interested in all the money I can make 

but I’m not sure if the opportunity is really real. Is it possible to buy stock before it’s listed on the stock market? Do 

you think I should? 

I have been handling calls from interested potential Facebook investors since Facebook announced their IPO. Most 

investors want to get in on the ground floor, buy Facebook stock while it’s “cheap” and sell it once it becomes public 

for a huge return. Who wouldn’t want the “next hot stock?” Unfortunately, however, there is no Facebook stock available 

to the public at this time. 

Fraudsters would have investors believe that virtually anyone can get in on pre-IPO deals of small, little-known startups 

as well as those of large, popular companies. One sure-fire way to avoid being taken in by an unsolicited offer is 

to ignore it—regardless of how you heard about it. Someone claiming to have shares of Facebook or some other social 

networking company may very well be a paid promoter or, more likely, a con artist trying to take your hard-earned 

money. 

To steer clear of potential scams, follow these tips: 

• Consider the source. If you received an unsolicited offer to invest in a pre-IPO opportunity—by any means— 

don’t take the bait. The stories a con artist might spin are innumerable but share one trait—they are all built on lies 

and deception. 

• Always ask: “Why me?” An unsolicited offer to buy pre-IPO shares raises the obvious question: Why would a 

total stranger tell you about a really great investment opportunity? The likely answer is that there is no such opportunity. 

• Be alert to persuasion. Virtually all pre-IPO scams dangle the prospect of exclusive access to eye-popping returns 

(an example of the “phantom riches” tactic) at a discount (the “reciprocity” tactic) if you act quickly (“scarcity”). 

Many scams also exploit “source credibility,” trying to build your trust by claiming falsely to be with a reputable firm. 

And others, such as those purporting to involve well-known companies, use “social consensus” to suggest that everyone 

wants in so the deal must be good. 

• Verify whether the person touting the stock or investment is licensed. A legitimate investment salesperson 

must be properly licensed, and his or her firm must be registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority 

(FINRA), the SEC or a state securities regulator—depending on the type of business the firm conducts. 

• Determine if you’re being conned by a convicted criminal. Check the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator 

to determine if a solicitation is coming from someone who has served time in a federal prison. 

• Be a search engine sleuth. Use search engines to learn as much as you can about a solicitation and those behind 

it. For instance, if the individual promoting the investment has a history of fraud or criminal activity, you might 

find news reports and court documents with details. 

• Never send money to an individual or firm that you are hearing from based on an unsolicited communication. 

Even if you have met or spoken directly with someone selling an investment, never write a check out to the 

individual. Your money is apt to end up in a personal bank account, never to be seen by the investor. 

• Get an unbiased second opinion. The only way to verify whether a particular pre-IPO opportunity is legitimate 

is to conduct in-depth due diligence. To fully understand the terms of the deal and any restrictions that apply, 

you will likely need to enlist the aid of professionals who are in no way connected to the deal. 

(Source: FINRA) 

Cali Pearl is a NC registered investment advisor committed to financial literacy and investment 

education. For more information about Cali Pearl please visit: calipearl.com.


When You Let Your Greed Get in the Way, Don’t Call God a Liar! 

“The wise man saves for the future, but the foolish man spends whatever he gets.” 

Proverbs 21:20 

Ann and John had been praying for a new home for two years. They have been married three years and were expecting 

their first child so naturally they need more space. The tiny apartment was okay in the early stages of their 

marriage but they were quickly outgrowing it. Ann and John loved the Lord and they knew that He would work 

it out in their favor so they prayed about it and waited on an answer from On High. After a few weeks it seemed 

like their prayers had been answered. Their banker called and said they prequalified for a $153,000 loan. They were 

ecstatic! They couldn’t believe it! The home they wanted was only $110,000 but since they were preapproved for 

more they could look at bigger homes in other neighborhoods. Their monthly mortgage payments would be $1034 

which was actually a little more than they felt they could afford. They knew that they could only afford to pay $850 

comfortably but Ann and John felt like since this opportunity was allowed to come into their lives it must be what 

God wanted for them. They said “yes” to the deal and looked forward to their new beginnings. 

Fast forward one year and one child later, being new homeowners was not what they expected. Since the home 

they purchased was in a much nicer neighborhood than they originally planned, they decided to buy brand new 

furniture and a brand new car. They felt like the new furniture and new car matched their new home and elevated 

their image a bit. Making the mortgage payments took everything they had without much left over for the other 

expenses associated with homeownership. It was becoming stressful. And suddenly without warning, John loses his 

job. Ann cannot afford to keep up with the mortgage, car loan, and credit card payments. 

I was listening to the radio broadcast of a sermon the other day when I heard the pastor make the statement that 

people struggle because struggle is the will of God. And the reason why God allows us to suffer is to strengthen 

our relationship with Him. I think making that kind of statement is totally opposite of what God says in the Bible. 

God said that He came that we might have life and have life more abundantly (John 10:10). We are children of the 

most High God, the One who created heaven and earth and everything in it, and it is my opinion that we are not 

supposed to live lives full of struggle and disappointment in order to experience holiness or enjoy a richer relationship 

with Our Father. 

Have you ever wondered where personal responsibility fits into the equation when you experience struggle and 

disappointment? I mean, aren’t we responsible for some of the decisions we make. For example, if Ann and John 

were obedient to what God had already blessed them with, the ability to pay an $850 monthly mortgage comfortably, 

why would they opt for a payment they couldn’t afford and inevitably blame God for their failure to maintain 

their home? 

We are spiritual beings living in a natural universe and unfortunately we allow ourselves to behave naturally and 

not spiritually when we should behave spiritually in this natural universe. We must not forget that we have a personal 

responsibility in how we handle what we have been given. It’s not fair to say that you’re out of favor with God 

when you lose a house or your car is repossessed. If you honestly assess the situation, you would confess that maybe 

God didn’t actually put you in this precarious predicament. You knew when you made the decision that it wasn’t the 

right decision and you were hoping that God would just come through for you and work it out in the end. However 

you must remember that God said that when we are faithful over a few things He will put us in charge of many 

things (Matt. 25:23). 

God’s word is true but it’s your own actions that are making Him out to look like a liar. Continue to do your best and 

work within your means and blessings are sure to come your way. God will send people along and create situations 

in your life that will open doors and create peace. He will not add burden. 

Sherri Brown is Managing Partner with the investment advisory firm Cali Pearl in Greensboro, NC. Cali Pearl empowers 

its clients through objective and comprehensive financial advice, educational services, and financial tools 

for families to build and maintain financial health through all financial market cycles and major life events.


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BISHOP SHELDON M. McCARTER is the senior bishop of the Greater Cleveland Avenue 

Christian Church in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He was born April 10, 1961 to Dr. R.T. 

and Lady McCarter in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Bishop McCarter is the third of four 

siblings, all of whom serve God as ministers of the Gospel. He is married to the love of his life 

and his partner in ministry, Co-Pastor Joyce N. McCarter. They are blessed with three children 

Xavia, Alana, and Alaya. 

Bishop McCarter said yes to his call into the ministry in 1982 under the pastoral leadership 

of Dr. R.T. McCarter. He began as pastor of Cleveland Avenue Christian Church in 

August 1988. The tremendous anointing on his life, his zeal to serve God in excellence, and 

his heart for people led this ministry into phenomenal growth. The church grew from 200 

members in 1988 to more than 3000 members today. 

The vision and wisdom of God inspired Bishop McCarter to embark upon undoubtedly the most significant 

accomplishment to-date in his ministry-the completion of what is now the Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian 

Church. We celebrated the completion of the 33,000 square foot ediface in October of 1999. In September 2001, we 

celebrate the completion of the Signs and Wonders Learning Academy and the 32,000 square foot S.M. McCarter 

Family Life Center in January 2002. 

Bishop McCarter has ministered the Word of God all across the United States. His anointing to teach and 

preach the Gospel changes lives everywhere he ministers. Even though his ministry as Bishop of one of the largest 

churches in Winston Salem and his many duties in the community keeps him extremely busy, he remains touchable 

to his members. He remains humble so that God can continue elevating him to new levels. His hearts desire is to challenge 

and change lives through the Word of God. 

Chris Adams is currently serving as the Regional Director of Operations for CN Hotels based out of Greensboro, 

NC. In a career spanning over 25 years, he has served in a number of capacities in brands 

such as Marriott, Hilton, Omni, as well as several independent and boutique facilities. Chris 

has been involved in a number of community related organizations, serving on the boards of 

the Guilford Merchants Association, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, High Point Convention 

and Visitors Bureau, where he served as Board Chair, the Guilford County Hotel 

Motel Association, where he is the current President, the Guilford County Workforce Development 

Board. Greensboro College Pride One, and the Guilford College Board of Visitors. 

Chris is the proud father of two children, John and Sierra, and an even prouder grandfather 

of two. He enjoys outdoors activities, jazz music, avid reader, and a dedicated and faithful 

member of the Embassy International Church where he serves as a Minister in Training. 

Antonisha Polite is an independent distributor 

of UsBorne Books & More. She has a 

son named Christian and who is the reason behind 

everything she do. A full time online student 

majoring in Elementary Education who 

absolutely loves reading and hopes to instill 

that love of reading and learning into other 

children. 

Contact Her For More Information 

ninipolite@gmail.com


Demarcus Scales has worked with youth in various capacities throughout his adult life. 

He has been a mentor to teens/youth in foster care that dealt with a range of diagnoses and 

life situations. 

Demarcus has been a member of the Guilford County chapter of the Red Cross since October 

2010 and goes all over the state of North Carolina training people in Adult/Child CPR and 

First Aid. This is his way to give back because in May 0f 2008 he himself was a recipient of 

trained responders knowledge of First Aid as a result of a life altering car accident. 

Demarcus also is very active at his local church in which he has attended since childhood. 

He is a member of the Usher Board, and also serves as a Youth Advisor for the youth usher 

board. Demarcus also serves as his Pastors Armor bearer, which involves traveling with him 

on preaching engagements, taking care of certain needs around the church and attending meetings. 

Demarcus is a graduate of Dalton L McMichael High School in Mayodan, NC class of 1995. Demarcus has attended 

Rockingham Community College and the University of Phoenix. 

Demarcus loves to spend time writing. He began by just writing for a hobby and went on to create an inspirational 

writing website. Demarcus is currently in partnership with George Evans and have written two books titled “Thoughts 

From Within” and “Released.” They call themselves “EevanScalez” a play on their last names, Evans and Scales. Their 

motto is “Balance, Knowledge, and Inspiration.” 

Demarcus, a native of Rockingham County born in Eden N.C at Morehead Hospital on June 18th, 1977 to Ms. Brenda 

K. Scales. Married to Sherika Hairston Scales. 

Demarcus lives by this saying, “Everything that happens has significance and if it didn’t kill you and you made it 

through it, then it wasn’t for you, it was for you to go back and help someone else.” 

7 Answers to the question….What Makes a Man A Man? 

• Acceptance of the responsibility of being made in the image of God 

• Acceptance of the fact that strength is connected to compassion 

• The ability to say you are wrong when you know you are wrong and put your pride on the back burner 

• The realization that Character is the key to the doors that God wants to open for you 

• The ability to humble yourself and follow even when you know that you are a leader 

• Wisdom to be quiet and wisdom to speak 

• Confidence and Balance 

7 Things a Man Needs to Know About His Identity 

Purpose: How God is shaping him to fulfill the destiny and meaning of his life. 

Plan: The direction and blueprint designed to make his life has the intended meaning. 

Progress: How man is gauging the results in his journey and a means to determine necessary steps to stay the 

course of his destiny. 

Priorities: What is most important for man to pursue and the order in which he chooses in making decisions. 

Perspective: What is shaping man’s decision making process? What direction is he basing his ideals? 

Position: What role is man willing to assume and take ownership of in his professional and personal existence? 

Potential: Does man really attempt to look within to be the best he can be at any given moment?


Master Trainer and Founder of Full Time Fitness, LLC, Hilton 

Ferguson is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition and Dietary 

Counselor with extensive knowledge and experience. Hilton received his B.S. in 

Exercise Physiology from East Carolina University’s College of Health and Human 

Performance. Hilton has trained and maintained an extensive number of clientele 

from all walks of life, all ages, and even those with health and fitness challenges. 

He will help you set goals, stay focused and get results. Hilton’s training style will 

challenge you, motivate you and inspire you. The company’s explosive growth is 

contributed to the power of testimony from satisfied clients who trained one on 

one, in groups, boot camps and corporately. 

Hilton’s philosophy on exercise is: Nothing will work ...unless YOU work” 

Full Time Fitness, LLC is owned and operated by 

partners in marriage and business, Hilton and Kit-Tena 

Ferguson. Full Time Fitness, LLC is a professional fitness 

entity dedicated to meeting individuals from all walks of life where they are in terms of 

fitness levels and goals. We are dedicated to enhancing wellness and overall quality of life 

though exercise prescription testing and training. Full Time Fitness, LLC is passionate 

about exercise and believes firmly in its ability to change lives of individuals, families and 

organizations. 

Pastor Rick Brooks was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He grew up 

not attending church. He graduated from North Forsyth Senior High School, where 

he lettered in several varsity sports. After high school, Rick moved to Cleveland Tennessee, 

where he attended Lee College. Later, he earned degrees from Logos University 

and several other biblical colleges. 

Pastor Rick Brooks is one of the dynamic and enthusiastic pastors in the church today. 

He first accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at the tender age of sixteen, and committed 

his life to full-time Christian service at the age of twenty two. Since that time, 

Rick has served as an evangelist, youth director, assistant pastor, worship leader and 

senior pastor. 

Pastor Rick is the founding pastor of the Free Church and serves in this role today. 

He met his wife, Penny, in Winston-Salem in 1982, and they were married in that same year. After just two years of 

marriage, God began to deal with them about going to the Washington D.C. area to help build a church. Fourteen 

years later, the Lord called Rick and Penny to go again and this time to go and help revive a struggling church in 

Greensboro, North Carolina of 20 people. In just 9 short years the church grew in number and became home to nearly 

100 precious families, with two worship services on Sunday mornings at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. . After much prayer, fasting 

and hearing the call of God, Pastor Rick resigned his church in June 2007 and began a new work in the western 

Greensboro area called, Free Church International.


Angel Guerrero is a professional speaker, Multi-preneur, evangelist in training 

and owner of A.S. Web Pros. He has helped countless of start-ups, small and 

midsized businesses thrive by teaching and empowering them with both offline 

and online marketing strategies that allow them to be successful and stand out 

above their competition. He has been most successful in the area of Web Design, 

Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing. The results have been 

millions of dollars being poured into the Triad economy. Angel’s focus is to be 

consistently consistent in service, integrity and character. He has served on several 

boards and councils in the Greensboro community to aid in civic awareness, education, 

homelessness, and youth empowerment. 

He has been blessed with 2 daughters Angelina, Nora and son Angel Gabriel and 

his lovely bride of 9 years Sharon. His motto of life is “Help a lot of people get what 

they want and need and you will be blessed.” 

Ahmad J. Francis Sr. 

aka 

Bloodwashed 

28 Years old and Fire for God Ahmad is a living testimony 

to the Delivering Power of the Lord. Overcoming many 

things meant to steal, kill and destroy his life he has embraced 

the ministry to help those bound by the mindset of 

bondage to their situations. Raised in New Jersey and being 

exposed to both the urban and suburban lifestyles, he 

has been exposed to the ups and downs of both lifestyles. 

Although his life reflects one as a believer he always did 

not live such a life. He began to struggle with many things 

from drug use at the age of 11, promiscuity from the age 

of 12, drug dealing from the age of 16, and even gangbanging 

at the age of 17. Being a BLOODS gang member 

and drug dealer the true BLOOD of Jesus protected and 

kept him unto his day of salvation. After his mother went 

home to be with the Lord at the age of 46 Ahmad felt lost, 

alone, and unable to make it another day. Being raised 

in church but never embracing God he was faced with many choices concerning the direction of his life. God had 

used the death of his mother to stop the confusion and disarray which his life had been in. It was at that point on 

December 28,2002 that Ahmad surrendered his life to the Lord with the mindset to become more than he had been. 

Embracing the ministry he began to preach the gospel of Jesus not only behind the pulpit but also in the streets 

with the ministry most commonly known as Gospel Rap. Married to Jessica Francis and a father to 3 children he 

now looks to change the world and the lives of the ones that no one else wants to deal with. Through Bloodwashed 

ministries God has opened up many doors with names not as comparable to the Glory of Jesus.


Mishel Goldsmith is the Founder and leader of 

S.O.U.L.O.U.T., an acronym for “Saints Of Uncompromising Living 

Over Unrelenting Trials” which means that we are Christians 

that will not compromise our walk with God no matter what. So 

it's not just a name of a group, but it's a Lifestyle. Our mission 

is to encourage everyone that we come in contact with to trust 

the creator. And if you trust him you will always win. We will 

use our music to feed the hungry in spirit, encourage those that 

may seem to believe that there is no hope and assemble together 

a S.O.U.L.O.U.T. Nation that is ready to disassemble the plight of 

the enemy. 

Rhonda Crowder was born and raised in Monroe, NC. I 

am the daughter of Roy and Revonda Crowder. My brother’s are 

Daryle L. Crowder (Briana), Jaime M. Huntley (Stephanie) and 

Detrick L. Crowder along with three nephews and one niece. Most 

of all, I am a proud mother of one daughter Kaila Symone Crowder 

and one son Jaydn Dajuan Newkirk. My hobbies are shopping, 

singing, acting and spending time with my family. I am an outgoing 

person and love to see the scenery of a beautiful atmosphere. 

I attended Monroe City Schools and after graduating with 

the class of 1999 at Monroe High School; I attended North Carolina 

A & T State University, which is where I received my Bachelors 

of Arts and Science degree in Journalism Mass Communications. I am currently a 3rd year lateral entry English 

teacher at Dudley High School. I am inspired daily by the students I teach and the students I don’t teach, but come 

in contact with. I enjoy helping others dreams come true and get them to another level in their education. 

Moreover, I am a fun loving person and am very excited to what my future holds for me. I strive for the 

best and I believe in working hard to fulfill my goals. My children inspire me the most and due to this I will continue 

to stay focus while reaching for higher heights. 

Raymond and Kim Larkin ‘The Couple’ are best 

friends, worship partners and a happily married couple, which 

God has blessed to have a music ministry of their own inspired 

genre of ‘Christian Love’. Raymond & Kim have such a unique 

sound, flavor and style of their own that immediately captures 

the hearts of listeners. 

They reside in Winston Salem, North Carolina and 

are raved as a dynamic duo in the Triad and many surrounding 

areas. Since 2005, they have been singing together for various 

venues such as weddings, social events, church events, funerals, 

birthday dinners, banquets, etc. 

Their debut opportunity came in July 2005 as they led praise and worship for a large outreach service at 

Lake Norman in Charlotte, NC. Later, in April 2009, they released their first double-single cd entitled ‘Love Defined’ 

which showcases 2 hit songs ‘All I Need’ and ‘Real Love’ (Produced by Houze of Phat Productions/Roderick 

Carter). The upcoming full cd project of ‘Love Defined’ will incorporate songs illustrating a love relationship with 

God and in marriage. 

Their ministry purpose is to exemplify two things: Revealing God’s abundant love and favor toward everyone 

through their music; and the importance of simplicity in love and marriage relationships. In other words, 

‘keeping love lite’. They have a passion for singing together in assurance of traveling worldwide.

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