Building a Relationship with God
by Granvel D. Johnson
Pages: 124
Dimensions: 8.25 x 11
CategoryType : Paperback
ISBN : 9781609573980
Price : $21.49
I would love
to put as many boys and young men in a room day by day with Granvel Johnson.
This volume is the next best thing. His program is down to earth, practical,
powerful, and ripples with possibility and hope.
Dr.
James Howell, Myers Park United Methodist Church
Adjunct
Professor of Preaching, Duke Divinity School
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[This] manual
delineates real-life mentoring guidelines based on Biblical truths. These
truths empower young men with spiritual fortitude as they journey [through
life]. Further, the manual challenges and encourages young men to build Godly
character, conduct and accountability. The success of our young men depends on
these…
Dr.
Donald L. Watson
Associate
Professor of Education
St.
Augustine College
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While there
have been many valiant attempts to tackle this issue from social, economic, and
behavioral perspectives, Granvel D. Johnson aptly recognizes that the quest for
manhood is fundamentally spiritual. I highly recommend this resource to
ministers, mentors, parents, and community leaders everywhere who understand
that transformation must be physical, social, cultural, emotional, educational,
and SPIRITUAL!
Rev.
Ernest A. Brooks III
Mt.
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
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This book not
only serves as a tool for self-reflection, guidance and instruction, it also
helps young black men see the value their presence brings to the larger world
community. A must-read for everyone concerned with the plight of urban youth.
Minister
Raymond Cox, Jr.
Church
Administrator and advisor to mentoring program
Abundant
Life Christian Center Church of God in Christ
Granvel Johnson received a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry and Leadership from Vanguard University. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree at Duke Divinity. He is the author of Think on These Things: Meditations for Spiritual Living, as well as numerous articles that have appeared in a variety of Christian periodicals. Granvel’s primary focus is youth mentoring.