Breaking Strongholds in the African-American Family (Paperback)

Clarence Walker is a sought-after speaker on subjects related to the African presence in the Bible and the African-American family. An apostolic covering for several churches in the U.S. and Africa, Walker received a B.A. degree in social work from Eastern University, his MSW degree in Community Organization from Temple University, and a PhD. in biblical counseling from Trinity Seminary. In addition, Dr. Walker received a Post Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Marriage Council of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Division of Family Studies. Dr. Walker served as a Community Organizer for Southwest Philadelphia with the United Methodist Neighborhood Services and was a Community Initiatives Liaison for the Youth Services Coordinating Office under the City of Philadelphia's Managing Director's Office. He was also a Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice for twelve years. The author of Breaking Strongholds in the African-American Family and Biblical Counseling with African-Americans, Dr. Walker is a contributing author of Biblical Strategies for a Community in Crisis, Called to Lead, and It's Prayer Time. Along with his loving wife Ja’Ola Walker of 40 years, he developed For Christian Lovers Only; a marriage enrichment curriculum targeted to African-American couples. Dr. Walker is the pastor of the Fresh Anointing Christian Center International (FACCI), a multinational congregation in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. Please visit clarencewalkerministries.com and thefacc.org. Praise for the Walkers: “They evidence a rare commitment to ministry. Few people give so much to the cause of Christ. They are well trained and effective, but it is their commitment that makes them special.” – Dr. Tony Campolo, National speaker, author, professor. “The man is serious about scholarship, and he can preach.” -- Joel Freeman, Psychologist, former Chaplin for the Washington Wizards, Pro Basketball team. “They have such a refreshing contemporary ministry with solid preaching and quality Bible teaching.” – Rev Willie Richardson, Pres Christian Research, and Development, Phil., Pa. “I was really moved by Dr. Walker’s ministry. He has a message that should be heard by everyone.” – Melvin Primus, former Mayor, Camden, NJ.