C O V E R S T O R Y
From a reader’s standpoint, it would seem proper
Anderson always knew that there was a unique call
of God upon his life. He embraced and
acknowledged his call to the ministry in 1989 and
describe that time of my life, I will say that it was
full of swift transition – and I had to adjust quickly.
life story was no different from any other preacher,
as we share the common denominator of dealing
with life and dealing with the call. I was young and
yes, definitely doing all I knew to make the best
decisions. While all of those decisions did not play
out to my advantage, I knew one thing – I was
called to be a preacher. I was called to share God’s
Word. I was called to the community and I was
called to impact others. I knew I was the voice for
those who otherwise could not speak on their
behalf and this defined me as a preacher and a
humanitarian.
I was indeed a Baptist preacher who
loved the Word of God. In fact, as I go
back in my mind, that time of my life
Let Your Faith Fail”, was more than likely
birthed out of struggle and the hardship I
was enduring at that time – but, I knew
GOD was with me. I preached my first
under the leadership of
a legendin my eyes.”
Ironically, Anderson did
not grow up under the
traditional roof of church
involvement, but he was
groomed in the ways of
the Lord at a small count
Baptized at 16 years
of age, Anderson
wrestled with his
own call, but listened
to the voice of God,
pursued it and began
to perfect it under the
leading of the Lord an
influential men of faith.
As affluent men of faith surrounded Anderson,
an opportunity to become connected with the
arms and he began pastoring small ministries
assignments during the early phases of ministry
included working with youth on various
spectrum levels. Reminiscing, he is always
thankful for his first full time job after seminary -
prepared him for where he is today and this leads
to a heart full of gratefulness without regret.
From this springboard, Anderson relocated back
09
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racial reconciliation in the city. We
focused on bridging the gap between
White/Black relations and it was my
job to unfold problems of this focus
and find solutions. As an Associate
job – I was committed to the full-time
call of ministry from 1995-2000.”
Anderson absolutely admired the
but deep down inside,
there was a push for
carry him to Haiti and
it would be this
exposure that would
change his perspective
forever. In 1999,
Anderson went on a
and being in that country
revitalized his faith and
brought back to life the
words of the topic of his
Your Faith Fail”.
poverty and death pulled
on the heart of Anderson
and lunged him into the
non-profit sector of life.