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About
The Author
Jennifer Worthy is a published poet, author and songwriter. Her first
book, The Potter’s Wheel, is a collection of life changing and anointed
poems. It was published in spring, 2004. This book is now in it s second
printing.
The Potter’s Will, Jennifer’s second book, is scheduled for release in
the first quarter of 2006. Love Letters from the Heart of a Saint,
Jennifer’s third book, is scheduled for release later in 2006.
Her stirring articles, “By Faith” and “The Last Passion of Christ,” have
been published online in newsletters and distributed at public
gatherings. Jennifer’s messages in these inspirational articles are
having a profound impact on many readers. Other articles are scheduled
for publication.
God has called Jennifer to speak out to the Church and America
concerning diverse issues. These powerful, convicting and godly messages
found in “The Raping of America” and “The Call to Evangelize,” speak
poetically and prophetically. The Michigan Chronicle Newspaper, one of
the nation’s largest African American newspapers, published “The Raping
of America” in their September 1-7, 2004 edition. She has read these and
other poems at her church and at various events.
In the summer of 2005, Jennifer established her poetic performance
ministry, “Rhyme, Rhythm & Righteousness Productions,” with a
performance with fellow poets and writers, Mr. Tarrus McKinnon and Ms.
Yvette Wilburn. On Saturday, August 27, 2005, their first performance,
“The Poet Speaks,” was held at her church, Via Dolorosa Gospel
Tabernacle in Detroit, Michigan. This performance had a great impact on
the audience. Her pastor immediately requested a command performance to
be presented to the full congregation. That second presentation was
presented on Sunday, September 5, 2005.
At her church, Via Dolorosa Gospel Tabernacle, Jennifer faithfully
serves in several ministries. Currently, Jennifer teaches a leadership
conference on prayer and oversees corporate intercessory prayer at the
church. Jennifer has ministered in her church through her poetry and
inspirational writing presentations. Pastors Austin G. And Cindy
Mitchell are the pastoral leaders of this church.
Her longing and love for the study of God’s Word has led Jennifer to
take several biblical and prophecy courses in Michigan. Her studies have
included the following courses: “Why Elijah?” “The College of the
Priest, Module One and Two,” “What the Bible Says to the Minister,” and
“Prophetic Formation Modules One, Two and Three.” Prophetess, Elder
Paula G. Ratchford, was her instructor.
Jennifer is a volunteer ministry associate with Paula Ratchford
Ministries led and founded by Elder Paula G. Ratchford. Jennifer serves
as the Director of Communications for this ministry.
In 2003, Jennifer joined “The Called and Ready Writers” of Detroit,
Michigan. She is an active member and serves as the treasurer and a
board member. Minister Mary Edwards is the founder of this writing
guild. Mrs. Wanda J. Burnside is the president and poetry editor.
Jennifer has participated in poetry and public speaking workshops,
seminars and conferences to hone her skills. In October 2004, Jennifer
attended the “America, Speak Up for Jesus Rally” in Washington, D.C.
that promoted Christian involvement in the 2004 Presidential election.
She also participated in a poetry workshop at the Detroit Opera House in
July 2005, and the “Speak Up with Confidence,” seminar in October 2005.
She also regularly participates in “Poetic Justice for God Ministry” in
Michigan. Mrs. Estelle Humphrey is the president. Jennifer has been
featured in several of their special open mic events.
Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. She
has continued her post degree and educational pursuit in music at
Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan where she studied piano, piano
pedagogy, composition and theory. She also teaches private piano
lessons.
Future projects for Jennifer include: poetry readings, publishing a
monthly newsletter and producing several major performances of her
various works. A collection o her inspiration poems will be set to
music. She plans to publish and direct plays from he many narrative
poems. |