I Am My Parent's Keeper: Empowerment for Sons and Daughters of the Next Generation

By Takeitha Peterson Carter

This book is designed to encourage and uplift you, the Preacher's Kid. My parents taught me everything I know about ministry. Those ministry and life lessons were enhanced, shaped and sharpened by exposure and experience - both positive and negative. These moments are shared in this book with the hope of helping you navigate the ups and downs of being a Preacher's Kid.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Feb 20, 2020
• ISBN: 9781794862098

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ISBN: 978-1-79486-209-8

Library of Congress Control Number: 2020900545

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CONTENTS

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

FOREWORD

CHAPTER ONE: Church Girl Chronicles

CHAPTER TWO: What My Parents Could Not Teach Me

CHAPTER THREE: The Fight Within

CHAPTER FOUR: Somebody Prayed for Me

CHAPTER FIVE: Breaking the Chains

CHAPTER SIX: I Am My Parents’ Keeper

CHAPTER SEVEN: Protecting God’s Investment

PK POWER STATION

A PK’S PRAYER

MONOLOGUE: From the Heart of a Parent

PARENTING A PK

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to PK’s around the globe who have taken on the call of protecting their parent’s in ministry assignments.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

It is with humility and gratitude that I reverence and honor my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for allowing me another opportunity to impact my generation with personal experience and transparency for the up-building of the Kingdom. It is my prayer that this book inspires the sons and daughters of the next generation, known to the world as PK’s. Please enjoy my journey as I present it to you as motivation.

My parents, Earl and Bettie Peterson – You both instilled within me the will to pursue greatness without repressing the innate gifts of God. Your guidance and devotion to my success is nothing short of amazing. In awe, I stand amazed at the many lives you have touched through you devout Christian walk of Faith. The Lord has allowed you to oversee the Bountiful Blessings Church of God In Christ in Colorado Springs, Colorado and I appreciate the ministry that has invested in my accomplishments. Thank you for allowing me to protect and carry you in ministry.

Vincent Carter, the love of my life given to me by God. Indeed, you are my best friend. Thank you for embracing this project and so many others. Your listening ear, and push for my success in all things I aspire has truly made the difference in the scope of each endeavor! You are a ROCK!

To my beautiful sisters and brothers-in-love: Andrea (Larry); Krystina (Tracy) – Thank you for your unwavering support. To my nieces, Trachelle; Madisyn; Zhane’ and nephew, Kyler – You are the generational wind which undergirds each venture. Building a legacy of excellence is our promise to you!

To my very talented extended family of Uncles, Aunts and Cousins; God-Sisters, God-Brothers and godly families that are connected to me by the Spirit of God – I want to thank you for your unwavering support. Your consistent encouragement has given me the strength to continue pursuing dreams and maximizing my potential!

To my spiritual mentors: Bishop Michael and Lady Pearl Hill; Bishop Don and Lady Bonita Shelby; Dr. Benjamin Stephens, III; Evangelist Joyce L. Rodgers; Lady Crystal Taylor James; Lady Tahaiti Tinsley; Lady Rosalind Sanders Jones; Pastor Shavon Sellers; Pastor Ruby Holland; Lady Waynell Henson, Bishop Jerry L. & Dr. Mary T. Maynard, Sr., Lady