by Clarence E. Stowers | Aug 17, 2009 | Current Affairs, Decisions, Events, Family, Fun Stuff, Parenting, Travel
Recently, I had a chance to take an extended vacation (hard to pull off for pastors) and drive to the Cooperstown Dreams Park National Invitational Tournament in Cooperstown, NY.
Much like the National Baseball Hall of Fame for Major League baseball players, each participant, upon induction, receives the coveted American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame ring and officially becomes one of the Cooperstown Dreams Park Little Majors. The Kodak photo of each player with his teammates is affixed to the Commemorative Induction Plaque for future enshrinement on the walls of the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame. Our family will cherish this moment for the rest of our lives!
(Congratulations to Indians for finishing 10th out of 104 teams)
While away, I had a chance to reflect on life in general and the Lord revealed several foundational shattering truths that I plan to share in subsequent blog posts. These truths challenged me to think about life in a different way and challenged long held beliefs that have become TRADITIONS.
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by Clarence E. Stowers | Nov 19, 2008 | Christian, Christianity, Church Issues, Communication, Conference/Workshops, Events, Leadership, Preaching, Travel
Wow, it's been at least three years since I've attended a conference. THREE YEARS!!!
I've made plans be part of Catalyst's newest offering: a One Day
leadership experience (glad someone figured it only took ONE DAY to say what they have to say) packed with teaching and insight from Andy
Stanley and Craig Groeschel, two leading voices in the Church today.
They say we're going to learn how to:
- Discover the key to creating and sustaining momentum in your organization
- Identify and break through the barriers to momentum and overcome personal leadership lids
- Leverage the three triggers which ignite organizational momentum
- Create a culture of continual improvement
- Embrace a new approach to leading organizational change
I really like these two guys & I'm pumped to hear what they have to say!
by Clarence E. Stowers | Aug 15, 2008 | Events, Music, Relationships, Sports, Travel
Now that I have your attention…
I'm proud to have attended & graduated from Jackson State University (a HBCU). At JSU, I learned the true meaning of struggle, brotherhood, and perseverance. Also, I had the chance to develop life-long relationships that continue today.
Personally, I chose to attend a HBCU to cultivate identity and community. Moreover, I wouldn't trade my HBCU experience for anything in the world.
After JSU, I attended PWI's (predominately White Institutions), but it was my JSU experience which shaped my life by strengthening the entrepreneur in me.
At JSU we were always encouraged to do our own thing, be strong, and trust God to grant you wisdom in all areas of life. Being in a place where educated Black people were the majority helped me to develop an "I can make it mentality."
Therefore, I will make my annual pilgrimage to Jackson, MS for a homecoming experience second to none. During this weekend, we will lay aside our titles, degrees, and become one. THIS IS SOMETHING THOSE WHO ATTENDED PWI's WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND…IT'S A BLACK THING…
Care to share?
View my page on JSU's Cyber Plaza
