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Hero’s of Faith – Children’s Book

Dr. Spencer along with five black teenagers from ages 11-16 have creatively sketched the stories of Caribbean black leaders in Canada who started Black Churches in Canada in the book, “Hero’s of Faith”.   This book is picturesque with written text and unique drawings that portrays the characters and stories of Caribbean Pioneers that came to Canada after the 1960’s.  Hero’s of Faith is a great resource for children and youth to educate them on the contributions of Black Caribbeans who established Black Churches.  Purchase a copy today and support our black youth who honour the legacies and sacrifices of Black Canadians.

Book: The Black Church in Canada

Most writings on the Black Church in Canada deal with the historical Black Churches in the Baptist or Methodist movements mainly pointing to the groups of Blacks who have lived in Canada for several generations. Canadian researchers have yet to capture the establishment of the Black Pentecostal Church which grew rapidly following the mass influx of immigrants from the Caribbean. 

As Black Caribbean’s settled in Canada seeking to integrate into the Canadian landscape, not all were welcomed by White churches they attended. It wasn’t long till the harsh reality of racism forced many to create their own Black Churches, which have had a significant influence in the community to this present day.

In this book,  Dr. Spencer a university academic and church historian, chronicles the historical trajectories of the Canadian Black Churches of the Pentecostal-Oneness movement by tracing its 100 year roots to Jamaica, England and into Canada.  This historical book is in dedication to the Caribbean Pioneers and their congregants who sacrificed their livelihoods to establish Black Churches in the 1960’s and beyond.  This book documents and unravels the rich oral histories of Black Caribbeans who ensured their communities had places of worship where their social, spiritual and financial needs could be addressed for generations to come.  

The Black Church in Canada: Apostolic Trailblazers of the Past, Present & Future captures over three hundred photos as early as the 1920’s that both young and old will relate to.  “This story must be told and this book is a keepsake for generations to come.  If you ever wanted to know about a piece of Canadian history where Afro-Caribbeans are the focus of the story, this book is for you” says Spencer.

Book: Private Pain In Public Schools

It’s her senior year in High School and like most teenagers, sixteen year old Petrice has big plans for her school year. With plans to go to university one day, she aims high and plans to drag her best friend Ternella with her.  But when “rebellious” Ternella has her own plans with a “new” boyfriend Trevor, Petrice, a new Christian, tries hard to convince her friend to do the right thing.

Set in a high school classroom, no nonsense Teacher Tanis, sets her own curriculum that will change the lives of her students forever. A tough teacher with a big heart, her classroom becomes a beacon of hope for students who come to terms with their troubles, faith and friendships.

O.M.G.! – Private Pain in Public Schools is a compelling novel that connects with the real struggles that girls and guys face and the resilience they have to overcome. It’s a story that will take you through the harsh ride of abuse, bullying and parental pressures that every teen and parent may grapple with at some point in their life.

From the creator of the hit book and stage play Private Pain In Public Pews, Dr. Spencer brings an emotional and uplifting story that showcases how teenagers can draw from their faith to put the bad experiences behind them.

Book: Private Pain In Public Pews

Private Pain In Public Pews is not only a book, but a remedy to those that need help with private and painful issues that have robbed them of life. In our world of increasing individualism there is much that goes on with people that we tend to over look.  If you peel beneath the clergy collars, church titles, money, and every day routines of life, you will see something far different: people who walk with smiling pain, that is, smile on the outside but pain on the inside.

Dr. Spencer’s courageous new book breaks the silence and tackles issues in the church we’ve let ride too long. In a poignant view of church happenings, the book emphasizes that everything in the church is not what it seems. The church is filled with broken people, victims of trauma and unresolved issues that have put a clog in the church engine. The one place a person can find relief from their pain has sadly become a Sunday-morning soap opera where we cannot wait to hear the outcome of a person’s indiscretion. The private pain that pew members experience is real, unspoken and devastating. The time has come to break the silence and do “real talk,” about what we all know is going on.

Private Pain in Public Pews says it all – this book is a must read that gives remedy, hope and insight that is sure to give you a new perspective on church and life itself.