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Praise for The Power of One Man
The Power of One Man is written to underscore the truth that God does not call the qualified, but He qualifies whom He calls. Rons newest book will make it clear that all men were born with a God-given mission, a message to fulfill their divine design.
This book, like Ron the speaker, is inspiring, motivating, and a perfect manifesto on Gods restoration process to redeem men.
I find Ron humble, supportive, and dedicated. He is a great servant leader who has a heart for broken men. This book will help your husband, brother, son, or nephew to transform their pain into power and their wounds into wisdom. Get this book into the hands of a broken man in your life and watch God show up.
STEVE ARTERBURN
President of New Life Ministries
The Power of One Man is a must-read. Rons book is life-changing, full of hope, and confirms the fact that God can use ordinary men to do extraordinary things.
We believe God has called Ron Archer for such a time as this. His life story testifies to the fact that God can turn our test into a testimony; your mess into message, and your trial into triumph. Ron, you are indeed a sermon in shoes. Keep writing.
EDDIE AND MARIONNE TUCKER
Founders of His Glory Revealed Ministries
A few years ago, I had the privilege of attending a meeting with all the congressional representatives of our country, the Dominican Republic. The most important religious leaders were also in attendance.
The guest speaker gave a keynote speech full of energy, wisdom, and knowledge, capturing the attention of everyone in the room. What struck me the most was the presence of God that he carried. His name was Dr. Ron Archer. This anointed man of God blessed us in such a profound way.
With The Power of One Man, Dr. Archer takes us on a journey exploring manhood in the light of the Scriptures, developing a complete analysis and dealing with the global problem of fatherlessness and all the issues every man faces in a direct, clear, and at the same time very profound manner.
By reading this book, you will have the experience of receiving not just information, but transformation. Every written word on these pages will touch not only your intellect but your heart.
APOSTLE RAFAEL CRUZ LORA
Senior pastor at Iglesia Pentecostal Shekinah in the Dominican Republic
I love this book! The fatherlessness that plagues this country carries so many questions, but few have penned the answer as well as Dr. Archer has in this clear and precise book. Its like a road map for any young or older man that didnt have a father figure in his life. He no longer has to be a victim. He can rise above it and be the dad that he didnt have. As a pregnancy center founder, my heart has been to reach and teach our dads, to give them what they have not had; this book will go into the hands of these dads in our centers. Thank you, Dr. Archer.
VIKKI PARKER
Founder and executive director at Options Pregnancy Centers
We live in a world where a lot of men struggle with their identity since there has been no role model or mentor to point out the right direction. Your story sheds light on how God can draw one man from obscurity into notoriety and bring him to a place of stability and impact if he will allow it.
Your story shows us that your background doesnt matter but your future does. There are no excuses for remaining where you are or blaming it on your past or on others. An attitude and mindset submitted to God will take you to your divine purpose and destiny.
SIFISO BRIAN MAZIBUKO
Lead pastor at Jesus Calls Worship Centre-Midrand in Johannesburg, South Africa
The Power of One Man is a must-read. One sometimes speaks of helplessness or loneliness, but Ronaldo Archer saw how God has used one man at different points in history to transform what God needed changed.
Most of the time, the one was small yet had a great job to perform. This book shows how powerful you can be if you can look inside and turn negatives into positives. This book will take you from low to high if you can only imagine it being possible.
CHERRYL JORDAN JONES
Librarian for the Open Bible Institute of Theology in San Fernando, Trinidad
Some books educate, some make you think, and a few will inspire you; this book will do all three.
Reading The Power of One Man will change your perspective. Its not meant to make you a better man but to share the greatness God has already created in you and how He longs to use men just like you and me. Dr. Archer shares Gods heart toward US and provides hope and encouragement through relevant stories and biblical truths.
THOM COLLIER
Commissioner in Knox County, Ohio
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To my three grandchildrenNehemiah Lance Archer, Noelani Michelle Archer, and Kaila Mooreand their futures
PART I Setting Down Markers
1 How One Man Can Change Everything
S eated in a folding chair, I straightened my red tie as I watched Father OConnell, the principal of St. Peter Chanel High School, step toward a wooden podium planted at the half-court line of our basketball gymnasium. It was a Friday morning in May. The year was 1980.