(Glenarden, Md)- Activist, NBA Veteran, and Acclaimed Author Etan Thomas in partnership with First Baptist Church of Glenarden will host “Daddy’s Girl: Celebrity Fatherhood Panel" and "Get Unstuck" women, teens and tweens conference at FBCG Worship Center, 600 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. The event will be moderated by Sr. Pastor John K. Jenkins)
Panelist and special guest include Activist/Author NBA Veteran Etan Thomas; Brenda Stone Browder, Best-Selling Author and Speaker; Dr. Caroline Leaf, Cognitive Neuroscientist, Communication Pathologist, Author and Speaker; Dr. Lonise Bias, Mother of the Late Len Bias; Jackie Griffith, mother of Washington Redskins Quarterback Robert Griffith III (RG 3); Ilyasah Shabazz, Daughter of the Late Malcolm X; Jekalyn Carr, Teenage Preacher and Gospel Artist; Y’anna Crawley, Radio Show Host, Stellar Award ® Winner, Sunday Best Winner; Erika Butler, Fashion Stylist and Style Blogger, The Fashionesta; and MissTerious Janetee, Poet and Lyricist.
“It is important for the women of our community to have the opportunity to fellowship, network and discover new strengths with one another,” says Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr., Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Glenarden. “This conference brings together the dynamic of teaching and counseling to the women and friends of FBCG in an environment full of love and understanding. The skills and knowledge they will develop at this conference will equip them with the confidence in God they need to empower every aspect of their life.” The panel will discuss the challenges and triumphs of the
modern day father.
WHO: Activist, NBA Veteran, and Acclaimed Author Etan Thomas and First Baptist Church of Glenarden Women's Ministry
WHAT: Women's conference and discussion on the roles, responsibilities, and challenges of today's fathers based on the
acclaimed book "Fatherhood" by Etan Thomas.
WHERE: FBCG Worship Center, 600 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
WHY: The conference is designed to equip women, teens and girls with the tools to overcome any challenges and embrace whatever God has in
store for them. You may register at www.fbcglenarden.org & http://
About First Baptist Church of Glenarden: Led by Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr., First Baptist Church of Glenarden is a vibrant 95-year-old church with more than 10,000 active members and more than 100 ministries that meet the diverse needs of its members and the community.
About Etan Thomas-Etan Thomas is a former NBA player with a career averaging over 11 years. He has proven to be more than an athlete as he has published two critically acclaimed literary works. His accomplishments and recognition include being a recipient of the 2010 National Basketball Players Association Community Contribution Award as well as 2009 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation Inc. Legacy Award. Thomas actively supports President Obama's Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiatives. This NBA veteran continues to be an active voice involving both political and social issues. You can purchase his books at www.etanthomas.com
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