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Our Guest Live - 2/21/2024. This episode will feature
Ray Vernon is a leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, specifically when it comes to solving the challenge of reaching our youth with the message of Christ. Born and raised in Cleveland, OH, Ray has been no stranger to the church. In 2013 when he was in ninth grade, Minister R.A ll made the tough choice to forego a traditional high school experience in favor of homeschool, so that he could help his father, Dr. R. A. Vernon, with ministry responsibilities and travel with him as he preached around the world. This also gave him the flexibility to focus on exploring his own gifts.
In 2015, at the age of sixteen, he started and spearheaded two key youth ministries at The Word Church. One of those ministries, the Outsiders, has an average weekly attendance of 400+ teenagers from Cleveland and Akron. The ministry had its first conference in 2016 called L.I.T. (Leaders In Training), which drew a crowd of nearly 2,000 people. Ray was the keynote speaker.
His young career has been a steady crescendo. During his time as an undergrad student at Ashland University, Ray Vernon co-founded and was President of a campus ministry called, “The Melting Pot,” a Christ-centered organization created to give
Ray Vernon also joined Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity incorporated, Cleveland City wide Pi Chapter on November 2nd, 2019. He has the honor to be the campus charter member at Ashland university. Ray Vernon has received a religion degree with a minor in business management from Ashland University. He is currently furthering his education at Howard University, where he is pursuing his master's degree in Divinity.
Ray Vernon continues to position himself to be a ministry disruptor of his generation. As a testament to all his efforts as a youth, Ray Vernon is also the Founder and current CEO
He also is the Executive Director of Experience at “The Word Church” that his family founded in 2000. It is the fastest growing church in northeast Ohio. Ray and his wife also serves as the young Adult Pastor over one of the fastest growing young adult ministries in Northeast Ohio and behind called “The Young Followers.
ON FIRE – 1KPHEW
IT’S MORNING – LATRICE PACE
WE NEED YOU – TITUS SHOWERS
CAN’T FORGET HIM – BOBBI STORM
GET UP – CANTON JONES FEAT. EMCEE N.I.C.E & KIM BURRELL
DID IT AGAIN – RUTH LAONTRA
PROMISES – ANTUAN BARNES
MANIFESTATION CHANT – GARY SWINDELL, JR.
FADING – WILLIAM T. STARZ FEAT. HOPE SHEREE
All songs are used to spread positivity, inspiration and support the artists behind them. A Dose of Hope Radio does not claim ownership of any music. We only feature tracks submitted by artists, producers, managers, radio servicers, or record labels who understand our mission to promote positivity. If you have music to share, please email it to [email protected]. If you appreciate our efforts to inject positivity into media, please consider supporting us by donating via our Cashapp: ADoseofHopeDotOrg.
Our Guest Live - 2/21/2024. This episode will feature
Ray Vernon is a leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, specifically when it comes to solving the challenge of reaching our youth with the message of Christ. Born and raised in Cleveland, OH, Ray has been no stranger to the church. In 2013 when he was in ninth grade, Minister R.A ll made the tough choice to forego a traditional high school experience in favor of homeschool, so that he could help his father, Dr. R. A. Vernon, with ministry responsibilities and travel with him as he preached around the world. This also gave him the flexibility to focus on exploring his own gifts.
In 2015, at the age of sixteen, he started and spearheaded two key youth ministries at The Word Church. One of those ministries, the Outsiders, has an average weekly attendance of 400+ teenagers from Cleveland and Akron. The ministry had its first conference in 2016 called L.I.T. (Leaders In Training), which drew a crowd of nearly 2,000 people. Ray was the keynote speaker.
His young career has been a steady crescendo. During his time as an undergrad student at Ashland University, Ray Vernon co-founded and was President of a campus ministry called, “The Melting Pot,” a Christ-centered organization created to give
Ray Vernon also joined Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity incorporated, Cleveland City wide Pi Chapter on November 2nd, 2019. He has the honor to be the campus charter member at Ashland university. Ray Vernon has received a religion degree with a minor in business management from Ashland University. He is currently furthering his education at Howard University, where he is pursuing his master's degree in Divinity.
Ray Vernon continues to position himself to be a ministry disruptor of his generation. As a testament to all his efforts as a youth, Ray Vernon is also the Founder and current CEO
He also is the Executive Director of Experience at “The Word Church” that his family founded in 2000. It is the fastest growing church in northeast Ohio. Ray and his wife also serves as the young Adult Pastor over one of the fastest growing young adult ministries in Northeast Ohio and behind called “The Young Followers.
ON FIRE – 1KPHEW
IT’S MORNING – LATRICE PACE
WE NEED YOU – TITUS SHOWERS
CAN’T FORGET HIM – BOBBI STORM
GET UP – CANTON JONES FEAT. EMCEE N.I.C.E & KIM BURRELL
DID IT AGAIN – RUTH LAONTRA
PROMISES – ANTUAN BARNES
MANIFESTATION CHANT – GARY SWINDELL, JR.
FADING – WILLIAM T. STARZ FEAT. HOPE SHEREE
All songs are used to spread positivity, inspiration and support the artists behind them. A Dose of Hope Radio does not claim ownership of any music. We only feature tracks submitted by artists, producers, managers, radio servicers, or record labels who understand our mission to promote positivity. If you have music to share, please email it to [email protected]. If you appreciate our efforts to inject positivity into media, please consider supporting us by donating via our Cashapp: ADoseofHopeDotOrg.