Process Action Project: On the African American Community in Rockdale Texas

About the Book

The socioeconomic issues that are embedded in rural communities have to be analyzed and explored to better understand the social issues within that community. The surmountable issues, which are identified in this community of Rockdale, have to be investigated and reported to the stakeholders in that community. Therefore, being a nonparticipant/observer to the issues in the community. The information that was gathered help to alert the pastors and the community leader of the issues that are overlooked in the community, which they may have not fully understood or being numb to the situations and issues within the community.

About the Author

Rev. Dr. Keith Gavin was born in historical Rochester, New York. Under the great leadership of Pastor Novell Goff Sr., pastor of Barber AME Church, Dr. Gavin helped Rev. Goff in viewing over 175 cases and interviewed 75 physical cases daily. He has a diverse educational background and majored in sociology and psychology and religion. He graduated twice from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and has a master of arts in theological studies and a master of religious education/pastoral counseling. He completed his doctorate program at Argosy University, Pastoral Community Counseling EDD, and was president of Together Ministries Inc., a faith-based organization. He created Business Training School in 2016.