Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Minister Rufus H. Reddick III
Min. Rufus H. Reddick is the Youth Pastor of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple a strong growing congregation in Hampton, Virginia under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Jerome A. Barber. He is the fifth born child to Rev. John Snell and Dorothy R. Snell. The Cleveland, Ohio native is currently serving his country in the most respected military command across the military branches and has thus far dedicated fourteen years in the United States Navy. His life motto is: “In order to be an effective leader in any capacity you must first learn to be Relational, Relevant and Real.”
While working for the Unites States Navy, Minister Reddick III won the distinction of being selected Sailor of the Year for his tremendous work ethic, integrity and dedication in 2004, 2010, and 2013. While working in a demanding career he still never gave up on his passion for youth ministry. During his leadership as Youth Director and now Youth Pastor (2006-Present), Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple’s Youth Ministry has grown both spiritually and physically. Since January 2009, he established a well sought out youth service, a strong youth council and an effective youth leadership training that continuously meets the spiritual need of the youthful believer and allows them to unleash those special gifts God has entrusted them to share with the world. A statistic he is most proud of is one which reveals how under his leadership the youth ministry of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple has not lost one teenager to teenage pregnancy. Minister Reddick’s youth service has been the model for several churches that have traveled from Ashburn, Virginia; Cleveland, Ohio; Houston, Texas and from the local areas of Hampton/Newport News. Minister Reddick also creates ideas and currently trains three youth groups on how to effectively minister to the youth of today.
Minister Reddick is married to the former Tiara A. Anderson. Together they are the proud parents to two children; Rufus H. Reddick IV and Reagan Brielle Reddick.
I have only written 1 book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Modified Village is the name of my latest book and it was inspired from a burden for the 21st century parent. Raising children in this society is so very challenging and there is not much material out there that speaks to this generation on how do raise your children with a spiritual perspective outside of the Bible. I wanted to share some effective strategies that have been tried by parents. These tips were shared through counseling sessions I have had over a span of 10 years with parents and their children.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No unusual writing habits outside of writing the way that I speak and not editing your book until the very end.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Andy Stanly, TD Jakes and Frances Chan.
What are you working on now?
I am currently not working on another book as of yet because I am committed to advertising the current project.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook has been very successful.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My suggestion would be to write exactly the way that you talk. This makes your book unique because there is only one you in this world and when you commnicate through the pages of your project-people hear your voice while they are reading.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep writing. No mattter what just keep writing. Before you put your book out to the public…allow yourself time to gain confidence in what you have written. The purpose of this is to develop such a belief system in your message that no matter what the critique may be, it will not discourage you to the point where you will never write again.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Destiny by TD Jakes, Who moved my cheese, The Bible and my book…The Modified Village.