Helping families live more abundant lives spiritually, physically and mentally is my mission as an author and freelance journalist. With compassion for helping families, I’ve served for more than 25 years in the fields of journalism and human services. I’ve worked as a newspaper reporter with the historic Afro-American Newspaper providing coverage of health, education, religion, urban development and the arts. I am the recipient of the Impact on People Award for my community outreach work as a journalist. I continued my journalistic work by serving in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve as a public affairs specialist until I was honorably discharged.
My faith in God has guided me to use my spiritual gifts of helping and teaching to bless families as an author. I am the author of two books: Journey to that Great Day: Stories of Families of Faith, published by iUniverse; and Angels Watching Over Me, published by Vantage Press. I’ve always been passionate about helping people!
I’ve been blessed to prepare myself educationally for this important work. I’m a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication. I furthered my studies by receiving certificates in Missionary Studies and Evangelism from Shaw University School of Divinity Continuing Education Division.
Concerned about the needs of children, the sick and elderly, I served as a foster and adoptive parent and as a caregiver for a parent and sibling. These experiences deepened my love and compassion for the needs of families.
My husband and I both have a deep love and compassion for helping families. Together we have served in ministry including outreach to homeless families, prison inmates and their families and foster children in need of loving homes.
On this website, you’ll find inspiring articles, essays, resources, columns, newsletters and e-books that will help you and your family to live more blessed and healthier lives. You’ll also find enlightening topics including women’s heart health, yoga and meditation, heart-healthy diets for the entire family, parenting tips for all types of families, mentorship and community resources, budget-friendly and healthy meal tips and my Power of Prayer, Meditation and Praise Column! Posted by Author and Freelance Journalist Sharon Wilkerson-Gilpin, Ministeringtofamilies.com founder