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Russell
Alexander
In
2003 Rev. Alexander founded
Children
In Crisis and serve as its Executive
Director. He served as youth pastor at
Greenville AME Zion Church and Prior to
this position, he was the Youth Pastor at New Hope
Missionary Baptist Church as well as the youth pastor at Reeder Memorial
Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte
for 10 years. He was born in Charlotte
Mecklenburg County and reared in
Southside Homes Community. After
obtaining a high school diploma from
Myers Park Senior High School,
Reverend Alexander served in the
United States Marine Corp for 7 years
and later served 3 years in the US
Marine Corp Reserves. After which, he
attended in the Interdenominational
Theological Center (lTC). He is currently attending Belmont Abbey College and majoring in Theology.
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Reverend
Alexander is an insightful visionary with a strong love for children. This gift
has afforded him the opportunity to organize and establish a nonprofit youth
organization that benefits youth in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. The
program focuses on 3 main areas:
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Preparing for Excellence through Literacy (Improves reading skills)
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Gangs
of a Different Color (enhance social skills, talent development)
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Rites
of Passage (build self-esteem and supports community involvement)
In his
mission for children he has established other programs that have reached new
heights, such as:
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Boys
Scout Troop 130
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Community Drama Club for Youth (youth wrote/produced 3 original plays)
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Christian Youth Athletics
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Christian Youth Worship Service
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Annual
Back to School Workshops
Believing that the call of God includes a call to civic improvement and
responsibility, Reverend Alexander has served in the following capacity:
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Phone: 704-597-8813
Fax : 704-597-8317
Email: info@cicministrync.org
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Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity Project
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Partner for Toys for Tots Program
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Currently, serves as PTA President at Highland Renaissance Academy
Mentor to youth in CMS elementary, middle and high schools
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Coached for Plaza Rams Athletic Association of
Charlotte
Recent Honors and Recognitions:
Reverend Alexander is married to Shonja Alexander, a 4th grade teacher at
Highland Renaissance Academy and Co-founder of Children In Crisis Network,
Inc. Together, they are proud parents of Jada Ra-shaune and Omari Drovon.
Reverend Alexander is also the parent of Russell, Natashia and Edward
Alexander.
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