Five Smooth Stones

Five Smooth Stones is about one father s journey to deposit and develop excellence in the lives of his five sons. The author provides personal insights as to what it was like growing up in the inner-city of Detroit during the 80 s and being raised in a single-parent home. Having a new outlook on life, the writer is determined to fulfill his purpose as a husband, father, pastor, but most importantly as a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. R. V. Sykes, Sr., is a native Detroiter. He is happily married to Christine Sykes for 28 years. Together they have 6 children Rick, Jr.(Alisha), Jr, Julian (Kamyla), Christian, Kourtney, Jalen and Caleb Sykes. One granddaughter, Karis Peyton Sykes. R. V. Sykes, Sr., is the founder and pastor of The Prevailing Church. For more information regarding The Prevailing Church, please log onto theprevailingchurch.com. R. V. Sykes, Sr., has over 30 combined years of experience working in the corporate and non-profit arena as well as ministry. He has a degree in Business Administration from William Tyndale College and a Master s Degree in Pastoral Ministry. A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to Care Net Pregnancy Center Berkley/Detroit. Care Net exists to represent Jesus Christ and to offer alternatives to abortion-vulnerable individuals. They provide medical, material and spiritual support, and they encourage godly sexual attitudes and practices in the community. To reach R. V. Sykes, Sr. Kamyla Sykes Executive Assistant to Pastor R. V. Sykes, Sr. (248) 571-9535"