About the book

Rev. Shawntee Warren has been married to his beautiful wife, the former Sherri Nicole Newton, for fifteen years. From this union they were been blessed with three children (Destini, Jordan, and Shawn Christian). He was born in New York, accepted Christ and was baptized at the age of nine. Rev. Shawntee is a third-generation preacher who was licensed in May of 1996 and ordained in May of 1999. Graduate of Virginia Beach Public School, Shawntee also obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism, with a minor in Sociology from Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA and a Master of Divinity from Virginia Union University, The Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Divinity in Richmond, VA. Currently, he is working on earning a Doctor of Divinity at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
While in undergrad, Rev. Shawntee served closely under Bishop Michael Roger, Sr. of Tidewater Bible Way Temple, now The Kingdom Cathedral a thriving, cutting-edge ministry. He was entrusted with several key assignments such as Youth Pastor (growing youth from 12-350) and serving as Bishop Rogers’s armor bearer. Through personal mentorship from Bishop Rogers, Rev. Shawntee received invaluable insights in the areas of church administration, evangelism, vision casting and implementation, and relevant ministry programs.
Rev. Shawntee has also served at First Baptist Church South Hill as the Youth and Young Adult Leader, as well as, the leadership head on an expansion project called the Operation Fast Forward “Phase I and II” (stewardship campaign). The project was designed to build a multipurpose building and a new parking lot project. He also served as president of the Associate Ministers.
Rev. Shawntee’s faith and desired to become better equipped for kingdom service led him to his current place of worship, Gethsemane Baptist Church, under the leadership and tutelage of Bishop Dwight Riddick, Sr. As a result, of being at Gethsemane Baptist Church, God has afforded him the opportunity of utilizing his gifts for the kingdom. He has serve in various leadership roles such as president of the Associate Ministers; presided over the Sunday worship services, serve on logistic ministry which covers all aspects of Sunday worship, and assisted with social media and outreach. Also, he has served as the instructor for Biblical studies, Old and New Testament, and Christian Mental Health and Awareness, through the Evan Smith Leadership Training Institute, a certificate program through Virginia Union University. Rev. Shawntee is now serving along with wife as co-leaders of the Marriage and Relationship Ministry.