My Testimony

To those who are reading this message, I can honesty say that I am not a perfect person however, I have come to accept my annointing  as a Evangelist and Disciple of Christ (DOC).  As a humble and willing vessel  I can truly attest to being  highly favored and  richly blessed with God's Grace and Mercy."  This divinely inspired site is a living testimony to how we can  learn to follow "the script ", God's Plan for our lives and be blessed spiriturally, economically , cuturally, and educationally.  Black by the Bay.com is a online tribute which chronicles the  African-American experience.  BBTB.com is  a work in progress to  promote  a rich heritage and culture  which can now we viewed by the entire universe thanks to social media.  Black By the Bay is the   culmination of a lifetime of miracles,  extraordinary experiences, overcoming  adversity and how the power of love can impact us regardless of  race, religion or creed.   This site is an opportunity to share my blessings with others to enrich their lives and hopefully give back so we an keep the  "Script"  alive which has kept me safe, motivated and inspired in this oceanside   experience in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country...Sis. Paula Livers-Powell

 Guest Speaker - Lay Ministry Day

St. James CME, San Jose, CA

Spiritual Attributes

B.A. Born Again

M.S.W. Master of Soul Winning,

D.O.C. Disciple of Christ

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GOALS

ALWAYS SEEKING UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHOWCASE MY ABILITIES AS A SEASONED PROFESSIONAL, VISIONARY LEADER, EDUCATOR, ACTIVIST AND STRATEGIC PLANNER. MAXIMUM REALIZATION OF MY EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY TO TAKE IDEAS FROM CONCEPT TO IMPLEMENTATION

Purpose

INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER EDUCATOR, VISIONARY, DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP, INTEGRITY, ADVOCATE OPTIMIST, NETWORKER, EXCELLENCE, CONFIDENT, LOYAL, PROBLEM-SOLVER, GLOBAL, STRATEGIC, OPEN-MINDED, DEDICATED, STUDENT CENTERED, MOTIVATOR

Education & Training

Advanced Doctoral Studies  University of California Santa Cruz 

Ed.M. Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana

Teaching Credential Chapman College

Monterey, Ca

B.A. Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee

Personal History

Hometown:  Indianapolis, Indiana

Crispus Attucks High School Alumni

Spiritual Affiliations 

Childhood Membership/Baptism

St. John Missionary Baptist Church,

Indianapolis, Indiana

Adult Membership

Light of the World Christian Church

Indianapolis, Indiana

Progressive Missionary Baptist Church

Santa Cruz, CA

Community Missionary Baptist Church

Pacific Grove, CA

 Motivational and Inspirational Speaker

"Becoming Official as Godly Christians" available on CD 

"Soul Winning is the Purpose of the Church"

Workshops

"The Blessing Business" 

"Grooming for Greatness"

Presentations (Selected)

Jack & Jill of America, San Jose Chapter

First Baptist Church, Pacific Grove

Monterey Bay Chapter of the  Links, Inc.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Kappa Gamma Omega Chapter

Greater Love Ministries 

St. James C.M.E.

Community Missionary Baptist Church 

Antioch Baptist Church, San Jose, CA

Monterey Peninsula Community College, Monterey, CA

Mission Community College, Santa Clara, CA

S.C.L.C. W.O.M.E.N. Inc, Atlanta, GA

SoldierinGodsArmy, Indianapolis, IN

(SIGA.com) 

Favorite Gospel  Songs

"My Desire"  Thomas A. Dorsey

" Center of My Joy"  Richard Smallwood 

"I Won't Complain" by Marvin  Winans

Heroes 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.*

 A. Phillip Randolph*

Dr. Benjamin E. Mays*

Heroines

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune* 

Dr. Dorothy Height*

Dr. Verna-Woolfolk-Sloan*

Favorite Destinations

Bahamas

New Orleans

Washington, D.C.

Baltimore 

New York

Martha's Vineyard 

San Francisco 

Atlanta

Indianapolis

Memphis/Nashville 

Favorite  Past Times

Collecting Black Memorabilia 

Cooking & Baking 

Cultural Exploration  & Travel

Please check Sis. Paula's availability at

sistapauladoc@yahoo.com

 *deceased