User talk:Malik K. Andrew

Born August 4,1979, Dr.Cornelius Dwayne Jones,is a ordained minister,author,motivation speaker and founder of 1st Family Counseling Services.Cornelius was born the 4th of 5 children he was the 3rd of 4 sons,and recalls his time with his brothers as some of the best times of his life.He was raised between Grenada,MS.,and Atlanta,GA. and credits his childhood years and the favor of God for the success that he found as a adult. As a child he was very curious and often found himself in compromising situations. He was cosidered to be an exceptional bright student and was place in a gifted classes as the result of his IQ score. He admits that he did not use his intelligence for the good in class, and at only 15 years of age after multiple brushes with the law,Cornelius was charged as an adult for his involvement in organized crimes, aggravated assault,and felony gun charges.The charges would later be reduced by the Grenada county district attorney's office and the case was turned back over the the juvenile court system. As a result for his role in the mis-behavior, he was sent to the Oakley Training School for boys located in Raymond,MS. Once released Cornelius began to make adjustments in his life,he decided to go to Job Corps to complete his high school education.The program is sponsored by the Department of Labor for young adults 16-24 years of age that offers high school diplomas and a trade skill. Cornelius went to Schenck Job Corps center located in Brevard, North Carolina,he took full advantage of the opportunity.He excelled in academics, and football while at the center and with the help of his counselor he caught the attention of local and state college football programs. He was offered football scholarships to more than 11 Divison 2 college football programs, but decided to move to Lakeland,Florida after he completed the Job Corps program. While in Lakeland he attended Polk County Community College and later transfered to Florida State University located in Tallahassee,FL. after two years of college he decided to take a break from school and moved back to Atlanta, Georgia to be closer to his family. He continued to seek to discover what he wanted to for a career, but understood that he needed a college education. He joined the United States Navy for a better chance of accomplishing that goal and on October 26, 2001 he went to Great Lakes, Illinois for basic traning.While serving in the U.S.Navy he continued with his educational goals and in 2005 completed his bachlor degree in Sociology through the University of Hartford located in East Hartford,CT. After graduation he attended the University of Oklahoma graduate school before transfering to National University located in San Diego,CA. where he earned a masters in human relations. Cornelius, answered the call to minister in 2007 and began went on to pursue his doctoral degree through Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary, located in Newburgh,IN. Rev.Cornelius Jones was raised as a baptist,at Belle Flower Missionary Baptist Church located in Grenada, MS. He continued to worship as a baptist as he attended New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, located in Lithonia,GA as he studied under Bishop Eddie Long. Rev.Jones later converted to the Non-Denominational faith .Rev.Dr.Cornelius Jones a Non-Denominational Minister, author,community activist,active member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. He wrote and published he first book in April 2010 "Living Out Of Order and Without Favor", a Christian inspiration book. He was a 2010 Men of Substance honorees named Posted on May 11, 2010 by cenlalight For the fourth year, The Light newspaper will recognize 10 men who have made contributions to their homes, churches and communities and who are men of integrity, said Publisher Sherri L. Jackson.

“It’s important to understand that these men are not perfect men, but they are men who make it their business to make life better for those around them,” she said. “Every year it gives me great pleasure to honor men, many who do not receive any attention. They work unnoticed every day, but we would miss much if they didn’t do what they do.”

The 2010 Men of Substance are:

Patrick Shaw of Alexandria, founder of the Intellectual Young Men Ron Smith of Alexandria, coaches youth sports and member of various community organizations Dewayne Brevelle of Alexandria, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office juvenile detective Rev. Woodrow Pellerin of Woodworth, pastor of St. Peters Baptist Church in Jonesville Willie Martin of Alexandria, deacon at First St. Mark Baptist Church, volunteer at Julius Patrick Elementary School Rev. Chauncy Hardy of Alexandria, pastor of First Baptist Church of Colfax Randolph Holly of Alexandria, director of COPE Inc. Education Talent Search Wendell Lewis of Alexandria, deacon at St. Matthew Baptist Church, coaches youth sports, motivational speaker Dr. Cornelius Jones of Alexandria, associate minister at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, member of Rapides Parish Accountability Board Tanner A. Messina of Alexandria, retired law enforcement officer and Seminary Professor at United Theological Seminary and Bible College campus in Alexandria, LA,Rev.Dr.Jones is a sworn member of the Rapides Parish Neighborhood Accountability Board with the 9TH Juridiction in Alexandria, LA. where the members strive to help young people get their lives back on track.