#IAMRIVIERABEACH Thomas Masters, Bishop of New Macedonia Missionary Baptist

After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own backyards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH.  Today's Guest: Bishop MastersThomas A Masters started preaching at age four. He was licensed to preach at age nine and was ordained at age 12. By the time Bishop was 16 years of age he had preached in 40 states in the United States and five countries. He was a nationally renowned evangelist who also evangelized internationally until 1987. Having served 20 plus years as a Community Activist on the Pacific Coast, the Pasadena California native came to Florida in 1987 to serve as Pastor of the New Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Riviera Beach, Florida and has served for 34 years. Much of the ministry of Bishop Thomas A Masters has been acclaimed on local, national, and international radio and television programs.Bishop Thomas A Masters has become a watchman for the whole community, not just for his Church fellowship. After about 21 years of activism in the city, country and nation battling crime, violence and solving juvenile justice issues he served as Mayor of Riviera Beach from March 2007 to March 2019. Bishop Thomas A Masters continues to work diligently to feed the modest, assists in obtaining affordable housing for those in need assist young people and those who have been a product of the criminal justice system.Connect with Rev. Masters: 561-662-7421Call into the podcast dial 661-554-9219. Join me Ann McNeill, and co-host Dan Callaway 561-531-9184 or 561-848-4991 as we discuss the history, the present, and the future of our great city. Any questions or comments you can reach Ann McNeill at 786-546-0184