Five
Smooth Stones is a 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.
Pastor R. V. Sykes, Sr., is a native Detroiter. He is happily married
to Christine Sykes for 32 years. Together they have 6 children Rick, Jr,
(Alisha), Julian (Kamyla), Christian, Kourtney, Jalen and Caleb Sykes and 3 grandchildren.
He is the Senior Pastor of The Prevailing Church and founder of The Sykes
Family Community Center.
Pastor 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 Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry and Bachelor’s in Business
Administration. He also has additional training from the University of
Michigan-Ross School of Business, (Management), Michigan State University
(Employment Training) and Eastern Michigan University (Quality Assurance
Training).
A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated
towards our Black Male & Female Mentorship Programs and Projects
established by The Sykes Family Community Center.