Jared Andre Sawyer Jr
| Jared Andre Sawyer Jr | |
|---|---|
| File:Jared Andre Sawyer Jr.jpg | |
| Born | September 28, 1997 (Age 19) Decatur, America |
| 🏡 Residence | Atlanta, Georgia |
| 🏫 Education | Morehouse College |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2002—present |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Jared Andre Sawyer Jr. born September 28, 1997) is an American Actor, Author, Evangelist, and Activist. He is best known for his viral videos as a preaching child prodigy and appearances in television and film.[1] He was a minister at Center Hill Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia but now Ministers at Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church. He is the CEO of Jared Sawyer Ministries Inc.[2] He plays the role of Devon in the feature film The Best of Enemies, starring Taraji P. Henson releasing in 2018.
Early Life[edit]
Sawyer was Born in Decatur, Georgia and grew up mostly in Atlanta. He Graduated from Druid Hills High School. Sawyer is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Religion degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta. His Parents are Jared Sawyer Senior and Sabrina Sawyer. He has one sister Emani Sawyer. Sawyer announced his engagement to his fiancé on April 1, 2017; but her identity has not been disclosed. [3]
History[edit]
Sawyer was just 5[4], when he was called by God in a dream into the gospel ministry; now having have preached for more than half of his life. Sawyer preached his first sermon at Love Divine Ministries in Decatur, Georgia at the age of 5 and received his ministerial license at the age of 8. He has had a career as an actor, TV personality, author, syndicated television and radio commentator and motivational speaker spanning 15 years. Sawyer has sold over 50,000 copies of his three self-published books. He has a Youtube broadcast tagged "voice of today's generation". In 2008, Sawyer was featured in “The Child Preacher”, a European documentary produced by The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) and “The World In 80 Faiths”, an original British television series aired by the BBC for two seasons. In 2013, Controversy arose around Sawyer becoming the youngest person in the state of Georgia to be ordained in the Baptist Church.[5][6]
Sawyer is a national media spokesperson for the American Heart Association and an advocate for civil and human rights. Sawyer was the 2014 keynote speaker at the NAACP Membership Breakfast.[7] Sawyer is the founder of You Power Purpose, Incorporated, a non-profit organization headquartered in Atlanta to help the next generation of leaders discover and drive their purpose, equip them with moral values, and advance their social growth.
On August 24, 2017, Sawyer was involved in a major car accident that put him in critical condition.[8]. He later released a statement that he survived with back and neck injuries.
Books[edit]
- Sawyer, Jared (2016). Walking in Victory: 4 Power Tips to help you Reach Your Potential in God. Tate Publishing. ISBN 978-1683524762. Search this book on
- Sawyer, Jared (2015). “9-1-1: The Spiritual Emergency System. JSJ Enterprises. ISBN 978-1511875240. Search this book on
- Sawyer, Jared (2013). I belong to God. Createspace Publishing. ISBN 978-1491073421. Search this book on
Awards[edit]
Sawyer was the 2013 recipient of the Trailblazer Leadership Award from Beulah Heights University. In November of 2012, he was the invocation speaker for the National Black MBA Association's scholarship luncheon. [9] Sawyer was also the keynote speaker at Howard University’s Paul Anthony Dillard Foundation Awards Program in Washington, D.C. Sawyer was the 2015 recipient of the NAACP’s Earl T. Shinhoster Youth Services Award [10]. Sawyer was the recipient of The King Center’s Dream Forward Spiritual Faith Based Award by Bernice King, the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. Sawyer was the youngest recipient.[11]
Career[edit]
Sawyer convened the ’’I am empowered’’ Next Generation Conference in July 2015, a 2 day event which had over 10,000 youths in attendance was held at Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria.[12] [13]
In 2016, Sawyer launched the Say Yes To Victory Tour for his book "Walking in victory" in the US and UK.[14] Past speakers have included Jamal Bryant, Bishop Glen Staples, The event attracted Oprah Winfrey[15], Barack Obama, and Jesse Jackson [16]when it stopped at the White House, DC and the New Smithsonian Museum of African American History during the grand opening. Sawyer spoke at the Million Man March in 2015 and have at the White House under the Barack Obama administration.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Films | Credited as | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actor | Role | Producer | ||
| 2017 | My Harvest Is Near (short) | Yes | Calvin | Yes |
| 2017 | Boo 2! A Madea Halloween | Yes | Geeky college student | |
| 2017 | The Best of Enemies | Yes | Devon | |
| 2018 | The Pact | Yes | High school student | |
Television Appearances: (2005) The Gospel Live Concert (Video) as Himself (2009) Around The World In 80 Faiths (TV Mini-Series documentary) as Himself (2009) ABC News Nightline (TV Series) as Himself (2016) 24th Annual Trumpet Awards (TV movie) as Himself (2016) 2016 Triumph Awards (TV Movie)
References[edit]
- ↑ "UPCOMING:11-YEAR-OLD MINISTER JARED SAWYER". BCK Online. 2009-03-20. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
- ↑ Honoree, Today's (2013-08-29). "Youth Minister Jared Sawyer Jr. is Today's Honoree". Today's Honoree is The #1 Blog For Recognizing The Works of Others. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
- ↑ "Jared Sawyer Announces Engagement to Fiancé". 2017-04-01. Retrieved 2017-04-01.
- ↑ Boazman, Derrick. "Too Much Truth: Minister Jared Sawyer Jr". Retrieved 2017-09-01.
- ↑ Writer, Staff (2014-01-15). "Ordination of Atlanta 16-Year-Old Spurs Debate About Qualifications for Preaching • ChurchLeaders.com". ChurchLeaders.com. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
- ↑ "Atlanta Teen's Ordination Sparks 'Education Before Preaching' Debate". Praise 102.7. 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
- ↑ "16-year-old minister to headline DeKalb NAACP Membership Breakfast". CrossRoadsNews. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
- ↑ "Morehouse teen author in critical condition after car crash". Retrieved 2017-08-07.
- ↑ "Mega-Producer Will Packer Helps ATL National Black MBAs Award Scholarships". AtlantaBlackstar. Retrieved 2017-08-07.
- ↑ "DeKalb NAACP doles out awards at diamond anniversary banquet". CrossroadsNews. Retrieved 2017-08-07.
- ↑ "KING CENTER PLANS FOR 31st ANNIVERSARY OF THE KING HOLIDAY WILL INCLUDE FATHER MIKE PFLEGER, SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS, BAKARI SELLERS, REV. DR. JOSEPH E. LOWRY, CHRIS CRASS, PENNY NANCE, EDWARD JAMES OLMOS". Retrieved 2017-08-07.
- ↑ "Recording artists, workshops at youth conference". CrossRoadsNews. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
- ↑ "15-Year-Old Minister to Host Atlanta Youth Leadership Conference". Atlanta Daily World. 2013-06-06. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
- ↑ "Kasim Reed, Will Packer, others honored at /Say Yes to Victory Tour' in Atlanta". Atlanta Daily World. 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
- ↑ Jr, Jared Sawyer (2016-09-24). "My life is now complete: I met @Oprah today & we completely hit it off #nmaahc #inspiration #auntieoprahpic.twitter.com/3MrlCh7hFV". @JaredSawyerJr. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
- ↑ "Jared Sawyer Jr. and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Speak at the White House for The Grand Opening of the New Smithsonian Museum of African American History". Retrieved 2017-08-07.
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