SPECIAL GUEST: Dr. Denise Wilkins

<p>Dr. Denise Wilkins affectionately known as Ms. Denise was born in Montclair, New Jersey, and was raised in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Her painful childhood, caused her to spiral out of control and to fall into a world of rebellion.  </p><p>As the Bible describes, rebellion is as a type of witchcraft.  Witchcraft is strategically designed to destroy you.  At 34, home alone, crying, ready to give up, she began to commit suicide. Just before she took the pills she had an encounter with an angel of the Lord who saved her. His audible voice spoke to her and said, ”There are no failures in God!” This undeniable mark of God in 1991 was the day that began the most AMAZING spiritual journey of her life.</p><p>Dr. Wilkins affectionately known as Ms. Denise, has been coaching, organizing and speaking since 1996.  She laid a foundation with her community work as the founder of Jesus the Spiritual Connection  Christian Outreach Network, today referred to as THE NETWORK.   </p><p>As a woman of faith she co-labored along with local Pastor’s, other community leaders and local gospel artist throughout the inner-city streets of the Washington, DC, (DMV) area. They provided neighborhood concerts that offered food, clothing, toys and giveaways with a message of hope in Christ Jesus.  </p><p>After the 911 attacks on the Pentagon, Ms Denise continued her street ministry but was offered a position as a Counselor/Outreach Worker for a FEMA Funded program, Project Resilience. The Project Resilience program was run by the Mental Health Department of Alexandria, Virginia.  </p><p>In 2002, under the auspice of the Mental Health Dept. she established what she now calls, "Black Lights Performing Arts Company" (BLPAC) and CHOICES Motivational Services (CMS). Each program was a huge success in the city. She ran her programs in middle and high schools, as well as other youth facilities such as Detention centers, aged out foster care programs, recreational facilities and anywhere else she was called upon to speak to the youth and th