“We need to learn how to communicate with each other” if we are to begin to resolve the many conflicts which plague our world. So says Rev. Dena Crecy speaking before the monthly ACLC Prayer Breakfast which was held on July 16, 2011 at Warren Avenue Christian Church in Dallas. Her talk was entitled, “The Power of Communication.”
True to her bio which describes her as “funny, insightful, and entertaining,” Rev. Crecy mixed humor with wisdom to enthrall the enthusiastic audience as she made the Scriptures come alive in a refreshing way. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in theology from Grace International Seminary and is a licensed and ordained minister. In addition, Rev. Crecy “is a seasoned trainer, adult learning expert, mentor, and Life Purpose Coach,” according to her bio.
She quoted Romans 12:18 and warned that people need to know themselves before they can be at peace with others. Peace with others is based on understanding. The “goal of communication is understanding,” Rev. Crecy counseled.
She stated that part of the reason that there is so much acrimony in Washington, D.C. between members of Congress and the President is that many members of Congress do not know themselves and their lack of knowledge is the source of their conflict. At the heart of what so many Americans loathe about the present political discourse is a failure to communicate, argued Rev. Crecy.
“Every time something comes to your head it does not need to come out your mouth,” she advised as she decried the toxic nature of many speeches and interviews in Washington, D.C. She explained that “How we interact with one another tells people who we are.”
Rev. Crecy noted that effective communication is not only critical for politicians and at work, it is also vital for effective and meaningful relationships. “Opposites attract but then you have to learn to live together,” she advised.
Her speech was interrupted numerous times by applause and amens. She cited the four distinct personality types: the entertainer, the controller, the feeler, and the thinker and challenged those present to identify their own personality type so they could begin the task of getting to know themselves so that they could become effective communicators.
Dr. Deborah Hopes acted as master of ceremonies. Rev. Myron Goins gave the welcome and the prayer and blessing of the meal. Dr. Hopes also inspired those present with a heat-touching solo and Christelle Adedoyin sang a song in French. Sawa Swina provided additional music and singing.
Mother Mallard rendered the Prayer for the Family, Rev. Jack Toren read from various Scriptures of the world’s religions, Mechell Guy introduced Rev. Crecy, Pastor Linda Holliday offered the Prayer for the Community, and Rev. John Newhouse gave the Prayer for the Nation and the World. Rev. Don E. Peavy, Sr. announced and explained the Elijah 7000 Partnership which seeks to get families to unite for the sake of restoring the family of God. Several of those present became Elijah Partners.
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