SPRINGFIELD GARDENS
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Pastor Tina Booker
Pastor Tina Booker is a dedicated leader with a heart for community outreach and ministry. She is a retired New York City Correction Officer who has dedicated her life to serving her community. She founded Radikal4kidz Inc., a youth and young adult nonprofit organization. She is the Senior Leader for Faith House Virtual Ministry, the CEO of the Trulè and Black Wildflower cosmetics brand, and an author. Her memoir “The Black Wildflower was released inJanuary 2024 and she is a contributed writer for “The Female Entrepreneur Playbook”, and “Built to Build-Doin Business Gods Way”.
Pastor Booker is committed to providing resources to at-risk youth and youth adults by bridging the gaps between law enforcement, clergy, elected officials, and the community. Radikal4kidz hosts community fun days which provides resources and information regarding voters rights, mental health services, and gang violence prevention. Pastor Booker is an advocate for ending mass incarceration. Her work in ministry has been a preventive and proactive step towards promoting positive change in her community. During her twenty-year career as a Correction Officer, Pastor Booker received numerous awards, citations, and acknowledgments for her community service and achievements within the Department of Corrections. Her experience in law enforcement has provided her with a unique perspective on the challenges facing the community and the importance of community outreach.
Outside of her day job, Pastor Booker has worked diligently in ministry for over a decade. She is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and her vision for ministry is to encourage, inspire, and infuse God’s love to His people through engaging with the community by offering powerful worship services that offer biblical truth in ways that are both relevant and practical. Overall, Pastor Tina Booker is a remarkable woman who has made significant contributions to her community through her work in law enforcement, community outreach, and ministry. Her dedication, compassion, and leadership are an inspiration to all who know her.
The Black Wildflower: Confessions of love, lust, and life lessons
In this powerful trilogy opener, Tina shares her experiences with unfiltered honesty and vulnerability, painting a vivid portrait of the experiences that shaped her life. From her attraction to street culture and toxic relationships to her search for love and validation in all the wrong places, Tina's story is both exciting and self-destructive.
However, amidst the chaos, Tina's life takes a transformative turn through her newfound spirituality and faith. She discovers true love and healing, even in the midst of her shattered past. With unapologetic honesty, she invites readers to shed the shame of their own pasts and embrace their true selves.
"The Black Wildflower" is a powerful testament to resilience, redemption, and the strength of the human spirit. Tina's story serves as an inspiration to readers, showing them that there is always hope and room for growth. Prepare to be captivated by the raw emotions, defining moments, and profound life lessons. This memoir promises an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and strength that will leave readers inspired and eager for the next one "Marriage and Moments".
