THE AUTHOR
Dr. Pearlie Johnson-Freeman is a compassionate, empathic leader with a desire to serve and uplift others. She worked as a director for a nonprofit association for over forty-one years before leaving to pursue a doctorate in strategic leadership at Regent University. Dr. Freeman founded the Rock of Salvation Church in 2000 and is known as a servant leader where she serves those in her congregation and in her community through various outreach efforts and after-school programs. She ministers weekly in a nursing home. She fulfills the mission of the Rock of Salvation Church, which is to “bring hope to the hopeless through the power of the Word and acts of service.”
Dr. Freeman completed her doctorate in 2024 and is looking forward to her first adjunct faculty member position in August 2025 at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois. Dr. Freeman is excited to be teaching career development courses to put students on a path toward their dream careers. She is a native of Itta Bena, Mississippi, and has lived in Chicago for over fifty years. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoys spending time with her family and RVing across the country with her husband.
From the Author
This book examines how the principles of servant leadership can be learned and applied across all areas of life, including family, work, and community. With dedicated focuses to the life of Jesus and the Black Church, this work explores how readers can effectively implement servant leadership to foster growth and positive change.
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“The answer for leaders today is to serve as Jesus served to ensure that the Black Church continues to be a pillar of hope for the hopeless in Black communities throughout the world. Harriet Tubman said, “We’re rooted here, and they can’t pull us up”. The Black Church must have the same resolve and remain rooted in the Black community.”
Quotes from Forword Authors
“This writing establishes—and this author emphasizes—several key points from which we, as readers, influencers, and participants, should conceptualize for implementation into our lives, regardless of the current point in our life’s journey…Hats off to an outstanding examination of and application for servant leadership!” Dr. J. K. Johnson, PMP
“The principles of servant leadership, which prioritize serving others, fostering growth, and empowering individuals, is discussed by her in detail. We are reminded that true servant leadership (serving as Jesus served) is not about power, position, or authority; it is about prioritizing the needs of others to meet goals…As a servant leader of almost forty-one years, I can honestly say that this is a must-read book for Black Church leaders! It is challenging, convicting, encouraging, educational, and enlightening for this season of ministry in the Black Church.” Bishop S. Garner
Review
“This book gave me effective ways to lead on the job, at home and in the church. I recommend everyone read this book to become a better leader in every area of their lives. The book’s structure and organization made it interesting and easy to follow as the chapters progressed. The interviews from the leaders and members hit home with me and helped me to appreciate the humble servant and leader we have over our church. This book inspires me to work harder at becoming a better servant like Jesus and lead with a humble heart.” L. Jones-Woodley, Chicago, IL
