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Michael Minor President and CEO Michael (Mike) Minor became
president and CEO of Bibles Books and Shovels, Inc. in 2003 when the organization was formally incorporated and received the
Non-Profit status (501c3) from the Internal Revenue Service. Mike has made two trips to the Mombasa area
of Kenya the last time was in 2004. Under Mike’s leadership the organization has established all
of the normal processes needed to be a complete not-for-profit organization. Mike is also very involved
with the American Red Cross. In 2005 he received the American Red Cross Delmarva Peninsula’s William
F. DuPont Award for excellence in service delivery. Mike is also very involved with local church activities
where he is on several boards at Central Baptist Church, and is the current moderator of the American Baptist Association
Delaware Division. Mike’s hobbies include playing in a jazz group, golf, fishing, bicycling, and
going to the health club. Mike was born December 21, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Because of the work situation his family moved to Toledo, Ohio where he lived until he went into the U.S. Marines.
After an honorable discharge Mike joined a major oil refiner and in 1971 was transferred from Toledo, Ohio to the Delaware
area. After 29 years of work at the oil refiner in a management position Mike retired and started his own
business. Mike was contracted and worked around the US and in Bombay,
India. Mike and his wife Virginia started supporting one child in the Mombasa, Kenya area and this was the beginning of
what has became known as Bibles Books and Shovels. Mike is very grateful for the support and dedication
of all people associated with Bibles Books and Shovels.
One Line statement: I believe
Jesus is calling for committed people to glorify the Father. Bible Verse: 2 Kings 6:16-17 Contact me at mikeminor@biblesbooksandshovels.net
click here to E-mail me Mike Minor.
Cornelius (Neil) D. Pitts,
Pharm D.
Vice
President
Born
February 17, 1950 Neil is married to Patricia A. Imms-Pitts, with three children Son, Cornelius D. Pitts, III, Computer
programmer, Interact, Inc; Daughter, Robynn A. Pitts, School Psychologist, Philadelphia, Public Schools; Julia C. Pitts, Student
Neil
Pitts is a Director of clinical research at GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, where he has been employed for 23 years. A native Philadelphian, he completed his Pharmacy training at the Philadelphia College
of Pharmacy and Science. He has traveled to Kenya 3 times to courier supplies and provide medical services. Dr. Pitts’ current objective is to facilitate delivery of medical services to children sponsored
by Bibles, Books and Shovels at Victory Academy. He is a life long member of
Zion Baptist Church where he serves on several committees focused on service to the community.
His passion is teaching, and as such, he also serves on the adjunct faculty of the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia,
as an instructor in Clinical Pharmacy Practice.
Interests: Health Fairs, Teaching, Patient health care advocacy, Music
One line statement: We can touch the world
through connections ordained by, and in the name of Jesus Christ.
Bible verse: Philippians 4: 6-7
Sheilah A. Sterling Secretary / Treasurer Born July 6, 1940
in Cleveland, Ohio, Sheilah Sterling is retired after teaching in a Montessori school for more than 20 years.
Widowed with two children, Lt. Q Rod Sterling, Navy Pilot; Hillary John, Communications Consultant,
AARP A pleasure trip to Africa in 2002 was the catalyst which stimulated her enthusiasm for Bibles Books & Shovels.
This special interest stems from her concern for children and their academic education. She believes
that helping one child through school can impact many others.
Since her retirement in 2002 she has participated
in various volunteer activities. At First Baptist Church of Glenarden, she serves in the New Members Ministry
and participates with The Inspiriational Choir. Interests: Flowers, Volunteering,
Reading, Crossword Puzzles, Church Activities Sheilah thanks Jesus for making the ultimate sacrifice
for her salvation. Bible verses: Hebrews 12: 1-3 E-Mail me Sheilah Sterling
Shirley Rivers Farr A native of West Palm Beach, Florida, a graduate of Roosevelt High where she was elected “Miss RHS”
her senior year. Shirley continued her education attending Hampton University in Hampton, VA where she
received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. She received a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum
Education from Western Maryland College (presently McDaniel College). Since retirement, Shirley has busied herself with fitness and volunteer work.
Presently, she serves as President of the Wilmington, DE Chapter of National Hampton Alumni Association,
INC. (NHAA,INC), an active member of DE Retired School Personnel Association (DRSPA)
and Bibles, Books, and Shovels, INC.
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