[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E339-E340]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING PASTOR De'SHANTE ERVIN

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 20, 2023

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize De'Shante Ervin, in 
recognition of his appointment as pastor to Rock of Ages Missionary 
Baptist Church, a house of worship in Detroit in Michigan's 12th 
District Strong.
  Pastor Ervin brings a wealth of experience to his new position in 
leadership at Rock of Ages. Born May 23, 1980, to Eddie and Mary Ervin, 
he was raised alongside his older siblings in the city of Detroit. His 
upbringing instilled in him the importance of community and service to 
others. Pastor Ervin accepted his call to the ministry in 1997. He 
received his ministerial license in May of 2000 and was ordained in 
January of 2005.
  In August of 2006 Pastor Ervin became the founder and CEO of Rhema 
Word Ministries, which is his personal teaching and outreach ministry. 
Through this ministry he has had the opportunity to start up many home-
based faith studies throughout the Metro Detroit area and be a blessing 
to many needy and less fortunate families. Through Rhema Word 
Ministries, Pastor Ervin is most proud of the joy he was able to share 
to families in need through its Christmas program, providing families 
in need with toys and clothing for the holiday. In addition to his 
charitable work, Pastor Ervin has authored one book and served for many 
years as pastor at Living in Victory Everyday Ministries (L.I.V.E.) in 
Southfield, Michigan.
  In 2019, Pastor Ervin joined Rock of Ages Christian Ministries, 
serving under Pastor Jerome McAfee. He continued his work in service to 
the community, spearheading Rock of

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Ages' food distribution efforts during the height of the COVID-19 
pandemic. In addition to his duties at Rock of Ages, Pastor Ervin 
serves as a Detroit Police chaplain at the seventh precinct.
  Please join me in recognizing Pastor De'Shante Ervin's service to the 
communities of Michigan's 12th District as we wish him well in his new 
role as pastor of Rock of Ages Missionary Baptist Church.

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