ABOUT OUR FOUNDER

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Shawn Rock is a native Houstonian and the Founder of Forward Living Ministries. In 2003, she experienced a miraculous healing from aggressive AML Leukemia. Since then, she has continuously pursued and answered God's calling. In 2004, she was called by God to preach the gospel and became an ordained minister in 2007. By 2015, the spirit of the Lord instructed her to establish a ministry, which she named "Forward Living Ministries." Her obedience and resilient passion for Christ drive her desire to see individuals spiritually, emotionally, and physically healed. Shawn is dedicated to helping people move forward from painful experiences and past setbacks, believing that God has a purpose for the pain we encounter, and that Christians should walk freely, boldly, and courageously in fulfilling their God-given purpose on earth.

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Shawn has touched many lives through her ministry of preaching, healing, and deliverance. With over 26 years of Executive Leadership experience, she has equipped and developed numerous pastors, lay leaders, members, and organizational leaders through leadership coaching, consulting, and training. Her influence extends through women’s conferences, revivals, and numerous speaking engagements. With a call to reach the nations, Shawn has traveled to Belize and Puerto Rico as a short-term missionary, serving others and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, along with her gifts of healing and deliverance. She is also the author of "Move Your Life Forward" and "By His Stripes" healing CD, with her second book forthcoming.

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Her educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Studies and Christian Leadership from the College of Biblical Studies, Houston, TX, and a Master's Degree in Human Services/Executive Leadership from Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. Shawn Rock is married to Elder James Rock and resides in Dallas, TX. She has five adult children, two son-in-loves, and six grandchildren.

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Forward Living Ministries is built upon Philippians 3:14, which reads, "I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."

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