The Crowd

by Michelle Cook-Hall

"The Crowd", has always been associated with something positive and productive. When we hear of a crowd, initially we think it's a good thing. For example, if you host an event, and someone say, "look at this crowd," you would be pleased. You would feel accomplished. If you are an entrepreneur and you see a crowd waiting to purchase your products, you would be completely elated. Because a crowd in this equation equals success. Even the church has been caught up in the "The Crowd". Church attendees and leaders gloat among themselves regarding the amount of people that attend services, conferences and events. Behind closed doors, numbers are discussed, bragged or mocked among some of the most prominent spiritual leaders of our time. Not only is it a status thing, it's also a money thing. The more people that attend these gatherings, the more successful the event is seen. The numbers don't lie, right? What if I told you that there are moments that a crowd can be more of an obstacle than a blessing. What if I told you that sometimes in life, a crowd can be seen as a distraction and or a block. There are times that instead of a crowd pushing you toward your purpose, it can be a distraction. There are moments, where the crowd can be more of a hindrance than a blessing. In this book, we will look at the physical and spiritual aspects of a crowd. This book will give a perspective of crowds that you may have never seen before. We will study biblical moments and natural moments where the crowd can taint your perspective and hinder your progress. We will discuss ways to move beyond the crowd and into our destiny. You will learn the importance of maintaining your focus in order to accomplish your goals and pursue your purpose.

70 pages, Paperback

Published July 30, 2019

About the author

Michelle was born a Preacher’s Kid, and quickly learned the importance of being a servant to the body of Christ. She served as Director of the Youth Choir and eventually served as Minister of Music. As a teenager, she expressed her interest in the arts by starting the Prayer Warriors Church first Drama Club providing opportunities of expression and faith in the form of stage plays. During this time she received the baptism of the Holy Spirit and began to boldly walk in the things of God. She organized clothes drives for Homeless Women Shelters and those in need and orchestrated adopt an inmate program in which letters of encouragement are written to inmates. Briefly she worked as a writer for Urban Ministries Young Adult Sunday School books.
She graduated in 1997 with a Bachelors of Science Degree. Following one accomplishment after another, she married her sweetheart Ricky Hall, and they are now the proud parents of Jeremy, Brandon, and Jessica Hall. Understanding the destiny that God has for His people, she knew that He called her to spread His word and declare His Glory among the nations.
She received her license to the Ministry in October of 2006, and immediately began walking into her destiny. In 2008, she began working for the State of Illinois serving her community as a caseworker. In 2017, Michelle began working as a staff writer with Today’s Purpose Woman Magazine. She serves as Praise and Worship Leader at Prayer Warriors Church in Chicago, IL. In 2013, she published her first book "This Journey Is A Process" which equips and empowers readers to persevere. In 2014, she begin a children book series entitled: "Mimi's Book Series". This series has touched the heart of children nationwide with titles, "The Secret", and "The Bully". September 2016, the groundbreaking book was released entitled “Breaking Family Ties”. This book exposes the unspoken family secrets which leads to unhealthy lifestyles. Since 2004, Michelle hosts an annual conference Power Weekend, which is dedicated to the equipping of saints to go beyond the veil and into the presence of God. Michelle believes in empowering people to pursue their purpose with the strength a lion and heart of Christ