GREENACRES – Willie Snead III is a trailblazer in his own right.
The Belle Glade native, who has won Glades Central’s last of six state titles as a head coach in 2006, founded the West Palm Beach Christian Academy in 2020.
Three years later, the Glades Central alum, former Virginia and Florida wide receiver, and former NFL wide receiver (1989 NFL Draft selection), would go on to be specially recognized by RAIN Foundations for his athletic, coaching, and philanthropic works over the course of several decades.
And on this past Sunday (April 14), Snead III was honored by RAIN Foundations for hosting a special book signing for his autobiography entitled ‘Reflections: Journey of a Sportsman and Philanthropist’ at the Church in the Palms Church of God edifice in Greenacres (Fla.).
“It’s truly humbling and immensely gratifying to be recognized by an esteemed organization like RAIN Foundations,” said Snead III, who is also the pastor of Palm Beach Christian Ministries.
“It reaffirms the importance of the work we’re doing in coaching, mentoring, and pastoral care, and motivates me to continue making a positive impact on the lives of others,” Snead III continued. “This is legacy work for the Kingdom of God.”
Prior to Sunday’s special book signing event, Snead III was awarded in the Sports Category of the Prestigious Annual Predecessors Awards 2023 – America Edition. As an honoree, Author Ralph as he is affectionately known, announced that the Predecessors Awards Worldwide would host Snead III in Ghana, Africa in a few months to officially launch his legacy project and foundation named HOPE NETWORK INC. WORLDWIDE.
As the keynote speaker of Snead III’s book signing, Author Ralph dropped a dollop of very important wisdom nuggets for all to soak in and use for life.
From Author Ralph:
•Provoke gravitation for long life, prosperity, and blessings.
•It shall be well with you, as you will live long.
•Everyone older than you deserves honor from you.
•Learning lessons from the old lessens mistakes made in the future.
•Any authority in your life deserves honor.
•Divine attraction: Do what you have never done to get what you have never gotten before.
•Empty your account.
•When we learn to obey God, His blessings are endless.
•Have an attitude that reflect spiritually.
•Set yourself up for divine escape and deliverance.
•We are not privy to the future. Only God is.
•To bow is a sign of humility.
•Insignificant acts can lead to significant blessings.
In addition to these powerful pieces of advice for all to follow, Raphaelle Antwi, founder of Predecessors Awards Worldwide, lauded Willie Snead III for his outstanding, inspiring, and exemplary life as both a sportsman and philanthropist.
Antwi explained that for many people, LIFE meant Living In Fear Everyday. Hence, people like Snead III who offer hope to many are priceless assets worth celebrating.
Fellow Muckstepper and NFL wide receiver Willie Snead IV, the son of Willie Snead III, bought the first copy of the book. He took the time to comment on this momentous occasion.
“My father had a book published,” Snead IV said. “It’s a recognition of all the hard work he’s done. We had a great organization come to support my dad. They’ve been doing a really good job in recognizing my dad in the right ways. I’m so happy for my dad and everything he’s accomplished. I feel like this is just the first step for him impacting the world and not just boys.”
You can view the entirety of Snead IV’s clip right below.
West Palm Beach Christian Academy varsity football head coach and fellow Belle Glade native Eddie Poole Jr. spoke on his former high school football head coach’s accomplishment.
“This is a prestigious event,” Poole Jr. said. “We’re honoring Pastor Snead and his book launch. He’s done a tremendous job in his life. This is a group of people that he’s effectively touched and who support him throughout this journey.”
You can view the entirety of Poole Jr.’s clip right below.
ABOUT HOPE NETWORK INC. WORLDWIDE: Hope Network Inc. Worldwide has a primary objective of taking young boys and girls off the streets and helping them to become great men and women in society. The foundation also seeks to train people to become baseball players.
An international Christian Exchange Program, in partnership with RAIN FOUNDATIONS, will serve as a means to network members of HNIW in other countries.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Parts of this article have been published in http://www.myjoyonline.com. It is used by permission from Author Ralph.
PHOTO CREDITS: Stephanie Chamu
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