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We are on a mission to encourage families and support couples and families to live their lives more abundantly. Our journey has had both mountains and valleys. God continues to provide guidance for our daily walk. We have resources to encourage you. Check "Shop for Resources" or Contact us for speaking engagements.
Bernard and Edana found each other on the campus of Howard University 1981. The Perrys have been enjoying each other while constantly learning and maturing in their marriage for over 35 years. To their union Taelor Necolle, Christian Bernard and Kayla Ross also known as "three the hard way". Bernard and Edana are also the proud grandparents to Ariyah Cymone and Amahri Cay.
On July 6, 2017, on Bernard and Edana's 32nd wedding anniversary, Kayla passed unexpectedly from complications associated with Epilepsy- SUDEP ( Sudden Unexpected Death from Epilepsy). Kayla's transition has been difficult for Bernard, Edana , their family, friends and village. Bernard and Edana decided to celebrate her life . The family turned their "Mourning into Mission" by establishing the Kayla Ross Perry Memorial Foundation( KRPMF). To find out more please visit the website directly at https://kaylarossperrymemorialfoundation.org
Bernard and Edana are greatful to GOD and to their family’s support system down through the years. “ It has taken a whole village to raise the Perry Family.” They believe that it is the day-to-day challenges of life that often place the marriage relationship in a “ vulnernable” position. Life "happens" and the challenge for married couples, is to navigate “Together” thru life’s experiences, while maintaining a healthy relationship , no matter what situation your marriage is faced with. Bernard and Edana have served as conference speakers who candidly share life experiences, lessons learned and the tools they have acquired to weather the storms of life and strengthen their marriage.
Bernard and Edana were recently bestowed the "Faith Award for Perserverence" by Nicole S. Mason, Esquire during her annual Faith Infusion Experience service back in December of 2020. Bernard and Edana are committed to motivating and encouraging you to persevere and thrive as you pursue your destiny! You can start by visiting the "Shop for Resources " page.
Bernard hails from Smyrna, Georgia. He is the 7th of eight children born to the late Sergeant John T. and Earlene Ross Perry. Bernard grew up loving baseball and basketball. Basketball sent him to Howard University on a college scholarship!
Learning to coach and mentor!
Bernard holds a B.S. degree from Howard University and a M.A. degree from Trinity University. While attending Howard, he was a four year starter on the Men’s Basketball team from 1979-1983. Drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1983, his professional career was shortened by an injury. In 2003, Howard University acknowledged his contributions to the basketball program by inducting him into the Howard University Hall of Fame. For over 30 years, Mr. Perry has been a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Coaching and mentoring along the way!
Bernard is currently employed by Prince Georges County Public School System. In his prior role he served as the Principal of Calvary Christian Academy ( enitity of Greater MT. Calvary Holy Church) for over 20 years. He has been married to his college sweetheart, Edana for over 35 years. They are the proud parents of three children Taelor, Christian and Kayla ( who recieved her Angel wings in July 2017) and the proud grandparents to Ariyah and Amahri.
Coaching and mentoring along the way!
Bernard and Edana served as the past co-directors of the Family Ministry at Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church (GMCHC), and Bernard currently serves as Vice President of the men’s ministry. For over eight years, they also served as parent facilitators for the clients of the Family Reunification Program (co-sponsored by the D.C. based Court Service Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) and GMCHC. Husband, Father, Minister, Christian Educator, Athlete, Frat Brother and a mentor to hundreds of young people, Bernard credits God, his family, his Pastors Bishop Alfred Owens and Co-Pastor Susie Owens, as well as Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity with influencing him to become the man he is today. Coaching and Mentoring to change Lives!
Edana is a Pittsburgh, PA. homegirl and the youngest of three girls born to the late Charlotte Kay Johnson. After attaining a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University and becoming a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Edana obtained her Master’s degree in Health Services Administration from The George Washington University. She has enjoyed a successful career in Healthcare administration for over 25 years.
Life is more than what we do!
Edana J. Perry is a woman of color, a wife for over 35 years to Bernard Perry, a mom to Taelor, Christian and Kayla ( who recieved her angel wings in July 2017), a minister and a poet who is passionate about encouraging men, women, couples and families. She is humbled to serve as a conference speaker or small group leader to impart nuggets of knowledge gained from her professional life, personal life, spiritual walk or her marital journey with transparency, honesty and humor. Reading a mystery novel on a sandy beach while listening to gospel, jazz and R&B is what Edana enjoys in her free time.
Life is more than what we do!
Edana Perry is a minister of the Gospel and member of Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church(Washington,D.C.) where Bishop Alfred A.Owens, Jr. and Co-Pastor Susie C.Owens are her pastors. She and her husband have served as the past co-directors of the Family Ministry in addition to serving on the Youth and Young Adult Ministry and the WOV Scholarship Committee. She and her husband also served as Parenting Skills instructors for District of Columbia based Family Re-Unification Program administered by Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for (8) eight years.
Life is more than what we do!
In addition to studying God's Word, deep breathing, journaling and writing poetry have become practices that Edana has come to depend upon for emotional and spiritual healing since 2017. It is her personal relationship with God and her faith that gives Edana the tenacity, perseverance and strength to embrace life so that she will forever be #KaylaStrong.
Life is more than what we do! It is about who we are… It is about who we are becoming. Are you becoming what GOD has designed for you to be?
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