Thursday, November 29, 2012

Dr. Clyde Rivers Appointed Top Chaplain



Dr. Clyde Rivers

Dr. Clyde Rivers has just been appointed to the position of Command Chaplain General for United Association of Christian Counselors and Chaplains International;  by a unanimous vote.  This organization is working in over 80 nations bringing a biblical worldview to those nations through education.” It is truly a great day for me to be appointed as the leader of the best chaplain organizations in the world. A big thanks to Dr. Martin Wisor the founder and leader of UACCCI and the Board of Directors for this great appointment to help lead this organization.” said Dr. Rivers. Together we will work very hard to change the nations of the world to have a biblical worldview.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Digital Pipeline Africa Leading the Way in Africa


Dr. Clyde Rivers
Dr. Clyde Rivers, a member of the leadership team of Digital Pipeline Africa, is extremely pleased with the focus and purpose of Digital Pipeline Africa. The main goal of Digital Pipeline Africa is to bring computer literacy to the continent of Africa. Dr. Rivers says, “This single effort of computer literacy for Africa will have the ability to catch Africa up in the world of communication through technology. The work of this organization has the ability to train and connect areas across Africa to the global Internet community. This is a key to increase the development of Africa. We at Digital Pipeline Africa, with Dr. Tom Musili leading the way, are ready to change Africa one computer at a time and one person at a time.”

Friday, November 16, 2012

Latin University of Theology Honors Samaritans Feet


Professor Clyde Rivers, Dr. Tracie Ohomne and Manny Ohonme
Professor Clyde Rivers, the Chief Operating Officer for Latin University of Theology International says, “It is truly a great day for Latin University of Theology that they recognize and honor the Founders of Samaritans Feet, Dr. Manny Ohomne and his wife Tracie. These two people are some of the most amazing people I have ever met in my life. The Ohome’s, through Samaritans Feet, have given over four million pairs of shoes to people of the world that had no shoes. Samaritans Feet is a, one-of-a-kind organizations. The heart of Samaritans Feet is to touch the children of the world with shoes, creating an open door to hope and vision for a better future. Leading the way in changing the lives of one child at a time.”

A Huntersville, North Carolina Welcome For Burundi Africa


Mayor Jill Swain of Huntersville, North Carolina
and Ambassador Clyde Rivers
Mayor Jill Swain of Huntersville, North Carolina exemplifies the saying, “Southern Hospitality.” Mayor Swain is outstanding and her kindness is very special. Last Friday at North Mecklenburg High School in Huntersville, N.C., Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers attended a function of the organization Samaritans Feet. Ambassador Rivers said, “The reception we received from the school and Mayor Swain was outstanding. Mayor Swain was so full of life and had a true connection with the youth of the school. It’s great to see the community involved with the school as they look to work with Samaritans Feet, looking beyond themselves. The youth will lead the way.  A big Burundian, ‘Thank you’ to all in Huntersville and North Mecklenburg High School.”

Charlotte North Carolina Mayor Honors Ambassador Rivers

Mayor Patrick Cannon of the City of Charlotte and Dr. Rivers,
Ambassador at Large for the Republic of Burundi Africa


As the speaker at the Samaritans Feet Barefoot Gala in North Carolina, Mayor Patrick Cannon of the City of Charlotte presented Dr. Rivers, Ambassador at Large for the Republic of Burundi Africa, with a historic coin from the City of Charlotte. Ambassador Rivers was humbled by the wonderful introduction by Mayor Cannon and he said, “Charlotte is a beautiful place and the people so very kind, what a city!” He offered high praises of this great city in North Carolina.
The Barefoot Gala was a one-of-a-kind event. Everyone at the event wore formal attire and no shoes to represent the over 3 billion people around the world with no shoes. In addition, the event was a great success as it looks to help build a school in Burundi Africa.

Ambassador Rivers at North Mecklenburg High School

Ambassador Rivers greets students at North Mecklenburg High School
Working with the organization, Samaritans Feet has been a great experience. They are working to help the Republic of Burundi Africa by putting shoes on the feet of the entire population. Dr. Manny Ohomne, the Founder of Samaritans Feet, is looking to revive his Young Ambassador Program to the youth of the world by working with Ambassador Clyde Rivers, Ambassador at Large for the Republic of Burundi Africa. Ambassador Rivers said, “North Mecklenburg High School is a great starting place. I was impressed with the student body. They were excellent in their questions and the quality of their students gives me hope for the world. North Mecklenburg High School you are a light on a hill.”  Ambassador Rivers goes on to say, “It’s a new day for the youth leading the way in Samaritans Feet organization.”