The State of Mind: Real Talk About Your Mind

These are messages that are not prepared in any way, such as writing them down ahead of time or anything like that, and Apostle doesn't usually use notes. He will discern the atmosphere of the people before he is to teach, and that is what he teaches on. He just lets the Holy Spirit use him as an open vessel. It all just flows out of his belly, and it is spirit inspired. He doesn't remember a lot of what he teaches on, so he has to ask someone what he said. He tells on himself a lot, and uses himself as an example, because he doesn't know anyone else as well as he knows himself. Telling on himself eliminates people judging him, because his life is an open book.

The Most Reverend Erick P. Maiden was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 30, 1964, the youngest of seven children to the union of Theosia and James Maiden. He graduated from Carver High School and majored in psychology at Miles College-Birmingham, Alabama and minored in African-American History. Apostle Erick is a surviving resident of one of Chicago's notorious housing projects. His early life experiences compelled and prepared him to ministry. His passion lies in being a blessing to others. Part of his professional background includes but is not limited to: Gang Prevention-Drug Elimination Counselor at the Urban League of Madison; Minority Services Coordinator for Dane County Group Home; Parent Liaison for academically challenged, "at-risk" youth, in the Madison and Sun Prairie, Area School Districts. He received "The Man of the Year Award" in 1993 (Madison, WI) for his community service.