When A "Father" Fails

“When a ‘Father’ Fails” is the life story of an Urban Pastor who is a successful public figure, but in private a failure as a father to his children. Pastor Ali shares his struggles with being a “Father” to his flock and a “Father” to his children. He also shares his battles with infidelity, drugs and obesity. This book is intended to encourage failing fathers to reconnect with their children and to lift the spirit of those children who have been wounded by the failures of their fathers.

Pastor Bryant Ali (AKA) The Pastor in the Hood,is a native of Northern New Jersey and currently serves as the Senior Pastor of New Psalmist Worship Center,Newark NJ. Pastor Ali was educated through the Newark, Orange and Hillside NJ Public School Systems. He has also attended several learning centers and holds a Doctorate of Divinity Degree in Holistic Theology. Pastor Ali is personally submitted to the covering of Bishop Vaughn McLaughlin & Covenant Fellowship International. Pastor Ali holds affliation with numerous groups including the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Int, Baptist Ministers Conference of Newark And Vicinity and Newark's Anti-Violence Coalition, Pastor Ali is a community activist, counselor, teacher & preacher with an urban twist. He is married to Balena L. Ali and they share a blended family of nine adult children and twelve grandchildren.