Prophetess Maxine Hopkins

As an Award-winning author, Bible teacher, and licensed minister, Cheryl's books, cd's, and devotionals are not meant to only entertain, but to also minister to and encourage others.

Founder and President of Worth More Than Rubies Ministries in Houston, Texas, Cheryl is the author of the award winning Women What the Hell are you Thinking: An Inspiratioanal Guide to becoming a Virtuous Woman of God, The Ministry of Motherhood and the soon to be released Do You Still Do What Happens Happily Ever After. Her popular writings also include three anthologies The Triumh of My Soul, Gumbo for the Soul and the newest anthology (November 2009) Living Victoriously for Women. This year Cheryl won the African American Literary Award in the non-fiction category. Cheryl is establishing an exciting new venture, Worth More Than Rubies Productions, with a November 27,2009 release of her newest teaching CD. Cheryl is the wife of Keith Donovan and the mother of Christian, Francois, and Ashley. Her daughter and grandson Caron live in Georgia.

When asked her passion Cheryl explains, "God has given me a heart for women who are struggling with life’s twists and turns. My message to them is even when we can’t diagnose the problem; God’s word can bring us healing and wholeness. I want to bring this message to all women. I want them to understand that until they fall in love with Jesus, the chains of sin and bondage will never be broken."

That passion drives the teaching and encouragement Cheryl brings to every encounter because not only does she want her life to be a testimony of God’s grace and mercy, she wants to exhort and encourage her listeners to deepen their intimacy with God and arise to their divine calling and destiny. Her aim is always to see others mature in their walk with the Lord.

Not afraid to deal with hard, relevant issues, Cheryl delivers in-your-face messages that have drawn women and men to follow her.

"I am honest about myself and my faith; doing my best to follow Christ as a less than perfect yet forgiven soul, so others can see what a personal relationship with God is really all about."

Cheryl is a frequent radio and television guest, including several appearances on blogtalkradio and Great Day Houston. In addition, Cheryl has been featured in magazines such as Favor and Disilgold, and has also appeared on the front cover of the Divine Inspirations Magazine.

In the midst of it all, Cheryl is focused on her assignment. “It’s not about me; it’s about Him," she candidly shares.

Cheryl's non-fiction book, "The Ministry of Motherhood," is filled with Scriptures, prayers, and down-to-earth application techniques of how to overcome teen pregnancy, domestic violence, and single parenting.