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By Denese Robinson

How does one adequately describe this man? A man who has such a passion for people to achieve their purpose and for this nation, Jamaica, to attain its best potential. A man who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to selflessly contribute to the development of country and fellowmen?

He founded Build Jamaica Foundation (BJF), a non-profit, non-political organisation which for some time made a significant impact in its special areas of activity. BJF, under his leadership, made substantial contributions to improving health and educational opportunities for our precious children.

The Sunday Observer in 2006 reported that “One of the major projects successfully completed by the foundation was to provide ventilators for the intensive care unit of the Bustamante Hospital for Children.”

The Observer also reported that Rev Al Miller and BJF replaced pit latrines with modern toilet facilities in more than 600 Ministry of Education approved basic schools throughout Jamaica.

This man never fails to stress the need for every person to find their God-given purpose and walk in it. This man is willing to put his life on the line in order to rescue one lost sheep!

This man is willing to put his shoulders to the wheel to ensure that the old Jamaica of crime and violence is replaced by a new Jamaica of productivity and peace in our lifetime. Wherever crime and violence flares up he is willing to go there with words and action to instill love.

He once led 300 men to walk through Jamaica’s crime centres praying and encouraging men to look to God, instead of crime, for a better life.

When women were beheaded in a certain community and many cowered in horror, he visited the bloody home and comforted the family members. He has consistently helped Jamaican men turn themselves in, one of which he is still paying an awful price six years later.

How does one adequately describe this man? A man who, despite pending sentencing, maintains that it is well. A man who maintains that once a matter is committed to the Lord, one should give thanks, no matter how dismal the situation seems. A man who stands on God’s word, believing that all things will work together for good to them that love the Lord and are called according to His purposes. A man who firmly believes that what the enemy meant for evil, God will turn into good.

This man not only talks the talk, but walks the walk. This man believes with every fibre of his being that Jamaica’s best days are not behind, but ahead of us. This man is a source of encouragement and inspiration to members of his flock. Words are inadequate to describe this man, Rev Al Miller, the man with the heart of a lion and the hand of a shepherd.

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