Speaker Ryan Hardgraves bio
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The National Day of Prayer for the beauty and barber industry is more than a spiritual gathering—it's a catalyst for community empowerment, professional growth, and holistic well-being.
Economic Significance
The beauty and barber industry is a vital component of Houston's economy. In Texas, there are approximately 51,065 licensed cosmetologists, 6,619 licensed barbers, and an estimated additional 10,000 beauty lifestyle practitioners (makeup artist, braiders, etc.) with a significant concentration in the Houston area. These professionals contribute to a dynamic sector that supports small businesses, fosters entrepreneurship, and enhances community aesthetics.
Community Impact
Barbershops and salons often serve as community hubs, offering not just grooming services but also spaces for social interaction, mentorship, and support. This prayer breakfast serves as a unifying event, bringing together professionals from across the beauty and barber sectors to seek guidance, strength, and purpose. It acknowledges the unique challenges faced by industry workers. We play a crucial role in community cohesion and cultural expression. The event aims to inspire attendees to continue serving their communities with compassion and excellence.
Economic Significance
The beauty and barber industry is a vital component of Houston's economy. In Texas, there are approximately 51,065 licensed cosmetologists, 6,619 licensed barbers, and an estimated additional 10,000 beauty lifestyle practitioners (makeup artist, braiders, etc.) with a significant concentration in the Houston area. These professionals contribute to a dynamic sector that supports small businesses, fosters entrepreneurship, and enhances community aesthetics.
Community Impact
Barbershops and salons often serve as community hubs, offering not just grooming services but also spaces for social interaction, mentorship, and support. This prayer breakfast serves as a unifying event, bringing together professionals from across the beauty and barber sectors to seek guidance, strength, and purpose. It acknowledges the unique challenges faced by industry workers. We play a crucial role in community cohesion and cultural expression. The event aims to inspire attendees to continue serving their communities with compassion and excellence.
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Reverend Dr. Carolyn McCall Livingston announced her call to preach and
teach the gospel of Jesus Christ in 1994. She was certified and licensed by the Texas Annual Conference as a local pastor in 1995. ln May 2001, she was ordained as an Elder in full connection of the Texas Annual Conference. She has pastored many churches in Texas since 1995 and retired in May 2023. Reverend Dr. McCall Livingston received her Master's Degree from Southern Methodist University, Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, Texas in 1999. In June 2005, Rev McCall received her Doctor in Divinity/Theology from Cornerstone University through Immanuel Temple School of the Bible. Reverend Dr. McCall Livingston also enjoys near and afar Mission Outreach. Her mission outreach far has allowed her to travel to Belize, Jamaica and Zimbabwe, Ghana, and Sierra Leone Africa, Philippines and the Holy Land for various mission and educational experiences. Her passion in life is to offer persons wholeness in Christ. Her premises of her teaching come from, 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, a ministry of reconciliation. She enjoys teaching and preaching the uncompromised gospel of Jesus Christ. Her favorite scripture: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthen me.” Philippians 4:13 |
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