About The Author

Reverend Dr. William L. Rocky Brown, 3rd

Personal Motto:  “Lord Treat Me Tomorrow, The Way I Treat Others Today.”

The Honorable Reverend Dr. William Lewis Rocky Brown, 3rd, a public servant, preacher, author, motivationalist, counselor, and a consultant was born in Chester, Pennsylvania to the late District Justice, William Lewis Brown Jr. and Gwendolyn Carraway Brown. He has one sibling, a sister, Tracy M. Brown-Womack. He has three daughters, Catrina, Robin and Janee’ as well as 3 grandchildren.

Education

Dr. Brown graduated from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science.  He also holds a Master’s Degree in Religion from the Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctorate of Divinity Degree from Jameson Christian College.  He has also pursued graduate studies in the field of Adult Education at Cheyney University, received training in non-violent direct action from the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Social Change in Atlanta, Georgia, and is a graduate of the University of the Virgin Islands Institute for the Treatment of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction and The F.B.I. and D.E.A. Citizens Academies, Philadelphia Division.

Pastoral & Professional Endeavors

Dr. Brown is President and CEO of Brown and Associates, LTD, which provides self-development as well as government and public relations. He is also a State Certified Drug/Alcohol and Gambling Addiction Counselor as well as a Certified Anger Management Specialist. He is the Director of Anger Management Services for the Chester Community Charter School and the creator of “HARAMBEE M.Y.A.” (Pull It Together and Manage Your Attitude) School Behavioral Modification Program.

A preacher by calling, yet a political activist by choice, Dr. Brown is an ordained Baptist Minister of 45 years.  He has spent six of these years as the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Bernardtown in South Coatesville, Pennsylvania. He is presently the Pastor of Youth and Community of the Bethany Baptist Church in Chester, Pennsylvania, and an ICPC Master Police Chaplain. Dr. Brown is a prolific writer who has been published in various mediums.  He also has a daily blog on his website: www.yourspiritualmotivation.com and a weekly religious column that appears in Scoop USA. He has four publications : “800 Sayings By Old Folks, Who Raised Us. THE 3N1: A TRILOGY OF SPIRITUALLY FILLED MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGES: BOOK 1, 2, AND 3.”

In the 80’s and 90’s, he traveled around the country motivating youngsters to stay in school and to say no to drugs and violence. His motivational assemblies consisted of a unique technique of raps, chants, and audience participation. Thus, he was affectionately known as the “Rappin Rev.”

As a former member of the City Council of Chester, Pennsylvania, Rocky was a strong voice for the people.  Before being elected to City Council, he spent 16 months in the U.S. Virgin Islands where he served with the Governor’s Drug and Crime Prevention Program as Special Assistant to the Drug Czar. Dr. Brown was also elected and served two consecutive four-year terms as City Controller of Chester, Pennsylvania.  Before being elected City Controller, he served as Legislative Aide to former Pennsylvania State Representative the late Robert C. Wright of the 159 Legislative District. In 2010, he was a candidate for State Representative. He was elected a Pa State Constable in 2021.

Affiliations & Memberships

Dr. Brown has been actively involved in many community and civic organizations over the years.  Brown is a former member and Vice-President of the Environmental Justice Advisory Board for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and former Chairman of the Delaware County Millions More Movement. Presently, he is an Ambassador for the Philadelphia Division of the F.B.I., former member of The F.B.I. Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee and The FBI Step Up Speak Up Program, 1st Vice President of Choices Inc., Chaplain of the Chester City Police Chaplain Corp, Senior Chaplain for Marcus Hook Police Department, Chaplain for the Chester Township Police and Fire Departments, Co-Founder and Past President of the Law Enforcement Chaplains of Delaware County as well as former PA. Representative for The International Conference of Police Chaplains and a former member of the Widener Partnership Charter School Board of Trustees. He is Vice-President of the Board for the Chester Redevelopment Authority.

Prince Hall Fraternalism has been a part of his family heritage for three generations.  He was raised to the degree of a Master Mason in 1985 at Franklin Lodge #58.  He is presently a Past Master, having served as Worshipful Master 2000-2001.  He is a member of Omega Chapter #12, Holy Royal Arch Masons; Leon H. Johnson Council #8, Royal and Select Masters; Imperial Council #12, Knights of Templar; Charles E. Gordon Consistory #65, Grand Inspector General 33 degree, P.I.P. of Minaret Temple #174, A.E.A.O.N.M.S. serving as Illustrious Potentate in 2005.  He served as Chairman of the Grand Lodge Audio Committee, Worshipful Grand Junior, and Senior Deacon and is presently serving as Worshipful Grand Chaplain Emeritus. He served as the 49th Grand Worthy Patron of Deborah Grand Chapter and is a Past Worthy Patron of Leah Chapter #27, Order of Eastern Star, a Past Grand Exalted Ruler of John A. Watts Lodge #224; I.B.P.O. Elks of W. and a devoted member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Awards & Recognitions

His community work has earned him many awards and commendations; some of which include: Award of Excellence, United States Attorney’s Office, U.S. Virgin Islands, Man of the Year 1991, American Biographical Institute, U.S.A., United States Jaycees’ Outstanding Young Man of America Award  – twice honored, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education Distinguished Alumni Award, The Charles E. Gordon Consistory Community service Award, The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Community Service Award, International Directory of Distinguished Leadership Profile, Man of the Year Award – Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club of Coatesville, Berean Presbyterian Church Humanitarian Award, Vision Christian Academy Community Service Award, Philadelphia Mayor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Award, Charlotte Amalie Rotary Club Service Above Self-Citation, Outstanding American Award-American Biographical Institute , Cited four times in Who’s Who Among Black Americans, American Cities Foundation Men Making A Difference Award, and City of Chester, PA “Letter Of  Commendation”  and Delaware County, PA District Attorney Award for leading the fight to take “Four Loko” as well as all other alcohol~energy drinks off the shelves in America. The Metropolitan Philadelphia Area Chapter Continental Societies: “The Power Of One Award.” The CHESTER BRANCH NAACP FREEDOM AWARD.

In addition to his many awards and citations, Dr. Brown’s accomplishments have been listed in a publication by Richard E. Harris entitled, A History of Chester, Pennsylvania Negroes.  Not only has Rev. Dr. Brown been featured in many newspaper and magazine articles of both local and national prominence, but he has also made guest appearances on radio and television shows throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean.