A youth & family ministry initiative · Dr. Tanisha T. Wright
Anointed to Advocate
Called to Be a Voice for the Voiceless, to See the Invisible, Build Character Before Crisis, Establish Identity Over Influence, Respond to Trauma Through the Love of Christ, Love the Lifeless Back to Life, and Help a Hurting Generation Discover God’s Plan and Purpose Beyond Their Pain.
The heart behind the calling
Reaching our children before crisis.
Our young people are facing gun violence, premature deaths, gang involvement, incarceration, homelessness, family instability, and emotional and spiritual trauma. Behind every challenge is a child who deserves to be seen, supported, and loved.
As a minister of the Gospel, educator, childcare provider, and Doctor of Ministry specializing in Youth and Family Ministry, I believe we must become more intentional about reaching our children before crisis overtakes their lives.
Anointed to Advocate brings together youth advocacy, spiritual development, early intervention, trauma awareness, and community healing through the love of Christ.
Faith. Compassion. Meaningful action.
Seven foundations. One calling.
We See the Invisible
Recognizing children whose struggles, emotional wounds, and unmet needs are often overlooked.
Build Character Before Crisis
Promoting early intervention, integrity, accountability, compassion, and healthy decision-making.
Identity Over Influence
Helping young people understand their God-given worth and purpose before negative influences shape their lives.
Christ in Our Communities: Responding to Trauma
Bringing compassion, spiritual encouragement, practical support, and healing resources into hurting communities.
Anointed to Advocate
Standing in the gap for vulnerable children and families through awareness, prayer, education, and meaningful action.
Loving the Lifeless Back to Life
Restoring hope, belonging, encouragement, and purpose to young people experiencing emotional and spiritual brokenness.
God’s Plan and Purpose Over Pain
Helping children recognize that their circumstances and painful experiences do not have to determine their futures.
A shared responsibility
Lives entrusted to our care.
Our schools, daycare centers, churches, and community organizations are often the first to recognize when a child is hurting or struggling. With that awareness comes a responsibility to respond with care, intention, and compassion.
We cannot become businesses without purpose, institutions without compassion, or churches without a presence in the communities that need us.
Our children are more than enrollment numbers, tuition payments, academic achievements, or statistics. They are lives entrusted to our care.
“Our Children Deserve More Than Funerals. They Deserve a Future.”
Encouragement for the journey
Advocacy, Scripture & prayer.
Youth Advocacy Message
A child should not have to reach a crisis to receive our attention. Let us listen with compassion, notice unmet needs, and take meaningful steps to help young people know they belong.
Scripture for Reflection
Proverbs 31:8–9 — Reflect on speaking up for those whose voices go unheard and advocating for those in need.
Psalm 147:3 — Reflect on God's care for the brokenhearted.
Reflection summaries; read the passages in your preferred Bible translation.
A Prayer for Our Children
Lord Jesus, help us see the children who feel invisible. Give us wisdom to recognize their needs, compassion to hear their pain, and courage to respond. Surround our young people with caring adults, restore their hope, and help them discover Your plan and purpose for their lives. Amen.
Community Awareness
Healing begins when we pay attention. Schools, childcare providers, churches, and community organizations can create opportunities to listen to families, strengthen relationships, and connect people with appropriate support.
Begin with a conversation: What are the children and families in our community telling us they need?
Support for families
You do not have to navigate this alone.
These national directories offer a starting point for finding practical support. Services and availability vary by location.
Stand in the gap
Let’s begin with prayer and connection.
Connect with Dr. Wright about youth advocacy, family ministry, community awareness, or prayer.
My desire is not recognition or a position. I want to be a voice for those who are unheard, an advocate for those who are overlooked, and a vessel through which the love of Christ can reach hurting children and families.
~ Dr. Tanisha T. Wright