Author biography: Demetrice M. Gates was born January 3, 1979 at Grady Memorial Hospital located in Atlanta, Georgia. For 13 years he lived in a rough and violent environment, particularly in the inner city ghetto of Atlanta. Then after the death of his father he, along with his family relocated to College Park, Georgia where he attended and graduated from Benjamin E. Banneker High School. Demetrice is a member of World Changers Church International which is led by Dr. Creflo and Taffi Dollar. He has a love and compassion for people, especially the youth. He has a passion to inspire, uplift and encourage. He believes that God is the inspiration and motivation for everything. With the gift that God granted to him, he desires to touch the world.