Ronnie Vanderhorst is a native of Youngstown, Ohio. He has been happily married to the former Janice Patterson of Philadelphia, PA for 38 wonderful, exciting years. They have two adult daughters, and their favorite granddaughter. Minister Vanderhorst is Co-Founder of Prepare Our Youth, Inc. Prepare Our Youth is a nonprofit organization servicing children, youth, and families, based in Washington, DC. Minister Vanderhorst is an inspirational speaker, mentor, trainer and author. He has written and published eight books. His favorite quote is: “Hands That Help Are Holier Than Lips that Pray”