Foreword

Apostle Brian Keith Williams

In the book, Breaking the Chain of Shame, Evangelist Mary Ellen Crutcher addresses a subject that will bless and bring
deliverance to anyone who has suffered shame in this area of his or her life. This writing is a testimonial to the true heartbeat
of God. As I read its contents, I was unable to put it down. Beginning with her own story, she passionately, poignantly,
prophetically and powerfully walks on ground that few dare to tread upon. As she expounds upon subjects, she explains in
simple, but profound expressions of truth. Her teaching brings “exposure, disclosure and closure” to anything that is cloaked
in shame. Without apology or compromise, she tells the truth and shames the devil.
This book is on heaven’s hot list and on the enemy’s hit list. She candidly shows her scars and then proceeds to uncover how
that through the power of God, you can be healed of any shame-producing wound that affects your psyche causing you
setbacks in you everyday life.
Mary is a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a beautiful saint of God. She is a graduate of the BK Williams Young Preacher’s
Institute and she is a successful director of a ministry geared toward women. When she preaches, she reaches. When she
writes, she engages the good fight. She is a general in the end-time army of handmaidens. Her femininity as a lady is evident
and God’s anointing as a minister is prevalent. She is a maintenance-free church member and she delivers in the spirit of
Deborah, a mother who arose in Israel, uttering a song and leading captivity captive.
The words of this woman of God carry the weight of glory. I predict that those who read them and heed them will tell others
about it. Soon and very soon her ministry will take on a dimension of favor. Doors will open, hearts will burn, and souls will be
saved.
I am honored to be her spiritual dad, but just knowing her would have been enough for me. She is somebody’s preacher. Not
just anybody’s preacher. She is God’s preacher. Like Esther, she was born for such a time as this. Like Ruth, she is married to
a Boaz. Like Rahab, she is identified by the scarlet thread. Like Hannah, she has poured out her soul and given birth to a
Samuel in this book. I always knew that she could do it and now through the grace of God, she has done it.
Brothers and Sisters, this is a woman sent from God whose name is Mary. The root of “Mary” means bitter. God has taken the
bitterness of her past and transformed it into the betterment of the future. Truly, there is something about Mary. The Body
of Christ is better because she lives and the world is better because she has written. As you read, you will laugh, you will cry,
and you will “Break the Chain of Shame” in your life. Once again, it can be said, “Mary hath chosen that good part.”

Apostle Brian Keith Williams, D.D.
All Nations Church of Columbus
Charlotte Emanuel Church of All Nations—Charlotte, NC

Foreword

by
Apostle Brian Keith Williams