J. Derrick Cattenhead

Dr. J. Derrick Cattenhead is a pastor, community leader, and reflective storyteller whose work explores faith, identity, family, and healing within the Black experience. In Searching For The Soul Within Me: The Kitchen Table, The Front Porch, and The Big Tree, he invites readers to pause and examine the sacred spaces that shape our lives. Drawing from memory, faith, and personal reflection, Cattenhead encourages readers to confront life’s wounds, rediscover hope, and reclaim the strength rooted within their own stories. His work speaks to anyone seeking clarity, healing, and a deeper understanding of the journey within.