Cheryl Salem (née Prewitt) (born February 15, 1957) is an American Christian evangelist, author, musician, and former beauty pageant titleholder, who was

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1979 and Miss America 1980. She was married to gospel singer Terry Blackwood in the late 1970s-early 1980s.

Early life

At age 11, a horrifying automobile accident left Prewitt with a scarred face, a body cast and was in a wheelchair.

Pageantry

Ms. Prewitt entered, and lost, pageants for five years before winning the crown that would take her to

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for the Miss America pageant. She won the Miss Starkville and Miss Mississippi titles in 1979. Prewitt became Miss America 1980, despite a history of poverty, sexual abuse, a physical handicap, and a total of 200 facial stitches.

Personal life

She married Harry Salem II, (the brother-in-law of televangelist, Richard Roberts) in 1985. Along with her husband, she ministers through Salem Family Ministries. The couple have two sons, Harry III and Roman, and had a daughter, Gabrielle, who died at age 6 in 1999 after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Bibliography

*''The Three Stages of Life: Passive Active Authoritative'' (2021) *''Women of the Nation PRAY!'' (2018) *''I Am a Worshiper Workbook'' (2017) *''I Am a Worshiper'' (2016) *''Tones of the Throne Room Workbook'' (2016) *''Rebuilding the Ruins of Worship Workbook'' (2015) *''We Who Worship Workbook'' (2015) *''Rebuilding the Ruins of Worship Workbook'' (2015) *''Tones of the Throne Room'' (2014) *''Rebuilding the Ruins of Worship'' (2012) *''We Who Worship'' (2009) *''The Presence of Angels in Your Life'' (2011) *''Don't Kill Each Other! Let God Do It!'' (2010)* *''Entering Rest - Be Still - a 40-Day Journey into the Presence of God'' (2009) *''Obtaining Peace - A 40-Day Prayer Journal'' (2008) *''2 Becoming 1'' (2006)* *''The Choice is Yours'' (2005)* *''Overcoming Fear - A 40-Day Prayer Journal'' (2004) *''Every Body Needs Balance'' (2004) *''From Grief to Glory'' (2003)* *''From Mourning to Morning'' (2001)* *''Distractions from Destiny'' (2001)* *''Speak the Word Over Your Family for Finances'' (2003) *''Speak the Word Over Your Family for Healing'' (2003) *''Speak the Word Over Your Family for Salvation'' (2003) *''Fight in the Heavenlies'' *''It's Too Soon to Give Up'' (1998) *''An Angel's Touch'' (2000, 1997) *''A Royal Child'' (1996) *''The Mommy Book'' (1995) *''How to Get a Balanced Body'' (1990) *''Simple Facts: Salvation, Healing and the Holy Ghost'' *''Health and Beauty Secrets'' *''Choose to be Happy'' *''Abuse...Bruised but Not Broken'' (1989) *''You Are Somebody'' (1988) *''A Bright Shining Place - The Story of a Miracle'' (1981) Items with * were written with Dr. Harry Salem II

Discography

* ''Enter In'' (2020) * ''Communion'' (2020) * ''Divine Romance Instrumental'' (2020) * ''Divine Romance'' (2020) * ''Teach Us How to Pray'' (2019) * ''Righteous Revolution'' (2018) * ''Reveal Yourself to Me'' (2018) * ''Book of Ruth'' (2018) * ''I AM Lullabies'' (2018) * ''I Am a Worshiper'' (2017) * ''Book of Proverbs (2016) * ''Heaven on Earth'' (2012) * ''The Holiest Place'' (2012) * ''Prophetic Instrumental'' (2012) * ''Revelation: Scriptures in Song'' (2012) * ''Broken Places'' (2011) * ''Great is Your Grace'' (2010) * ''Deep Cries to Deep'' (2010) * ''Awaken'' (2010) * ''Lord, You're Holy'' (2008) * ''Pour My Love On You'' (2005) * ''The Glory is Here'' (2004) * ''My Head is in Heaven'' (2002) * ''Do I Trust You?'' (2001)

References

External links

Salem Family Ministries official web site
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