"Dr. Andrea" completed her education through Wayne State University, University of Michigan, and Marygrove College. Licensed and ordained in 1983 through Kingsway Fellowship International, she continued her education by earning a Doctorate Degree in Psychology from Kingsway Christian College and Theological Seminary. As Regional Superintendent for Kingsway Fellowship International, she has ordained and ministered to over eighty pastors in a four state area and missionaries from other countries. She is one of the founding members of the American Association of Christian Counselors and was president of Rejoice! Christian School of Ministry (college accredited) for two years. For over forty years her shepherd's heart has guided and educated others through her work as Senior Pastor of three churches: Vineyard Christian Church in Farmington, Michigan and Indiantown, Florida; Vineyard Learning Center and Rejoice Christian Church in Coral Springs, Florida.

"Dr. Andrea is an exceptional motivational speaker." She has been sharing with groups for over fifty years as a teacher, pastor, and missionary. She wrote and presented a half-hour radio series, "Onward and Upward" on WLVJ in West Palm Beach, Florida and was a Licensed Family Counselor. Called to write early in life, she used this skill to create a monthly, "Equipment Newsletter," sent by snail-mail to a readership of over three hundred, before internet technology. Her articles appeared in the "Sun-Sentinel South Florida Newspaper; Faith and Community Column." Her résumé includes organizing conferences and leading seminars.

As a speaker, she applies her life-experiences to today's situations in order to inspire her audience and participants by sharing how to enjoy life in our fast-paced and ever-changing world. Her subjects range from, "The Best Is Yet To Be," "Today's World," "Memoirs," "Surviving Life," and many more.

Her books are: TALES OF ZOFTIC, about the adventures of a Black Labrador; SECRET OF THE LAUREL CROWN, an adventure-fantasy; IT'S ABOUT LOVE, a multi-layered, thought-provoking book with original works of art;  and PIECES OF STAINED GLASS, her memoirs in poetry form. She continues to write and publish articles on this web site and on inspirationpress.org. Proceeds from the sale of her books support many charities. For a list, logon to: www.inspirationpress.org.

When asked, "What would you want as your epitaph? How would you like to be remembered?"

She replied, "Andrea MacVicar, servant-friend."

Mack and Dr. Andrea live in Pompano Beach, Florida.