John BewlEy memorial Scholarship
Tot Jok is a recipient of the John Bewley memorial Scholarship. To qualify you must display excellence in the following:
- Academics
- Leadership
- Sports
- Community
Athlete Receives Significant Award
As a recipient of RedRoo Sports John Bewley Memorial Scholarship, Tot Jok will have an amazing opportunity to continue his work towards his life goals.
For RedRoo Sports Founder and CEO, James Kerr, the award is an appropriate recognition of Tot’s development as a valued member of his organisation’s community.
Tot has displayed all of the characteristics to meet the criteria for this amazing opportunity.Tot is what Red Roo Sports would like every young man in the community to be, a leader.
“It is a great honour to be a recipient of this award, I hope that I can inspire the younger kids to be more involved in their community and strive for greatness” said Tot
He has consistently put his family first, and understands that nothing in life moves forward without self-sacrifice, discipline and wise council.
Tot recently became the youngest coach in Australia to win a 18U National AAU Championship.
He is the only player and coach that had accomplished this remarkable achievement.
The scholarship provides Tot, with use of a RedRoo Toyota Camry for a year.
Named in honour of the Reverend John Bewley, a significant mentor in Mr. Kerr’s upbringing in Jackson, Mississippi, USA, The John Bewley Memorial Scholarship will reward one young person per year in the RedRoo Sports organisation that best exemplifies the values advanced by Reverend Bewley throughout his life of service and dedication to his community.
“Reverend Bewley changed the lives of countless hundreds of young men and women in my community growing up”, recalls Mr Kerr. “He left an impression on me that has reverberated throughout my life. This man was a legend in the community, and single handily did more for the community than anyone I know growing up in Jackson, Mississippi. He lead from the front, and his legacy needs to be continued. It’s a privilege to pass on the values he taught me to the young people who come to RedRoo Sports”
John BewlEy Background
Reverend John Bewley Jr. was a native of Locust Grove, Okla and served as Pastor at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi, where his leadership and devotion to his congregation made a lasting impact. He was a graduate of Pittsburgh University where he received a bachelor’s degree. He received a master’s degree in religious education from New Orleans Baptist Seminary.
As pastor, he guided the church through a period of growth and spiritual development, fostering a deep sense of community among his parishioners.
During his tenure, Reverend Bewley was known for his engaging sermons, which combined biblical teachings with practical applications for everyday life. He performed a magic and ventriloquist act at churches, civic clubs and conventions. He had a unique ability to connect with people from all walks of life, making him a beloved figure within the church and the wider community. His leadership emphasized outreach, both locally and globally, with a focus on missions and charitable work.
Reverend Bewley’s time at Broadmoor Baptist was marked by his commitment to developing youth programs, encouraging young members of the church to take active roles in ministry and service. He was also a strong advocate for education and discipleship, helping many deepen their faith through study and prayer.
Reverend Bewley’s legacy at Broadmoor Baptist Church continues to be remembered for his passion for ministry, his compassion for others, and his unwavering commitment to spreading the message of Christ’s love. His contributions to the church and community endure long after his passing.
” This man was a legend in the community and single handily did more for the community that anyone I know growing up in Jackson Mississippi. He transformed our church into a youth recreational centre, and provided an environment in which you wanted to participate. He led from the front…” Quotation from James Kerr.
Reverend John Bewley Jr. 14/10/32 – 17/12/99
Pastor at Broadmoor Baptist Church, Jackson, Mississippi. Built Community Centre connected to the church that included:
- Commercial kitchen with capacity to feed 200
- 4-lane bowling alley that he serviced and maintained himself
- 1 full basketball court/skating rink
- Full service snack bar
- Large games area including pool tables, ping pong, shuffleboard
- Full size softball field with outdoor lighting
Reverend Bewley provided service and leadership in the following ways:
- Organised hundreds of activities and outings
- Drove bus to all events
- Maintained all equipment including bowling alley, roller skates
- Organised hundreds of sporting events and tournaments
- Manufactured thousands of trophies
- Distributed thousands of uniforms
- Preached inspiring sermons to the youth of Jackson, educating them on values and ethics
A truly worthy individual who should be remembered for his genuine concern regarding the lives of young people.
This is the basis for the John Bewley Memorial Scholarship