Invited guest at over 500 churches, colleges and universities across the country and around the world. Developed programs to assist families confronted with the realities of war, homelessness, political violence and AIDS in the countries of Cuba, Zimbabwe and Haiti. (continuous involvement) Services officiated/US and abroad: 1241 baptisms; 1843 funerals; and 927 marriages to date.
1021 North Hancock Street #1
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Cell Phone: 301.828.0844 Drums
Educational Preparation
Dr.Theol (Honors) Trinity School of Apologetics And Theology. Cochin University. Kochi, India. (provisional acceptance proposed graduation in 2009) Dissertation Title: Talking to God: Developing An Understanding of Prayer, Prayer Practices and Spirituality; An Enquiry into the Theology and Biblical Theology of Prayer
MDiv. Memphis Theological Seminary.
M.A. Religion. Memphis Theological Seminary. Memphis, Tennessee. Jan 2003
MSc. Urban Affairs/Policy Analysis. Southern Illinois University/Edwardsville. Edwardsville, Illinois 1985
M.A.T. Social and Behavioral Sciences. Webster University. Webster Grove, Missouri 1973
M.A. Administration of Manpower Development. University of Redlands. Redlands California 1973
B.A. Urban and Community Studies. Johnston College. Redlands, California 1972
Further Study:
- The Baptist Theological Seminary of Zimbabwe. Gweru, Zimbabwe. 2003
The University of Zimbabwe. Harare, Zimbabwe. 2003
La Casa de Africa. Havana, Cuba 1992 thru 1997 Diploma
Casa de Las Americas. Havana, Cuba 1992 thru 1997 Diploma
Saint Ambrose University. Davenport, Iowa 1993
Atlanta University. National Center for Leadership Development. Atlanta, Georiga 1979 Certificate
University of Dayton. Dayton, Ohio 1978
University of California San Bernardino. San Bernardino, California 1972
Certifications And Licenses
- Ordained Elder. Saint Michael Deliverance Ministry. Jefferson City, MO. 2005
Ordained Deacon in Full Connection. United Methodist Board of Ordained Ministry. Missouri District. 2003
Licensed Local Pastor. Illinois Great Rivers Licensing School for Local Pastor. United Methodist Church. Illinois Wesleyan University. 1999
Total Quality Management. Eastern Iowa Community College District. Davenport, IA. 1995
Missouri State Public College Faculty Certificate. (# 3621/Life Certification)
Professional Work Experience
- Professor, Black Liberation Theology/Africa Bible College
Founder, Voices of the Tribe Ministries. Washington DC/Jefferson City, MO
Homeless Ministry Project. Washington, DC and Silver Spring, Maryland
Preached. Invited Guest at over 500 churches, colleges and universities across this country and around the world.
Services officiated/US and abroad Baptisms 1241, Funerals 1843, and Marriages 927 to date
Counseled and assisted in the development of programs to assist families confronted with the realities of war, homelessness, political violence and AIDS in the countries of Cuba, Zimbabwe and Haiti. (continuous involvement)
Collected and distributed over $550,000 in aid to citizens of Cuba over the past 12 years
Conducted lay training workshops and preached at the three Bossey institutes (World Council of Churches) in A Cuba, Centro Memerial Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center (Havana), Kairos Center (Matanzas), and Centro Cristiano de Servico (Santiago).
Participated in a New Church Start. At the end of two years with 12 members the church has a membership of 200 and a average weekly tithing of 7,000.00. Jan. 7, 2002 closed on a 1.5 million dollar church facility. Assisted in the development of core ministries; developed the long range planning model and the ministry training model, for it’s 15 called ministers.
Visiting Professor of Political Theology. Baptist Theological Seminary of Zimbabwe. Gweru, Zimbabwe.
Visiting Professor of Social Issues and Theology. University of Havana. Havana, Cuba.
Director, Wesley Foundation. Lincoln University. Jefferson City, MO
Pastor, Wesley Chapel. Lincoln University. Jefferson City, MO
Adjunct Professor of Humanities and Religion. Lincoln University. Jefferson City, MO
Chaplain, "The Med" Regional Medical Center- Memphis, TN
Building Manager-Wesley Foundation-Memphis, TN
Sunday Night Worship Coordinator-Wesley Foundation-Memphis, TN
CoordinatorAfrican American Student Ministry. (Nu-Soul Café), Wesley Foundation-Memphis, TN
Preached, Tuesday and Thursday noon service at Holy Community United Methodist Church. Memphis, TN. (included liturgy and sermon)
Program Director/Consultant. United Methodist Metro Ministry. St. Louis, MO
Additional Professional Work Experience:
Consultant Positions: My varied consulting positions have offered me the opportunity to combine my skills in coalition and consensus building along with political and religious activism to help communities grow stronger.
Community Participation and Orginational Memberships: I have a strong personal and professional history of community involvement on many levels, always with a core focus on civil rights issues. I have a commitment to being involved to make the communities I live in a better place to live.
Work Shops and Presentations: My background in academia, religion and political activism has well-prepared me to present and conduct insightful, engaging and successful workshops on controversial and societal relevant topics.
Concept Papers
Gallery Curation
Research and Publications: My research activities consistently reflect my intellectual and personal passions – issues of race, gender, equality, the rich black oral tradition and religion. While at the Memphis Theological Seminary I received three publication citations as research assistant for a faculty member.
Media Interviews: Developing a reputation over the years as a scholar of black history and civil rights, I am often called upon for interviews on related subjects.
Honors and Awards
Travel
My Ministry Goal
Offering Christ through worship: through education: through
support: through service: and through involvement.
Offering Christ: Invites persons
to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ and the Church.
Through Worship: Develop patterns of
church worship, which provides a strong sense of the presence of God.
Through Education: Educate people in
the Christian faith and how it relates to everyday life.
Through Support: Create a broad range of
small groups for studying, sharing, and coping with life experiences
Through Service: Relate the gospel to current social issues and community problems providing opportunities for active involvement.
And Through Involvement: Promote a climate which provides a sense of broad congregational involvement in the future of the church.
I consider myself a strong leader with a demonstrated track record of effective, stable leadership who is able to create success in the face of challenges, is results-oriented and has the passion and commitment to addresses the following challenges and opportunities:
Additional Competencies
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP: Successful in progressively responsible leadership experience in facilitating and supporting multiple level missions in a complex and large organization; proven leadership in supporting economic development and establishing a positive organizational presence in the community; improved the infrastructure thru capital improvement and its portfolio of assets, equipment assets and professional personnel - including the need for technology at all levels; the ability to identify resources to up-grade equipment, and invest in staff development pertinent to organizational setting including operational issues, strategic planning, resource/fiscal management.
MANAGEMENT OF COMPLEXITY: Experience in managing and coordinating program and administrative activities reflecting a wide range of economic, organizational and policy issues, personnel development, team building and the development and implementation of strategic initiatives; provided leadership the development and implementation of strategic initiatives which respects the role of staff and clients, which commits me to shared governance principles that empowers and motivates.
PLANNING/CONSOLIDATION: Experience in planning, organizing and implementing response to support both long and short term needs; demonstrated collaborative leadership skills in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives; leadership and experience in assessment, community based learning, with experience in global education; innovative leadership in designing and developing new approaches to program development with strong oral, written and interpersonal skills.
PUBLIC ARTICULATION: Experience in communicating effectively with a broad range of constituents: individually, in groups, workshop and seminar situations, and classroom settings. Ability to capitalize on the potential for growth through increased consumer participation and retention through program and service improvement and implementing effective marketing strategies and joint programming, as part of a strategy to make organization the "organization of choice" for the community.
CROSS CULTURAL FACILITATION: Experience in appreciating, valuing and promoting the involvement of people of differing cultures and heritage; ability to bring constituencies and key stakeholders together around core values; trust, respect and service to the community; a demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to the cultural and ethnic diversity of a community which includes experiences in geographically diverse settings, the principles of consumers and staff diversity, affirmative action, and internationalism; a passion for the non-profit with strong advocacy for the concept of consumer.
RESOURCE ACQUISITION: Experience in identifying and securing funds through public and private appropriation processes; ability to identify and secure new sources of funding, including grants, private donors, and corporate partnerships to support programs and services to meet the needs of the growing underserved and culturally diverse community.
MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS: Experience in forecasting, campaign development, advertising/publicity, market planning, demographic trends, shaping future programs and facility development; effectively advocating and representing the organization in a highly competitive environment. Work to address economic shifts and workforce needs in partnership with local, state, federal governments, and the local community. Additional Competencies
