Pastor Banks and his wife Dollie are the parents of three children, Carolyne Marie, Margaret Katherine and Kip Bernard, Jr. He is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. He also serves on the Board of the DC Baptist Convention, the DC Baptist Foundation, Wesley Theological Seminary, the African Cultural Heritage Institute and the Center for Nature in Spirituality. Jim Sasser (D-TN) and Director of Government Relations with the American Public Transit Association. Banks has served as a senior aide to the U.S. In their Jissue, Newsweek magazine recognized Banks as one of the “Lord’s Foot Soldiers” in the battle to reach at-risk-youth.Īmong his many public and civic involvements, Rev. Banks served as Director of Theological Education with the Congress of National Black Churches where he oversaw efforts to empower Black ministerial alliances on a nationwide basis. He also holds a Doctorate in Ministry from the Wesley Theological Seminary.īefore being called to East Washington’s pulpit, Rev. In addition, he holds a master of divinity degree from the Howard University School of Divinity. Banks also completed master of public policy and urban planning degrees from the University of Michigan. Banks oversaw the operation of the nation’s second-largest Black Baptist denomination.Ī native of Los Angeles, CA and a graduate of that city’s public school system, Banks received a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of California at Santa Cruz. In his role as PNBC General Secretary Rev. (PNBC), the church convention of the Rev. He has recently served as the General Secretary of the Progressive National Baptist Convention Inc. He's working to build up an intergenerational family of disciples who love God, love neighbors, and work to transform the community with the Gospel of Christ. is the Senior Pastor of the East Washington Heights Baptist Church of Washington, DC. If you like, use the form below to request more information.Rev. If you still need answers, feel free to call 318.396.1271 on weekdays. The pastor preaches from God's word and an invitation is offered. We use piano, guitars, and drums to accompany congregational singing of both hymns and new songs. Worship services, if you want a label, would probably be described as blended. On Saturday, October 10, 1970, a group of Hartselle people met at the old County Agent’s Office (now AA meeting place) on South Sparkman Street to worship. For extensive doctrinal explanations, click here. Because of that, the Bible is taught, sung, and preached in every service. We are a conservative Southen Baptist church. Quality child care is provided for infants through 3 years old. If you happen to arrive late, the front auditorium door will be open. A little while after meetings have started, most doors will be locked. At EHBC you will find friendly folks who care about each other. 534 likes 6 talking about this 1,593 were here. Because of that, entrance is only allowed through certain doors, mainly the ones mentioned above. East Highland Baptist Church, Hartselle, Alabama. For a map, click here.Įveryone is concerned about church security these days. Some of our people will help you find where you want to go. To reach the rear parking, take the drive on the east side of the auditorium. If you park in the front, come in the auditorium doors. Parking lots are in front of and behind it. The auditorium is the building with the steeple. Note that if you come from the east, it will be necessary to go through two roundabouts to get turned around and headed in the right direction on the road in front of the church. The church is between Warren Drive and Kiroli Road. We are located in West Monroe, LA at 1509 Arkansas Road. Beyond this, there is lots and lots of information to explore on this site. If you've never attended Highland or if you've come to church and have some questions, this page is for you. We want to make becoming acquainted with our chuch easy for you.
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