Arthur R. White
2214 Bond Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 715-8795
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Born July 4, 1948
Son of the late Deacon Vandy White and Sister Geraldine White
Fourth Generation Preacher in the White Family
Married Wife Thelma, three daughters, Tina, Kimberly, and Ashly, son-in-laws
Shawn, and Ian, two grandsons, Brenden and Brylan, and one granddaughter, Brenae`
PASTORAL EXPERIENCE
Christ Community Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA 1981
Calvary Baptist Church, Danville, VA 1973-1981
Galilee Baptist Church, Montross, VA 1971 1973
Pasadena Baptist Church, Moss Bluff, LA 1968 1971, Associate Minister
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Doctor of Ministry Candidate, Biblical Theological Seminary, Hatfield, PA 2008-
Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, PA 1989-1999
Post Graduate Courses in Preaching, Hermeneutics, Theology and Missiology
Virginia Union School of Theology-Masters of Divinity- 1974
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA
Bachelor of Science Medical Technology 1971
DENOMINATIONAL EXPERIENCE
President, Pennsylvania Baptist State Convention 2001-2005
Co-Chair, Philadelphia Host Committee for National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Session 2002
Co-Chair, Theological Commission, NBC USA, Inc. 2000
Teacher for various Institutes, Seminars, Workshops, Revivals, Conventions
Preaching Tour, Baptist Global Missions Bureau, PNBC, Inc. in South America, Egypt and Israel
Member of numerous Religious Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Community Organizations.
Director of Christian Education, Pennsylvania Baptist Convention, 1986-1996
Board of Director of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc
Assistant Dean of the National Baptist Convention Congress of Christian Education
CHARACTERISTICS OF PASTORATE
Oversight of the Church, integrity, dignity, commitment, calm temperance, excellent Pastoral Care, strong teaching emphasis, tithing and full stewardship growth with results, clear Biblical Preaching, Afro-Christo Centric and Church Community Outreach.
SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND TALENTS
Pastor and Teacher. Words of Wisdom, Words of Knowledge, Faith, Hospitality, Service, Helping, Giving and Mercy, Administration and Leadership.
ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Pastor of Christ Community Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA for 28 years; - Oversee the executive administration of the Church, lead in creating better understandings among the people, focus the Church on holistic ministry, proclaim messages of hope, love, and activism.
President of the Pennsylvania Baptist State Convention, Inc; - Give statewide leadership to Pastors and Churches for implementing the objectives of the Convention and to embrace issues where the African American Church needs to be present (2001 - 2005 )
Co-Chair of the Philadelphia Host Committee for the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.; - Responsibility to manage the daily operation of the Host Committee office, develop a work breakdown schedule, and monitor the accomplishments of milestones in pursuit of the objectives. (2000-2002)
Vice President at Large of the Pennsylvania Baptist State Convention, Inc; - Supervise Program Development, build consensus in the regions and ministries of the Convention. (1997-2001)
Director of Community and Family Intervention for the City of Philadelphia; - Designed and developed a counseling service for at risk youth referred by the Family Courts for school and family dysfunctional behavior. Counsel at risk youth and parents and/or guardians in effort to resolve conflict and restore inward freedom, peace, and more healthy relationships. (1989-1991)
TEACHING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Teacher of Homiletics at the Center for Urban Theological Studies in Philadelphia; - Train those called to the Ministry in the Word, and in the art and practice of developing and delivering sermons or messages (1990 - 2004)
Teacher of Communication 101 at the Center for Urban Theological Studies; - Instruct students in the Associate of Arts and Bachelor Programs the basics in personal communication skills and growth; interpersonal communication skills; how to develop a speech to inform or persuade that is designed for specific audiences; how to research a speech and options for delivery (1995 - 2004)
Teacher and Seminar Leader for various Churches (1986 - )