Resume - Rev. James B. Walker

Rev. James B. Walker A Third Generation CME Pastor
Grandson of the late Rev. O. W. & Ruth Walker (Retired CME Pastor, 9th)
Son of the late Rev. John P. & Emma Walker (Retired CME Pastor, 9th)
Nephew of the late J. B. Walker (Retired CME Pastor, 1st Episcopal Dist.)
Two brothers are active CME Pastors
Born in Boley, Oklahoma, March 17, 1956;
Married to Delois Woody-Walker, 2 daughters and one grandson

Extensive Pastoral Experience
Phillips Metropolitan CME Church, Hartford, Connecticut (23 years)
Interim Presiding Elder, New York-New England District
Trinity CME Church, Toccoa, Georgia (3 years)
Sykes Memorial CME Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (7 years)
Delegate to the General Conference each session since 1974
Member the General Connectional Board
Member, New York Washington Region, Joint Board of Finance
Former President, Greater Hartford Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance

Diverse Work Experience
Interim Dean, Hartford Seminary, Hartford, CT
Adjunct Professor, BMP Program, Hartford Seminary, Hartford, CT
Founder & Exec. Director, North Star Center for Human Development, Inc.
Human Services Advocate, State of CT Office for Protection and Advocacy
Group Manager, Operator Services, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Manager, Central Administrative Group, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company

Current Community Involvement
Co-Chair, Interfaith Fellowship for Universal Health Care
Board Member, Habitat for Humanity
Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance

Past Community Involvement
Commissioner, City of Hartford Planning and Zoning Board
Elected Hartford Democratic Town Committee (7th District)
Trustee, Hartford Seminary
Community Advisory Board, St. Francis Hospital