Pastor Washington’s
Biography
Reverend Richard Allen Washington, Sr. serves as the Senior Pastor
of Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church in Columbus, Georgia.
He holds the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and English from
the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia; and the Master
of Divinity Degree in Urban Education/Church Growth and Homiletics
from Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Rev. Washington has served as a member of the Board of Directors
for the One Athens Foundation, a citywide non-profit organization
selected to raise awareness of poverty and raise funds reaching
over five million dollars a year to fight poverty in Athens Georgia
until his transition to Columbus. He currently serves as a member
of the Southwest Georgia Annual Conference Board of Examiners. He
has served as a trustee board member of the Bethel Homes Apartment
Complex of Athens Georgia. Also he is a member of the board of directors
for “Preach-Black Man Inc.”, a new consulting group of 21st century
preachers/ graduates of ITC-2004. He is the former chairperson of
the sixth co-convener to the Prosperous Athens Steering Committee.
Richard is a member of the Metropolitan Who’s Who of Religion. He
is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and a proud Prince
Hall Mason of Gate City Lodge # 42 in Atlanta Georgia.
Among the many gifts and talents, which God has blessed “P-Dubb”
as he is affectionately called, none are more meaningful to him
than preaching and teaching. “P-Dubb” is a natural encourager and
motivator, which allows many to seek his support. He has been blessed
to carry his gift of oratory across the country and seeks to uplift
all humanity through the life changing, uncompromising word of God.
Since his arrival in Columbus in June of 2009, he has had a vision
to bring Christ to the city by any means necessary! “P-Dubb” is
a frequent lecturer on many college campuses across the country.
He has recently lectured at University of West Georgia, University
of Georgia, Virginia’s Preachers’ Conference, Chattahoochee Valley
Community College and many high schools. Over 150 new persons united
the downtown church of FAME while P-Dubb was in Athens. God has
given P-Dubb a vision for excellence through a strategic plan called
INTACT, which will provide new ministries and new worship for Saint
James. To God be the glory! His favorite words are Be Encouraged!
Pastor Washington is married to Felicia Thomas Washington and they
have two loving children, Lauryn McKenzie and Richard Allen Washington,
Jr… (R.J.)
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