A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Elaine M. Flake hosted by Dr. Frank A. Thomas

Описание: The African American Legacy Preaching Series of Christian Theological Seminary presents “A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Elaine M. Flake hosted by Dr. Frank A. Thomas.” Rev. Dr. Elaine M. Flake has served as pastor, co-pastor, and now Pastor Emerita of Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral in New York City. Upon retirement she continues to dedicate her life to the betterment of others by leading in Christian education, evangelistic, and outreach ministries. Dr. Flake and her husband the Reverend Dr. Floyd H. Flake founded the Allen Christian School. She proudly serves as Advisor/Coordinator of the Allen Women's Ministry Department, and each year over 1,000 women from across the country and the Caribbean attend the retreats she hosts. She mentors many male and female leaders in the New York City area and is frequently invited to speak throughout the country. Dr. Flake is the author of the popular book God In Her Midst: Preaching Healing to Hurting Women. Together with husband Dr. Floyd Flake, she authored two books: Practical Virtues: Everyday Values and Devotions for African American Families Learning to Live With All Our Souls and African American Church Management Handbook. Dr. Flake earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. She received a Master of Arts Degree in English from Boston University and a Master of Divinity Degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York City. She was awarded the Doctor of Ministry Degree from United Theological Seminary of Dayton, Ohio. She is a recipient of Union Seminary’s Distinguished Alumni Award. She was inducted onto Morehouse College’s “Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers.” She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; The Links, Incorporated; and the National Council of Negro Women. Married for more than 47 years, she and her husband are the parents of four adult children: Aliya, Nailah, Robert Rasheed, and Harold Hasan. She has one granddaughter, Nia Renee.