Bio
Pastor James Black is a native of Savannah, Georgia. He is a
graduate of Oakwood College with a Major in Theology and a Minor in
Biblical Languages. He also attended the Andrews University Theological
Seminary in Berrien Springs, MI.
Pastor Black began his ministry in the Southwest Region Conference where
he served as youth pastor and senior pastor. He served as conference youth
director from 1991-2000. His responsibilities included youth, young
adults, pathfinders, adventurers, singles, NSO and camp ministries. During
this same period he served as a member of the NAD Youth Committee and
Secretary for the NAD Pathfinder Committee. He also served 4 years as
president of the Black Adventist Youth Directors Association. This group
is responsible for planning the United Youth Congresses that historically
draws over 30,000 youth.
Currently he is serving his second term as the Director of Youth
Ministries for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. Many
youth initiatives and been launched and training resources developed under
his leadership. He organizes one of the largest bi-annual leadership
training conventions in the world church with over 3000 leaders attending
from around North America and the world. However, God has given him a
vision to go deeper with today’s youth. In March 2007, the 1st NAD World
Youth Prayer Conference will convene in Dallas, TX. More than 50,000 young
people will worship through prayer and mission service under the theme
“Just Claim It.” He is convicted that it is time for Adventist Youth to
claim their entire cities for Christ.
Pastor Black is married to Maxine and they have 3 children; James Jr.,
Raquel, and Stefani. (They are the real youth department). He enjoys
fishing, golfing, biking, boating, horses, and camping.
Pastor Black lives to show young people that JESUS truly is the WAY. His
favorite saying is, "The quality of your preparation will determine the
quality of your performance.”
