REV. DONALD D. ROBINSON

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Hyattsville, Md. 20782

Phone: 301-***-**** / Home 240-***-**** / Cell

Objective

Having committed my life to serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, my objective is to use my theological training, journalism skills, and human resources experience to create an environment of social and political justice in our communities.

Professional Experience

Homiletics Specialist 1998-Present

Southeast White House Washington, DC 20018

Writes, Preaches sermons at the weekly prayer breakfast meetings for the International Fellowship

Foundation’s Southeast White House Ministry. A broad cross-section of local, national and community

leaders are present each week.

ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR 1992-March, 2020

First Baptist Church, 712 Randolph St., NW Washington, DC 20011

The Assistant to the Pastor shares in all the basic functions of pastoral ministry with special emphasis

in areas related to congregational care, such as Bible Study, Community Development and

Counseling. Assist and serves at the pleasure of the Pastor and represents he and the church in high

level meetings whereby the Pastor is unavailable.

Provides leadership, planning and execution of meaningful worship experiences for: Sunday worship services, weekly prayer meeting services; special religious observances, such as: Good Friday, Easter Sunrise Service, Watchnight, Christmas Eve, Anniversaries, etc.

Meets with youth ministry staff to promote positive lifestyles, character building experiences for children, youth, and their families.

Participates in staff consultation regarding families in crisis and is available for counseling those in need.

Participates in weddings, baptisms, funerals, memorials, and other transitional times of life.

Works actively to engage, empower and equip associate ministers in their ecclesiastical development.

Participates in the development and coordination of Vacation Bible School activities as related to Christian education

Writes monthly articles for the Church’s newsletter, “First Word” as well as its website, kiosk, etc.

Coordinator/Advisor for a comprehensive youth-based Saturday Alternative School for First Baptist members and youth from the community.

Maintains appropriate records and data regarding the various outreach ministries, including: Home Repair; End of Life/Quality of Life Ministry; Friends/Visiting Nursing Home Ministry and World Vision Youth Outreach Ministry.

SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 1999-2002

Director, Office of Religious Affairs

Was responsible for enhancing and facilitating relationships between the DC Government and the various judicatories of the faith community by serving as ambassador and liaison for the Mayor. Moreover, fostering good will, fluid communication, integrity, congeniality and professionalism.

Promotes, develops and implements initiatives pertaining to faith-based economic/community development.

Provided leadership and advice on all matters relating to religious affairs.

Recommended legislative initiatives of moral, religious, and theological nature.

Developed key policy strategies pertaining to the Mayor’s vision for community and economic advancement programs.

Conferred with influential leaders on ideas and proposals for the Mayor’s approval.

Delivered sermons, officiated at religious ceremonial events, invocations, and other respective theological expressions.

Developed fiscal budget for Office of Religious Affairs.

Supervised and effectively managed office staff and other employees associated with the ORA.

Coordinated the Mayor’s First Annual Faith Based Economic / Community Development Conference.

Assisted in the coordination of technical assistance, training seminars and grant making conferences for faith-based organizations.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1995-1999

Church Association for Community Services (CACS), Washington, DC

Served as the Chief Operator Officer while ensuring effective communication and organizational continuity.

Provided leadership and oversight to over 20 faith-based human service and economic development initiatives.

Responsible for the development and implementation of fund raising strategies.

Developed and implemented administrative policies and procedures.

Liaised with leaders regarding ecumenical, ecclesiastical, and political issues.

PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST 1992-1995

Church Association for Community Services (CACS), Washington, DC

Acted as liaison between the media and CACS.

Produced, wrote, and hosted “The CACS Report”, a local, bi-weekly radio talk program.

Coordinated and managed projects and events sponsored by the secular and sacred community.

Wrote proposals and developed socio-political analysis reports.

Provided training in marketing and public relations.

Served as official spokesperson for CACS to the media.

CITY DIRECTOR 1985-1991

Washington Cities-In-Schools, Inc. Adolescent Health Center, Washington, DC

Provided administrative leadership to Cited-In-Schools, Inc.

Directed fundraising initiatives as well as developed a comprehensive plan for the implementation and coordination of educational, medical and human service programs for adolescents.

Created leadership curriculum for at-risk youth dealing with conflict resolutions and coping skills.

Chaired advisory board for public and private section leaders.

Developed and implemented media readiness training curriculum for staff development.

Conducted research, analysis and information dissemination regarding health and education related public policy initiatives.

MINISTER OF YOUTH 1985-1991

Shiloh Baptist Church, Washington, DC

Provided ecclesiastical, pastoral and administrative leadership to youth and families

Mentored and trained youth members to enhance their leadership skills.

Planned and implemented human development workshops, retreats and training sessions.

Promoted and facilitated ecumenical dialogues among Shiloh’s youth and youth from other faiths and ethnicities.

Developed comprehensive faith based youth development programs for 21st century leadership.

Served as superintendent and class instructor for the Junior/Senior High Sunday School.

NEWS ASSISTANT 1981-1983

WHUR-FM Radio Station Washington, DC

Reported, wrote and broadcasted daily news from a local and national perspective.

Assisted the news editor in the production of morning and evening newscasts including writing wraparounds and rewrites.

Supervised news interns.

Assisted technical producers and engineers with coordination of morning news

Served as relief writer, editor and anchor for weekly late night news programs.

Co-produced monthly public forums on pertinent issues in conjunction with local repertory theater groups.

Served as audio technician for special events and remote-oriented activities.

Managed all administrative and fiduciary tasks of the news team as directed by news director.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree, Broadcast Journalism, American University, 1981;

pursued Master of Divinity, Wesley Theological Seminary School of Divinity, Washington, DC, 1986;

(attained 50 credit hours)

Accomplishments / Affiliations

Licensed (1985) and ordained (1990) at Shiloh Baptist Church to the Gospel Preaching Ministry * Coordinated Mayor of Washington, DC’s First Annual Faith Based Economic/Community Development Conference * Nearly 1,000 participants attended this one day conference in February 2000. * Featured Writer for “The Worker”, a national publication of the Progressive National Baptist Convention * Member Emeritus Organizer for the “Washington For Jesus Rally, 1985”, * Ethnic Diversity Facilitator for the National Presidential Prayer Breakfast * National Partnership on Teenage Drug and Alcohol Abuse * Special Olympic Foundation * Former Roothbert Foundation Fellow * Member of American Federation of Television and Radio Artist * Smithsonian Associates * Former Providence Health Foundation Board Member

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