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James T. Meeks (born August 4, 1956) is a Baptist minister and past member of the Illinois Senate, who represented the 15th district from 2003 to 2013. While a Senator, he chaired the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. He briefly campaigned for mayor of Chicago in the 2003 and 2011 election, before dropping
After nearly 40 years as a pastor in Chicago, James Meeks delivered his last sermon on Sunday at the Salem The post Chicago pastor retires from city’s largest Black church after almost 40 years ...
In 1985, James Meeks, pastor of Beth Eden Baptist Church in Chicago, shared the vision of founding a new church in a sermon. [1] [2] After a meeting with 205 members that same day, the church was founded. [3] The new congregation held its first services January 20, 1985 at 8201 South Jeffrey Boulevard and remained at this location for five ...
The Rev. James Meeks sprawled out on the sidewalk in front of the controversial Chuck’s Gun Store at a “die-in” protest Wednesday, taking up space in front of the doorway just like the ...
Chicago: IL James Meeks: 10,100 [citation needed] Baptist: Sandals Church: Riverside: CA Matt Brown 15,000 [citation needed] Southern Baptist Convention: Yes (8) Sarang Community Church of Southern California: Anaheim: CA Chang Soo Ro 11,000 [53] Presbyterian Church in America: Seacoast Church: Mount Pleasant: SC Josh Surratt 14,000 [54] Non ...
James Meeks (born 1956), pastor and former member of the Illinois Senate (2003–2013). He was raised in Englewood near West 64th Street and South Laflin Street. [36] William T. Murphy (1899–1978), member of Congress from Illinois's 3rd congressional district (1959–1971). He resided at 6617 South Harvard Avenue during his time in Congress.
James River Church's pastor John Lindell could then be heard saying, "Out of line, Mark," at which point Driscoll acknowledged Lindell and left the stage. In the video, the crowd booed as Lindell ...
Gery Chico, Chair of the Illinois State Board of Education and former president of the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners, candidate for mayor in 2011 [29] Richard M. Daley, former mayor of Chicago [30] Dick Durbin, U.S. senator [55] James Meeks, state senator and candidate for mayor in 2011 [56] Barack Obama, President of the United ...