Our Team

The team responsible for the organization and work of the BCC

President’s Advisory Council

Shannon Williams
Shannon Williams served as the first Executive Director of the Black Church Center for Justice and Equality and the Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Youth Programs for The Urban League
Rev. Stephen A. Green
Rev. Stephen A. Green is the senior pastor of Heard AME Church in Roselle, NJ. The Founder of The People’s Consortium, he is one of the nation’s youngest leading Human
Rev. Robert S. Harvey
Rev. Robert S. Harvey is a minister, educator, community broker, and emerging philanthropist pursuing a vision of justice, equity, and love. He is Head of School and CEO for Star Academy College Preparatory Charter School (Memphis, Tennessee), and chair
Deirdra Reed
Deirdra Reed works for The New Teacher Project—a non-profit organization working to end educational inequality b advancing policies and practices that ensure effective teaching in every classroom. Prior to this,

Theological Working Group

The Theological Working Group of the BCC will advance the organization’s mission by promoting critical, creative theological and ethical reflection on matters of public policy. While much of the BCC’s yearly work is primarily focused on providing resources and tools for public policy advocacy and civic engagement, the Theological Advisory Group provides space for progressive theological reflection and discourse on issues at the intersection of ethics, politics, and religion.

Through the Theological Advisory Group, we hope to:

  • Encourage clergy to think theologically about matters of public policy.
  • Promote civil, engaging, progressive theological debate and dialogue.
  • Help clergy, churches, and communities connect faith and theology to practices of freedom
Rev. Raquel Gill, Co-chair
Winnsboro, SC
Rev. Larry Crudup, Co-chair
Senior Pastor, Tabernacle Baptist Church of Oklahoma City, OK

Members

  • Rev. Quincy Rinehart
  • Rev. Wallis Baxter, PhD
  • Rev. Martha Simmons, Esq

Innovation and Outreach Catalyst

Rev. J. C. Howard
Lead Pastor, House of Hope, Macon (GA)

 

Public Policy Strategist

Marquis L. Hawkins, MPP
Dallas, TX

 

Clergy Action Network (BCC CAN)

The Clergy Action Network of the BCC will advance the organization’s mission by assisting BCC affiliated clergy in organizing local communities to advance public policy aims congruent with the BCC’s statement of values.

Through the BCC CAN, We will:

  • Encourage grassroots advocacy led by BCC affiliated pastors and clergy leaders.
  • Encourage relationship building and strategic partnerships between the BCC and local community organizations.
  • Empower local pastors and community leaders to leverage influence in pursuit of important public policy objectives congruent with the BCC statement of values.
  • Promote dialogue on best practices for organizing in faith-communities.
  • Provide an organizational infrastructure for advocacy on National BCC campaigns.