Rev.
Kevin D. Barnes, Sr. was born and raised in Donaldsonville, Louisiana.
He is married to the lovely Brenda Barnes and is the father of three
sons: Kevin Jr., Keith, and Kenneth Barnes. In July 1986, Pastor Kevin
Barnes received his license to preach and delivered his first sermon at
his home church, White Oak Grove in Oakand, California.
Pastor Barnes attended the Bay Cities Bible Institute and the
Sacramento Theoogical Seminary Bible College, and was later ordained a
minister of the Gospel. He was elected pastor of the Abyssinian
Missionary Baptist Church in Oakland, CA in January 1992. Since being
elected Pastor, his primary focus has been winning souls and
encouraging the people of God.
More About Kevin D. Barnes, Sr.
The Reverend Kevin
D. Barnes, Sr. was born and raised in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. He
comes from a family that loves the Lord, and taught him the way of the
Lord. He is married to the lovely Brenda Barnes and is the father of
three sons, Kevin Jr., Keith, and Kenneth Barnes. Dr. Barnes migrated
to California after high school at age 17 and immediately became an
active member of White Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Oakland,
California, Dr. Walter L. Humphrey, Pastor. In July 1986, Dr. Barnes
received his license to preach and delivered his first sermon at his
home church, White Oak Grove, entitled, "What's Love Got to do with
it?"
Dr. Barnes attended
Bay Cities Bible Institute from 1987 to 1988. In April 1989, he was
ordained a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and appointed
co-pastor of White Oak Grove under the guidance of his Pastor. He was
called as the Interim Pastor of Abyssinian Missionary Baptist Church in
November 1991, and was unanimously elected Pastor in January 1992.
Since being elected Pastor his primary focus is saving souls and
changing lives.
The work of
pastoring is a calling of the Lord. Dr. Barnes has been tested and
tried in many ways. Just as Nehemiah refused to come down off the wall,
so has Dr. Barnes. He is ever faithful and understanding of the flock.
He is much like the Prophet Nehemiah, a strong leader, a man of
character, persistent, prayerful, a brilliant planner, organizer, and
motivator. Dr. Barnes is a sacrificing person who takes his
responsibility as Pastor seriously, many times missing meals and sleep
to minister to God's people. He is a genuinely humble servant of God
and a passionate believer who is thoughtful, willing to listen, learn
and to share his knowledge with others.
Dr. Barnes is in
touch with God and uses his student outlook on life in studying the
Word of God and in preparing sermons and Bible Study lessons. Under his
leadership, Abyssinian has grown and prospered. Dr. Barnes has
spearheaded the feeding ministry for 14 years. He is the third Vice
President of the Bay Cities Baptist Ministers Union, and has worked
with troubled youth through the Oakland Police Department.
Dr. Barnes attended
the Sacramento Theological Seminary Bible College where he received his
B.A. degree in May 2003. He also received his Honorary Doctorate
Degree, September 2003, and his Masters in June of 2005, and will
receive his Ph.D. in May 2007. Dr. Barnes is a progressive pastor,
striving in the forefront carrying a banner for Jesus.
About Successfully Raising Young Black Men:
With honesty,
humor, love and wisdom, Kevin D. Barnes, Sr., father of three great
young black men, and pastor of the Abyssinian Missionary Baptist
Church, in Oakland, California, shows African-American fathers and
mothers how to do something that apparently many are struggling to do
-- successfully raise young black men. This book will also encourage
parents to be the parents that young black men need in this day and
time. If you are trying to raise a young black man successfully, or
know someone who is, This Book is for You!
Visit Kevin D. Barnes, Sr. on the Web at:
www.DrKevinDBarnesSr.com and
www.SuccessfullyRaisingYoungBlackMen.com.
