Smith, J. Alfred (James Alfred)

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The Rev. Dr. James Alfred Smith, Sr. pastured to African-American Baptist churches in Missouri and California from 1960-2009. He was born in 1931 in Kansas City, and over a period of twenty years, he earned four college degrees, the last, a Doctor of Ministry (1975). In 1970 Smith became pastor of Allen Temple Baptist Church (ATBC), an African-American church with a high percentage of Latino members, located in Oakland, California. He relinquished his position of pastor of the ATBC to his son in 2009.

Smith gained local recognition through his pastoral duties at ATBC and activities in the local community. He administered over twenty-five community and family-oriented programs and services at ATBC, the congregation of which multiplied from less than 1000 members in 1970 to over 4,000 in 1989. Smith served several high administrative positions with the Progressive National Baptist Convention (PNBC), a convention of African-American Baptists emphasizing civil rights and social justice, following a path of political activism through "fellowship, progress and peace." From 1986-1988 Smith was president of PNBC. Additionally, Smith has written approximately twenty books and several articles, and continues an active speaking schedule at churches and other organizations throughout the United States.

From the description of James Alfred Smith, Sr. papers, 1942-1992 (bulk 1980-1989) (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 664146784

The Rev. Dr. James Alfred Smith, Sr. pastured to African-American Baptist churches in Missouri and California from 1960-2009. He was born in 1931 in Kansas City, and over a period of twenty years, he earned four college degrees, the last, a Doctor of Ministry (1975). In 1970 Smith became pastor of Allen Temple Baptist Church (ATBC), an African-American church with a high percentage of Latino members, located in Oakland, California. He relinquished his position of pastor of the ATBC to his son in 2009.

Smith gained local recognition through his pastoral duties at ATBC and activities in the local community. He administered over twenty-five community and family-oriented programs and services at ATBC, the congregation of which multiplied from less than 1000 members in 1970 to over 4,000 in 1989. Smith served several high administrative positions with the Progressive National Baptist Convention (PNBC), a convention of African-American Baptists emphasizing civil rights and social justice, following a path of political activism through "fellowship, progress and peace." From 1986-1988 Smith was president of PNBC. Additionally, Smith has written approximately twenty books and several articles, and continues an active speaking schedule at churches and other organizations throughout the United States.

From the guide to the James Alfred Smith, Sr. papers, 1942-1992, 1980-1989, (The New York Public Library. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division.)

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creatorOf University of Guelph. Staff. Photographs of retirees, 1979. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf OAC Review Index (University of Guelph). Changes in graduate list, Jan. 8, 1938 , OAC Review, v.50, no.4, Jan.1938, p.238, 240, 242. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf Root, Henry D. Margaret Olwill. Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Federated Library System
creatorOf Ontario Agricultural College. President. (1947-1950 : Reek). Luncheon program in honour of Their Excellencies the Governor-General of Canada and the Viscountess Alexander of Tunis, May 31, 1947. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf Smith, J. A. Walter R. Pringle, 1890-[ongoing]. Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Federated Library System
creatorOf OAC Review Index (University of Guelph). Results of final examinations, 1940 : Third Year con't, OAC Review, v.52, no.7, Apr.-May. 1940, p. 446. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf OAC Review Index (University of Guelph). Results of final examinations, 1939 : Second Year Degree, OAC Review, v.51, no.7, May 1939, p. 454-456. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf Geiken, G. C. Fairmount. Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Federated Library System
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creatorOf Moses, Luther. Racine. Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Federated Library System
creatorOf Smith, J. A. Letter. Libraries Australia
creatorOf OAC Review Index (University of Guelph). Graduation con't, OAC Review, v.48, no.7, Apr.-May 1936, p. 389. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf OAC Review Index (University of Guelph). Results of final examinations, 1935 : Third Year Con't, OAC Review, v.47, no.7, Apr.-May. 1935, p. 439-440. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
referencedIn Meikleham family. Papers of the Meikleham family, 1793-1913, (bulk 1838-1855). University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf James Alfred Smith, Sr. papers, 1942-1992, 1980-1989 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section
creatorOf OAC Review Index (University of Guelph). Results of Christmas examinations, 1937 : First Year Degree , OAC Review, v.50, no.4, Jan.1938, p.249-251. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf OAC Review Index (University of Guelph). Results of Christmas Examinations, 1939 : Second Year Degree, OAC Review, v.51, no.4, Jan. 1939, p.268-269. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf OAC Review Index (University of Guelph). Results of final examinations, 1938 : First Year Degree, OAC Review, v.50, no.7, Apr.-May 1938, p.438-439. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf Smith, J. Alfred (James Alfred). James Alfred Smith, Sr. papers, 1942-1992 (bulk 1980-1989) New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Smith, J. A. J.R. Sprankle. Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Federated Library System
creatorOf OAC Review Index (University of Guelph). Results of Christmas Examinations : Second Year Degree con't, OAC Review, v.46, no.4, Jan. 1934, p. 262. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf OAC Review Index (University of Guelph). Graduates of 1936 whose addresses are temporary, OAC Review, v.48, no.8, Summer 1936, p. 508, 510. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf Boynton, L. R. City of Port Huron. Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Federated Library System
creatorOf OAC Review Index (University of Guelph). Sports : Boxing and wrestling, hockey, relay team, swimming, basketball, rifle club, fencing, OAC Review, v.52, no.6, Mar. 1940, p. 351-353, con't on p.376. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf OAC Review Index (University of Guelph). Alumni : Counties and Countries of orgin (Brant-Lincoln Counties) : First Year students, 1937, OAC Review, v.50, no.2, Nov. 1937, p. 122-124. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf OAC Review Index (University of Guelph). Results of final examinations, 1934 : 2nd Year Degree, OAC Review, v.46, no.7, Apr.-May 1934, p. 447-448. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf Smith, L. P. George T. Nelles. Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Federated Library System
creatorOf Stupinsky, John. Mackinaw. Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Federated Library System
creatorOf Root, H. D. Joseph P. Farman. Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Federated Library System
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creatorOf The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with Reverend Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Sr. The HistoryMakers
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Place Name Admin Code Country
California
Oakland (Calif.)
Australia--Victoria
Oakland (Calif.)
Kansas City (Mo.)
California--Oakland
Brentwood (Calif.)
Subject
Education
African American Baptists
African American Baptists
African American Baptists
African American churches
African American churches
African American clergy
African American leadership
African American preaching
African Americans
African Americans
African Americans
Black author
Sermons, American
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Birth 1933

Birth 19310519

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