Record #: R2013-954   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 10/16/2013 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 10/16/2013
Title: Congratulations extended to Pastor Robbie Wilkerson on 20th anniversary of ordination
Sponsors: Mitts, Emma
Attachments: 1. R2013-954.pdf
iiesoiiflfion Honoring the 20th Airaraiver$ary-Past©r M@bhle WiBkersosi ADOPTED BY
The City Council of the City of Chicago, Illinois Presented by Alderman Emma Mitts on Octobers, 2013

WHEREAS, Pastor Robbie B. Wilkerson was ordained by Bishop Conrien Clark and Pastor Steven Richardson at Jordan Tempie Church November 7th 1993; and

WHEREAS, After providing dedicated service as Assistant Pastor and Armor Bearer, Pastor Wilkerson received the calling to organize the New Birth Christian Center with eight faithful people. The ministry quickly grew, and today - over 700 faithful members have been won to the Kingdom through the ministry of New Birth Christian Center; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Robbie Wilkerson has founded several ministries and spiritually-based community projects, such as: The Gentleman of Peace, a men's fellowship which focuses on providing opportunities for men from various backgrounds and experiences;

WHEREAS, in addition Pastor Wilkerson co-founded the New Birth Training Institute, a training agency which trains youth and adults on career and entrepreneurial options. Robbie Wilkerson also stepped out on faith and opened the first Christian social club on the West Side of Chicago. Called Club Inspiration, it offered fun and entertainment for teens and adults; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Wilkerson has provided spiritual leadership to a variety of community-based endeavors, including: serving as President of the Chicago Ministerial Alliance, Convener of the Faith Based committee for the Illinois African American Prevention Coalition, Chairman of the Austin Care Collaborative, Board member and director of community services for the Leaders Network, as board member of the former Austin YMCA, Board Member Circle Family Healthcare Network, and Member of the Bethany Fund Board - to name a few; and

WHEREAS, Robbie Wilkerson holds membership with several community-focused networks and coalitions, such as: The Illinois African American

-Coalition for Prevention, African...

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