Pastor David Charleston is Men's Breakfast Speaker at St. Francis of Assisi

Pastor David Charleston is the speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church on July 15 at 8:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall of the Church on 204 Dooley Street.  of the Immanuel Baptist Church is the speaker.  All are welcome to participate in the fellowship and free breakfast.  Please call 936-857-3732 or write: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

Charleston is a native of Prairie View, Texas born May 26, 1956 and attended public schools in the Prairie View Training School.  In 1974, he graduated from Waller High School.  He attended Prairie View A&M University and later graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Houston-Tillotson College in Austin, Texas.

He served his country as a military officer in the United States Army, commissioned at the University of Texas at Austin in 1980.  He served as an Air Defense Operations Officer, serving in places such as Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, Republic of South Korea, and Fort Riley, Kansas.  His military awards include the Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation medal with oak leaf cluster. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Captain in 1984.

Following his military career he taught in the Hempstead and Waller Independent School Districts from 1985-1987.  In 1987 He was employed by the US Postal Service as a Rural Mail Carrier.

David received spiritual enrichment through Mount Corinth Baptist Church in Hempstead, Texas under the late Reverend J. R. Hicks and the Second Corinth Baptist Church, Hempstead, Texas under The Reverend Cube Charleston.  He accepted his calling into the ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in 1998.

During his childhood David was active in sports and scouting. He also enjoys music, golf and is a keyboardist and vocalist. He was a member of the PVAMU marching band back in the day.

He has three children, six grandchildren and one great grandson.   He is the Founding Pastor of The Immanuel Church at Prairie View which began in 2001.  Additionally, he serves as the president of the Waller Ministerial Alliance and is the President of the Minister’s Conference of the Old Landmark Baptist District Association and Auxiliaries of Texas.

The Reverend Canon Glenice Robinson-Como is celebrant for Feast of Pauli Murray

 The Reverend Glenice Robinson-Como, Canon Missioner  Outreach and Justice Ministries in the Diocese of Texas will celebrate the Feast of The Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray, first African American woman ordained to the Priesthood in the Episcopal Church, at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.  

 

Reverend Robinson-Como was born and raised in Virginia where she received her early education.  She holds the B.S. from Virginia Commonwealth University, the Master of Divinity from the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and a Diploma of Theological Studies from the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.  

Robinson-Como previously worked in procurement and contract management for the Department of Defense in El Segundo, California, the Metro Transit Authority in Los Ángeles, California.

Her civic and spiritual engagements include serving as a Staff Ombudsman with the Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging, secretary to Office of Black Ministries for the office of Episcopal Ministries, chaired the diocesan Commission on Black Ministry, served as Canon Pastor at Christ Church Cathedral, chaplain to The Beacon and recently appointed as a Bishop’s Fellow for the diocese. 

Glenice loves the theatre, WNBA basketball, world religions, tai-chi and Walter Mosley mystery novels.  She is the author of several meditations, including a meditation in the book, “Yes! Jesus Loves Me-31 Love Stories,” by Kathy H. Culmer and a prayer entitled, The Least of These, in the book, “Lifting Women’s Voices, Prayers to Change the World,” which addresses the themes of the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals.  She frequently writes for Forward Movement and is featured in their recent edition entitled, “Away to the Manger.”  Glenice also speaks on the Labyrinths as part of the Anything But Ordinary Speaker Series on YouTube.

Glenice is married to Paul L. Como and they have two children, Paul R. and Dominique and extended family member, Peabody, their West Highland terrier.

For church information, call 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

PVAMU Chief of Staff Kevin Hoffman is Men’s Breakfast speaker at St. Francis of Assisi

Mr. Kevin Hoffman,  the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President at Prairie View A&M University is the speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast on June 17, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 2000 Phillip and 205 Dooley Streets in Prairie View, Texas.   

The Free Breakfast is hosted by the men of St. Francis and all attendees are also asked to CONFIRM ATTENDANCE to 936-857-3272 or email to stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

Mr. Hoffman was appointed to the position in October 2021 by the President Ruth J. Simmons and continue to provide the services to new president Komikia LaGrande.  In his role he assists the president in overseeing various areas of university management and administrative reporting. He also serves as the chief strategist for the University, ensuring that the overall institutional goals are met.

Hoffman more than thirty years of management/executive experience in public administration & public Infrastructure and led strategic planning for numerous corporate and non-profit organizations, including the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation (NRG Park). During his extensive career as executive director for the organization, he staffed the board of directors, managed a variety of services, and oversaw operations and community engagement. Prior to NRG Park, he worked as a community liaison for the late Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee and as a special projects director for the Harris County Public Infrastructure Department.

Mr. Hoffman has served on a number of  governmental and non-profit boards, including the Waller County Economic Development Partnership. He also served as a member of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Board and the Houston Independent School District, where he served as president.  Hoffman’s other engagement include serving as an ex-officio member for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Final Four  Host Committee and the Houston Super Bowl Bid Committee, which brought international sports recognition and increased revenue to the City of Houston.

He is a member of the President’s Advisory Council and a Life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Hoffman received the Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science in 1989 and a  Master of Arts Degree in 1993 in public administration, organization and culture from Prairie View A&M University.

TSU Leadership Program Director Scroggins and PVAMU Acting President McFrazier are Men’s Breakfast speakers at St. Francis of Assisi

Mr. John Scroggins, Executive Director of the Future Bankers Leadership Program at the Jesse H Jones School of Business at Texas Southern University and Dr. Michael L. McFrazier is the acting President at Prairie View A&M University are the speakers for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast on May 20, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 2000 Phillip and 205 Dooley Streets in Prairie View, Texas.

The Free Breakfast is hosted by the men of St. Francis and all attendees are also asked to CONFIRM ATTENDANCE to 936-857-3272 or email to stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

John has over 40 years of banking experience having served as President and CEO of Unity National Bank of Houston and senior and executive management positions with Allegiance Bank/Stellar Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Prime Bank and First City National Bank of Houston.

Scroggins is most proud of his tenure as President of the Unity Bank beginning in 2008. Chairman Dr. Lee P. Brown commended Mr. Scoggins for his outstanding leadership, hard work and community focus which was very critical to the ongoing success and growth of the Bank.  

Mr. Scroggins earned his B.S. from Texas Southern University and received his MBA from Texas Southern University and University of Houston with a concentration in Banking and Finance. Mr. Scroggins is also a graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

Mr. Scroggins believes in service and devotes many hour to professional, civic and social organziations in and around Houston.  He currently serves as Chairman of the Future Bankers Advisory Committee, a member of the Jesse H. Jones School of Business Advisory Council at Texas Southern University and a member of the Board of Trustees of Huston Tillotson University.  John is also serves on the Board of Directors for the following organizations: Chairman of Trustees: First United Methodist Church, Urban Affairs Corporation dba Community Partners, Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation, Houston Habitat for Humanity, Inc., Third Coast Community Development Corporation, Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School and the Rodeo Institute for Teacher Excellence (RITE).  Scroggins formerly served on the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC).  Mr. Scroggins is married to Geneva and they are the proud parents of five children.

McFrazier is the Dean of Prairie View A&M University’s Whitlowe R. Green College of Education and will serve until Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande assumes leadership as the ninth President at Prairie View A&M University on June 1.

“Prairie View A&M University has an established legacy of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service, and I will work assiduously to continue that legacy,” McFrazier said. “The importance of this job is humbling, and I am indeed honored to have been asked to serve.”

McFrazier was appointed as professor and dean of the Whitlowe Green College of Education at the university in 2019 by President Ruth J. Simmons.  He previously served as interim dean of the college of education for a year and held several senior administrative and leadership positions at PVAMU.

As Dean, McFrazier secured a $1.5 million grant from the Houston Endowment designed to enhance the quality and distinctiveness of educator preparation programs and services at Prairie View to best prepare students for careers as educational professionals. He also recently secured a $1.2 million grant from the Powell and Greater Texas Foundations to increase STEM teacher production.

McFrazier also partnered with the Aldine Independent School District to develop and open the Impact Leadership Academy at Wilson, the district’s first all-boys school in Fall 2022. The Impact Academy is designed to address academic achievement gaps and support social and emotional needs of young Black and Latino male students.

McFrazier began his professional career as a public-school teacher and administrator in the Waco Independent School District. He joined the faculty in the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education in 1998.

McFrazier is an alumnus of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Baylor University and Paris Junior College. His professional research interests include First Generation College Student Academic Self-Efficacy, Minority Male Academic Achievement and Mentorship, and Personality Inventories as Tools to Prepare Effective Educational Leaders.