THE REV . DR . DOROTHY
STAMPS
72 , Meridian CEO / Senior Minister , Living Life Transformed
Stamp ’ s nominator :
“ Dr . Stamps is a very motivated individual . She is energetic , compassionate and an ambassador for Jesus Christ . She is a counselor , mentor and a role model for younger women .”
Professional affiliations and offices held : Jackson State University National Alumni Association ; Jackson State University Meridian-Lauderdale Alumni Chapter , Courtesy Committee ; JSU Coasters Fundraiser , Project Director .
Civic , social and / or church affiliations and offices held : Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church , Meridian , member ; Antioch Missionary Baptist Church , Daleville — associate pastor , minister of education , dean of Christian Education , dean of Antioch School of Theology , Young Adult Sunday School Class teacher , Mission Ministry and instructor of Christian Education ; Unified District , Christian Education Instructor ; volunteer tutor , Crestwood Elementary School ; volunteer chaplain , New Beginning Adult Day Care Center and J . T . Champion Nursing Home .
Spirit of altruism : My spirit of altruism developed at age 10 as a member of the Youth Red Circle Mission Ministry at Enoch Grove Baptist Church , Florence .
Importance of giving back to the community : “ Give and it shall be given unto you .” Luke 6:38 “ Go tell .” Matthew 28:19 .
An aspect of a volunteer experience really enjoyed : At New Beginning Adult Care Center , many participants expressed they were unable to attend church and my sharing ministry with them was the only the only active personal worship time they experienced . Some gave their lives to Christ .
Our community ’ s greatest asset : People who love and care about others .
Motto or favorite quote : “ I ’ m living life transformed and Heaven ready .”
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