Description

In 1984, the Arican Methodist Episcopal Church created the Sons of Allen Men's Fellowship to foster closer relationships between men of the church, to equip them for meaningful service, to reach unchurched men, and to present positive role models for our youth.  The Sons of Allen has grown into an important connectional movement over the past twenty-plus years and is becoming a true connectional ministry.  The challenges and the disturbing realities facing African American men call for a dedicated and committed response from the church.  Among the concerns are:  1) Health problems such as prostate cancer, hypertension and cardiovascular disease and a general lack of accessibility to health care; 2)Economic hardships stemining from unemployment, underemployment and lack of critical job training and job skills;  3)Substance abuse and substance dependency;  4)Violence against other black men, women and children in the African American community; High rates of incarceration that make the pre-school to prison pipeline a real phenomenon in the African American community.  These are but some of the concerns that underscore the need of the AME Church to pay special attention to African American men.  The Sons of Allen are ready and willing to meet these challenges head on to make the real change that will uplift and improve the lives of African American men.

Brother Stan Smith currently serves as the State Coordinator for the Sons of Allen Men in Ministry - Sixth Episcopal District of Georgia for the African Methodist Episcopal Church.  Brother Stan Smith is a graduate of Upson County High School now known as Upson-Lee High School in Thomaston, Georgia.  Brother Stan is married to iliganoa Smith and has 9 children and 8 grandchildren.  He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served overseas in South Korea, Germany, and Stateside in the 24th Infantry Division at Hunter Army Airfield and Fort Stewart, Georgia.  He also served during Desert Shield/Desert Storm - Gulf War.  Brother Stan is a member of the New Lincoln Park AME Church in Thomaston, Georgia where he currently serves on the Trustee Board.  His past positions in the church include Sons of Allen President, Sunday School Superintindent, Steward, and Sunday School Teacher.  Brother Stan also served as the Macon North District Sons of Allen 2nd Vice Chair, 1st Vice Chair and Macon North District Coordinator.  Brother Stan also served as the Macon North District Sons of Allen 2nd Vice Chair, 1st Vice Chair and Macon North District Coordinator.  Brother Stan has also served his community in numerous positions.  He was local President of the Democratic Party of Upson County, President of I.S.S.U.E.S. Inc.(I'll Solve Situations Using Ethical Solutions), Regional Director for the Georgia Clients Council (Columbus Region) consisting of 26 counties, which he covered, and Public Relations Officer for the Gentleman Action Club.  If you would like to find out more about the Sons of Allen and how you can be involved, please reach out to Brother Stan Smith at 478.365.5074.  He is ready and willing to take your call!

Location : Thomaston, Georgia

Ministries :

Sons of Allen Mens Ministry.

Category : Christian

Mission : To support, uplift and inspire African-American men to reach their full potential as husbands, fathers, sons and leaders in their respective communities.

Organization Name : Sons of Allen Men in Ministry - Sixth Episcopal District of Georgia

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Phone Number : 478.365.5074