J. Elisha Burke

J. Elisha Burke

Director of Health Ministry

Location
Richmond, Virginia Area
Industry
Nonprofit Organization Management

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J. Elisha Burke's Overview

Current
  • Chief Operating Officer at Labyrinth Group Global LLC
  • Director of Health Ministry at Baptist General Convention of Virginia
  • Adjunct Instructor - School of Theology at Virginia Union University
Past
  • Pastor at First Antioch Baptist Church
  • Executive Director at Gilpin Jackson Center

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Education
  • Virginia Union University
  • Virginia Union University
  • Elizabeth City State University
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J. Elisha Burke's Summary

Nonprofit Director, Government & Corporate Proposal Writer, University Researcher, Community Advocate for Research, Nonprofit Executive and Adjunct Instructor with many years of experience in leadership and the creation, fund development and governance of nonprofit organizations. A former corporate accountant and expert in starting 501(3)(c) (nonprofits) and leadership training. Specialties: Leadership Development, Conflict Resolution in the Workplace, Nonprofit Incorporation, Duties and Responsibilities of Board Members, The Dynamics of Leadership, Cultural Diversity and many other topics.

Specialties

Minority Recruitment in Clinical Trials
African Americans in Clinical Research Trials
Workplace Diversity
Diversity in Clinical Trials
Community Health Initiative
Seminar, Workshop and Lecture Topics:
Leadership Development
Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
Academic Research
How To Form A Nonprofit Corporation
Duties and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members
How To Write A Winning Grant Proposal
Writing Successful Letter (Grant) Proposals
The Dynamics of Christian Leadership

J. Elisha Burke's Experience

Chief Operating Officer

Labyrinth Group Global LLC

2008 – Present (5 years)

Director of Health Ministry

Baptist General Convention of Virginia

2006 – Present (7 years) Richmond, VA

Responsible for providing leadership and training for men’s ministries throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia for Baptist General Convention of Virginia’s 1,000+ member churches; Duties include developing and conducting training seminars in the areas of Leadership, Health and Wellness, Marriage and Couples ministry, Emergency Preparedness and Community Outreach; Plan and Facilitate three state-wide training conferences per year as well as develop specific training for churches and their associations; Collaborate with community based organizations to offer Health Forums, Training, Marriage and Couples Ministries in various regions of Virginia.

Adjunct Instructor - School of Theology

Virginia Union University

Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry

2002 – Present (11 years)

Community Research Liaison

Virginia Commonwealth University

Educational Institution; 10,001+ employees; Higher Education industry

November 2010 – July 2012 (1 year 9 months)

Researcher in the Office of Research, Center for Clinical and Translational Research

African American Men's Health Forum Consultant & Former Chairman

American Cancer Society

Nonprofit; 1001-5000 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry

April 2006 – October 2010 (4 years 7 months)

Faced with the daunting health disparities that impact African American men, the American Cancer Society, South Atlantic Division, is presenting the 4th Annual African American Men’s Health Forum, October 30, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Arthur Ashe, Jr. Athletic Center located at 3001 North Boulevard in Richmond, Va. Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. for check-in for pre-registered attendees. Routinely attended by more than 400 men from throughout the greater Richmond area, this FREE event is designed to serve as a clarion call to African American men to take a decidedly proactive role in their own healthcare.

Interim Pastor

Mosby Memorial Baptist Church

Nonprofit; 1-10 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry

October 2009 – July 2010 (10 months)

Pastor

First Antioch Baptist Church

2001 – 2006 (5 years)

Executive Director

Gilpin Jackson Center

1994 – 2006 (12 years)

Responsibilities include working with the Board, staff and volunteers to implement the mission, goals, objectives, values and policies of the organization; Organizing the resources to implement the short and long range plans; Increasing the vitality of the organization: researching funding sources and writing grant applications to secure funding for current and proposed programs and form viable partnerships/relationships

J. Elisha Burke's Organizations

  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated

    Health Forums

J. Elisha Burke's Education

Virginia Union University

Dr. of Ministry, Theology

2001 – 2004

Virginia Union University

M. Div., Theology

1993 – 1996

Elizabeth City State University

B.S., Social Sciences

1971 – 1975

J. Elisha Burke's Additional Information

Websites:
Interests:

Theological Inquiry Health and Wellness Exercise Arts & Culture Cooking and Dining Out Teaching, Preaching, Conducting Seminars on Various topics African American Literature African American History Community Service Writing Nonprofit Consulting

Groups and Associations:

American Cancer Society American Heart Association American Stroke Association/The Power To End Stroke

Honors and Awards:

School of Theology, Virginia Union University, Magna Cum Laude, May,1996

Personality of the Week (Reading Is Fundamental Event Chairman) - Richmond Free Press, July 31,1998

Community Service Award - University of Richmond

Community Service Award - The Complete Woman and Man: Mind, Body & Soul Annual HIV/AIDS Conference

Dedication & Commitment Recognition - Project Vision, United Way Services

Service Award - Youth Ministry of Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Service Award - Christian Education Ministry of Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Personality of the Week (African American Men’s Health Forum Chairman) – Richmond Free Press, January 24, 2008

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