Mr. Robert Anderson

Rev. Helen Davis Bell

Rev. Thomas J. Bowman, Sr.

Dr. Edward E. Bufford

Dr. Alonzo Campbell

Judge Brenda Cole

Mrs. Wilma Cordy

Dr. Joseph Crawford, Sr.

Dr. Douglas Fairbanks

Mrs. Dorothye C. Henderson

Dr. John Heyward, Jr.

Rev. Kevin James

Bishop James R. King

Mr. William Lyght

Rev. Martin McCain

Mrs. Margaret McCleskey

Rev. Robert McGee

Rev. Marvin A. Moss

Rev. Federick G. Outlaw

Dr. Solon P. Patterson

Dr. Lenton Powell

Rev. Dr. Derrick Rhodes

Dr. James H. Salley

Rev.  Angelin J. Simmons

Bishop James Swanson

Rev. Dr. Velma Smith

Bishop Melvin G. Talbert

Ms. Cheryl Walker

Bishop Michael Watson

National Alumni Representative:

Rev. Dr. Ronald Henderson

Student Representative: Ms. Pamela Perkins

Mr. Michael Abrams

Board of Ordained Ministry, Board of Higher Education & Ministry, The United Methodist Church 

Rev. Mary Ann Moman

Trustees Emeritus:

Bishop J. Lloyd Knox

Bishop James S. Thomas

Rev. Dr. Israel Rucker

Ex-Officio:

Bishop Alfred L. Norris - Interim President

THE BISHOP MELVIN GEORGE TALBERT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Creative leadership for world-changing realities calls for bold witness, centered in compassion and good will for people.  Known and highly regarded for his gifts of leadership, Bishop Melvin George Talbert's name is given to a new leadership institute, established to honor the man who, throughout his ministry, expertly exhibited bold witness and administrative acumen.  Bishop Talbert often uses the phrase, "a teachable moment" and actively seeks those moments, leading by example, as a Mentor, Pastor, Conference Council Staff Member, District Superintendent, General Secretary and Bishop. 

Designed to engage young leaders -- laity and clergy -- The Bishop Melvin George Talbert Leadership Institute will enhance their leadership and administrative potential through knoowledge and praxis in scholarship, interpersonal relations, skill development, strategic thinking and planning.

Using an incubator approach, the institute wil foster greater awareness of United Methodism and the distinctiveness of our Wesleyan heritage.  The Talbert Leadership Institute will engage collaboratively in leadership projects with United Methodist seminaries, historically Black colleges and universities, and the general agencies of The United Methodist Church.  It may assist Black Methodists for Church Renewal, Inc., in working with conference leadership development programs for high school youth and young adults.

By choosing to partner with us, you give this institute a healthy beginning so that very soon, it will equip more young leaders to be grounded and nurtured in the ministry around which Bishop Talbert has built his life.  Thank you in advance for your gifts that will allow young adults to maximize their role in The United Methodist Church and to enhance the kingdom of God.