Dr. Michael Bell, the first African American president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, will lead ‘’Accent on Christian Faith 2008’’activities at Berea College, Sept 23-25.

Rev. Bell is recognized for longstanding and deep relations with Anglo, Asian American and Hispanic Christians through community service.  On Thursday, Sept. 25, he will speak on “Bridges Across Cultural and Ethnic Differences” at 3 p.m. in Phelps Stokes Chapel.  He also is scheduled to lead noon worship services Tuesday -Thursday, Sept. 23 to 25, in Danforth Chapel on Berea’s campus.

Currently, Rev.  Bell serves as senior pastor of the Greater St. Stephen First Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas.  He earned a bachelor’s degree from Wiley College and master’s degree from the University of Texas at Tyler.  Additionally, he holds a Master of Divinity degree from Howard University Divinity School and a Doctor of Divinity degree from the Interdenominational Theological Center and Morehouse School of Religion in Atlanta, Ga.

“Accent on Christian Faith 2008” is sponsored by Berea’s Campus Christian Center.  All events are free and open to the public.