BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Dr. William Emanuel is the Director of the People Of Color Training and Research Institute (POCTRI) for the education of all people. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He started his spiritual walk in 1976 and began teaching Friday night Bible Studies at Howard University (HU) in 1978 while working toward his bachelor's degree. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering at Howard University in 1980. Emanuel entered the master's of engineering program at Howard University and worked as an intern at Goddard Space Flight Center/NASA. He received his Master of Science (MS) degree in 1986. His Master's Thesis was titled "Transient Stability, using Difference Equations." After Emanuel graduated with his MS, he began a professional career with the Pennsylvania, New Jersey & Maryland (PJM) Interconnection Office, which controls power and Black Outs for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Washington, D.C. & Maryland. He was the second African-American electrical engineer to be hired by PJM. After six years with PJM he was selected by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Howard University to represent the United States in Lagos, Nigeria at a symposium titled "The First United States and African-Sub-Sahara Conference on Power Systems: Voltage Collapse & Voltage Regulation." Emanuel presented a paper titled "PJM Voltage / Reactive Analysis Methodology" which was well received. Emanuel is a member of Morgan State University Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Industrial Advisory Board. Two years later, he received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity (D. D.) degree from the Gospel Ministry Outreach (GMOR) Theological Institute in Houston, Texas. He was honored with the DD for his innovative view for the role of non-whites in the Bible. He authored the book “People of Color in the Bible Volume I: Preliminaries: Establishing a Foundation.” The book was accepted as his Dissertation for the GMOR Doctorial Program. A year later, he co-authored a Series of three Children Books focused on people of color in the Bible. The three (3) book series is entitled: “People of Color in the Bible: Old Testament Collection." From 2002 - 2204, he served as an Associate Supervising Pastor of the International Seminary Extension in Frederick MD, where he taught seminary students. He was very instrumental in helping his students graduate with an Associate Degrees in the Ministry and/or Theology. He is the Director of the POCTRI and is responsible for coordinating outreach programs and creating educational material for all communities with a wholistic multi-cultural approach. The approach deals with the whole individual: mind, body and soul/spirit. This educational program aids youth and adults in acquiring a deeper understanding of life and themselves incorporating the physical, mental, and spiritual realms of reality. A number of colleges and private schools use these resources as primary and supplemental textbooks (including Oakwood College, Coppin State College, a Black Private High School in New York City, an AME High School in Baltimore and Cush Camp) including accompanying videos that are aired on some public access cable stations. He is Known for His Books, Charts
Dr. Emanuel has engineered materials to be used in concert with the educational curriculum in schools and churches from primary grade levels to the university. These materials are unique in content and give a perspective to the study of the Bible from a multi-cultural viewpoint; Dr. Emanuel's perspective of analyzing and understanding the Bible in a more accurate and truthful way of studying the Bible. His materials are based on geography and historical people vs. the non-historical and in accurate teachings created by the traditional euro-centric viewpoint presented our educational institutions and churches. Volume II of the adult series entitled: “Repairing the Breach of the Past: Restoring and Raising up the Foundations of Many Generations,” is currently in publication. We need the help of all who visit our website and attend our programs to help publicize our work and efforts. POCTRI is completely a self- supported ministry, by the programs, books and educational materials we have developed. These outlets are our only source of revenue which we pour back into PROCTRI to further our work. We operate without a paid staff and have not sought funding from other sources. Should you wish to be part of our efforts and desiring to help fund and/or support the work, please visit our web site. Your assistance is greatly appreciated to help this movement move forward; first in our communities and then throughout many parts of the earth. Children Series
The Beginner Series has five
(5) Videos
Adult Series Book: People of Color In The Bible
Videos Programs are available: Adult Series has four (4) Last Days Events and Adult Series: God’s Prophetic Time Table
This is Episode 1 of a seven (7) part series of episodes that have been developed over the years. Dr. Emanue is planning to authored another Book Series focused on Last Days Events. This book series will be entitled: “Last Days Events In Light of Current Events ." Additional funding is needed to complete the production of this project. Visit our web site to view some of the Power Point presentations that are part of this series of episodes. To view follow these steps: 1) our home page is www.peopleofcolor1.com then, 2) click on workshops, 3) scroll down and click on Last Days Events In Light of Current Events and 4) scroll to the bottom to view workshop topics on Last Days Events in a Power Point presentation format. Charts Describing People and Events
To view the charts visit our web page www.peopleofcolor1.com A comprehensive List of Workshops and Dr. Emanuel has lectured at the following
For more information about availability The People of Color Training And Research Institute The Faith of Jesus Center www.peopleofcolor1.com emanuel@peopleofcolor1.com (800) 355-8136 “Doctor Emanuel has produced an illuminating and dynamic resource with ‘ People of Color in the Bible.’ This book along with the accompanying teaching video provides a powerful resource for understanding the contribution made by People of Color throughout the development of man. This book should be read by Pastors and laymen.” -Bishop Lovell Wilson, Former Executive Pastor Maranatha Community Church of God- William Emanuel "has spent several years in his vocational first love, viz. exploring Bible traditions as having direct bearing upon the distinct past condition of and future hope for persons of African descent. William Emanuel's book is particularly helpful in its focus on Bible passages, use of charts and presentation of supportive color graphics." - Dr. Cain Hope Felder Ph.D., Howard University School of Divinity - "In no uncertain terms,
I believe this book should be 'REQUIRED READING' for both young and old
of today, regardless of race.. This book provides the answer and solution
to Black America's problem, i.e. identity." - Dr. Dwight Eric Haynes
Ph.D. in Systematic Theology and Biblical Languages, Former Adjunct Professor
at Oakwood College -
"I have been trying
to spark the students' interest in just such areas and you have gone a
long way in helping me with this." - Mr. Todd Mcfadden, Former Director of
the African-American Cultural Center at Towson State University -
"Thanks so much for
your presentation on People Of Color In The Bible... Our campus became
imbued with a new thirst for knowledge of African people's connection
to the Bible." - Dr. R. Meade Walker Ph.D., LeMoyne - Owen College
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"It has proven to
be an excellent resource for those who are interested in learning more
about the Bible and African heritage. Emanuel attempts to fill the void
that has for too long existed in biblical and historical studies. People
Of Color In The Bible is a work that informs and challenges. I enthusiastically
endorse and recommend this work." - Dr. Kenneth Hill, Ph.D., Former Executive
Secretary of the AME Christian Education Dept. -
"Dr. William Emanuel
has produced an outstanding book... Excellent research and documentation
of Biblical data are sure to inform and inspire the reader. He has also
produced a professional video tape which is a good teaching aid for churches,
preachers and lay leaders." - Kenneth Dupree, Former Director of Pub.,
National Baptist Publishing Board -
"I have found a valuable
resource in William Emanuel. He has generated two outstanding resources:
People Of Color In The Bible and a video presentation. These resources
will capture your imagination and in awe, you will discover information
that you perhaps did not know." - Clyde Anderson, Former Area Executive Secretary
of East Africa Office, World Division of The United Methodist Church -
"People Of Color
In The Bible is one of the most informative pieces of literature I've
had the pleasure of reading. I feel that the facts in this book should
be taught in every church in America; Biblical truth is the only solution
to healing the attitude of racial hatred that have infiltrated Christianity."
- Pastor Emanuel J. Oliver, Assistant Pastor of the Assembly Of God
and Former Director of the Teen Challenge Training Center -
"Both, were superbly
researched and documented theologically and historically. It is the most
in-depth scholarly research... that I have seen." -Dr. John H. Elliott,
Pastor of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church-
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