The Rev. Timothy Levi Adkins-Jones, a Richmond native and accomplished theologian, returns to his hometown for a special revival at Second Baptist Church (West End) on Oct. 28-29.

Rev. Adkins-Jones, pastor of the historic Bethany Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., brings with him a rich legacy of community activism and Christian service. His return to Richmond comes on the heels of Second Baptist Church’s 178th Anniversary and homecoming celebration, scheduled for Oct. 27.

A product of Richmond Public Schools, Adkins-Jones graduated from the Governor’s School. His academic journey led him to Amherst College for his bachelor’s in psychology, followed by master’s of divinity and doctor of philosophy degrees from Boston University’s School of Theology.

Currently, Adkins-Jones serves as an assistant professor of homiletics at Union Theological Seminary in New York, having previously taught at Yale Divinity School.Outside of his professional life, Adkins-Jones is married to the Rev. Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones and is a father of four: Sofia, Ezekiel, Isabella and Judah Nwà.

For more information about Second Baptist Church’s anniversary celebration, visit sbcwestend.com.

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