Philip D. Douglass, is a graduate of Washington and Lee University (B.A.—Sociology), Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div.—New Testament) and St. Louis University (Ph.D.—Educational Theory). Upon graduation from seminary in 1974 he served as an associate pastor in a Presbyterian Church—United States congregation in Alexandria, Virginia area for five years ministering in youth work and evangelism.
In 1979 he began planting churches for the Presbyterian Church in America in the Washington, DC area. From 1979 until 1986 he was the organizing pastor for the "mother church" in Gainesville, Virginia and two "daughter churches" in Manassas, Virginia and Warrenton, Virginia.
From 1981 until 1986 he served as the chairman of the Mission to North America Committee of the DelMarVa Presbytery (which included the metropolitan areas of Washington, DC; Baltimore, Maryland and Wilmington, Delaware). Through his leadership the committee planted six additional churches in the Washington area, three in the Baltimore area and one in the Wilmington area.
In August 1986 he was appointed to the position of Professor of Church Planting, Growth and Renewal at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He is presently serving as the Rosalie Outlaw Cassels Professor of Evangelism and Church Planting. In that position he teaches courses in church planting theology and methodology, leadership development, evangelism and assimilation, discipleship, spiritual formation, conflict management and development of small groups in the church. In addition he has successfully served as the organizing pastor of two new churches in the St. Louis area, training students as churches were being planted. From 1992 to 1997 he served as the Director of the Doctor of Ministry program for the Seminary. He has served a term as president of the Association of Doctor of Ministry Education, a professional organization for D.Min. Directors of the 105 member seminaries across North America. In addition, he was appointed in 1995 as chairman of the Practical Theology Department at Covenant Seminary.
Douglass has served on the PCA General Assembly Committee of Mission to North America for 20 years with special involvement in Anglo and Multi-cultural church planting. He has served five years as chairman of the MNA Committee. In addition, he developed the PCA's organization of the Midwest Regional church planting efforts and supervised that ministry from June 1989 to January 1991. He has been involved in the development of the PCA’s Church Planter Assessment Center and has served as an Assessor on several occasions. He initiated and participates in the Readiness for Church Planting Training program, an annual assessment of potential church planter couples and individuals among the students at Covenant Seminary that then encourages those qualified student couples to focus on being trained for PCA church planting. In 1988 he was a founding member of Presbyterian Missions International, which sends Covenant Seminary's international students home to their native countries to plant churches. He served two years on the board as President. In March, 2008 his first book is to be published under the title of "What is Your Church's Personality? Discovering and Developing the Ministry Style of Your Church"
From 1996 to 2002 he served on weekends in the position of Pastor at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Wildwood, Missouri. He recruited and trained over ten Covenant Seminary students as he led the church through the process of renewal.
In September 1995 he was awarded the Ph.D. degree at St. Louis University in the School of Education. His dissertation topic was, The Effect of Mentoring Behaviors and Leadership Styles upon Church Planters in the Presbyterian Church in America. This study conclusively proved the necessity of church planters being mentored as they begin their first church if they are expected to bring the church to self-support within three years of the first worship service.
He is also the founder and the primary consultant at Douglass & Associates, a consultancy that assists churches.
Personal Life
Douglass has been married to Rebecca Love Douglass since 1972. They have four children and four grandchildren.
In 1979 he began planting churches for the Presbyterian Church in America in the Washington, DC area. From 1979 until 1986 he was the organizing pastor for the "mother church" in Gainesville, Virginia and two "daughter churches" in Manassas, Virginia and Warrenton, Virginia.
From 1981 until 1986 he served as the chairman of the Mission to North America Committee of the DelMarVa Presbytery (which included the metropolitan areas of Washington, DC; Baltimore, Maryland and Wilmington, Delaware). Through his leadership the committee planted six additional churches in the Washington area, three in the Baltimore area and one in the Wilmington area.
In August 1986 he was appointed to the position of Professor of Church Planting, Growth and Renewal at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He is presently serving as the Rosalie Outlaw Cassels Professor of Evangelism and Church Planting. In that position he teaches courses in church planting theology and methodology, leadership development, evangelism and assimilation, discipleship, spiritual formation, conflict management and development of small groups in the church. In addition he has successfully served as the organizing pastor of two new churches in the St. Louis area, training students as churches were being planted. From 1992 to 1997 he served as the Director of the Doctor of Ministry program for the Seminary. He has served a term as president of the Association of Doctor of Ministry Education, a professional organization for D.Min. Directors of the 105 member seminaries across North America. In addition, he was appointed in 1995 as chairman of the Practical Theology Department at Covenant Seminary.
Douglass has served on the PCA General Assembly Committee of Mission to North America for 20 years with special involvement in Anglo and Multi-cultural church planting. He has served five years as chairman of the MNA Committee. In addition, he developed the PCA's organization of the Midwest Regional church planting efforts and supervised that ministry from June 1989 to January 1991. He has been involved in the development of the PCA’s Church Planter Assessment Center and has served as an Assessor on several occasions. He initiated and participates in the Readiness for Church Planting Training program, an annual assessment of potential church planter couples and individuals among the students at Covenant Seminary that then encourages those qualified student couples to focus on being trained for PCA church planting. In 1988 he was a founding member of Presbyterian Missions International, which sends Covenant Seminary's international students home to their native countries to plant churches. He served two years on the board as President. In March, 2008 his first book is to be published under the title of "What is Your Church's Personality? Discovering and Developing the Ministry Style of Your Church"
From 1996 to 2002 he served on weekends in the position of Pastor at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Wildwood, Missouri. He recruited and trained over ten Covenant Seminary students as he led the church through the process of renewal.
In September 1995 he was awarded the Ph.D. degree at St. Louis University in the School of Education. His dissertation topic was, The Effect of Mentoring Behaviors and Leadership Styles upon Church Planters in the Presbyterian Church in America. This study conclusively proved the necessity of church planters being mentored as they begin their first church if they are expected to bring the church to self-support within three years of the first worship service.
He is also the founder and the primary consultant at Douglass & Associates, a consultancy that assists churches.
Personal Life
Douglass has been married to Rebecca Love Douglass since 1972. They have four children and four grandchildren.
Formed in 2005, The Illini Club of Will County is the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's alumni club serving the area of Will County, Illinois.
A formerly rural area southwest of Chicago, Illinois, Will County, Illinois is constantly rated among the fastest growing counties in the United States, and has been projected to double in population in the years 2005-2010. According to statistics provided by the University, nearly 4,000 residents of Will County have attended the university or are eligible members of the organization, and the number grows each year.
The Illini Club of Will County is devoted to advancing scholarship opportunities for students in Will County, as well as providing networking and social opportunities for alumni of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Founding members of the organization were Mark Lichtenwalter, Class of 1992; Mark Grzeskowiak, Class of 1993; and Kathleen Kinsella; Class Withheld.
The Club held its first meeting in November of 2005. Inaugural officers appointed were Mark Lichtenwalter, President; Mark Grzeskowiak, Vice President; Kathleen Kinsella, Treasurer; Paul Kalafut, Scholarship Chairman; Eric Hanson, Membership Chairman; and Jay North, Secretary.
During its inaugural year, the Club awarded its first ever Scholarship to Kimberly Mason of Shorewood, Illinois, a senior at Minooka High School. In an unusual showing for a first year organization, over 350 applications were received for the $4,000 Scholarship Award ($1,000 a year per year). Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar was the keynote speaker at the inaugural Scholarship Dinner, held in May, 2006. The Club plans to award a similar scholarship each May.
On June 14, 2007, the Club held its Second Annual Scholarship Dinner. Keynote speaker was Illini Head Football Coach Ron Zook. Krista Turey of Crete Monee High School became the second Scholarship Award Winner. Edward Dollinger, Edward Jones Investments, was named Alumni Achievement Award Winner for 2007--for his charitable success in Will County.
Information about the organization is available at as well as through e-mail at the following address: [mailto:WillCountyIllini@gmail.com]WillCountyIllini@gmail.com.
See also Illinois Fighting Illini
A formerly rural area southwest of Chicago, Illinois, Will County, Illinois is constantly rated among the fastest growing counties in the United States, and has been projected to double in population in the years 2005-2010. According to statistics provided by the University, nearly 4,000 residents of Will County have attended the university or are eligible members of the organization, and the number grows each year.
The Illini Club of Will County is devoted to advancing scholarship opportunities for students in Will County, as well as providing networking and social opportunities for alumni of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Founding members of the organization were Mark Lichtenwalter, Class of 1992; Mark Grzeskowiak, Class of 1993; and Kathleen Kinsella; Class Withheld.
The Club held its first meeting in November of 2005. Inaugural officers appointed were Mark Lichtenwalter, President; Mark Grzeskowiak, Vice President; Kathleen Kinsella, Treasurer; Paul Kalafut, Scholarship Chairman; Eric Hanson, Membership Chairman; and Jay North, Secretary.
During its inaugural year, the Club awarded its first ever Scholarship to Kimberly Mason of Shorewood, Illinois, a senior at Minooka High School. In an unusual showing for a first year organization, over 350 applications were received for the $4,000 Scholarship Award ($1,000 a year per year). Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar was the keynote speaker at the inaugural Scholarship Dinner, held in May, 2006. The Club plans to award a similar scholarship each May.
On June 14, 2007, the Club held its Second Annual Scholarship Dinner. Keynote speaker was Illini Head Football Coach Ron Zook. Krista Turey of Crete Monee High School became the second Scholarship Award Winner. Edward Dollinger, Edward Jones Investments, was named Alumni Achievement Award Winner for 2007--for his charitable success in Will County.
Information about the organization is available at as well as through e-mail at the following address: [mailto:WillCountyIllini@gmail.com]WillCountyIllini@gmail.com.
See also Illinois Fighting Illini
Prescott Ellison is a native of Chicago, Illinois. He is self taught musician and established himself as one of the top drummers in the world. He began his career in Chicago then moved to Nashville, Washington D.C., New York, and Las Vegas before settling down in Los Angeles California. He has recorded over 20 albums in the last 15 years with top recording artist including Earth Wind &Fire, Stevie Wonder, Brian Mcknight, and Justin Timberlake. He has also performed with artist including Christina Agiulara, Sin Bandara, and Bryon Adams.
In January 2006 Prescott began research and development for his first invention The Body Bench, an exercise device designed for callisthenic and isometric body weight exercises. He then wrote his first book titled Fit To Travel a travelers guide to nutrition and fitness.
In October 2006 he partnered with world renowned composer and arranger Bill Meyers and founded Global Music Works, a production company that produces music for T.V. and Film. In 2007 he partnered with Film Director Scott Falconer and Artist and Animator Craig Rex Perry both also Chicago natives to form 3Door Entertainment the umbrella company for 3Door Records, 3Door Animation, and 3Door Pictures.
In September 2007 he was asked to be featured as a training partner for Greg Butler on the reality show “WORKOUT” airing in its third season on the Bravo channel starting Jan 2008. In November 2007 Prescott created a show called A PERFECT BALANCE for The Discovery Channel. The show is now in development.
In the process of creating a brand for himself Prescott signed with Great Wall Entertainment located in Santa Clarita California. His management team consist of manager David Mckeon who is also vice president of Jackie Chan’s company JC Culture, Director of development Dan Mckeon, Financial Manager Sterling Gams. Prescott is legally represented by Scott Kelley, Managing Partner of Kelly Lowry & Kelley based in Los Angeles California.
In January 2006 Prescott began research and development for his first invention The Body Bench, an exercise device designed for callisthenic and isometric body weight exercises. He then wrote his first book titled Fit To Travel a travelers guide to nutrition and fitness.
In October 2006 he partnered with world renowned composer and arranger Bill Meyers and founded Global Music Works, a production company that produces music for T.V. and Film. In 2007 he partnered with Film Director Scott Falconer and Artist and Animator Craig Rex Perry both also Chicago natives to form 3Door Entertainment the umbrella company for 3Door Records, 3Door Animation, and 3Door Pictures.
In September 2007 he was asked to be featured as a training partner for Greg Butler on the reality show “WORKOUT” airing in its third season on the Bravo channel starting Jan 2008. In November 2007 Prescott created a show called A PERFECT BALANCE for The Discovery Channel. The show is now in development.
In the process of creating a brand for himself Prescott signed with Great Wall Entertainment located in Santa Clarita California. His management team consist of manager David Mckeon who is also vice president of Jackie Chan’s company JC Culture, Director of development Dan Mckeon, Financial Manager Sterling Gams. Prescott is legally represented by Scott Kelley, Managing Partner of Kelly Lowry & Kelley based in Los Angeles California.
Mustaf Jama (born 1980 in Somalia) is a Somalian criminal, suspected of involvement in the murder of British policewoman Sharon Beshenivsky. Mustaf Jama is the older brother of the convicted Somalian-born British-based murderer, Yusuf Jama. Yusuf Jama shot dead WPC Sharon Beshenivsky in Bradford on 18 November 2005, after an armed robbery on a travel agents.
Mustaf Jama is believed to have been involved. Mustaf Jama was extradited from Somalia on 1 November 2007, and was charged with murder, robbery, two charges of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and two charges of possessing a prohibited weapon at Leeds Magistrates Court on 2 November 2007, He was remanded into custody and is currently awaiting a further appearance at Leeds Crown Court on 9 November 2007.
His brother, Yusuf Jama, an illegal immigrant, was found guilty of murdering WPC Beshenivsky and attempting to murder one of her colleagues. Yusuf Jama was sentenced to life imprisonment with a recommended minimum of 35 years, which is expected to keep him in prison until at least 2041 and the age of 56.
According to The Times, in 1993, Nadifa Egal, a Somali woman arrived at Heathrow with three children and a Kenyan people trafficker who falsely claimed to be her husband. Mrs Egal described the danger from which her family were fleeing following tribal violence. The family were granted leave to remain and Mrs Egal set about contacting her four other children who had been sent to the UK in 1992. Soon after being granted leave to remain it is reported that Mrs Egal returned to Somalia leaving her seven children to be brought up by friends and relatives in London and Birmingham.
Mustaf Jama was 12 years old when he stood by his mother's side at Heathrow in 1993. Eight years after arriving in the UK, Mustaf was jailed for burglary and robbery offences. After a string of violent criminal offences he was released from prison in 2005 aged 25; he was considered for deportation but permitted to remain because it was deemed too dangerous to send him back to Somalia where the conflict continued. Some time between Christmas Day and New’s Year he fled the UK, returning to Somalia, apparently bearing his sister’s passport and disguised in a niqab. Jama was not required to prove his identity by immigration staff.
It has been further reported that Jama’s Uncle is a former Somalian Foreign Minister and his father a former MP and cousin of Mohamed Siad Barre the country’s ex-president who seized power in 1969 after a military coup. Mustaf Jama was reportedly protected and hiding in Somalia.
Mustaf Jama was extradited from Somalia on 1st November 2007 to face questioning in Leeds.
Mustaf Jama is believed to have been involved. Mustaf Jama was extradited from Somalia on 1 November 2007, and was charged with murder, robbery, two charges of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and two charges of possessing a prohibited weapon at Leeds Magistrates Court on 2 November 2007, He was remanded into custody and is currently awaiting a further appearance at Leeds Crown Court on 9 November 2007.
His brother, Yusuf Jama, an illegal immigrant, was found guilty of murdering WPC Beshenivsky and attempting to murder one of her colleagues. Yusuf Jama was sentenced to life imprisonment with a recommended minimum of 35 years, which is expected to keep him in prison until at least 2041 and the age of 56.
According to The Times, in 1993, Nadifa Egal, a Somali woman arrived at Heathrow with three children and a Kenyan people trafficker who falsely claimed to be her husband. Mrs Egal described the danger from which her family were fleeing following tribal violence. The family were granted leave to remain and Mrs Egal set about contacting her four other children who had been sent to the UK in 1992. Soon after being granted leave to remain it is reported that Mrs Egal returned to Somalia leaving her seven children to be brought up by friends and relatives in London and Birmingham.
Mustaf Jama was 12 years old when he stood by his mother's side at Heathrow in 1993. Eight years after arriving in the UK, Mustaf was jailed for burglary and robbery offences. After a string of violent criminal offences he was released from prison in 2005 aged 25; he was considered for deportation but permitted to remain because it was deemed too dangerous to send him back to Somalia where the conflict continued. Some time between Christmas Day and New’s Year he fled the UK, returning to Somalia, apparently bearing his sister’s passport and disguised in a niqab. Jama was not required to prove his identity by immigration staff.
It has been further reported that Jama’s Uncle is a former Somalian Foreign Minister and his father a former MP and cousin of Mohamed Siad Barre the country’s ex-president who seized power in 1969 after a military coup. Mustaf Jama was reportedly protected and hiding in Somalia.
Mustaf Jama was extradited from Somalia on 1st November 2007 to face questioning in Leeds.