Meyerland Area Democrats and Friends:
Our Monday January 19th meeting will feature State Representative Ron Reynolds and Bishop James Dixon II of the Northwest Community Baptist Church/The Community of Faith. Each are renowned local and national leaders on the issue of police and judicial reforms. These reforms need to be made given the frequency of unarmed African Americans and others who are shot by police.
The recent murders of young men such as Eric Garner in New York, Michael Brown i...
Meyerland Area Democrats and Friends:
Our Monday January 19th meeting will feature State Representative Ron Reynolds and Bishop James Dixon II of the Northwest Community Baptist Church/The Community of Faith. Each are renowned local and national leaders on the issue of police and judicial reforms. These reforms need to be made given the frequency of unarmed African Americans and others who are shot by police.
The recent murders of young men such as Eric Garner in New York, Michael Brown in Ferguson Missouri, Treyvon Martin in Florida have prompted a bipartisan call for real changes in America. Both Rep. Ron Reynolds and Bishop Dixon will have a real discussion with us on what needs to be done and how we can help effect such change.
Bishop James Dixon II was educated in Houston area public schools. Upon high school graduation, he was accepted and entered Houston Baptist University. He also attended Texas Southern University. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Oikodome College of Biblical Studies in 2003. James has studied extensively in pursuit of a Masters of Divinity Degree at Houston Graduate School of Theology.
When he answered the divine call to preach, he was only 15. In July, 1981, James Dixon, II was called to pastor the Greater Mount Pillow Missionary Baptist Church. The church was 109 and he was only 18 years old.
Due to rapid growth, in 1986, he successfully led the church to relocate to 1023 Pinemont Drive in northwest Houston. A new edifice was purchased for nearly 1 million dollars. The church's name was changed to Northwest Community Baptist Church/ The Community Of Faith — he was only 23 years old at the time. Amazing growth followed, and what began as a congregation of 150 became one of over 5,000.
Under his leadership, a 55-acre development, The Kingdomplex, has been accomplished; anchored by The King’s Dome, a worship, educational and multi-ministry facility. Also included are three subdivisions, an apartment complex, Dominion Plaza which is a 38,000 square ft. retail center and Dominion Park. For 25 years, the church has operated a private Christian school, Dominion Preparatory Academy.
In 2006, he was consecrated as the Presiding Bishop of the Kingdom Builders Global Fellowship, which includes over 40 churches around the United States. He has led in extensive ministry in Uganda, East Africa. He is also an active member of Global United Fellowship under the leadership of Bishop Neil C. Ellis.
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State Rep. Ron Reynolds, is State Representative for Fort Bend County's House District 27. He is the first African American elected as State Representative in Fort Bend County since Reconstruction. Ron represents parts of Houston, Missouri City, Sugar Land, Pearland, Stafford, Fresno and Arcola.
Ron is a graduate of Texas Southern University and received his degree in Public Affairs, "magna cum laude". Ron received a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech Univ. School of Law.
Ron serves on the House Environmental Regulation and Technology committees. Speaker Straus appointed him to serve on the Energy Committee of the National Conference of State Legislators. Ron currently serves as the House Democratic Whip. This is the second highest ranking position within the Democratic Caucus.
Ron is an Attorney and certified Mediator. He is a partner in Brown, Brown & Reynolds law firm. Ron has the distinction of being one of the youngest people appointed to serve as an Associate Municipal Judge for The City of Houston. He was also an adjunct professor at Texas Southern University. He is past President of the Houston Lawyers Association and also has served as President of the Missouri City NAACP branch. Ron is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Every Ready Lodge and 100 Black Men of America.
Ron has received numerous achievement awards for his legal and legislative work. Last session he was voted "Freshman Legislator of the Year" and "Public Servant of the Year" by the National Minority Contractors Association-Houston Chapter, "Best Attorney in Houston" by H Texas magazine. Some other awards include: Houston's Top 40 Leaders under 40, Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce "Business Pinnacle Award", NAACP Drum Major for Justice Award, EEOC Civil Rights All-Star Award, American Red Cross Humanitarian Award, and YMCA Minority Achievers Award.
Ron is committed to supporting small and minority businesses. He sponsored legislation and fought to strengthen the states HUB program for minority businesses. Ron believes that "to whom much is given, much is required." Above all his accomplishments, Ron is most proud and grateful for his wife, Dr. Jonita Reynolds and his three children.
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Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts PROMPTLY at 7 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but attendees pay for their own food and drinks. We meet at Fadi’s Grill, 4738 Beechnut Houston Tx 77096!
See you there,
Art Pronin
President, Meyerland Area Democrats
