Southeast High School Alumni
Kansas City, Missouri (MO)
Elder Bruce Whitley Sr
Southeast High School
Class of 1981
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ELDER BRUCE'S PROFILE
First Name | Elder Bruce |
Last Name | Whitley Sr |
Graduation Year | Class of 1981 |
Gender | Male |
Current Location | Kansas City, Missouri |
Hometown | Kansas City, Missouri |
Relationship Status | Married |
About Me | Elder Bruce Whitley Poke Sr., a member of the Church Of God In Christ, is the son of Flennord I. Smith and Barbara J. Whitley. Elder Whitley Poke was born, raised and educated in the city of Kansas City. Graduating from Southeast High School, Kansas City, Missouri in 1981, attended Western Baptist Bible College, Kansas City, MO., graduated from Kansas City Medical and Dental College with a Diploma as a Medical Administrative Assistant, Elder Whitley Poke’ professional career includes more than twenty (20) years of administrative, supervisory, and managerial experience. Having received his initial spiritual training in the Baptist Church, at a young age, Elder Whitley Poke accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, was baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost. Subsequent to acknowledging the call of God at age 16, he was licensed to preach by Pastor William Brewster February 3, 1980 and ordained an Elder on July 10, 1983 by Pastor James A. Howard. Moderator, Fellowship District Missionary Baptist, also licensed to preach by Bishop E. Harris Moore (deceased) and duly recognized in 2000 an Elder in the Church Of God In Christ by Bishop Emanuel Newton Sr., (deceased) Prelate, Missouri Western First Jurisdiction Church Of God In Christ. In addition to evangelistic duties, Elder Bruce Whitley Poke has served as a City Official an has served the Church Of God In Christ in numerous capacities on the District, Jurisdictional and National levels, including:• Assistant Pastor - Hosanna Baptist Church - KCMO. - Pastor James L. LaGrant (deceased)- 1981-1984 • Associate Minister- Greater Mt. Zion Baptist - KCMO. - Pastor Albert L. Colbert (deceased) - 1984-1991 • Jackson County Committeeman 18th Ward - Mid-80’s • Pastor - House of Prayer - MPLS, MN - 1991-1993 • Associate Pastor - Faith Deliverance Holiness Church - MPLS, MN - Pastor O. L. Goodman - 1993-1995 • Youth Pastor - Monument of Faith COGIC- KCMO. - Pastor Dr. Clifford A. Jackson - 1995-2000 • Associate Elder- Antioch Church Of God In Christ - Pastor Bishop F. E. Johnson - 2000-2007 • State Adjutancy- Colorado Jurisdiction- 2001-2007 • President Evangelist Department- Northeast District-Colorado Jurisdiction - 2005-2007 •National Adjutancy-Church Of God In Christ, Inc. - 2005- . Associate Pastor- Christian Tabernacle COGIC -Pastor Keith Newton I - 2007- present • President Evangelist Department - Progressive District- Missouri Western First Jurisdiction - 2007 • President Evangelist Department - Unified District- Missouri Western First Jurisdiction - 2008 • Chairman Counsel of Pastor and Elders-Missouri Western First Jurisdiction - 2008-present • President Evangislt Department - Missouri Western First Jurisdiction - 2009-present •Elder Whitley Poke has distinguished himself as an astute evangilist, adept organizer and dedicated churchman. With a keen awareness of eternal values, Elder Whitley Poke is always cognizant of his calling a...(read more) |
Class of 1981 Alumni and Other Nearby Classes
→ Reunite with 22 class of 1981 alumni that have joined.
Gerald King
Class of 1968
Chloie Robinson
Class of 1966
Lashonda Hardy
Class of 1996
Mara Banks
Class of 1987
Letitia English
Class of 1985
Leslie Hamilton
Class of 2001
Anne Booth
Class of 1953
Chandell Kendrick
Class of 2001
Rebekah Russell
Class of 1979
Frank Johnson
Class of 1976
Judy Coleman
Class of 1968
Reginald James
Class of 1969
Michael Givens
Class of 1983
Marcell Barrett
Class of 2000
Linda Smith
Class of 2006
Bob Williams
Class of 1961
Yovanda Wesley
Class of 1969
Michelle None
Class of 1980
Charles Harvey
Class of 1993
Sharon Lord
Class of 1965
Margie Gray
Class of 1964
Marci Legends
Class of 1983
Pam Wyly
Class of 1978
Edward Richard (dick) Weber
Class of 1947
Recent Class of 1981 Reunions
Plan a Class of 1981 Reunion for Free
Class of 1976 40th Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Sep 15, 2016
Description: SOUTHEAST HS CLASS OF 1976 40th REUNION DESTINATION BRANSON SEPTEMBER 15-18, 2016 website: southeast76.com ...(read more)
Class of 1969 Hosting Meet & Greet and Dinner & Dance
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Aug 22, 2014
Description: All classes alumni only Friday $25 Cash bar & Hors d'Oeuvers Saturday ALL SE Alumni $25 and Guest $35 Dinner & ...(read more)