Dr. J. Rayfield Vines, Jr.

Genealogy:

Born in Suffolk, Virginia on November 4, in the Twentieth Century. The middle child of five children born to the late Daisy L. Edwards and J. Rayfield Vines, Sr.. Married to the former Glory Key of Stony Creek, Virginia. To that union are three unique children, Erika, Niani, and J. Rayfield the 3rd•.

Education:

  • Holds an academic diploma from Booker T. Washington Hi School, Suffolk., VA.
  •  Holds a B.S. Degree, in Music, from Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA
  • Holds a M. Ed. Degree, in Music, from Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA
  • Holds a M. Div. Degree, in Theology, from Virginia Union University, School of Theology Richmond, V A
  • Holds a D. Min. Degree, in Ministry, from the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
  • Bestowed the Doctor of Humane Letters Degree, from Infinity Bible Seminary, Richmond, VA
  • Awarded a Certificate of Completion of the 'Summer Leadership Institute.' from Harvard University Divinity School, Cambridge, MA
  • Awarded a Certificate of Proficiency-Training in Christian Education, from Franklinton Center United Church of Christ, Enfield, NC Further studies at Washington Bible College/Capital Bible Institute, Laurel, MD

Professional Experiences:

Taught in the following school systems:

  • Sussex County School System
  • Buckingham County School System
  • Petersburg City Scbool System
  • Fairfax: County School System
  • Richmond City School System - Named "Teacher of the Year 2000" of the Lucille Brown Middle School where he retired in 2003
  • Tenured Academic Faculty member of the Gospel Music Workshop of America for 34 years, (James Cleveland Founder) - (awarded the "30Yr. Plaque" in Kansas City in 2004

Boards and Significant Memberships:

Holds membership in the following organizations:

  • Member of the Board of the Richmond Christian Leadership Institute
  • Member of the Chapel Advisory Board of Virginia Union University
  • Member of the Hampton University Ministers' Conference/Choir Organist Guild
  •  Member/Pianist of the Baptist Ministers' Conference of Richmond and Vicinity
  • Corresponding Secretary of the Virginia Baptist State Convention
  • President of the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP and Life Member.
  • Vice President of the, Clergy Division, of the Tuckahoe Baptist Association.
  • President emeritus of the Henrico County Branch of the NAACP
  • President emeritus of the Laurel/Glen Allen Association of Churches - an ecumenical organization.
  • President emeritus of the Henrico Ministers' Fellowship
  • President emeritus of the Baptist Ministers Union of Richmond and Vicinity
  • An Eagle Scout.
  • Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc..
  • Member of the REA Educational Association.
  • Member of the National Committee to preserve Social Security and Medicare Political Action Committee

Action:

Arrested and jailed in 1960 for leading the Sit-In's in his hometown of Suffolk, VA

Awards:

He is the recipient of the following awards:

  • The Citizenship Award  
  • The Social Action For Justice Award
  • The Citation For Meritorious Service Award
  • The Political Action Award

Brag-sheet:

  • An Educator
  • A Cosmopolite
  • A Leader
  • A Father/Husband
  • A Musician  
  • An aggressive and progressive Black Man
  • Presently The Theologian in residence of the Hungary Road Baptist Church, Henrico, VA 23228

    • Dr. J. Rayfield Vines, Jr.