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In Addition To Feeding The Spiritual Minds, Pastor Encourages The Need For Education
ued at Bethune-Cookman University, where he re- ceived his Bachelor’s De- gree. Continually driven to excellence, he attended Nova Southeastern Univer- sity earning his M.B.A., and he also received Biblical training from Dallas Theo- logical Seminary.
Pastor Webb is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., grad- uate of the Leadership Lake- land and Polk Vision Leadership programs. He has always been very active in his community and is often sought to speak at var- ious community and church events.
His Christian walk began at Mount Calvary Mission- ary Baptist Church in Lake- land, Florida. For a period of 28 years, he was under the spiritual leadership of Rev. J. J. McGriff, Pastor. In 1997, he accepted his calling into the ministry and was ordained in 1998.
In 1999, the Lord led him to Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, where he humbly served as an associ- ate minister under the spir- itual leadership of Rev. Steve Caudle, Pastor.
On Tuesday, January 8, 2002, he was called to be the Pastor of New Bethel Progressive Missionary
Baptist Church in Tampa, Florida. Under his leader- ship, New Bethel has grown physically and spiritually and the church continues to win souls for Christ, one sin- ner at a time.
How does he manage being pastor and a school administrator? “It’s easy be- cause you’re dealing with people, who all need hope. Whether as a Christian, in church or at school, they’re looking for hope. My job is to bring and give hope.” He adds, “This is not a one-man show. I have to have support – at home, at church and on the job. That I do have.”
BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor
A Tampa pastor has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Student Serv- ices and Campus Opera- tions at Polk State College in Lakeland.
Pastor Reginal T. Webb received word of his promotion earlier this month. In addition to previ- ous duties in Student Serv- ices, he is now tasked with campus safety, facilities and security.
Pastor Webb’s em- ployment began with Polk State College in 1990 and he has served in several capac- ities throughout the Student Services Department.
In January 2006, he continued to progress as a College Administrator and was named Dean of Student Services (Lakeland cam- pus).
In January of 2014, he was promoted to the posi- tion of Vice President for Student Services. As Vice President for Student Serv- ices, he oversaw the numer- ous components of Student Services, from advising and admissions, to financial aid, athletics, counseling and student activities. He be- lieves that a good education is one of the greatest equal- izers in society.
Pastor Webb is a na- tive and current resident of Lakeland, Florida. He is the fifth child and youngest son of the late Wilman and Dorette Webb. He is hap- pily married to Deborah Ingram Webb, and they have three handsome sons, Rashod, Trey and Deronte, and one beautiful daughter, Heavyn.
After graduating from Lakeland Senior High School, his studies contin-
PASTOR REGINAL T. WEBB ...Polk State College
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