Community Advocacy Initiatives with Rev. Amiri B. Hooker
Rev Amiri B. Hookerr
UMC Congregational Specialist For All 10 Districts
Congregational Specialists
- Congregational specialists engage, equip and empower congregations to fulfill their mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
- Congregational specialists come alongside you, and together you discern the plans that God has for the life and ministry of your congregation.
- They simply raise powerful questions that allow you to see more clearly the pathway that God has for you!
Rev Amiri B Hooker
Rooted in Faith. Driven by Purpose. Committed to People.
For more than three decades, Rev. Amiri Hooker has dedicated his life to strengthening churches, inspiring communities, and helping people put their faith into action. His ministry combines biblical wisdom, compassionate leadership, and a deep appreciation for African thought—creating a powerful message of hope, growth, and transformation.
Since beginning his ministry in 1995, Rev. Hooker has faithfully served Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and numerous other congregations throughout South Carolina, including St. John UMC in Darlington, the East Camden Charge, Lake City Circuit, Springtown UMC in Smoaks, Green Pond UMC, Mt. Harmony UMC, Clover Chapel UMC, New Harmony UMC in Seneca, and the Seneca Circuit/Charge.
Every appointment has strengthened his passion for meaningful ministry and community impact. Explore the website to discover Rev. Hooker’s journey, message, and ongoing mission to encourage faith, empower people, and inspire lasting change.
Our Approach
Congregational Specialists: Empowering Churches for Disciple-Making and Community Impact
Our services help churches achieve greater spiritual and social impact:
- 1. Developing Leaders:
- Equip clergy and lay leaders for effective, collaborative ministry.
- Provide training and resources for leader development
- Engaging Communities:
- Help congregations deeply understand their local context and needs.
- Assist in developing relevant, contextual engagement strategies.
- Connecting with and Growing Disciples:
- Implement intentional, proven discipleship development strategies.
- Foster an environment for spiritual growth and disciple-making.
- Assessing Missional Opportunities:
- Evaluate current realities and identify un-tapped potential for impact.
- Collaborate to unveil new possibilities for greater community transformation.
- By partnering with our Congregational Specialists, churches can prioritize disciple-making, strengthen community connections, and maximize their positive influence.
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Meet the Former SEJ BMCR Coordinator Rev Hooker
Rev. Amiri B. Hooker was elected to serve and the Coordinator for The South Eastern Jurisdiction of Black Methodist for Church Renewal. Black Methodists for Church Renewal, Inc. (BMCR) is the organized Black caucus of The United Methodist Church. BMCR is still here advocating. Rev hooker is still believing in the wo
“I believe the concept of a Black Jesus is not out of line with Scripture.” When the Reverend Amiri B. Hooker learned his sermons had been rejected by a sermon-hosting website because they didn’t align with the site’s views about biblical history, the longtime United Methodist pastor was stunned. So
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New Discipleship Curriculum Be Disciples
📚 Be Disciples 101 Series: A Call to Reclaim the Heart of the Church
A Practical Path for Congregations, Committees, and Conferences to Prioritize Discipleship Again
The Be Disciples 101 Series is a transformative three-part resource designed to help churches, pastors, ministry teams, and entire annual conferences refocus on the church’s original mission: making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In the wake of the Tri-Pandemics—COVID-19, racial unrest, and economic instability—many congregations have shifted into survival mode. This series provides a bold roadmap to return to the basics of biblical discipleship and move from decline to divine purpose.
This isn’t just a study series—it’s a strategic framework for churches and annual conferences to embed discipleship into every committee, every ministry, and every decision. From Church Councils to Finance Committees, from Worship Teams to Outreach Ministries—discipleship must become the lens through which we lead, serve, and grow.
📖 Book 1: Be Disciples 101 – A Handbook for Being the Church
The core teaching text that lays out a clear, actionable theology of discipleship using the 5W1H Framework (Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How). Perfect for clergy, laity, and denominational leaders alike, this handbook equips readers with:
- 🔥 A biblical blueprint for making disciples modeled after Jesus
- 💡 Post-pandemic renewal strategies that rebuild and re-center the church
- 📊 Practical tools to measure growth and spiritual impact
- 🤝 Leadership and mentorship approaches that sustain discipleship systems
• • 🌍 Missional engagement strategies for today’s diverse world
✏️ Book 2: Be Disciples 101 – A Workbook Training Guide
This interactive companion is designed to be used alongside the Handbook—ideal for small groups, leadership teams, and training cohorts. It’s a discipleship lab where churches practice what they preach.
- ✏️ Guided exercises for the 5W1H discipleship framework
- 🤲 Activities and reflections to deepen discipleship across all ministries
- 🧭 Pathways to personal growth and congregational transformation
• • 🛠️ Training for lay leaders, class leaders, and committee members alike
🗒️ Book 3: Be Disciples 101 – Slide Deck Notebook
A practical note-taking companion for workshops, sermons, leadership retreats, and conference meetings. Use this notebook to capture key discipleship strategies, reflections, and implementation plans.
- 🖊️ Write notes from church or annual conference trainings
- ✅ Record action steps to implement discipleship at every level
• • 🧠 Organize ideas for ministry teams and committee work
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About Rev Hooker
Biography Rev. Amiri B. Hooker (ah MY REE)
A native of Bennettsville SC. Rev Hooker received and accepted his calling in junior high school. He has been active in ministry now some 31 years. His immediate Family includes his loving wife Sgt. Valerie Hooker, oldest son, Gabriyan (35), oldest Daughter, Sba Onesty Asha Mandrell (Troy) (23), youngest son, Omri Charles-Bernard (22), and the baby girl, Sia Bari Ashira (20) and grands KiaNoah and Alya Madrell
Public Servant Education & Service
Rev. Hooker attended Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC at the encouragement of the Late Bishop Joseph B. Bethea. There he majored in Biblical studies, helped organized the State Black Student Network, and worked with the Children’s Defense Fund and Black Community Crusaded to help resurrect the Freedom Schools concept and the idea of racial uplift in young African American Adults.
After graduating with high honors form Methodist University, Rev. Hooker went on to enroll in a Master of Divinity program at the famed Gammon Division of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, GA,
During Seminary Rev. Hooker was ordained a United Methodist Pastor and awarded several awards and also selected as a member of ASCAC. Rev. Hooker has prophetically served churches he has been appointed to in various ways. He has Faithfully served the Annual Conference as a Bishop Joseph Bethea award winner, Advocacy Convener and Chair of the inaugural Racial Reconciliation Design Team. Rev. Hooker has also partnered with the Schools, Headstart and Minister’s Groups. He currently serves as a board member of the South Carolina Christian Action Council (SCCAC) and the National African American Ministers Leadership Council (AAMLC) as the chair of the MICAH Group and is one of the Tri-Chairs in the South Carolina division Poor People’s Campaign. Rev Hooker is a member of the NAACP & BMCR.
The Simple Truth!
Yet the simple truth is best if asked he says, ‘I am just a Child of God, Called by God, “For as the word says our appeal does not spring from deceit or impure motives or trickery, but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the message of the gospel, even so we speak, not to please mortals, but to please God who tests our hearts.” (1 Thessalonians 2:3-4)