Larry M. James Explained

Larry M. James
Birth Date:1950
Nationality:American
Education:Harding University, Harding School of Theology, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Tulane University
Employer:CitySquare
CEO Emeritus

Larry M. James (born 1950) is an American social worker and the former President and CEO of CitySquare located in Dallas, Texas.

Life

James was born in Spokane, Washington and grew up in Richardson, Texas, where his father served as the city secretary. He served in a New Orleans Church of Christ ministry while attending New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary before returning to the Dallas area. He served as the senior minister for the Richardson East Church of Christ in Richardson, Texas for 14 years.[1] James took leadership of CitySquare in 1994, while it was still known as Central Dallas Ministries.[2]

Education

B.A. Harding University (1972)
M.A. Harding School of Theology (1973)
M.Div. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1977)
M.A. Tulane University (1986)

Publications

Personal life

Larry is married to Brenda. They have lived in inner city Dallas, Texas since 1999.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Hall. Cheryl. Opportunity Center takes root in one of Dallas’ least fortunate neighborhoods. 28 May 2013. Dallas News. 31 March 2013.
  2. News: Hopkins. David. How Citysquare's LAW Center is Fighting Poverty. 28 May 2013. D Magazine. 18 April 2012.
  3. Web site: History. citysquare.org. City Square. 28 May 2013.