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Andrew C. Stoker (Minister)

Andrew C. Stoker (Minister)

Photo of Andrew C. Stoker praying with children.

Photo of Andrew C. Stoker praying with children.

Dr. Andrew C. Stoker is an American Senior Minister for the First United Methodist Church of Dallas known for his Friendship with Omar Suleiman who is Imam at Valley Ranch Islamic Center in Irving.

Biography

Photo of Andrew C. Stoker with the rest of his family.

Photo of Andrew C. Stoker with the rest of his family.

Minister Stoker was born and raised in the state of Texas for most of his life. He grew up in the city of El Paso for most of his upbringing, which is also where he his grandparents also lived. He was raised in the tradition of United Methodism and learned the word of Christ at a very young age.

Education

Stoker received his Bachelor's degree in Communication studies from Texas Tech University. He would later received his Master's degree in Divinity/Ministry from Southern Methodist University.

He earned his PHD in Family Studies from Texas Woman's University.

Marriage

The video of his son, Wesley Trent Stoker, giving a winning speech.

The video of his son, Wesley Trent Stoker, giving a winning speech.

On January 10th, 1998, Minister Stoker married his long time girlfriend from college, Megan.

Career

After college, Stoker finished his seminar at Perkins School of Theology in 2001.

Prior to that he had served a two point charge in Henderson, Texas, and Greenland Hills United Methodist Church.

He was later commissioned to be an elder in North Texas Conference and later appointed to First United Methodist Church of Denton.

For the next decade, Stoker would hold several positions throughout North Texas until a Bishop appointed him to be the Senior Minister of First United Methodist Church of Dallas.

Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition

On January 12th, 2018, his son, Wesley Trent Stoker, won first place in the 26th Annual Gardere's Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition in 2018.

References

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Citation Linknorthtexasumc.orgProfile of Dr. Andrew C. Stoker.
Jan 15, 2018, 11:36 PM
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Citation Linkdailymail.co.ukThe Daily Mailarticle about his son, Wesley Trent Stoker, winning a competition.
Jan 15, 2018, 11:37 PM
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Citation Linkwashingtonpost.comThe Washington Postarticle about his son, Wesley Trent Stoker, winning a competition.
Jan 15, 2018, 11:38 PM
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Citation Linkdallasnews.comThe Dallas News article about Dr. Andrew C. Stoker.
Jan 15, 2018, 11:38 PM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comThe video of his son, Wesley Trent Stoker, giving a winning speech.
Jan 15, 2018, 11:39 PM
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Citation Linkfacebook.comHis public Facebook page.
Jan 15, 2018, 11:41 PM
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Citation Linkfacebook.comHis wife's Facebook page.
Jan 15, 2018, 11:42 PM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comPhoto of Andrew C. Stoker with the rest of his family.
Jan 16, 2018, 12:31 AM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comPhoto of Andrew C. Stoker with his two sons.
Jan 16, 2018, 12:32 AM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comPhoto of Andrew C. Stoker with is wife Megan at a holiday trip.
Jan 16, 2018, 12:32 AM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comPhoto of Andrew C. Stoker praying with children.
Jan 16, 2018, 12:33 AM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comPhoto of Andrew C. Stoker with is wife Megan.
Jan 16, 2018, 12:34 AM
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Citation Linklinkedin.comThe LinkedInprofile of Dr. Andrew C. Stoker.
Jan 15, 2018, 11:31 PM
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Citation Linksmu.eduThe biography of Stoker on this website.
Jan 15, 2018, 11:31 PM
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Citation Linklpi-elp.comPDF that has an interview with Minister Stoker.
Jan 15, 2018, 11:32 PM
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Citation Linktwitter.comThe Twitteraccount of Andy Stoker.
Jan 15, 2018, 11:33 PM
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Citation Linknbcdfw.comThe NBC article about Minister Stoker publicly showing his friendship with an Imam.
Jan 15, 2018, 11:35 PM
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Citation Linkfirstchurchdallas.orgHis profile in the website of the Church that he serves.
Jan 15, 2018, 11:35 PM
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Citation Linkfirstchurchdallas.orgThe biography of Andy Stoker.
Jan 15, 2018, 11:35 PM