Rev. Dr. Antonio Proctor, Sr. has served as Pastor of the historic St. James Baptist Church (Forsyth, Georgia) for the past 14 years. He is active in the New Era Baptist Convention where he serves as the Third Vice President. On the national level, Dr. Proctor is active in the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.

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​Dr. Proctor’s post-secondary educational journey includes the following: Emmanuel College (Franklin Springs, Georgia) where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Middle Grades Education; Georgia College and State University (Milledgeville, Georgia) where he graduated with Honors with a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision; and Morehouse School of Religion at the ITC (Atlanta, Georgia), where he received both a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Homiletics and a Doctor of Ministry with a Concentration in Community Organizing. Currently, Dr. Proctor is pursuing a second doctorate in Higher Education Leadership at Clark Atlanta University (Atlanta, Georgia).

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The Reverend Dr. Antonio D. Proctor, Sr. also serves as the Interim Dean, Morehouse School of Religion, and the Senior Admissions Officer and Director of Academic Support Advisement at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC). A native of Forsyth, Georgia, he is the proud father of one son, Antonio, Jr. (A.J). Dr. Proctor is a firm supporter of education and the undeniable opportunities that education presents.  Dr. Proctor is also a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.