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Born in San Antonio, TX, Pastor E. Thurman Walker received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado College. While pursuing a promising career in Accounting, Pastor Walker answered the call to preach while serving under Pastor James H. McMearn in Colorado Springs, CO. He went on to earn the Masters of Divinity Degree from the Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse School of Religion, in Atlanta, GA.
Before he graduated, he was identified through the Holy Spirit and by Pastor J. J. Rector, Sr. to join the staff of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church as the Youth Minister. Pastor Walker’s charismatic personality, remarkably poignant preaching ability, and keen intellect quickly established him as a powerful force throughout San Antonio and the nation. He went on to become the Assistant Pastor, and then Co-Pastor of Antioch while earning the Doctor of Ministry Degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH. Under Pastor Walker, Antioch’s membership doubled and the budget tripled. Dr. Walker founded The Antioch Community Transformation Network, the Antioch Christian Academy; and under his leadership, the 4 Million dollar Antioch Sports Complex was completed. Pastor Walker was passionate about education of African American boys. Often reflecting on his own childhood and the value of his academic and cultural, experiences, he wanted to have a part in creating opportunities and successful young men. In 2007, along with his wife, he began laying out the vision for an all boys school for the eastside of San Antonio, TX. The Lord called Pastor Walker home in October 2009 after an extensive bout with cancer. However, his impact and influence on the San Antonio community continues to motivate those who knew him well. |