by Van Stone vspfoundation@yahoo.com (610) 931-8810
Keith Collins, Community Organizer,
Ridley Park ofDelaware County.
Collins is a specialist assisting
residents who reside in
Delaware County dealing with
Media, District property
and family matters.
In November 1985 Keith was ordained as a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ by the Inner City Faith Congress; W. I. Graves, Sr., President and Pastor of St. Phillips Baptist Church. At the age of 19 he preached his “initial sermon” and received his ministerial license from Pastor Graves. His duties included all pastoral assignments in the absence of Bishop Gilbert Coleman Jr. These included but were not limited to counseling, conflict resolution, financial teaching and visiting the sick members. On the third Sunday in July 2000, Pastor Collins taught his first lesson as the Pastor of Church of the Overcomer. Keith, who is also a community organizer in Ridley Park, Delaware County has long planned to use his skills to assist property owners and head of household folks recover from Media district issues.
Keith Collins was born May 3, 1960 in Philadelphia, PA. He is a graduate of Central High School for boys, where he lettered in football and received the coveted Barnwell Award for Academic Excellence, and an Honorary Bachelor of Arts Degree Pastor Collins is a graduate of Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA where he received his BS degree in Urban Ministry Management. He holds M.B.S. & D.Min. Degrees from Friends International Christian University and is currently completing his Ph.D. dissertation. Pastor Collins is also listed in the Heritage Registry of Who’s Who In America. The Who’s Who In America recognized Keith in both the 2004 and 2005 editions for his “Outstanding Service To Society and The Community of Faith.” On most weekends you can find Pastor Keith (as he is affectionately called) enjoying his grandchildren Brittany, Isaiah, and Enyla.
Pastor Collins is an avid reader and loves to travel. In his spare time he participates in cycling and long distance running events. He has completed two marathons (Suzuki Rock & Roll in San Diego, California, and 2000 Disney in Orlando, Florida) as a part of the Leukemia Society’s Team in Training. On August 7, 1982 Keith married Carolyn Ewell and adopted her two sons as his own. Keith and Carolyn Collins currently reside in Ridley Park Pennsylvania. Collins understands veterans.
After attending public schools Collins served in the military from 1980 to 1988. He’s an Army ROTC graduate. He received commission as 2nd Lieutenant, May 1982. as an Infantry Officer. Collins served as Scout Platoon Leader and Tow Platoon leader. He received the Distinguished Military Student Award, Recondo Badge, and the Army Achievement Medal. And he completed the U.S. Army Airborne School. Also, he completed the Infantry Officer Basic Course in June of 1984.
Keith Collins reminds me of two fine men who are forever about helping those who can’t help themselves against the super powers that may be. One of these men is the late
Lucien Edward Blackwell, United States Congressman, who represented West Philadelphia and parts of Delaware County, Pennsylvania from 1991 to 1995. The other is our current United States President, Barack Obama. Collins is quite physical and passionate as a reliable advocate for Delaware County fresh environmental policies.
In September of 1986 Collins lead a community and charitable involvement group to successfully close down a known drug trafficking operation at 5th and Poplar Streets in Philly by means of leading the old fashion rallies proceedings.
Today, Collins is a certified United Way Faith Based Mentor. He also services the community in action as Facilitator of Boys2Men, a Faith Based program for young men 13-18 years old. His actions consist of a relational phase, instructional phase, and crossing ceremony. To learn more about Keith Collins and his actions call Carolyn Collins at (610) 485-6090 or email Keith at kjc100fold@aol.com.
