Bishop Hurley J. Coleman Jr

• Appointed Pastor at the demise of founder and father, Dr. H.J. Coleman, Sr.
• Responsible for leading congregation of 130 members in existing facility with 200 seat capacity.
• Appointed District Superintendent simultaneously with Pastoral appointment, grew district from two churches to 5.
• Appointed as 2nd Administrative Assistant to the Bishop E.J. Wright, in 2nd Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Southwest Michigan, Church of God in Christ.
• Led the congregation in growth to more than 800 members and purchased a new facility in 2005, renamed the World Outreach Campus in.
• Joined 3rd Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Southwest Michigan C.O.G.I.C., under the leadership of Bishop Samuel Duncan.
• Appointed District Supt and Administrative Assistant.

• Responsible for administration and oversight of all parks, recreation centers, swimming pools, golf courses, historic sites, and interpretive facilities.
• Managed $28 million operations budget, $30 million capital improvement budget.
• Managed 10 miles of Detroit Riverfront, Hart Plaza, Belle Ilse, Chandler Park, as well as numerous special events throughout the city.
• Short duration due to change in career to ministry.

Responsible for special projects, Staff Development and Executive Training

External Community Relations

• Responsible for oversight and management of 5000 plus acres of park lands, 85 full time and 100 seasonal staff, 4 lakes, 12 miles of trails, 2 golf courses, and over 34 historic recreational and interpretive facilities.
• Conducted the first millage campaign successfully and led over $150 million in capital improvements.
• Served as Commissioner for Chapter 20 Drains.
• Was responsible for the oversight of construction of Inkster Valley Golf Course, Warren Valley Golf Course, Elizabeth Park Marina, Nankin Mills Interpretive Center and Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Park.

• Responsible for overall management and supervision of recreation programs and facilities for the city.
• Included playgrounds, pools, sports/athletic activities for adult and youth.
• Assisted with construction oversight and initial operations of the city’s Anderson Water Park.

• Responsible for creating and operating recreation, interpretive, programs and activities for the system First to hold this position.