Pastor Larry "Hurricane" Camel

Pastor Camel is the Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, a community based church located at 1418 S. Warren. He began his ministry on October 31, 1999 at First Ward Center. In 2001 New Birth moved to its current location and his ministry has continued to prosper and grow.

His recent accomplishments include co-founding Parishioners on Patrol which is a faith-based organization working in partnership with the Saginaw Police Department to help reduce crime and violence in our community. Parishioners on Patrol has swept this community with their involvement with mentoring youth at Webber Middle School and St. Paul Townhouse, food distributions at CC Coulter School and Stone School, literacy training at St. Paul Townhouse, and patrolling the streets evangelizing to citizens of Saginaw.

Pastor Camel has received the Key to the City award twice and most recently in September received the Community Service Award from the Saginaw Branch of the NAACP. Also on January 19, 2009 Pastor Camel received the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Award, presented to the Parishioners on Patrol for their efforts and contributions in keeping "Dr. King’s dream alive". His commitment to working with youth and changing the attitudes of young people is evident in the founding and organizing of the Next Generation of Leaders youth group, the youth arm of Parishioners on Patrol.

Pastor Camel is instrumental in training and developing spiritual maturity in the minds of the believer through dynamic teaching and inspiration.

He is the devoted husband of First Lady Shirley J. Camel and the father of two lovely daughters, Beyonca and Jasmine.

AMOS O’NEAL

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

 Parishioners on Patrol Saginaw, Saginaw, MI 2007-Present: Vice President of Operations

• Organized a system of patrolling the community with collaborations between law enforcement and the community
• Educate to improve the quality of life
• Drive youth development through recreational, educational and employment opportunities
• Enhance community collaboration and build relationships

United Way of Saginaw, Saginaw, MI  2001-2007

Resource Development/Marketing Director

First Ward Community Center, Saginaw, MI  1999-2001

Assistant Director of Operations

Public School District, Saginaw, MI  1997-1999

Family Service Coordinator – Birth to 3 Educational Programs

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 

 Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Northwood University, Midland, MI

• Saginaw County Health Department Mentor/Substance Abuse Training
• Graduate of the Elected Officials Academy
• Graduate of Leadership Development Series -  Michigan Leadership Development Institute at Saginaw Valley State University
• Graduate of Saginaw County Vision 2020 One Thousand Leaders Initiative
• Graduate of Health Forum – Creating Healthier Communities Fellowship
• Graduate of Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Saginaw Program

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Elected to Council of the City of Saginaw, term ends 2011
• Founder of Parishioners on Patrol Saginaw
• National League of Cities, Public Safety/Crime Prevention, Policy & Advocacy Committee member
• Ordained Elder, Center of Attraction Outreach Church, Saginaw
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor
• Mentor in Public Schools
• Healthy Community Partners Board Member
• Chairman of Saginaw County HIV/AIDS Task Force
• Co-Chair of Cities of Promise Task Force – City of Saginaw
• Region 7 on Aging Board Member
• Michigan Municipal League Service Committee
• Elected Officials Academy Board Member
• Michigan Black Caucus of Elected Officials
• Good Neighbor’s Mission Board Member
• Underground Railroad Safe Place Consulting Committee

  HONORS AND AWARDS

• Recipient of Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award
• Recipient of the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce - President’s Award (Image Alliance)