Dr. Wanda Lundy - The 313+ Ancestors Speak Project - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Join Janice and Cherekana as they interview Dr. Wanda Lundy regarding the 313+ Ancestors Speak Research project in Elizabeth, NJ.  Dr. Wanda Lundy is currently engaged in the Ancestors Speak Research Project 313+, an initiative that researches the identity of free and enslaved African people buried in unmarked graves in the Siloam-Hope First Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth, NJ cemetery. Its ultimate goal is to establish a monument that honors and sustains the memory of their families, their contributions to the history of First Presbyterian Church and to the City of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Moreover, this project is linked to NYTS’ Mentoring track entitled Mentoring for Thriving in Ministry in the City. Dr. Lundy, an ordained Presbyterian (USA) minister, has 35 years of experience in pastoral, institutional and academic ministry. She was the recently elected moderator of the newly formed Northeast New Jersey Presbytery. Her travel venues include Cuba, Brazil, Israel, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Honduras, Senegal and Korea. Rev. Dr. Wanda M. Lundy, Pastor, Siloam-Hope First Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth, NJ New York Theological Seminary, Assistant Professor of World Christianity, Director of Mentoring for Thriving in Ministry in the City (MTMC) Director of Eleanor Moody-Shepherd Research Center for Women of Faith Educational Background ● BA Alabama A & M University, Normal, Alabama ● MA Howard University School of Divinity, Washington D.C. (Courses) ● MDiv Interdenominational Theological Center/Johnson C. Smith Seminary, Atlanta GA ● DMin New York Theological Seminary, NY, NY ● PhD student, Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture, Ghana, West Africa Website: 313ancestorsspeakproject.org