Upon receiving nominations from multiple notable figures, Presiding Elder Elizabeth E. Yates of Edward Waters University (EWU) has been inducted into the Morehouse Board of Preachers.
Presiding Elder Yates officially joined the board at the International Chapel of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga. where she was honored during the 38th annual Martin Luther King Jr. College of Ministers & Laity induction ceremony, EWU announced last Thursday.
Dr. A. Zachary Faison, President and CEO of EWU, shared some positive thoughts on Yates’ accomplishment on behalf of the university. “We are immensely proud of Presiding Elder Yates’ induction into the Morehouse Board of Preachers. Her spiritual leadership and commitment to student success embody the core values of EWU. This recognition highlights the caliber of leaders serving on our Board of Trustees and their impact beyond our institution.”
Edward Waters states that the International Chapel at Morehouse College, where Presiding Elder Yates’ induction commenced, is a representation of the university’s spirituality, cooperation and justice. The annual induction ceremony gives clergy and laity the chance to network and contribute to valuable conversations.
The ceremony was themed “Saving Democracy While Thriving in the Wake of Cosmic Trauma,” and throughout Presiding Elder Yates was celebrated for her many achievements.
Leading up to her induction, Presiding Elder Yates made a great impact on spiritual leadership and also served her community. EWU lists her accomplishments via their official online newsroom, sharing her achievements of mentoring young clergy and prospective leaders, advocating for increased access to higher education, and serving as an active member in various community organizations.
Presiding Elder Yates’ involvement extends beyond her philanthropic work, as she is also a member of EWU’s Board of Trustees and is the university’s Chair of Student Success and Engagement. A recording of the induction ceremony can be found via Morehouse College’s YouTube channel.
