PASTOR YOLANDA WHITEN

Rev. Yolanda Whiten is an Ordained Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Pastor Whiten believes strongly that God never fails to bless us exceedingly and abundantly more than we can ask or even think up.

She is a member of The Michigan Conference Board of Examiners, The Executive Team of the 4th District Self Perpetuating Fund, Member of the Women In Ministry, President/CEO of The Ann Arbor Community Center (AACC), and a Rotarian. She has taught abroad and helped to organize the Prayer and Healing Convocation to India. Rev. Whiten has been invited around the district to preach and conduct workshops and is always humbled to serve.  

Following the nationwide protests and attention on the longstanding racial injustice in this country she began hosting Race Conversations events to discuss current events and work towards truly becoming Brothers and Sisters. 

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Rev. Whiten works closely with the clergy "cabinet" for Gov. Whitmer and has assisted Eighth District Congresswoman Ellisa Slotken as well. Rev. Whiten has maintained political connections over many years with congressman John Dingell, congresswoman Debbie Dingell, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and many others.

Rev. Whiten brings experience in community outreach, collaborative research, emergency services, programs for youth, and senior support services to all she does.