Bishop Joseph M. McKinney

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Bishop
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:United_Methodist_Church
gptkbp:birthDate January 1, 1930
gptkbp:children gptkb:Sarah_McKinney
gptkb:John_McKinney
gptkb:Michael_McKinney
gptkbp:contribution Advocated for social justice
Promoted interfaith dialogue
Encouraged church growth initiatives
Supported youth ministries
gptkbp:deathDate March 15, 2020
gptkbp:denomination gptkb:United_Methodist_Church
gptkbp:education gptkb:Drew_University
gptkbp:honors Award for leadership in youth ministry
Recognition for interfaith work
Community_Service_Award_from_local_organizations
Lifetime_Achievement_Award_from_the_United_Methodist_Church
Honorary_Doctorate_from_Drew_University
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bishop Joseph M. McKinney
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Desmond_Tutu
gptkb:Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
gptkb:Mother_Teresa
gptkb:John_Wesley
gptkbp:legacy Strengthened community ties
Advocated for the marginalized
Encouraged ecumenical cooperation
Inspired future generations of church leaders
Promoted inclusivity in the church
gptkbp:notableWork Community outreach programs
Advocacy for racial equality
Support for local churches
Educational initiatives for underprivileged youth
Leadership_in_the_United_Methodist_Church
gptkbp:office Bishop_of_the_United_Methodist_Church
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:Newark,_New_Jersey
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:Atlanta,_Georgia
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Bishop_William_H._Willimon
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_McKinney
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Bishop_David_A._Bard