Dr. Stephanie Robinson Graduates Summa Cum Laude
Kingdom University International School of Theology, publicly celebrated the Christian academic achievement of Dr. Stephanie Robinson who graduated summa cum laude at her Saturday, December 17th, 2022, commencement.
Dr. Robinson serves the Grand Rapids southeast side as the working pastor's wife, (a.k.a. Lady Robinson) at the Anointed Praise Ministries COGIC, where her husband is pastor.
Dr. Robinson is a phenomenal woman who leads alongside her husband (Rev. Dr. Dennis Robinson). Together they are often referred to as the dynamic dual in ministry, which is why it was no surprise that she was selected among 7 others to receive KUI's president's award for ministerial outreach. In this interview, Dr. Robinson discusses where she grew up, being a leader, her husband Dr. Dennis R. Robinson Sr. and more.
Question: When interviewing Dr. Robinson, we ask – what was it like growing up?
Answer: My family and I moved to Michigan from Montgomery, Ala in 1979, I was only 16 at the time. The move was prompted by a better paying job for my mom (Mother Georgia Miller) and one of her dear friends lived here also. My mom worked in the nursing field from which she retired. I remember crying all the way here and even months after. I really did not want to move here. I loved Montgomery, Ala and still do! I go home to visit my dad (Deacon Willie Miller), and my bonus mom (Missionary Alice Mille) who still lives there. I miss home more and more after every visit.
Question: What schools did you attend and had you always desired to become a doctor of some kind?
Answer: Growing up in Alabama I attended Harrison Elementary School Bellingrath Middle School. I absolutely loved the time spent in Bellingrath, go Bucs. I was a cheerleader. Before leaving Montgomery, I started attending Sidney Lanier High School. After arriving in Grand Rapids, Michigan, I enrolled at Central High School. I did not like Central, let's just say drama and unfriendly is what I was met with.
Question: Were you always outgoing and a leader?
Answer: I pretty much stayed to myself until I met Stephanie Webb and Anthouny Rogers, two of the nicest people who welcomed me with a warm smile and a hello. We are still friends today. I also attended Kent Skills Center where I learned the trade of Commercial Sewing. I graduated from high school in 1982. I could have graduated earlier if I had known the Government class I needed could have been achieved while I was in the 11th grade. If I only knew then. Here I am now and God has blessed me to graduate with a Doctor of ministry with a concentration in Missions and Intercultural Studies, so I am grateful.
Question: What words of encouragement do you have for an adult audience?
Answer: All things are possible if you just believe. I did it all through the power of God, my supportive family, loving husband and a very supportive church family. More than anything, stay focused and remember that age is just a number. It's not a restriction if you don't allow it to be. I would also encourage anyone, especially young people to get their education. Also, hard work and perseverance does pay off. I always had a good work ethic. My parents would not have had it any other way. I was blessed to have worked for some amazing companies.
Question: You and your husband are now both Doctors, so now both of you resign from some great paying jobs to answer the call of ministry full time?
Answer: Well, let's just say again that with God all things are possible. In 2002, God called my husband Dr. Dennis R. Robinson Sr., to start Anointed Praise Ministries Inc. and he stepped out in faith and did as he was told. We were blessed by Bibleway COGIC to obtain their old building located at 626 Sherman St. Today I am just as active as I have always been through the grace of God. Supportive of my husband and the ministry.
Question: Can you tell our readers a little bit about your non-profit organization called Serenity Girls Rock?
Answer: I developed the program for girls ages 6-18. The program is designed to help girls find their place in the world and to help them navigate through this thing called life. Growing up, I didn't have anyone to encourage me to go to colleg. The focus was "if you just graduate from high school, you'll be fine". You know back then, all you needed was a high school diplama and you could get a good job. Today, it's a lot different to acquire a job that pays well. You have to have some form of college. SGR teaches girls about entrepreneurship, resume building, finance, budgeting, self-care while at the same time teaching them about self-esteem, purity, relationship building, friendship, faith, salvation, leadership and so much more.
Question: So, what is your vision for the future?
Answer: My vision is to acquire a building with multiple classrooms, a kitchen for those who want to study culinary arts, dance and music studio and more. I am going to ask professional volunteers to donate their time and knowledge to mentor and teach some classes. I've prayed about a building located on Madison that has been sitting vacant for some years. My goal is to expand the program to stretch across more s=cities and eventually start a program for boys, because they need attention too.
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