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CER26-0086 • 2025

Rev. Dr. Robert G. Childs 40th Pastoral Anniversary Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2025

Rev. Dr. Robert G. Childs 40th Pastoral Anniversary Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2025

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Mendelson
Last action
2025-10-31
Official status
Approved
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the resolution's impact on Washington D.C. residents or its praise towards Rev. Dr. Robert G. Childs' educational achievements and public service career beyond his role as pastor at Berean Baptist Church.

Resolution Honoring Rev. Dr. Robert G. Childs

This resolution recognizes and celebrates Rev. Dr. Robert G. Childs for his 40 years of service as the pastor at Berean Baptist Church in Washington, D.C.

What This Bill Does

  • Honors Rev. Dr. Robert G. Childs on his 40th pastoral anniversary at Berean Baptist Church.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Rev. Dr. Robert G. Childs

Terms To Know

Ceremonial Recognition Resolution
A formal document that honors an individual or group for their achievements and contributions.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide any financial support or legal changes, it is purely ceremonial.
  • It only recognizes Rev. Dr. Robert G. Childs' work and does not affect other individuals or entities.

Bill History

  1. 2025-10-31 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Resolution ACR26-0086, Effective from Oct 07, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 011989

  2. 2025-10-07 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Retained by the Council

  3. 2025-10-07 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Legislative Meeting

  4. 2025-10-07 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0086

  5. 2025-10-01 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    CER26-0086 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Rev. Dr. Robert G. Childs 40th Pastoral Anniversary Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2025

Current Bill Text

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ENROLLED ORIGINAL

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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
26-86

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
October 7, 2025

To recognize and celebrate Rev. Dr. Robert G. Childs on the occasion of his 40th Pastoral
Anniversary at Berean Baptist Church.
WHEREAS, the Reverend Dr. Robert G. Childs earned a Master of Divinity Degree from
Howard University in Washington, D.C.;
WHEREAS, Rev. Childs has been licensed to preach for 50 years. On January 12, 1985,
he was elected Pastor of Washington , D.C.’s Berean Baptist Church, a post he has held for 40
years;
WHEREAS, after graduating from Howard’s School of Divinity, Rev. Childs remained
there as both a Lecturer and Adjunct Professor in Practical Ministries for more than 25 years. He
also served as the National President of the Howard University School of Divinity Alumni
Association from 2011 to 2022;
WHEREAS, Rev. Childs holds a Doctor of Humane Letters from the Maple Springs
Baptist Bible College and Seminary and is a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry Degree at the
Virginia Theological Seminary;
WHEREAS, from 1985 to 2010, he also hosted a Teaching Ministry Radio Broadcast on
WYCB (1340 AM) radio station;
WHEREAS, in 1996, Rev. Childs was elected as an At-Large Representative to the District
of Columbia Board of Education, and during his last year on the Board, he served as Board
President;
WHEREAS, since 2010, Rev. Childs has been an instructor in Ministry and Church
Administration at the Washington Baptist Theological Seminary. He has also been a professor
and an instructor of Hebrew Language and Church Music since the fall semester of 2019 at the
Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary;
WHEREAS, Rev. Childs received the Benjamin E. Mays Fellowship, granted through the
Fund for Theological Education. Rev. Childs also is one of the honored recipients of the
Outstanding Community Service Award from Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Sigma
Chapter of Washington, D.C., into which he was initiated in 1982; and
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WHEREAS, Rev. Childs has demonstrated a deep commitment to the District of
Columbia over a decades long career in ministry and public service.
RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the "Rev. Dr. Robert G. Childs 40th Pastoral Anniversary Ceremonial
Recognition Resolution of 2025”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia salutes Rev. Dr. Robert G. Childs for his
diligent efforts to improve the lives and outcomes of District of Columbia residents, particularly
the youth of the District, and commends him for 40 years at his post as pastor of Berean Baptist
Church.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.