Meet Our Pastor

The Reverend Dr. James Anthony Plenty is a pastor, preacher, scholar, educator, and higher education executive with more than two decades of experience in Christian ministry. He currently serves as Pastor of Fountain Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church in Atlanta, Georgia. An Itinerant Deacon in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Dr. Plenty has served in various capacities, including pastoral ministry, sacred music and worship, Christian education, executive leadership, and hospital chaplaincy.

 

Dr. Plenty also serves as Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer of Turner Theological Seminary, where he holds the academic appointment of Associate Professor of Worship and Ecclesial Leadership.

 

A committed scholar and lifelong learner, Dr. Plenty earned the Doctor of Education in Leadership, Policy, and Law from Alabama State University; the Master of Business Administration in Organizational Management from Eastern University; the Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Butler University; the Master of Church Music from Lee University; and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is currently pursuing the Master of Divinity degree at Emory University's Candler School of Theology.

 

Dr. Plenty is a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. He is married to his beloved wife, Renita, and together they are the proud parents of two sons.

 

Above all, Dr. Plenty is committed to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, equipping God's people for faithful service, and inspiring others to live with purpose, lead with integrity, and serve with compassion.