Patricia A. Singletary facts for kids

Patricia Ann Singletary is an American pastor, educator, and author. She is also a community organizer. She started Adoni Economic Enterprises, Inc. In 2002, she made history. She became the first female minister of Elmendorf Reformed Church in Harlem. This church is very old, dating back to 1660.

Singletary wrote a book called "The African-American Guide to Buying Stock Without a Broker." She also helped create the Harlem African Burial Ground Task Force.

Education and Learning

Patricia A. Singletary has studied a lot. She earned many degrees over the years.

Early Studies

In 1984, she received a Bachelor of Theology degree. This was from the New World Bible Institute. Two years later, in 1986, she earned a Master's degree from the same institute.

College Degrees

In 1991, she received two more degrees. These were an Associate of Science and a Bachelor of Science. She earned them from SUNY Empire State College.

In 1995, Singletary received an Associate of Arts degree. This was from Virginia University of Lynchburg. That same year, she earned a Master of Divinity degree. This came from New Brunswick Theological Seminary.

Advanced Training

In 1996, she completed special training. This was in investment banking at New York University. Later, in 2010, she earned her Doctor of Ministry degree. This advanced degree was also from New Brunswick Theological Seminary.

Career and Community Work

Patricia Ann Singletary has had an interesting career. She worked in finance and became a church leader. She also helped her community.

Working in Finance

Singletary began her career in 1968. She worked for the Depository Trust Company. She started as a senior underwriter. She later became an account coordinator in 1990. By 1998, she was a security specialist. She retired from this company in 2003.

Leading a Church

On September 22, 2002, Singletary was asked to lead the Elmendorf Reformed Church. She accepted this important role. She became the first female minister of this historic church. The Elmendorf Reformed Church later moved to its current spot. It is now on East 121st Street in Harlem, New York City, New York.

Community Efforts

In 2009, Singletary helped start the Harlem African Burial Ground Task Force. This group works to protect a special place. It was once a cemetery for enslaved Africans. It was part of the Reformed Low Dutch Church of Harlem.

Authoring a Book

In 1996, Singletary wrote a helpful book. It is called "The African-American Guide to Buying Stock Without a Broker." This book teaches people how to buy stocks.

Awards and Recognition

Patricia Ann Singletary has been recognized for her work.

In 2019, she received an alumni award. This award came from New Brunswick Theological Seminary.