James Lee Collins

Background

Collins, James Lee was born on January 30, 1938 in Atlanta. Son of James Lee and Helen Era (Colston) Collins.

Education

Bachelor, Emory University, 1960. Bachelor's Degree, Candler School Theology, 1963. Doctor of Ministry, Lexington Theology Seminary, 1987.

Career

Youth minister, First Christian Church, Atlanta, 1960-1961; pastor, First Christian Church, Loganville, Georgia, 1961-1965; pastor, First Christian Church, Brunswick, Georgia, 1965-1969; chaplain intern, Georgia Regional Mental Hospital, Atlanta, 1969-1970; pastor, Control Avenue Christian Church, Humboldt, Tennessee, 1970-1977; pastor, First Christian Church, Shelbyville, Kentucky, 1977-1983; pastor, First Christian Church, Lubbock, Texas, 1983-1986; pastor, Peachtree Christian Church, Atlanta, since 1986. Secretary, vice president Mission for Biblical Literacy, Athens, Georgia, 1982-1995. Board directors Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters, 1986-1994.

Trustee Christian College Georgia, Athens, 1987-1993. President Christian Council Metro Atlanta, 1988-1989.

Achievements

• James Lee Collins has been listed as a noteworthy Pastor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association Christian Counselors, Ministerial Association (president).

Connections

Married Sandra Bacon, September 23, 1967. Children: Leslie Jane, LeAnne Sandra.

Father:

James Lee Collins

Mother:

Helen Era (Colston) Collins

Spouse:

Sandra Bacon

child:

Leslie Jane Collins

child:

LeAnne Sandra Collins