Background
Barnes, William Shafer was born on April 16, 1951 in Pittsburgh. Son of Wilbur Pyle and Jean Alma (Shafer) Barnes.
Barnes, William Shafer was born on April 16, 1951 in Pittsburgh. Son of Wilbur Pyle and Jean Alma (Shafer) Barnes.
Bachelor of Business Administration summa cum laude, Emory University, 1973; Master of Divinity magna cum laude, Emory University, 1976.
Assistant minister Trinity United Methodist Church, Atlanta, 1970-1975. Pastor Haddock (Georgia) United Methodist Church, 1975-1977. Associate pastor Christ Church, United Methodist, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1977-1981.
Chaplain of college Florida Southern College, Lakeland, 1981-1984. Senior minister 1st United Methodist Church of Miami (Florida), since 1985. Board directors Miami Campus Ministries, since 1985, Miami Urban Ministries, 1986-1990.
Chair District Committee on Ordained Ministry, Miami, 1990. Member clergy advisory committee Bethune-Cookman College, since 1988.
Board of directors Epworth Village Retirement Center, Hialeah, Florida, since 1985, United Protestant Appeal, since 1987. Board directors Metropolitan Young Men’s Christian Association, since 1988, also chair personnel committee. Member Refugee Assistance Advisory Committee, since 1987.
Founding member P.A.c.T., Miami, 1989. Trustee Bayfront Park Management Trust, Miami, 1988-1989. Board directors Agape Academy Enrichment Center, Miami, since 1989.
Member Greater Miami Chamber of C., Miami Religious Leader's Coalition, Rotary (board directors Micmi chapter since 1989), Kiwanis (president Lauderdale by the Sea chapter 1978-1979), Theta Chi Beta, Psi Chi.
Married Kim Rosena Houser, June 30, 1978. Children: Kristin Diane, Meredith Alissa.