Eric J FreemanDr. Eric J. Freeman holds a PhD in Homiletics and Social Ethics from Anderson University, a Master of Arts in Religion (Theological Ethics) from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Floria. With over 30 years of ministry experience, he serves as a bishop within the Christian Covenant Fellowship of Ministries and founder/Senior Pastor of The Meeting Place Church of Greater Columbia. His doctoral research on Evangelical Emancipatory Homiletics informs his approach to theological education and practical ministry. Recognized as the 2023 Humanitarian of the Year by the South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, Dr. Freeman's work bridges theological discourse with meaningful social engagement. He founded The Freeman Institute for Integrative Research, dedicated to examining complex theological and societal issues through multiple academic lenses. Read More Read Less