Seniors Lunch & Learn                        Dr. Beverly Hair Bio

Rev. Dr. Beverly Hair is a retired, but extremely in demand, Professor of Sociology and an ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. She received her Ph. D. in Sociology from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI in 2002, with areas in Race and Ethnic Relations, Education, Public Administration and Social Problems. She has held notable adjunct professor positions at Grand Valley State University, Baker College,
Jordan College; and Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills, Michigan. She received her ordination into the A. M. E. Church, at the Michigan Annual Conference in 2011 as a Local Elder and currently is Associate Minister at Bethel A.M.E. Church in Detroit, Michigan. She resides in Beverly Hills, Michigan with her husband Dr. John Hair, retired executive vice president for Davenport University.

Rev. Dr. Hair is the Assistant to Rev. Dr. David R. Jarrett, Sr. at Bethel AME Church where she is the founder of the Empowerment Prayer Ministry and the Beyond the Wall Ministry. She is actively involved in the weekly Wednesday Prayer Line where she shares Scripture Focus and is one of the Intercessors who prays over a list of 300+ prayer requests. Dr. Bev is also actively involved with the Prophetic Prayer Line, Kingdom Builders Ministries Monday-Friday at 6 am.
She believes that praying and interceding for others is a gift given to her by God.

Rev. Dr. Hair taught for over 15 years at Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, Michigan in the areas of diversity, inclusion, equity, race and ethnic relations, women studies, sociology and anthropology. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and conference presenter and has presented at various conferences (as well as preacher and teacher of the Word of God). An excellent and impactful communicator that can take the most difficult subject matter and
deliver it with confidence and authenticity such that the message is received with love and kindness. She has received many accolades, such as the 2007 Larry T. Reynold’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. However, her greatest accomplishments and satisfaction has come from educating students. Seeing their development and transformation from a lack of awareness to a fully embracing diversity and inclusion mindset. As a Professor and Reverend her passion, from
which she draws deep joy and satisfaction, comes from her faith in God who infuses her with His strength to be a helper and positively impacting the lives of others, ensuring that all feel value, respect and acceptance.

Contact Dr. Hair by  Email:  Drbev.ohap@gmail.com