Billy Honor

Billy Honor

Billy Michael Honor is known as a scholar, pastor, writer, preacher, teacher and as a promising public theologian in our world. But most of all he is known as one who loves God and loves humanity. Currently he is the Pastor & Head of Staff of New Life Presbyterian Church in College Park, Georgia, one of the fastest growing African American Presbyterian congregations in the country.

He holds to his accolades a bachelors of arts in Biblical Education (with honors) from Beulah Heights Bible College in Atlanta, Georgia, a Master of Divinity degree from Johnson C. Smith Seminary of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta (where he graduated at top of his seminary class), and has completed an advanced studies Master of Theology degree from Emory University's Candler School of Theology, where his research focused on the intersection of theology, race and cultural criticism.

As a scholar and writer, Billy is a Georgia representative for the United States Academy of Collegiate All-American Scholars. He is also a featured writer for Associated Content and the Atlanta Examiner. In addition, he also facilitates a widely respected blog called "The Critical Cleric" that is read by both teachers and students of religion and culture. Currently, he is writing his first book that will feature a collection of essays on contemporary religion and culture. Billy is also currently serving as a governing trustee on the boards of Columbia Theological Seminary, Johnson C. Smith Seminary and the Interdenominational Theological Center.