Calvin Watkins Sr

About This Presenter

<p><strong><em>Vice president, Regional Liaison/Evangelism, North American Division</em></strong></p> <p>Dr. Calvin Watkins Sr. serves as a vice president of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. He previously served as president of Southwest Region Conference for two terms. He brings a wealth of experience, having worked as a conference evangelist and as director for the ministerial, personal ministries, and community services departments.</p> <p>In 1985, he founded the University of the Saints, a layman’s school of soul-winning with more than 700 graduates, and with four extension schools operating in English and one in Spanish.</p> <p>He is the author of two books, Evangelism for the Next Millennium and 101 Ways to Win Souls. He is a widely sought-after speaker and lecturer in the field of church growth and pastoral training, speaking to both Adventist and non-Adventist audiences.</p> <p>Watkins is married to his college sweetheart, Ruth Laurie, of Panama. They have three sons, Calvin Watkins II, who serves as a pastor in Southwest Region Conference, Dr. Julian L. Watkins, a medical doctor and assistant commissioner of health in New York City, and Jared Watkins, who is employed by UPS. They are also blessed with two granddaughters.</p>