Rev. Jacques Andre DeGraff
Reverend. Advocate. Activist. Leader. Strategist.In a room full of dignitaries and media mavens, Reverend Jacques DeGraff stands out. His calm and engaging demeanor draws you in, forcing you to listen and understand his points of view on current issues.
Rev. Jacques Andre DeGraff
Reverend. Advocate. Activist. Leader. Strategist.In a room full of dignitaries and media mavens, Reverend Jacques DeGraff stands out.
His calm and engaging demeanor draws you in, forcing you to listen and understand
his points of view on current issues.
News & Updates
NY TIMES: Answering the March’s Call;More Community Involvement by Black Men
By Jonathan P. Hicks Dec. 29, 1995 "There has been a marked difference in my life," said Jacques A. DeGraff, a 46-year-old head of a Manhattan...
NY TIMES: Awaiting God’s Decision
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As the new chairman of the 17-member pastoral search committee, which included deacons, trustees and regular church members, the Rev. Jacques Andre De Graff gave the ministers hints on how best to win over Canaanites, as church members call themselves.
“My observation has been that the only way you can do this is to be yourself, and not look at this as a job interview,” said Mr. De Graff, a former campaign manager for the Rev. Al Sharpton, as he sat last month beneath the serene gaze of Dr. King in the chapel named in his honor. “The first time everybody came to wow us. They all tried too hard.”
CITY & STATE: The Power of Diversity: Black 100
"The most influential Black individuals in New York politics." Jacques Andre DeGraff, Minister, Canaan Baptist Church of Christ "Jacques Andre...
News & Updates
NY TIMES: Answering the March’s Call;More Community Involvement by Black Men
By Jonathan P. Hicks Dec. 29, 1995 "There has been a marked difference in my life," said Jacques A. DeGraff, a 46-year-old head of a Manhattan...
NY TIMES: Awaiting God’s Decision
”
As the new chairman of the 17-member pastoral search committee, which included deacons, trustees and regular church members, the Rev. Jacques Andre De Graff gave the ministers hints on how best to win over Canaanites, as church members call themselves.
“My observation has been that the only way you can do this is to be yourself, and not look at this as a job interview,” said Mr. De Graff, a former campaign manager for the Rev. Al Sharpton, as he sat last month beneath the serene gaze of Dr. King in the chapel named in his honor. “The first time everybody came to wow us. They all tried too hard.”
CITY & STATE: The Power of Diversity: Black 100
"The most influential Black individuals in New York politics." Jacques Andre DeGraff, Minister, Canaan Baptist Church of Christ "Jacques Andre...
