Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley (’97) announced as Bowie State University 2025 Commencement Speaker
The following is an excerpt of an article from Bowie State University written by Kelly Alexander, “Bowie State University Announces Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley as Winter 2025 Commencement Speaker,” published on November 19, 2025. Click here to read the full article.
Bowie State University Announces Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley as Winter 2025 Commencement Speaker
(BOWIE, Md.) — Bowie State University is proud to announce Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, nationally renowned pastor and champion for justice, as the keynote speaker for its Winter 2025 Commencement. The ceremony will be held on Friday, December 19 at 9 a.m. in the Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex.
Dr. Wesley is the senior pastor of the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, where he serves as only the eighth pastor in the church’s more than 200-year history. Under his visionary leadership, the church has grown to more than 12,000 members with a weekly online presence exceeding 25,000, expanding its reach and ministries while steadfastly upholding its call to spiritual formation, social justice and community engagement.
Dr. Wesley is celebrated for preaching that speaks powerfully to both the heart and conscience. Several of his sermons have been archived in the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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