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As senior pastor of Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, the flagship congregation of the West Coast Conference of Florida, Glenn Dames draws on more than 25 years in the ministry. He accepted his calling at the age of 15 and accepted his first role in service as youth pastor at St. James AME Church in Orange Park, Florida. Glenn Dames worked his way up to his first full-time role as senior pastor at the Mt. Pisgah AME Church, where he led the congregation for more than five years.

Glenn Dames then moved on to St. James AME Church in Titusville, where he remained for a decade. He left St. James in late 2016 to assume leadership of Allen Temple in Tampa Bay, where he has become a prominent figure in the community. He takes an active role in local government, as well as in schools, jails, and other institutions of public service.

Focused throughout his career on the fight for social justice, Glenn Dames has earned mention in such publications as USA Today, Democracy Now, and Florida Today. He stands out as a recipient of the Florida Education Association's Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for civil rights as well as the Dr. Harvey L. Riley Bridge Builders Award from the Florida Institute of Technology.

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Glenn Dames | Senior Pastor at Allen Temple Ame

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As senior pastor of Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, the flagship congregation of the West Coast Conference of ...