Dr. Arthur D.Griffin (1929 - 2008)- Dr. Griffin was Pastor Emeritus of the National Historic Landmark First Baptist Congregational Church of Chicago where he served as Pastor for 46 years. He served as President or Chairman for numerous organizations including: the Chicago Baptist Institute, Chicago NAACP, Westside Federation, Interfaith Organizing Project, the Chicago Conference on Religion and Race, Chicago Opportunities Industrialization Center, Illinois Baptist State Convention, Bethany Hospital, and the Midwest Community Council. A lifelong learner, Dr. Griffin earned doctorates in Music, Theology, Humanities, and Divinity. He was a Fellow in the American College of Theologians, President of the Chicago Bible Society, and his book By Your Traditions provides staunch support of women in the ministry. In the 60's, Dr. Griffin was aligned with civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.