Cecil Stone

Cecil Stone is an experienced educator and church leader, currently serving as an Adjunct Faculty member at Drew University since May 2003, and as the Chief Executive Officer of PETRA, a mentorship organization for religious leaders, since May 2002. Additionally, Cecil has been the Lead Pastor at Springfield Gardens and Hanson Place Central UMC since May 1993. Previous academic roles include serving as an Adjunct Instructor at New York Theological Seminary from May 2002 to May 2017. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity from Drew University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The College of New Rochelle.