Horace Edward Calahan

H. Ed Calahan is currently the pastor of Agape Baptist Church and brings over 30 years of experience in mental health. He began working in mental health in 1970, including 10 years of service as a clinician and Director of Mental Health at Integral Care. He also served as Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Mental Health; Director of State Operated Community Behavioral Health Services; the Director of System Transitions and Director of Multicultural Services for the Texas Department of State Health Services, retiring in 2004. Prior to this work, he served in the United States Air Force. Calahan was an instrumental member of the National Association for Rural Mental Health, holding the office of President from 1995-1997. He continues his commitment to the community as an active sponsor of the Central Texas African American Support Conference. He received a BA in Sociology from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and a MEd in Guidance and Counseling Psychology from Prairie View A&M University.