About the Rev. J.H. Flakes III

Job: Co-pastor of Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus and Goodhope Missionary Baptist Church in Phenix City.

Hometown: Columbus

Education: Columbus High School; B.S., Tuskegee University; M.A., University of Iowa; M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center/Morehouse School of Religion

Family: the Rev. J.H. Flakes Jr., father; Robena G. Flakes, mother; two siblings; and one daughter, Braya J. Flakes

Pets: None

Favorite quote: From the late Dr. Booker T. Washington: “Success is not measured by the fame, wealth and education but by the challenges and obstacles one had to overcome.”

Favorite book: “Living Water for Thirsty Souls” by Marvin A. McMickle

Favorite movie: “Facing the Giants”

Favorite TV show: “Bones”

Best concert attended: “An Elegant Evening with Pastor J. H. Flakes Jr.” at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

This story was originally published April 25, 2011 at 12:00 AM with the headline "About the Rev. J.H. Flakes III."