Reverend Joplin as been invited guest at over 500 churches, colleges and universities across the country and around the world. He has officiated: 1241 baptisms; 1843 funerals; and 927 marriages to date. Reverend Joplin has developed programs to assist families confronted with the realities of war, homelessness, political violence and AIDS in the countries of cuba, zambia, zimbabwe and haiti. (continuous involvement) Reverend Joplin served as:
  • Chair, Jefferson City Human Relations Commission, Jefferson City, MO

  • Chair, Civil Rights Commission. Davenport, Iowa

  • Chair, Special Task Force on Sexual Orientation, Davenport Civil Rights Commission-Davenport, IA

  • Chair/Coordinator Public Policy Forum, Davenport Civil Rights Commission, Davenport, IA


Alan is available for Speaking Engagements,
Workshops and Seminars


Alan grew up in St. Louis, Missouri in less than optimum conditions where his tomorrows were never better than his yesterday’s. Raised by his mother and grandmother, he was taught the value of social responsibility early in life. His passion for justice and a desire to break the bond of class and gender emerged from his roots in Missouri as well as his education in a foreign white academia. Alan was awarded a Danforth Fellowship and went on to earn a number of graduate degrees. He has also completed additional work at Casa de Los America, the Casa de Africa in Havana Cuba a the Baptist Theological Seminary in Zimbabwe.

Alan L. Joplin is:

  • A savant of the cultural ecology and social epidemiology of community life and homeless through life experience and a veteran of the civil rights movement

  • An extensive traveler in humanitarian and educational pursuits throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe and particularly Cuba, Haiti and Africa where he teaches as a visiting professor

  • An academic with research, instructional and administrative experiences spanning 35 years in higher education and adviser/consultant to neighborhood, city and regional planning and national organizations

  • A committed activist and radical democrat, who demonstrated an early interest in national affairs and recognizes the frustration of stagnation; the malaise of misunderstanding; the need to develop an intense commitment and a blueprint for change.
Alan is a gifted preacher and public speaker who has been the invited guest of many churches, colleges and universities across this country and the world. Today Alan resides in Phoenix, Arizonia and serves as Pastor/CEO. Voices Of The Tribe Ministry, Inc. Reverend Joplin has served as Cultural Observer and Commentator for TV and Radio and also serves as a Wedding Officiant. (A comprehensive vita provided on request)


Reverend Joplin's Philosophy of Ministry

Offering Christ through worship: through education: through support; through service: and through involvement.

Offering Christ: Invites persons to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ and the Ministry

Through Worship: Develop patterns of worship which provides a strong sense of the presence of God.

Through Education: Educate people in the Christian faith and how it relates to everyday life.

Through Support: Create a broad range of small groups for studying, sharing, and coping with life experiences

Through Service: Relate the gospel to current social issues and community problems providing opportunities for active involvement.

and Through Involvement: Promote a climate which provides a sense of broad congregational involvement in the future of the ministry. For information and availability contact:

Reverend Alan L. Joplin, B.A., M.A., MAT, MSc., MRel., MDiv.

Voices of the Tribe Ministries
701 W. Encanto
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone: 602-621-6050

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