Join us in congratulating

Rev. Dr. Donald A Webb

 

The recipient of the 2010 Samaritan of the Year Award

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Dr. Webb was born in 1926 in a Welsh mining village, from which scholarships took him to a good school and on to Cambridge University.  He served as a Royal Navy officer in World War II, completing his service as captain of the minesweeper H.M.S. Switha.  He immigrated with his family to the United States in 1953 to become a Methodist Pastor.  His degrees include a Master of Divinity and a Ph.D. in theology, literature and psychology. 

 He lives in Shreveport with his lovely wife, Renee.  Together they have 5 children, 9 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

 Many in the Shreveport area know him from when he was President of Centenary College 1977-1991.  Since retiring from Centenary, Dr. Webb has served as Interim Senior Pastor for First United Methodist Church, Shreveport, St. John’s U.M.C. Baton Rouge and Ellerbe Road U.M.C.

 The Samaritan of the Year award is presented annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to human health and growth, demonstrated religious sensibility in their work, and personally exemplifies the ideals of the Samaritan ministry. The proceeds from the banquet will enable the Center to continue to help those who come for counseling, regardless of their ability to pay standard fees.

 

The Samaritan Counseling Center's Board of Directors was especially proud

to honor the Reverend Dr. Donald A Webb for his dedication to humanity and his years

of Samaritan-like service.