Robert Bailey

1962-84

Rev. Robert Bailey was a northeast Minneapolis native, who led several efforts at Brooklyn.  During his tenure, Bob oversaw the construction of the new sanctuary building, was one of three clergy to start CEAP (the Community Emergency Assistance Program), and led many ecumenical and outreach programs. In 1984, he left BUMC to become the district superintendent for the west metro area. In 1986 he died of a brain tumor in his home in Brooklyn Park.