Bethany Presbyterian Church

Meet The Pastor

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Rev. Dr. Robin B. Weinstein is a life-long resident of southern New Jersey. He is currently serving his sixth year as interim Pastor at Bethany Presbyterian Church and is also an Assistant Professor in the College of Business at Wilmington University. Dr. Weinstein is also an organizational development and human resources consultant.

Dr. Weinstein is a graduate of Bridgeton High School where he served as Student Body President. He attended Eastern University in Saint Davids, PA and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Justice, Law, and Society. During his time at Eastern University he held a number of leadership roles, including Student Government President in which he spearheaded a campaign to make the university more environmentally friendly by convincing the students and administration to purchase renewable energy. Dr. Weinstein's scholarship and pragmatic activism earned him a number of accolades including: Cum Laude honors, Who’s Who Among College & University Students, Student Body Award, and the Faculty Achievement Award.

Dr. Weinstein is also a graduate of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Theological Studies in Faith and Public Policy. As the first Wilberforce Public Policy Research Scholar at the Sider Center, Robin acted as a principal researcher to revise widely read social justice publications such as Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger and Just Generosity: A New Vision for Overcoming Poverty in America.

Dr. Weinstein has taught a variety of courses in the disciplines of public administration, public policy, political science, philosophy, biblical and theological studies, and business. He has taught at Eastern University, Cumberland County College, and Salem Community College. Currently, he oversees the Wilmington University Business Programs in New Jersey.

Dr. Weinstein has served as a graduate intern for the United States Senate and a legislative aide for the New Jersey legislature. In 2006, he was hired as the first Human Resources Manager and Public Information for the County of Salem in New Jersey. In 2007, he was appointed Deputy County Administrator & Deputy Clerk of the Board for the County of Salem. In this role he oversaw the Department of Administrative Services, as well as the day to day operations of the County. Dr. Weinstein resigned his appointment in September 2011 to join the faculty of Wilmington University.

Dr. Weinstein's community activities include: Chairman of the Board of Directors for the United Way of Salem County and a board member of Witney's Lights. He has served as a member of the Salem Community College Trustee Search Committee, Salem County Children's Health and Welfare Advisory Council, and the Salem County Tourism Advisory Council. He is also a member of Evangelicals for Social Action, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia and the National Association of Evangelicals.

Dr. Weinstein is also a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources and earned his doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Wilmington University.

Rev. Dr. Robin Weinstein, Pastor