User:Merritt Robinson

= Merritt Robinson =

Merritt Robinson (born February 18, 1968) is an American pastor, entrepreneur, content creator, and former collegiate athlete for Rice University (1986-1990).

Early life and education
Robinson was born in Los Angeles but grew up in Inglewood, California. He attended Harvard School, now Harvard-Westlake School, and lettered in football, and baseball. He was a California All-CIF performer in both sports during his high school career. Robinson attended Rice University, in Houston, Texas, where he played both football and baseball. His college football teammates include former NFL players: Courtney Hall, Donald Hollas ,and O.J. Brigance. Robinson graduated from Rice in 1990 with a degree in Managerial Studies.

He earned a Master of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and is currently working on his Ph.D. at Columbia International University.

Career
Robinson previously worked in the banking, consumer goods, and the sports industry. He also has a Real Estate Salesperson License from the state of California.

He made a transition to higher education in 2010, ascending to the role of Dean of Enrollment Services at California Baptist University. He later served as a Vice President at another private institution. Additionally, he provides private consultations to higher education institutions.

In 2010, Robinson founded Infinite Christian Fellowship, a church and home fellowship. He is the Senior Pastor and main teaching pastor of the home fellowship.

Personal life
Robinson is married and he has three children. His wife, Carolyn, is a professor at Mt. San Antonio College, ranked among the top community colleges in the country.

His eldest child, Micah, was a collegiate basketball player at California Baptist University before pursuing a professional career in Spain.

Awards
In 2016, Robinson was recognized as a trailblazer in Rice athletics during the fiftieth anniversary of black undergraduate life at Rice University. He holds the distinction of being the first African American to receive a letter and compete for the Rice baseball team in 1988.