Overview: Rev. George Lamb has been appointed as the inaugural chair of the San Bernardino County Equity Element Group, which aims to eliminate racial disparities in the county. Lamb is a community leader who has served on various boards and committees, and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals in the community. The Equity Element Group is tasked with identifying racial disparities and recommending campaigns and programs to address these issues, and will also identify initiatives already underway within the county government or the community that can be supported and highlighted.
Alyssah Hall
The San Bernardino County Equity Element Group has appointed Rev. George Lamb, president and CEO of the Faith Advisory Council for Community Transformation (F.A.C.C.T.), to serve as the inaugural chair of the group, which is dedicated to eliminating societal, racial disparities.
“I am privileged and honored to serve as the inaugural chair of the SBC Equity Element Group,” stated Rev. Lamb in a press release. “This is an incredible opportunity for us to take responsibility for leading ourselves, our families, and our communities in creating a transformative, just, and equitable society for Black residents in San Bernardino County. We have a lot of work to do to create a more just and equitable society for all residents, particularly for Black individuals and people of color.”
Rev. Lamb negotiates contractual agreements with community-based organizations, non-profit entities and various government agencies, at the county and state levels, as CEO of Millennium Man Consultants. He focuses on organizational management, operational effectiveness, and marketing strategies.
He has served on the San Bernardino County Homeless Veterans Advisory Board and Taskforce and was a member of the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools’ Wellness Strategy Action Team. He is a member of the First 5 San Bernardino Advisory Board as well.
“Rev. Lamb serves the community with unwavering dedication and invests significant time in improving the quality of life for individuals residing in San Bernardino County,” said County Assistant Executive Officer Diana Alexander in a statement
Rev. Lamb is the retired president of the American Evangelical Christian Churches’ Board of Directors and the founder and executive director of Millennium Man Ministries, a non-profit charitable trust organization. He also serves as president of its Board of Directors.
“His commitment to servant leadership and passion for the Kingdom of God and its people enable him to effectively coordinate community resources, service providers, and county agencies,” according to the press statement.
This coordination focuses on developing readiness skills for individuals in community-based organizations (CBOs), faith-based organizations (FBOs) and the staff, and other agencies serving them.
Rev. Lamb received degrees from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary and Patten University. He co-directs the Educational Ministry with his wife, Jamie, and leads the Men’s Ministry as well. They have three adult children and six grandchildren. George is a representative of cultural change and community transformation; he continually works to turn perceived “liabilities” into opportunities for growth and improvement.
“As a member of the Community Vital Signs Steering Committee, I chair the Community Engagement sub-committee, co-chair the Public Safety sub-committee, and also serve on the Strategic Plan Implementation, Education, Economic Development, and Nominations Select sub-committees,” Rev. Lamb said.
“The Equity Element Group was formed of influential and prolific members of the Black community who are working together to continue improving our communities,” Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman stated when the Equity Element Group was formed in 2020.
In late June, 2020, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors passed the first resolution in the state declaring racism a public health crisis. Among the county’s actions listed as part of their resolution is the commitment to “actively participate in the dismantling of racism by.” In response, at the community’s request and with board approval, the county officially added Equity as the 11th element to their Countywide Vision.
“We are looking forward to the recommendations they will make to help us close gaps in services and opportunities for Black residents and people of color who live and work in our county,” said Hagman who served as chairman of the Board of Supervisors at the time.
According to Alexander, the San Bernardino County Equity Element Group is tasked with identifying racial disparities impacting their county’s residents and recommending campaigns and programs to address these issues. The group will also identify initiatives already underway within the county government or the community that can be supported and highlighted.