Dr. Anthony T. Hodge is a graduate of Central State University, and the California College of Law. The former Ohio State University graduate student is currently attending Payne Theological Seminary, the oldest African-American seminary. Upon completion of the school's requirements for a Master Degree of Divinity, Dr. Hodge intends to continue his studies to achieve a Doctorate Degree in Divinity. Dr. Hodge has over 20 years experience as a criminologist/private detective, and he is the author of six books.

Dr. Hodge is the founder of Earth Temple, the first African-American environmental and wildlife organization. During the past 10 years, Earth Temple has sponsored several community events. Project Ho!Ho!Ho! is a charitable program that provides toys and limousine rides for a thousand children during the Christmas holiday period. Urban Homecom'n is a four day annual event held the first weekend of August in the east side of Columbus, Ohio. Two educational programs: "Earth Temple Speaks" and "The Godbrother" have been produced by Reverend Hodge since 1992. These programs are televised in Columbus for Community Channel 21 television. Program times are Sundays at 8:00 pm and Friday afternoons at 12:00 PM

Contact information about future community projects sponsored by Earth Temple:
Earth Temple
1695 Franklin Ave
Columbus, OH 43205