G5 2023 eConference

Greetings,GraceFifthJurisdiction,Saints,and Friends. Welcomebacktothefellowshipoffaithbasedandcommunityorganizationsaswemove forwardpastthepandemicandfocusonthevision ofthisyear,whichwasgivenbyourPresidingBishop, "OurMissionMadePossible."Thisthemewasinspired byZechariah4:6-Whenheansweredandspake untome,saying,ThisisthewordoftheLordunto Zerubbabel,saying,Notbymight,norbypower,but bymyspirit,saiththeLordofhosts.

Greaterthananyyearwehaveimagined,Godis goingtoshowHimselfmightyonthebehalfof believers. Allwillwitnesstheseeminglyimpossible becomepossible.

Aswesharetoolsforyoutousetechnologyto expandyoureffortsineducation,evangelism, andeconomicempowerment,Iwantyouto liveinthepossibilitiesofGod.Heshall performit!

WELCOME TO THE Bishop Dwight L. Green, Sr.

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Be still and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth ” Psalms 46:10

It is with great joy that I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God has brought us through the challenges of the pandemic, and this year we are seeing a rebirth of our EConference and the reunification of the saints If it had not been for the Lord who was on our side where would we be?

(Psalms 124:11)

The past two and a half years Grace Fifth have witnessed terrible times such as multiple deaths, sickness across the world and thousands of lives lost. The failure to be able to gather for worship service made many others to feel alone. Many were forced, and some voluntarily, to quarantine as the Covid virus swept across the world Additionally, wars and rumors of wars continue to arise throughout the land However, I along with the Women’s Department of Grace Fifth want to thank Bishop Dwight Green for the perpetual mentorship and friendship that he blessed us with as we navigated through these waters

Bishop Green is encouraging us as we join him in the E-Conference. Education and Training Ministries are on a mission to move the Grace Fifth Jurisdiction forward through information, training and support While studying the Word of God, we also are focusing on health and wellness

As we grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, let’s bind together and support this Conference

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GreetingsinthenameofourLordand SaviorJesusChrist!Wewelcomeyouto ourJurisdictionaleConference.During thistimeeachyear,wefocusonthree majorareas:Education,Evangelism, andEconomicEmpowerment. Ithas beenapleasuretoworkwiththe committeeanddeveloptrainings addressingthesethreeareas. Our prayeristhatyouleavebothinspired andhavevaluabletoolsthatyoucan implementrightaway.Asweenjoythis timeoffellowshipandlearning,Ipray thatyougeteverythingthatyouneed duringthesenextfewdays. Maythe Lordaddarichblessingtoyouand yourlifeasOurMissionisMade PossiblethroughJesusChrist!

Bishop Clarence L. Sellers, Jr.

Conference Coordinator

ANNUAL eCONFERENCE

Grace Fifth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, Virginia

Sunday, February 19, 2023

6:00 PM

THE SERVICE OF DIVINE WORSHIP (OFFICIAL DAY)

Superintendent Stephen Towns Worship Leader

Theme: "Our Mission Made Possible" - Zechariah 4:6

WANT TO BE A BLESSING?

WANT TO BE A BLESSING?

SCHEDULE

2023 eCONFERENCE

Monday, February 20, 2023

Bishop Clarence Sellers, Jr. and Convention Services Committee

Pastor Keith Odom

COGIC Technology Director

HOLISTIC HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES 10:30AM -

Superintendent Dr. Stephen B. Towns, Sr.

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ROUNDTABLE 1: NEW AGE RELIGION DECEPTIONS

Pastor Louie Gibbs

Pastor Simon Richardson, III

Pastor Leslie Bishop-Joe

Moderator: Dr. Monica Clayton

TECHNOLOGY SESSION 2

Pastor Keith Odom

COGIC Technology Director

2:30PM - 3:00PM

POST-PANDEMIC MENTAL HEALTH CARE

3:00PM - 4:00PM

ESTABLISHING 501C3 AND ALTERNATE STREAMS OF INCOME

Elder Anthony Fludd

Bishop Peter Weaver

Bishop Dwight L Green, Sr

WANT TO BE A BLESSING?

2023 eCONFERENCE TRAINING SCHEDULE

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

9:15AM - 9:30AM OPENING REMARKS TECHNOLOGY FOR EVANGELISM SESSION 3

Bishop Clarence Sellers and Convention Services Committee

9:30AM - 11:00AM

Pastor Keith Odom

COGIC Technology Director

11:15AM - 12:30PM

BREAKOUT SESSION A WOMEN'S DEPARTMENT

Supervisor, Mother Mildred Linzy

Lady Kimberly Towns

11:00AM - 12:30PM

BREAKOUT SESSION B PASTORS AND ELDERS

Bishop Dwight L Green, Sr Superintendent Eugene Johnson

WANT TO BE A BLESSING?

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

Bishop Dwight L. Green, Sr. is a third-generation member of the Church of God in Christ, Inc. He established and is now the Prelate of Grace 5th Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Virginia which was approved by the General Assembly in November 2018 Holy Convocation in St Louis, Missouri He served as Jurisdictional Prelate of the Republic of South Korea, appointed and consecrated in 2003 by Presiding Bishop Gilbert E Patterson

Within the Board of Bishops, he served as Financial Secretary, Secretary of the Budget Committee, and Treasurer under the leadership of the late Bishop John H. Sheard. He now serves as the newly appointed Chief of Staff. As Jurisdictional Bishop in a foreign country, Bishop Green has built and/or established churches in several major cities throughout the country of South Korea

In 1972 Bishop Green was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Church of God in Christ National Music Department under the leadership of Dr Mattie Moss Clark and served as President of Virginia Second Jurisdiction Music Department

From 1976 to 1988 he served as Program Director for the Church of God in Christ National Television Radio Commission. During those years, he worked with United National Auxiliaries Convention and Auxiliaries In Ministry as radio host for the convention broadcast; and television announcer for the “Pentecostal Persuasion” program.

In 1988 Bishop Green was elected to the National Board of Trustees of Church of God in Christ After demonstrating his administrative skills, in 1995 he was elected Chairman of the National Board of Trustee by his peers and served five years Bishop Green continued to be elected by the National Church General Assembly and served as a National Trustee for twenty-four years He retired to run for General Board in 2012

In 1997 Presiding Bishop Owens selected Bishop Green to be Chairman and CEO of Pontotoc LLC He was responsible to build and managed an 81-unit affordable living townhouse project in Memphis, Tennessee, named after the late Bishop Chandler Owens. He also served in the National Evangelism Department with Superintendent Michael Battles and the Mission Department with Bishop Carlos Moody.

Bishop Green’s education includes undergraduate studies in History and Sociology at Norfolk State University He studied media marketing and sales at Regent University; and received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Norfolk College and Seminary He attended the Billy Graham School of Evangelism and Bill Gartha’s School of Basic Youth Conflict

He is a member of NAACP, former PTA President, Tucker Capps Middle School, Hampton, Virginia; former member of North American Charismatic Renewal of the Christian Church; former Vice President of Black National Religious Broadcasters and National Religious Broadcasters.

He is married to W Diane Walker-Green and they have four children and six grandchildren He is the son of the late General Board Member Bishop Samuel L and Dr Vivian F Green

Bishop Dwight L. Green, Sr.

Grace 5th Jurisdictional Prelate

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Pastor Keith Odom is a self-described “techie” He developed this passion while serving as the Senior Fiscal Officer (Controller) with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) prestigious Media Lab

The MIT Media Lab is one of the world’s leading research and academic organizations. The Lab creates disruptive technologies that happen at the edges, pioneering such areas as wearable computing, tangible interfaces, and affective computing. Unconstrained by traditional disciplines, Media Lab designers, engineers, artists, and scientists strive to create technologies and experiences that enable people to understand and transform their lives, communities, and environments

Today, Keith is the CEO & Solution Architect at Axtegrity Consulting, a Gold Certified Microsoft partner specializing in ERP consulting, implementations, digital transformation and cloud solutions as well as custom APP & software development. Keith also leads TechChurch, a subsidiary company of Axtegrity Consulting with a specific focus in helping to educate churches and faith-based organizations on new and emerging technologies, allowing them to more readily embrace and deploy a digital strategy. One way this is accomplished is through the Church & Technology Summit by TechChurch, an annual gathering of pastors, IT professionals and digital/social media experts alongside technology enthusiasts for a time of educating, equipping & empowering.

Keith serves the Church of God in Christ as the Director of Technology. In this role, Keith is leading the denomination’s digital transformation strategy. Keith oversees all areas of technology including infrastructure, cybersecurity and software applications to better position the Church technologically.

Additionally, Keith is the establishmentarian and Lead Pastor of The Place of Grace Church in Orlando, FL. The Place of Grace is a 21 st Century church bringing about transformative change in the community of Pine Hills (a community of Orlando, FL).

Keith is married to Nicola and they share 3 sons and one daughter.

Pastor Keith Odom CEO - Axtegrity Consulting/TechChurch

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Supervisor Mildred Linzy is the fifth of fifteen children born to the late Bishop Robert James Johnson and the late Mary Johnson Washington. Supervisor Linzy was the loving and caring wife of the late Elder James T Linzy, adoring mother of two, LaTania Barnes, the late Timothy (Tim), one son-in-law the late Paul Barnes, the doting Grandmother of three, and Great Grandmother of five She sought and found the Lord in her youth Supervisor Linzy’s life is undergirded by her strong faith in God, her nurturing parents, and her loving and supportive family.

Supervisor Linzy has been an active member of Kelsey Temple Church of God in Christ, under the leadership of the late Bishop Samuel Kelsey and presently Elder Fred D Morris Jr for more than 60 years

Mother Dr. Mildred Linzy

Supervisor Linzy has received numerous accolades and awards. She served as the District Sunday School Field Rep. for more than 35 years, the State Ways and Means Chairperson, and is a past member of the Enumeration and Job Description Committee (General Assembly), and the Treasury for the Pontotoc Housing Development in Memphis Tennessee (Chandler David Owens Place) She served as

the First Vice Chairperson of the National Board of Trustees, and presently as a member for more than 35 years, former member of the National Publishing Board, former Personnel Manager for the Church of God In Christ and published the first Personnel Manual and the first Employee’s Handbook for COGIC, served with the General Board and the General Assembly members on the investigating Committee for Saints Academy in Lexington Mississippi, and was a former Vice President of the National Sunday School Superintendent’s Wives

Endowed with a keen sense of assertiveness and God-given ingenuity, her leadership has provided the impetus for a variety of outreach programs To name a few, a member of the Outreach Ministry, Sick Committee, Mass Choir, Annual Women’s Day Chairperson and a member of the State Business and Professional Association She served as a Special Aid to the late Jurisdictional Supervisor (Mother Elizabeth Hampton) Supervisor Linzy was also involved in community and social activities such as; a member of the National Council of Negro Women, Charter Member of Women Information Process (WIP) Washington DC, a member of NAACP, a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Science (Grammy Awards) and a member of the Religious Conference Management Association (RCMA)

She presently holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, MBA, a Doctorate from Breakthrough Bible College and Theological Seminary as well as being a graduate from National Business School and a graduate from Pyramid Travel School

Supervisor Linzy was appointed Supervisor of the Republic of South Korea in November 2005 In 2015 Supervisor Linzy was selected as one of the 150 most Influential Women of the Church of God in Christ. In 2017, Supervisor Linzy was appointed by the General Supervisor of COGIC as Alternate Supervisor for Region 6 and later was appointed as the Chairperson of the Resolution Committee for the National Women’s Department COGIC Supervisor Linzy served approximately two years as Supervisor of two Jurisdictions at the same time, the Republic of South Korea and as Supervisor of Grace Fifth Jurisdiction Virginia

Supervisor Mildred Linzy has a spirit of giving and servitude Her versatility as a speaker, singer, church servant, lover of fashion and her devotion to the kingdom of God has lead her ministry to become a global light

Grace Fifth Jurisdiction Jurisdictional Supervisor

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Bishop Clarence L Sellers, Jr is the Pastor of the historic Mount Tabor COGIC as well as the Pastor and Founder of Dominion Hampton Roads COGIC and Dominion NOVA COGIC He was born to the late Chief Apostle Clarence Sr and Apostle Norvice Sellers Bishop Sellers was reared in a God-fearing home His parents taught him that holiness is not a denomination but a way of life He embraced their teachings (the holiness lifestyle) and developed a relationship with God for himself.

As a young man he developed a love for reading and studying God’s Word He became particularly astute in the book of Revelations By the age of 16, Bishop Sellers preached his initial sermon from the first few chapters of the book of Revelations The congregation was in awe of his ability to effectively preach from this Book Because of Bishop Sellers’ love for the word of God he attended the Billy Graham School of Evangelism and Norfolk Seminary College where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies; he was in the process of completing his master’s degree at the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at

Virginia Union but his love for the Church of God in Christ has led him to complete his Master of Divinity at The Charles H Mason Theological Seminary, also known as ITC

Ministry is his first love and because of that, he has served with his father in ministry from the age of 16. In July 2007, Bishop Sellers founded Dominion COGIC, in Chesapeake, VA. In the month of January 2010, Bishop Sellers was appointed Superintendent of the New Covenant District. Upon his father's transition to Florida, he also assumed the office of Pastor of Mt Tabor COGIC, in Smithfield, VA Bishops Sellers is also the Senior Pastor and Founder of Dominion NOVA in Alexandria, Virginia founded in November 2021 In addition to his Pastoral responsibilities, Bishop Sellers faithfully provides weekly Sunday Morning Meditation messages and Tuesday morning prayer calls through his global ministry, Clarence L Sellers Jr Ministries

Bishop Clarence Sellers Jr is exceptionally accomplished in his denomination He is the newly appointed Senior Executive Assistant to the Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, The Administrative Assistant to Bishop Dwight L. Green, Sr., Jurisdictional Prelate of Virginia 5th Jurisdiction, the Superintendent of the New Covenant District of the Grace 5th Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, Commonwealth Virginia. Bishop Sellers also serves as a board member of the Conference of National Black Churches which represents a membership of over 20 million people and 30,000 congregations He was formerly the Vice President of the International Evangelism Department of the COGIC, the Director of Positive Direction for Youth at Evangel Fellowship COGIC, under the tutelage of the late Bishop Otis Lockett Sr ; National Adjutant in the Church of God in Christ; Youth Church President of International COGIC AIM Convention, a member of the Rules Committee General Assembly of the COGIC, and Co-Chairperson of the Assistant Secretary’s Committee of the COGIC He was also a Case Manager for the New Y-Capp Children with Behavioral and Medical Disabilities

On November 29, 2018; Pastor Sellers married Lady Lori Sellers. Together they have five children and three grandchildren. It is the vision of Pastor Sellers to be one of God’s disciples to turn the world upside down, as is recorded in the book of Acts

Bishop Clarence L. Sellers Jr. Conference Coordinator

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Dr Stephen B Towns Sr graduated in 2019 from Regent University's Doctoral of Strategic Leadership (DSL) program, with a concentration in Healthcare Leadership, compiling a 3 78 GPA From 2009-2013 Dr Towns earned two Master's Degrees (a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Christian Education) from the legendary and highly esteemed Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University.

Dr Towns is Pastor and Founder of Real Life Ministries COGIC in Richmond, Virginia, and was recently elevated to the Episcopal office of Superintendent by his Jurisdictional Prelate, Bishop Dwight L Green Sr of the Virginia 5th Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Additionally, Dr Towns serves the state of Virginia as Director of Community Health. During the pandemic, Dr. Towns partnered with the Federal government supporting Central Virginia families by giving away over 36,000 pounds of free food, giving presentations to the faith community on Vaccine Hesitancy, Purple Power Worship (Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness) and, hosting several Community Health Fairs A true overcomer, Dr Towns was delivered from nearly three decades of substance abuse In 1996, due to the grace of God and his unwavering faith, Pastor Towns experienced miraculous and instantaneous total deliverance from tobacco, alcohol, and drugs This year marked 26 years of "more abundant life" without any 12 steps, traditional rehab treatment, or a single instance of relapse In 2002, Pastor Towns authored his biography, "From Crack to Christ," and in 2021 Towns released, “From Crack To Christ: 20 Years Later.” Professionally, Dr. Towns leads all project and operational efforts administering Medicaid for the entire state of Virginia. He also serves as the Chairperson for his organization’s first-ever Diversity Council Dr Towns is a lifelong learner who loves to teach while taking pride in being a voice for the voiceless and a defender of those unable to defend themselves

Pastor Louie P. Gibbs Jr. was born to the late Louie Perry Gibbs, Sr. and Cleothia R. Gibbs. He is married to the love of his life the former, Shenel Delores Slaughter and to this union God has trusted four blessings, Mylah, Rhein, Kinsley and Graysen A GED recipient, Louie is a proud alumnus of Tidewater Community College Furthering his academic pursuits, Pastor Lou attended and graduated from Regent University where he majored in Christian Ministry & Biblical Studies As an avid scholar, reader, and life-long learner, Louie has completed coursework at Liberty University in Clinical Health Counseling as well as continued theological pursuits in areas of Apologetics and Urban Ministry. Louie has spent years on Capitol Hill in Richmond, VA working alongside elected officers including senators, state representatives, and delegates to affect change in the area of law and policy After achieving and celebrating success, God had wider and larger plans for his leadership ability and voice of advocacy

Pastor Lou gave his life to the Lord at the early age of 8 and has been running for Jesus ever since Serving the church and God's people is a passion that he shares with anyone who will take the time to listen and is one of his marks that cannot be erased. Pastor Lou was called to the preaching ministry and licensed in 2005 at the St Mark Deliverance Center under the leadership of the late Apostle Marian Jones

In 2008, God desired to use him in a greater capacity led Elder Gibbs to the New St Mark Church of God in Christ to be mentored, fathered and sit under the tutelage of his spiritual father the late, Superintendent Michael D Green, Sr After serving and submitting to the leadership of his spiritual father, God placed the burden of pastoring and planting on his life. Subsequently, Pastor Lou founded Radical City Church in 2017. During this time, he served as a church planting missionary with the North American Mission Board and SEND Network with Southern Baptist Churches In 2023, he was installed as the Pastor of the Rock Center Church of God In Christ, following in the footsteps of his spiritual father

In addition to pastoring and serving the Lord's Church, he is well-known for community activism For more than eight years he has served as the Vice President of NAACP Portsmouth Chapter and Co-Founded COBA (Coalition of Black Americans).

Superintendent Dr. Stephen Towns Real Life Ministries Director of Community Health

Pastor Louie Gibbs Rock Center Church RCC Collective

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Pastor Simon E Richardson Ill is the pastor of Grace Change Church in NewportNews,Virginia AnativeofHampton,Virginia PastorRichardson hasserveddiligentlyinministrysincehischildhood Hisministryisbased on the scripture "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves;itisthegiftofGod:"(Ephesians2:8)

Pastor Richardson is committed to winning souls for Christ and believes no one is excluded from God'sgrace and His mercy The scripture that guideshislifeandordershisstepsis"Ineverythinggivethanks Forthisis thewillofGodinChristJesusconcerningyou."(1Thessalonians5:18)

Elder Richardson was ordained an elder in the Church of God in Christ August 6, 2012, and appointed assistant pastor of Gospel of Grace in May of 2012 He was later appointed senior pastor of the Grace Center where heiscurrentlystillthepastor.

His anointing and experience have gifted him with an ability to help young Christians and connect with those seasoned in Christ His desire is to build on the foundation that his father, the late Dr Simon E Richardson, Jr laid as pastor and inspire and motivate others, to not settle for mediocrity, but to live the abundant life that God promised according to John 10:10.

Pastor Richardson is a graduate of Bethel High School in Hampton, Virginia, and Regent University He has a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Practical Theology Most importantly, he, like his father, wants the world to know that he is simply and humbly "Sinner Saved by Grace"

Evangelist Leslie Bishop-Joe is the youngest of three daughters born in Paris, Kentucky to her late parents, Charles and Mary Bishop. She is marriedtoElderClarenceJoe,Jr andtheyhavefoursons

Leslie received a Bachelor’s Degree from Park University in Missouri and a Master’sDegreefromtheUniversityofOklahoma.SheisaSeniorInstructor at the University of Maryland Baltimore in the School of Social Work/Child WelfareAcademy

While serving in the United States Air Force, she was afforded many opportunitiestoserveandbeapartofvariousministrieswithintheUnited States and abroad. She committed her life to Christ while living in Osan, Korea

Leslie currently serves on the ministerial staff of the Temple of Healing WatersC.O.G.I.C.undertheleadershipofBishop,Superintendent,Dr.Chad Carlton, Senior Pastor and founder. She serves as one of the campus pastorsfortheTempleofHealingWatersministry

Leslie is a published author who is frequently called upon as a Keynote Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, Teacher and Preacher for women ’ s conferences and retreats Since the onset of the COVID pandemic, she has ministered virtually for conferences in the United Kingdom, India and Kenya

Her first book, "Essentials For Frontline Living" has proven to be a tremendous tool for those desiring to draw closer to God and to enrich their walk of faith Her most recent book, "Pull It Off The Page" (Experiencing the God whom we sing, preach and read about) is challenging, inspiring and uplifting, not just for women, but for the Kingdom of God! Leslie firmly believes that the Lord is shifting, strategically positioning and empowering His church and her earnest desire is to be a relevant voice in this critical hour.

Pastor Simon Richardson, Jr. Grace Change Church

Pastor Leslie Bishop-Joe Healing H20

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

Reverend Dr Anthony L Fludd serves as Chair of the Board of VICPP He is the Assistant Pastor of St Johns Church of God in Christ in Newport News, Virginia He is also an Executive Officer of the Church of God in Christ VA 2nd Jurisdiction’s Pastors and Elders Council

He is an experienced Hospital Administrator, a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Nursing Home Preceptor, and a Nationally Certified Inspector/Investigator.

Dr. Fludd earned a BS in Health/Hospital Administration from Ithaca College and a Masters in Professional Studies in Health Care Administration from Long Island University, a Health Minister Certificate from the Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, a Certificate from Oxford University Theology Summer School at Christ Church, UK and a Doctorate of Ministry from the Graduate Theological Foundation in Indiana

Bishop Peter D Weaver is a Retired Bishop of The United Methodist, having served from 1996-2012 In 2004, he became the President of the Council of Bishops to serve a two-year term

He was born into a parsonage family in Greenville, PA He received degrees from West Virginia Wesleyan (B A ), Drew University (M Div ), and Boston University (Th.D.) and honorary degrees from Albright and Lebanon Valley Colleges.

Ordained deacon and elder in the Western Pennsylvania Conference, he served the Whitaker United Methodist Church, Smithfield United Church, and First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh Inclusive ministries with urban youth, the poor, industrial workers, the homeless, the arts, young adults, and older adults were developed during these pastorates with a focus on "making disciples of Jesus Christ " During these years, Pete served on many community Boards, was adjunct faculty for Drew and Pittsburgh Theological Seminaries, produced weekly radio programs, and helped found Bethlehem Haven for Homeless Women and "One Voice Against Racism" He was a delegate to the 1984-1996 General Conferences and chair of the Mission Division of the General Council on Ministries

Elected to the episcopacy in 1996, Peter Weaver served the Philadelphia Area (Eastern Pennsylvania and Peninsula Delaware Conferences) from 1996-2004 During this time, more than thirty new congregations were started, and he helped found "Good Schools Pennsylvania," focusing on public education reform In 2004, he was assigned to the Boston Area (New England Conference) which is "focusing on being "Transformed by the Holy Spirit, united in trust, and boldly proclaiming Christ to the world." Pete was the first President of the Council of Bishops to be nominated by the "discernment process" and elected for a two-year term (2004-2006). He has also served on the General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns, and the General Board of Global Ministries He has been an active member on the Boards of five colleges and universities and has worked with Jim Wallis and others to "Make Poverty History " Bishop Weaver and his wife Linda Sells have five daughters along with their spouses

Elder Anthony Fludd St. Johns COGIC

Bishop Peter Weaver

United Methodist Church Council of Bishops

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Lady Kimberly Towns has a heart and passion for empowering women She realizes that women are God’s intricate and valuable masterpieces He created them for His glory, and to Him, they are worth everything! Her passion is evidenced by being the recipient of the Women Empowering Women, Sisters Rocking The Community Award She orchestrates various outreach efforts for women, such as health fairs, financial workshops, empowerment conferences, and the “I Am My Sister’s Keeper” Domestic Violence Walkathon

Lady Towns is the Leading Lady of Real Life Ministries, where Dr. Stephen Brian Towns, Sr. is the pastor. Not only does she give of herself in ministry, but she is a dedicated educator with years of teaching experience in Richmond, Chesterfield, and Henrico County Public Schools.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Teaching degree from Virginia Commonwealth University

Lady Towns is humbled by the opportunity to empower and serve as the Assistant State Supervisor of Grace Fifth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction’s Women’s Department She endeavors to be an untainted vessel that God is pleased with and can rely on to fulfill His assignment She walks by faith and not by sight, and the word of God has become a lamp for her feet and a light unto her path One of her favorite scriptures is Numbers 23:19; God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? Or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? In other words, If God said it, then that settles it!

Lady Kimberly Towns Assistant Supervisor- Designate

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