AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Fifth Episcopal District
Bringing in the Sheaves
2025-2026 District Conference
April 23 - 25, 2026
Host
Walker Chapel Ame Church
Renton WA
Rev. Dr. Anna Jones
Presiding Prelate
Bishop Francine A. Brookins Esq
Episcopal Supervisor
Rev. Miriam J. Burnett, MD, MPH
Pacific Northwest Conference
Cascade District
Presiding Elder
Reverend Spencer F. Barrett
Cascade District First Lady Mary E. Barrett
Rev. Terrence Proctor
Rev. Terrence Proctor, a Seattle native, attended Franklin High School and the University of Washington, where he studied political science. He serves as Senior Pastor of Church by the Side of the Road (CBSR) in Tukwila, Washington, and is a dedicated community leader. Pastor Proctor serves on the Tukwila School District Board and has held key roles, including Chairman of the King County Juvenile Detention Advisory Board. His ministry focuses on at-risk youth, family restoration, and reconciliation with Christ, and he has shared the Gospel nationally and internationally. He is married to his wife, Arizona, and is a proud father and grandfather.
The Reverend Shelley M. Bryan Wee
The Reverend Shelley M. Bryan Wee has served as a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) since 1993 and as Bishop of the Northwest Washington Synod since 2019. A graduate of Pacific Lutheran University and Luther Seminary, she has served congregations in Montana and Washington, as well as campus ministry at Eastern Washington University. Bishop Wee is passionate about walking alongside congregations and leaders in faithful service. She is the proud parent of two adult children and enjoys theatre, travel, and time with family and friends.
Rev. Kirkpatrick Tyler
Rev. Kirkpatrick Tyler serves as Pastor of Parks Chapel AME Church in the San Fernando Valley and Executive Director of the Anvil Institute for Leadership Development and Civic Engagement. With over 20 years of experience, he leads transformative work in civic engagement, community organizing, and reentry initiatives across the United States, guided by the ministry of Jesus Christ. He holds degrees from Morris Brown College and Baruch College and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity. Rev. Tyler is a devoted husband, father, and fourth-generation AME minister committed to a life of service and sharing God’s Word.
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Episcopal Supervisor Rev. Miriam Burnett, MD, MPH
Rev. Dr. Miriam J. Burnett serves as Supervisor of Missions for the Fifth Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. With over 16 years in pastoral ministry and decades of leadership in global health initiatives, she has made a significant impact in both ministry and healthcare.
A physician and ordained elder, Dr. Burnett has served in national and international leadership roles, including Medical Director of the AME Church International Health Commission. She holds degrees from Morehouse School of Medicine and is passionate about advancing health, faith, and community engagement.
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Dr. Phyllis Gearring-Anderson
Dr. Phyllis D. Gearring-Anderson has nearly 50 years of experience in healthcare as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, providing care across the lifespan. She has developed and managed health clinics in Chicago, Reno, and Seattle, and is passionate about serving at-risk and underserved communities. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Gearring-Anderson has led community health initiatives and served in educational leadership, including as Kansas State Director for the U.S. Department of Education’s GEAR UP program. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Gonzaga University and an MBA from the University of Washington. She remains committed to health, education, and ministry.
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Dr. Lyle Crews
“Healing Leadership Trauma”
Book by Nicholas Rowe PhD., Sheila Wise Rowe, MEd
Rev. Shirley Lytle, MDiv, LMHC, LPC
Rev. Shirley Lytle is an author, ordained minister, and licensed counselor in Washington and Arizona, with over 38 years in ministry and 17 years in the counseling field. A third-generation pastor, she specializes in relationship, trauma, and couples counseling.
She holds a Master of Divinity from Phoenix Seminary and completed postmaster’s certification in Clinical Pastoral Counseling through Seattle University. Rev. Lytle is the owner of Living with Purpose Counseling in Bellevue and has a passion for helping individuals and families heal and thrive. She is married to her husband, Darryl, of 45 years.
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