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Episcopal leadership

A shepherd for
this season.

Beth-El Churches of Christ welcomes Bishop Danny C. E. Evans as Presiding Prelate.

EffectiveJune 30, 2026
Bishop Danny C. E. Evans
Presiding PrelateBishop Danny C. E. Evans

Official announcement

Welcoming our Presiding Prelate

With joyful hearts and thanksgiving to God, the College of Bishops of the Beth-El Churches of Christ, Inc. announced the election of Bishop Danny C. E. Evans as Presiding Prelate, effective June 30, 2026.

A Shepherd

With a passion for the Word and the people of God.

A Leader

With proven experience in faith, service, and vision.

A Visionary

Committed to advancing the Kingdom and our Reformation.

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Across the fellowship

Episcopal diocesan leadership

The diocesan structure supports covenant connection, pastoral care, and shared mission across participating churches and ministries.

Bishop Danny C. E. Evans
First Episcopal Diocese

Bishop Danny C. E. Evans

Presiding Prelate

Bishop Kevin Daniels
Second Episcopal Diocese

Bishop Kevin Daniels, Ph.D.

Episcopal Diocesan

Overseer Erica J. Stanley
Third Episcopal Diocese

Overseer Erica J. Stanley

Chair of the General Board

Bishop James B. Smith
Fourth Episcopal Diocese

Bishop James B. Smith, Ph.D.

Episcopal Diocesan

Bishop Danny C. E. Evans
Fifth Episcopal Diocese

Bishop Danny C. E. Evans

Episcopal Diocesan

Bishop Carolyn Slade
Sixth Episcopal Diocese

Bishop Carolyn Slade

Episcopal Diocesan · Dean of the College of Bishops

National service

National Officeholders

Bishop Cheryl R. Smith, D. Min.
National Women’s Department PresidentBishop Cheryl R. Smith, D. Min.
Bishop Anthony W. Bazemore, Jr.
Bishop of Protocol · National ParliamentarianBishop Anthony W. Bazemore, Jr.
Overseer Christine Evans
National First LadyOverseer Christine Evans
Overseer Anthony Savoy, Jr.
National Men’s Department PresidentOverseer Anthony Savoy, Jr.
Elder Lavolia B. Johnson
General SecretaryElder Lavolia B. Johnson
Pastor Wilma Mathis, D.Min.
National Women’s Ministry Vice PresidentPastor Wilma Mathis, D.Min.
Elder-Designate Tiffany Baker
National Youth & Young Adults PresidentElder-Designate Tiffany Baker

Our legacy

Honoring foundational leadership.

Explore the lives, ministry, and enduring contributions of the first three leaders in Beth-El’s apostolic succession.

Apostle Robert Evans, Jr.
Establishmentarian & Chief Apostle

Apostle Robert Evans, Jr.

His apostolic vision established Beth-El Churches of Christ and strengthened covenant fellowship across denominational lines.

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Bishop Bernard N. Bragg
Second Presiding Bishop · 2001–2019

Bishop Bernard N. Bragg

An educator, pastor, and episcopal leader, he advanced a ministry of spiritual formation and community empowerment.

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Bishop Richard J. Pender, Sr.
Third Presiding Bishop · 2019–2026

Bishop Richard J. Pender, Sr.

Bishop Pender served Beth-El with pastoral devotion, administrative strength, and enduring faithfulness to the vision entrusted to the fellowship.

We honor his leadership, his labor, and his lasting contribution to the Beth-El family.

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