The Presiding Elders of the 13th Episcopal District

"What is a Presiding Elder?"
Presiding Elders are the assistants, like middle management, whom the Bishops appoint to supervise the preachers in a Presiding Elder's District. A Presiding Elder District is one portion of an Annual Conference, which in turn is one part of the Episcopal District over which a Bishop presides. In the Presiding Elder District, the appointed Presiding Elder meets with the local churches, that comprise the District, at least once every three months for a Quarterly Conference. The Presiding Elder also presides over a District Conference and a Sunday School Convention in his or her District. At the end of an Annual Conference year, the Presiding Elder reports to the Bishop at the Annual Conference and makes recommendations for pastoral appointments.

"Why do we need a go-between or a liaison between Pastors and Bishops?"
The Presiding Elder is the Bishop's aide. It is impossible for the Bishop to serve the length and width of his/her Episcopal District alone, so a person is appointed who is capable of conveying the Bishop's program, wishes and administration to areas of the Episcopal District. The Presiding Elder constantly reflects the directions of the Bishop and acts for the Bishop as it relates to giving information and direction. The Presiding Elders should be viewed as members of the Bishop's cabinet, helping to make the Bishop's administration the most effective that it can be as it relates to the Bishop's stewardship and obligation to the General Church.

We are proud to present the Presiding Elders of the 13th Episcopal District...