The Lord, be with you!!

I offer my personal greetings as the newly-elected Bishop Primus for CEEC.CHURCH, and thank you for visiting with us. I am deeply honored and grateful for the International College of Bishops for appointing me and electing me as the Primus for the next four years.

Since the earliest days of our Communion’s history in 1995, we have been focused upon being an authentic expression of the historic Church. As an Anglican jurisdiction in Apostolic Succession, we embrace the convergence of the Church’s three core expressions – the sacramental, the evangelical and the pentecostal. We’re also deliberate about building relationships in Christ that express the unity of His Body.

Today over 2.1 million people make up the CEEC.CHURCH and give vibrant expressions of faith on five continents.

Many of them are drawn because we are so innovatively and deliberately missional. We are determined to build the KINGDOM, not just a communion. As such, we continually reach out to establish and strengthen relationships with the rest of the Body of Christ. We join hands and hearts and share Christ together. The world needs to hear the message of salvation from people walking in love and cooperation. We’ve planted close to 11,000 churches since our establishment in 1995. That’s an average of one a day!

We are also determined to train and form our deacons and priests so they are well equipped for the roles that God has called them to. Whether someone is reading for Holy Orders or training in a seminary, our formation tracks ensure a balanced approach to life and ministry built upon the foundation of the “faith delivered once to all” in the historic Church. CEEC.CHURCH formation and training is framed with a solid and conservative approach to interpreting God’s Holy Word, and empowered by the gifts and ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Actually, I feel that one of the great strengths of our Communion is actually the relationships. So many people share stories for loneliness and even abandonment as a result of standing for the historic Christian faith. Many of our clergy operate in persecuted areas and rely heavily upon the close ties we share with one another. As a Communion, we stand with one another; it is something we do well, but something we always look to improve.

If any of what you’ve just read resonates in your heart, let’s connect. We’d love to talk about how we can stand together and fulfil the prayer of Jesus in John 21.

Let’s build bridges not barriers and bring glory to the King. He ALONE is worthy!!!

Grace, Mercy and Peace be upon you!!