Bishop Lawrence L. Reddick III

Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

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Biographical Snapshot

Bishop Lawrence Reddick is the 51st Bishop of the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church and currently serves as the Senior Bishop (longest-serving active bishop and CEO). Since July 2014, he has been the Presiding Prelate of the Eighth Episcopal District, overseeing the church's work in Texas and Jamaica.

Current Roles & Leadership

Senior Bishop: Serves as the CEO of the College of Bishops.
Presiding Prelate: Eighth Episcopal District (Texas and Jamaica).
Board Leadership: Chair of the Texas College Trustee Board and member of the Board of Directors for Bread for the World.
Editorial Oversight: Chaired the committee to develop the new CME Hymnal and the Compilation Committee for the 2014 Book of Discipline.

Ecclesiastical Career

Episcopal Assignments: His tenure in the episcopacy is marked by global and domestic leadership:
Eighth District (Texas/Jamaica: 2014–Present)
First District (Arkansas/Tennessee/Jamaica: 2010–2014)
Fifth District (Alabama/Florida: 2002–2010)
Tenth District (Jamaica, Haiti, Liberia, Ghana, Nigeria: 1998–2002)
Media Leadership: Served four terms (1982–1998) as the Editor of The Christian Index, the official publication of the church.
Pastoral Service: Served congregations in Alabama, Ohio, North Carolina, Missouri, and Mississippi.
Regional Oversight: Previously served as the Presiding Elder of the Aberdeen-Tupelo District.

Education & Academic Background

B.A. degree: Ohio Wesleyan University.
Master of Divinity: Duke Divinity School.
Honorary Doctorates: Conferred by United Theological Seminary and Bible College (Monroe, LA) and Texas College (Tyler, TX).
Ordination: Licensed in 1966 at Frazier Chapel CME; ordained Deacon in 1968 and Elder in 1969.

Historical Service & Contributions

Generational Ministry: One of seven children of the late Reverend and Mrs. L. L. Reddick, Jr.
Full Connection: Admitted into Full Connection in 1972 under Bishop C. A. Kirkendoll.
Legacy: Known for his significant contributions to the liturgy and legislative records of the church through his work on the Hymnal and the Book of Discipline.

Personal Life

Born on June 20, 1952, in Huntsville, Alabama, Bishop Reddick is married to Mrs. Wynde Jones Reddick. They are the parents of five children (Jon, Janice, Iris, Rose, and Samuel) and have eight grandchildren.