Welcome to the Mighty 8th
Bishop Denise
Anders Modest
Presiding Bishop of the Eighth Episcopal District
Elevating Faith, Transforming the Community, Advancing the Kingdom
The Eighth Episcopal District is comprised of over 200 churches within the states of Texas and Oklahoma. It is our desire that you will find this site useful and informative and that you will have an opportunity to learn more about us and the wonderful things God is doing within the our district. God bless you as you take this time to visit with us
Open for
Fellowship
Cultivation communities where everyone belongs.
Open for
Worship
Encountering God's transforming presence together.
Open for Discipleship
Growing followers who transform the world.
Open for Stewardship
Living generously for Kingdom transformation.
Presiding Elders
Rev. Dr. Lesha Agnew
Rev. James Oakry
Rev. Dr. Linda R. Barnett
Rev. Dr. Drexel N. Mitchell, Sr.
Rev. Russell O. Fuller Sr.
Rev. Diana Casteel
Rev. Kenneth Cain
Rev. James K. Grayson, Sr.
Rev. Jonathan L. Jones Sr.
Rev. Milton A. Proctor
As members of the 8th Episcopal District, we covenant to live together by:
Devoting ourselves to Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and the breaking of bread.
Walking in humility, gentleness, patience, and love.
Welcoming strangers as Christ has welcomed us.
Living as one body, united by one Spirit and one Lord.
Building bridges across generations, cultures, and communities.
Seeking reconciliation where relationships have been broken.
Encouraging one another in faith and service.
Bearing witness to Christ through lives of hospitality, generosity, and hope.
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