Executive Council of Bishops
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Metropolitan Archbishop Dr. Sterling Lands, II Primate and Patriarch
International Presiding Prelate and Patriarch of Family Life International Fellowship, Inc., he also serves as Presiding Prelate of the St. John Archdiocese and Organizing Overseer of Greater Calvary Bible Church in Austin, Texas. In addition, he holds the role of Chief Operating Officer of the Evangelical Episcopal Communion. He is the Co-Founder and President/CEO of the International Conference of Bishops, Inc., Co-Chair of the Pastors Across Texas Coalition, and CEO of the Family Life International Bible Institute.
He provides pastoral leadership and oversight to bishops and pastors across the United States, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Kenya, South Africa, Pakistan, India, Haiti, and the United Kingdom. His ministry is rooted in a deep commitment to strengthening the family as a Kingdom priority.
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Bishop Dr. Kristoffer Sterling Lands, Presiding Bishop
He is the Founder and CEO of The Lands Group, a distinguished subsidiary of ANAK Consultants, and serves as the Executive Director of Rites of Passage Development, Inc., an organization dedicated to empowering youth and cultivating leadership. He also serves as the CEO of Family Life Communion International, further demonstrating his commitment to faith-based leadership. His dedication to transformational ministry is reflected in his role as a member of the House of Bishops within the Evangelical Episcopal Communion, where he contributes to the spiritual guidance and governance of the global church.
An accomplished academic and professional, he holds a Bachelor’s degree from Prairie View A&M University and is certified in Dispute Resolution by St. Edward’s University. With a passion for excellence, development, and faith-driven service, he brings a wealth of experience and leadership to every endeavor he undertakes.
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Bishop Richard S. Lands
He is the Pastor of Beta Care Ministry and serves as a member of the House of Bishops within the Evangelical Episcopal Communion. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University and leads as Director of the Greater Calvary Eagle Academy as well as Executive Director of Greater Calvary Rites of Passage. In addition to his ministry roles, he is the President and CEO of Say the Word Graphics and Designs, combining his leadership skills with creative entrepreneurship.
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Bishop Ian Maurice Youmans
Born and raised in Jamaica Queens, New York, he serves with distinction as the International Director of Protocol and as Pastor of Omega Care Ministries. A committed spiritual leader, he is a valued member of the House of Bishopswithin the Evangelical Episcopal Communion, where he plays a vital role in guiding the church’s mission and fostering unity across its global community. His leadership is marked by dedication, integrity, and a passion for serving both the local congregation and the wider body of Christ.