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Episcopal leadership

A shepherd for
this season.

Beth-El Churches of Christ welcomes Bishop Danny C. E. Evans as Presiding Prelate.

EffectiveJune 30, 2026
Bishop Danny C. E. Evans
Presiding PrelateBishop Danny C. E. Evans

Official announcement

Welcoming our Presiding Prelate

With joyful hearts and thanksgiving to God, the College of Bishops of the Beth-El Churches of Christ, Inc. announced the election of Bishop Danny C. E. Evans as Presiding Prelate, effective June 30, 2026.

A Shepherd

With a passion for the Word and the people of God.

A Leader

With proven experience in faith, service, and vision.

A Visionary

Committed to advancing the Kingdom and our Reformation.

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Across the fellowship

Episcopal diocesan leadership

The diocesan structure supports covenant connection, pastoral care, and shared mission across participating churches and ministries.

Bishop Danny C. E. Evans
First Episcopal Diocese

Bishop Danny C. E. Evans

Presiding Prelate

Bishop Kevin Daniels
Second Episcopal Diocese

Bishop Kevin Daniels, Ph.D.

Diocesan leadership

Overseer Erica J. Stanley
Third Episcopal Diocese

Overseer Erica J. Stanley

Chief Overseer

Bishop James B. Smith
Fourth Episcopal Diocese

Bishop James B. Smith, Ph.D.

Diocesan leadership

Bishop Danny C. E. Evans
Fifth Episcopal Diocese

Bishop Danny C. E. Evans

Diocesan leadership

Bishop Carolyn Slade
Sixth Episcopal Diocese

Bishop Carolyn Slade

Diocesan leadership

Our legacy

Honoring foundational leadership.

Historical biographies are presented as part of the fellowship’s story, distinct from current officeholders.

Apostle Robert Evans, Jr.
Founder and First Presiding Prelate

Apostle Robert Evans, Jr.

His burden, vision, and service led to the founding of Beth-El Churches of Christ in 1989.

Bishop Bernard N. Bragg
Second Presiding Prelate

Bishop Bernard N. Bragg

He faithfully served the fellowship as Presiding Prelate during a significant season of its development.

Bishop Richard J. Pender, Sr.
Presiding Prelate · 2020–2026

Bishop Richard J. Pender, Sr.

Bishop Pender served Beth-El Churches of Christ with episcopal dignity, pastoral devotion, and a steadfast commitment to covenant fellowship. His charge to reach the world “one person at a time” remains part of the spirit of Beth-El’s continuing work.

We honor his leadership, his labor, and his lasting contribution to the Beth-El family.