THE RIGHT REVEREND Marvin C. Zanders, II The Right Rev. Marvin Clyde Zanders, II is the 140th Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. After his election and consecration on July 10, 2021 in Orlando, Florida he was assigned to the 16th Episcopal District. The 16 th Episcopal District is made up of seven annual conferences representing fourteen countries in the Caribbean, South America, and Europe. During his tenure, churches were dedicated, communities impacted, and students received their Master’s Degree to fulfill ordination requirements. Bishop Zanders served as the Chair of the Commission on Seminaries, Universities, Colleges, and Schools. He also Co-Chaired the Commission of The Department of Retirement Services. This School-Orlando, Florida. Bishop Zanders holds a B.A. Degree from Morehouse College, a Masters of Divinity and a Masters of Arts in Christian Education from Turner Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center all in Atlanta , Georgia. He was awarded the Doctor of Ministry Degree from Edward Waters University, Jacksonville, Florida. Prior to his election as Bishop, he served the following congregations. St. Paul AMEC in Mascotte, Florida, Greater Payne Chapel AMEC in Jacksonville and Mount Olive AMEC in Orlando, Florida. These churches experienced growth in membership, social and political action, youth and young adult involvement in addition to supporting women in ministry. His last pastoral assignment was the prestigious St. Paul AMEC in Jacksonville, Florida. As the 35th and youngest pastor in the church’s storied 150 year history, he led members into new and innovative ministries, expanded facilities, and had strong community outreach. A committed prayer ministry resulted in many souls being won for the kingdom, strong leadership development, overflowing generosity and the burning of a $2,500,000 mortgage, three (3) years ahead of schedule. He served as advisor to the Chairman and 1 st Vice- Chairman of the AMEC Episcopal Committee for 5 Quadrennials. He was District Orlando, Florida native was born to the late Marvin C. Zanders and Mrs. Jacquelyn Johnson Bain. He is a graduate of Edgewater High
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