SettingsAmerican United Methodist bishops
Albert Frederick Mutti
Albert Frederick "Fritz" Mutti, III (born 13 February 1938) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992.
Albert Frederick "Fritz" Mutti, III (born 13 February 1938) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992.
Alfred Lloyd Norris
Alfred Lloyd Norris (born 6 February 1938) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992.
Alfred Lloyd Norris (born 6 February 1938) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992.
Alfred W. Gwinn
Alfred Wesley Gwinn, Jr. is the current residing bishop of the North Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Alfred Wesley Gwinn, Jr. is the current residing bishop of the North Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Arthur James Armstrong
Arthur James Armstrong was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1968 to become the youngest United Methodist bishop in the United States.
Arthur James Armstrong was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1968 to become the youngest United Methodist bishop in the United States.
Bowman Foster Stockwell
Bowman Foster Stockwell (17 September 1899 – 5 June 1961) was a Bishop of The Methodist Church of the United States, elected in 1960.
Bowman Foster Stockwell (17 September 1899 – 5 June 1961) was a Bishop of The Methodist Church of the United States, elected in 1960.
Bruce Ough
Bruce R. Ough (pronounced "Oh") (born 12 February 1951) is a Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 2000.
Bruce R. Ough (pronounced "Oh") (born 12 February 1951) is a Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 2000.
Bruce P. Blake
Bruce P. Blake is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1988.
Bruce P. Blake is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1988.
Carl Julian Sanders
Carl Julian Sanders (1912-2007) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church who was elected to that office in 1972.
Carl Julian Sanders (1912-2007) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church who was elected to that office in 1972.
Clay Foster Lee, Jr.
Clay Foster Lee, Jr. is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1988.
Clay Foster Lee, Jr. is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1988.
David Frederick Wertz
David Frederick Wertz was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1968.
David Frederick Wertz was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1968.
David J. Lawson
David Jerald Lawson (26 March 1930 – 31 May 2007) was an American who gained notability as a Pastor and University Campus Minister in The Methodist and United Methodist Churchs, as a Distr...
David Jerald Lawson (26 March 1930 – 31 May 2007) was an American who gained notability as a Pastor and University Campus Minister in The Methodist and United Methodist Churchs, as a Distr...
Don Wendell Holter
Don Wendell Holter (24 March 1905 – 12 September 1999) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1972.
Don Wendell Holter (24 March 1905 – 12 September 1999) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1972.
Edsel Albert Ammons
Edsel Albert Ammons (born 17 February 1924) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1976.
Edsel Albert Ammons (born 17 February 1924) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1976.
Edward Gonzalez Carroll
Edward Gonzalez Carroll (7 January 1910 – 1 January 2000) was an American bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1972.
Edward Gonzalez Carroll (7 January 1910 – 1 January 2000) was an American bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1972.
Edward Lewis Tullis
Edward Lewis Tullis (March 9, 1917 – October 6, 2005) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, and an advocate for women clergy.
Edward Lewis Tullis (March 9, 1917 – October 6, 2005) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, and an advocate for women clergy.
Edwin Charles Boulton
Edwin Charles Boulton (15 April 1928 – 15 May 2000) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1980.
Edwin Charles Boulton (15 April 1928 – 15 May 2000) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1980.
Edwin Edgar Voigt
Edwin Edgar Voigt was an American Bishop of German descent in The Methodist Church, elected in 1952.
Edwin Edgar Voigt was an American Bishop of German descent in The Methodist Church, elected in 1952.
Elias Gabriel Galvan
Elias Gabriel Galvan (born 9 April 1938) is a retired Mexican-American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1984.
Elias Gabriel Galvan (born 9 April 1938) is a retired Mexican-American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1984.
Emerson Stephen Colaw
Emerson Stephen Colaw is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1980.
Emerson Stephen Colaw is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1980.
Ernest A. Fitzgerald
Ernest A. Fitzgerald (24 July 1925-27 September 2001) was a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1984.
Ernest A. Fitzgerald (24 July 1925-27 September 2001) was a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1984.
Ernest T. Dixon, Jr.
Ernest T. Dixon Jr. (died 29 June 1996) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1972.
Ernest T. Dixon Jr. (died 29 June 1996) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1972.
Eugene Maxwell Frank
Eugene Maxwell Frank was an American Bishop of the Methodist and United Methodist Churches, elected in 1956.
Eugene Maxwell Frank was an American Bishop of the Methodist and United Methodist Churches, elected in 1956.
Finis Alonzo Crutchfield, Jr.
Finis Alonzo Crutchfield, Jr. was a bishop in The United Methodist Church in the United States during the twentieth century.
Finis Alonzo Crutchfield, Jr. was a bishop in The United Methodist Church in the United States during the twentieth century.
Francis Enmer Kearns
Francis Enmer Kearns (12 December 1905 – 29 January 1992) distinguished himself as a Methodist pastor, a member of denominational boards and agencies, a Bishop of The Methodist Church and the U...
Francis Enmer Kearns (12 December 1905 – 29 January 1992) distinguished himself as a Methodist pastor, a member of denominational boards and agencies, a Bishop of The Methodist Church and the U...
G. Lindsey Davis
G. Lindsey Davis (born 5 April 1948) is an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1996.
G. Lindsey Davis (born 5 April 1948) is an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1996.
Grant J. Hagiya
Grant J. Hagiya, a third generation Japanese American was elected a Bishop in the United Methodist Church in 2008.
Grant J. Hagiya, a third generation Japanese American was elected a Bishop in the United Methodist Church in 2008.
Gregory V. Palmer
Gregory V. Palmer is an American Bishop of The United Methodist Church, elected in 2000.
Gregory V. Palmer is an American Bishop of The United Methodist Church, elected in 2000.
Hae Jong Kim
Hae Jong Kim was a Korean-American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992, who resigned as a bishop in 2005.
Hae Jong Kim was a Korean-American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992, who resigned as a bishop in 2005.
Homer Ellis Finger, Jr.
Homer Ellis Finger, Jr. (8 October 1916 – 25 May 2008) was an American Bishop of The Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church, elected in 1964.
Homer Ellis Finger, Jr. (8 October 1916 – 25 May 2008) was an American Bishop of The Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church, elected in 1964.
James Samuel Thomas
James Samuel Thomas (April 8, 1919 – October 10, 2010) was an American bishop in The Methodist Church (now The United Methodist Church).
James Samuel Thomas (April 8, 1919 – October 10, 2010) was an American bishop in The Methodist Church (now The United Methodist Church).
Janice Riggle Huie
Janice Riggle Huie is a bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1996 by the South Central Jurisdictional Conference.
Janice Riggle Huie is a bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1996 by the South Central Jurisdictional Conference.
Joel Nestali Martinez
Joel Neftali Martinez is an Hispanic-American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992.
Joel Neftali Martinez is an Hispanic-American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992.
John S. Stamm
John Samuel Stamm (1878-1956) was an American bishop of the Evangelical Church, elected in 1926.
John Samuel Stamm (1878-1956) was an American bishop of the Evangelical Church, elected in 1926.
John Wesley Hardt
John Wesley Hardt (born 14 July 1921) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1980.
John Wesley Hardt (born 14 July 1921) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1980.
John Wesley Lord
John Wesley Lord (1902-1989) was an American Bishop of The Methodist Church, elected in 1948.
John Wesley Lord (1902-1989) was an American Bishop of The Methodist Church, elected in 1948.
Jonathan D. Keaton
Jonathan D. Keaton (born 30 March 1946) is an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1996.
Jonathan D. Keaton (born 30 March 1946) is an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1996.
Judith Craig
Judith Craig is a retired American Bishop of The United Methodist Church, whose primary field of service was the U.S.
Judith Craig is a retired American Bishop of The United Methodist Church, whose primary field of service was the U.S.
Kenneth Lee Carder
Kenneth Lee Carder is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992.
Kenneth Lee Carder is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992.
Leontine T. Kelly
Leontine Turpeau Current Kelly is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church.
Leontine Turpeau Current Kelly is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church.
Leroy Charles Hodapp
Leroy Charles Hodapp (11 November 1923 – 26 May 2006) distinguished himself as a Methodist Pastor, District Superintendent, Annual Conference Official, and Bishop of the United Methodist C...
Leroy Charles Hodapp (11 November 1923 – 26 May 2006) distinguished himself as a Methodist Pastor, District Superintendent, Annual Conference Official, and Bishop of the United Methodist C...
Lewis Bevel Jones III
Lewis Bevel Jones III (born 1926) is a retired Bishop of the United Methodist Church and currently Bishop in Residence at Emory University's Candler School of Theology.
Lewis Bevel Jones III (born 1926) is a retired Bishop of the United Methodist Church and currently Bishop in Residence at Emory University's Candler School of Theology.
Lloyd Christ Wicke
Lloyd Christ Wicke (1901–1996) was an American Bishop of The Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church, elected in 1948.
Lloyd Christ Wicke (1901–1996) was an American Bishop of The Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church, elected in 1948.
Mack B. Stokes
Marion “Mack” B. Stokes is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1972.
Marion “Mack” B. Stokes is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1972.
Marjorie Matthews
Marjorie Swank Matthews (July 11, 1916 – June 30, 1986) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church.
Marjorie Swank Matthews (July 11, 1916 – June 30, 1986) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church.
Mary Ann Swenson
Mary Ann Swenson is an American bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992.
Mary Ann Swenson is an American bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992.
Mary Virginia Taylor
Mary Virginia Taylor (born March 3, 1950) is a bishop in The United Methodist Church in the U.S., serving the South Carolina Conference.
Mary Virginia Taylor (born March 3, 1950) is a bishop in The United Methodist Church in the U.S., serving the South Carolina Conference.
Minerva G. Carcaño
Minerva G. Carcaño (born January 20, 1954 in Edinburg, TX) is the first Hispanic woman to be elected to the episcopacy of The United Methodist Church (UMC), the second-largest Protestant denomi...
Minerva G. Carcaño (born January 20, 1954 in Edinburg, TX) is the first Hispanic woman to be elected to the episcopacy of The United Methodist Church (UMC), the second-largest Protestant denomi...
Paul E. V. Shannon
Paul Eugene Virgil Shannon (March 25, 1898 – May 23, 1957) was a Bishop of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, elected in 1957.
Paul Eugene Virgil Shannon (March 25, 1898 – May 23, 1957) was a Bishop of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, elected in 1957.
Paul William Milhouse
Paul William Milhouse (31 August 1910, St. Francisville, Illinois - 12 March 2005, Franklin, Indiana) was an American Bishop of the Evangelical United Brethren Church (E.U.B. Church), elected in...
Paul William Milhouse (31 August 1910, St. Francisville, Illinois - 12 March 2005, Franklin, Indiana) was an American Bishop of the Evangelical United Brethren Church (E.U.B. Church), elected in...
Peter D. Weaver
Peter D. Weaver (born 15 January 1945) is a Bishop of the United Methodist Church in the Boston Area where he presides over the New England Annual Conference of the UMC. He has three children.
Peter D. Weaver (born 15 January 1945) is a Bishop of the United Methodist Church in the Boston Area where he presides over the New England Annual Conference of the UMC. He has three children.
Prince Albert Taylor, Jr.
Prince Albert Taylor Jr. (January 27, 1907 – August 15, 2001) was an American Bishop of The Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church, elected in 1956.
Prince Albert Taylor Jr. (January 27, 1907 – August 15, 2001) was an American Bishop of The Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church, elected in 1956.
R. Kern Eutsler
Ralph Kern Eutsler (born 2 August 1919) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1984.
Ralph Kern Eutsler (born 2 August 1919) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1984.
R. Sheldon Duecker
Robert Sheldon Duecker (4 September 1926 – 28 October 2011) was a American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1988.
Robert Sheldon Duecker (4 September 1926 – 28 October 2011) was a American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1988.
Ralph Edward Dodge
Ralph Edward Dodge was an American Bishop of The Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church, elected in 1956.
Ralph Edward Dodge was an American Bishop of The Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church, elected in 1956.
Richard Carl Looney
Richard Carl Looney (born 14 February 1934) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1988.
Richard Carl Looney (born 14 February 1934) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1988.
Richard J. Wills Jr
Richard J. Wills Jr (born 3 August 1942) is a Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 2004.
Richard J. Wills Jr (born 3 August 1942) is a Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 2004.
Robert E. Hayes, Jr.
Robert Eric Hayes, Jr. is an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church (U.M.C.), currently serving in the the Oklahoma Annual Conference.
Robert Eric Hayes, Jr. is an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church (U.M.C.), currently serving in the the Oklahoma Annual Conference.
Robert Eugene Fannin
Robert Eugene Fannin is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992.
Robert Eugene Fannin is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992.
Robert Hitchcock Spain
Robert Hitchcock Spain (born 26 October 1925) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1988.
Robert Hitchcock Spain (born 26 October 1925) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1988.
Robert McGrady Blackburn
Robert McGrady Blackburn (12 September 1919 – 17 March 2002) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1972.
Robert McGrady Blackburn (12 September 1919 – 17 March 2002) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1972.
Robert T. Hoshibata
Robert Tsugio Hoshibata (born 11 October 1951) is an American Bishop of The United Methodist Church, elected in 2004.
Robert Tsugio Hoshibata (born 11 October 1951) is an American Bishop of The United Methodist Church, elected in 2004.
Roy Clyde Clark
Roy Clyde Clark (born July 24, 1920, Mobile, Alabama) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1980.
Roy Clyde Clark (born July 24, 1920, Mobile, Alabama) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1980.
Roy Hunter Short
Roy Hunter Short (19 October 1902–2 July 1994) was an American Bishop of The Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church, elected in 1948.
Roy Hunter Short (19 October 1902–2 July 1994) was an American Bishop of The Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church, elected in 1948.
Roy I. Sano
Roy Isao Sano (born 1931) is a retired Japanese-American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1984.
Roy Isao Sano (born 1931) is a retired Japanese-American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1984.
Rueben Philip Job
Rueben Philip Job is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church.
Rueben Philip Job is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church.
S. Clifton Ives
Samuel Clifton Ives (born 13 November 1937) is a retired American bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992.
Samuel Clifton Ives (born 13 November 1937) is a retired American bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992.
Scott J. Jones
Scott Jameson Jones (born 23 May 1954) is an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 2004.
Scott Jameson Jones (born 23 May 1954) is an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 2004.
Thomas Bickerton
Thomas J. Bickerton is a American United Methodist bishop.
Thomas J. Bickerton is a American United Methodist bishop.
Timothy W. Whitaker
Timothy Wayne Whitaker is a Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 2001.
Timothy Wayne Whitaker is a Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 2001.
Violet L. Fisher
Violet L. Fisher is a retired Bishop in The United Methodist Church, elected and consecrated to the Episcopacy in 2000.
Violet L. Fisher is a retired Bishop in The United Methodist Church, elected and consecrated to the Episcopacy in 2000.
W. Maynard Sparks
W. Maynard Sparks (16 December 1906 – 17 August 1999) was an American Bishop of the Evangelical United Brethren Church (E.U.B.) and of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1958.
W. Maynard Sparks (16 December 1906 – 17 August 1999) was an American Bishop of the Evangelical United Brethren Church (E.U.B.) and of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1958.
Wayne K. Clymer
Wayne Kenton Clymer is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1972.
Wayne Kenton Clymer is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1972.
Wilbur Wong Yan Choy
Wilbur Wong Yan Choy is a retired Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1972.
Wilbur Wong Yan Choy is a retired Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1972.
William B. Oden
William Bryant Oden is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1988.
William Bryant Oden is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1988.
William Henry Willimon
William Henry Willimon (born May 15, 1946) is an American theologian and bishop in the United Methodist Church in the U.S., currently serving in North Alabama.
William Henry Willimon (born May 15, 1946) is an American theologian and bishop in the United Methodist Church in the U.S., currently serving in North Alabama.
William McFerrin Stowe
William McFerrin Stowe (1913 – 24 November 1988) was a U.S. Bishop of the Methodist and United Methodist Churches, elected in 1964.
William McFerrin Stowe (1913 – 24 November 1988) was a U.S. Bishop of the Methodist and United Methodist Churches, elected in 1964.
William Ragsdale Cannon
William Ragsdale Cannon (5 April 1916 – 11 May 1997) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1968.
William Ragsdale Cannon (5 April 1916 – 11 May 1997) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1968.
Woodie W. White
Woodie Walter White (born 1935) is an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1984.
Woodie Walter White (born 1935) is an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1984.