Teresa Jefferson-Snorton

Teresa Jefferson-Snorton (born 1955) was the presiding bishop of the Fifth Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and chair of the governing board of the National Council of Churches.

She was appointed as presiding bishop of the Fifth Episcopal District in 2011 and elected chair of the National Council of Churches in 2021.

In 2022 she was appointed as the CME’s ecumenical and development officer. Clarence K. Heath succeeded her as bishop of the Fifth Episcopal District.

Preceded by: Wallace Lockett	Presiding Bishop of the Fifth Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church 2011–2022	Succeeded by: Clarence Heath

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References

Garrison, Greg (October 15, 2021) “Alabama bishop elected chair of the National Council of Churches” The Birmingham News
Banks, Adele (July 1, 2022) “Christian Methodist Episcopal Church elects second woman and African bishops” Religion New Service