Teresa Jefferson-Snorton
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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 succeeded Wallace Lockett.
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 |
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