Episcopal Leadership

Bishop Julius McAllister, Sr. & Mother Joan McAllister

Bishop Julius McAllister, Sr and Mother Joan McAllister have served the 1st Episcopal District faithfully since July, 2021. You can learn more about our Episcopal Leadership and the 1st District of the AME Church by clicking HERE.


District Leadership

Presiding Elder Janet Jenkins Sturdivant & Rev. Michael Sturdivant

Rev. Dr. Janet Jenkins Sturdivant serves as the Presiding Elder of the South District of the Philadelphia Annual Conference. Rev. Michael Sturdivant serves as the District Consultant. You can learn more about Elder Sturdivant and the South District by clicking HERE.