Welcome to the Mighty 8th
Bishop Denise
Anders Modest
Presiding Bishop of the Eighth Episcopal District
Elevating Faith, Transforming the Community, Advancing the Kingdom
The Eighth Episcopal District is comprised of over 200 churches within the states of Texas and Oklahoma. It is our desire that you will find this site useful and informative and that you will have an opportunity to learn more about us and the wonderful things God is doing within the our district. God bless you as you take this time to visit with us
Open for
Fellowship
Cultivation communities where everyone belongs.
Open for
Worship
Encountering God's transforming presence together.
Open for Discipleship
Growing followers who transform the world.
Open for Stewardship
Living generously for Kingdom transformation.
Our theme, “Open for God’s Business Through Courageous Imagination,” calls us beyond maintaining what has always been and invites us to envision what can be when God’s people are willing to pray boldly, think creatively, work collaboratively, and move courageously. Courageous imagination is more than having new ideas. It is the spiritual willingness to see possibilities through the eyes of faith and then commit us to the work required to bring that vision to life.
Cabinet of Presiding Elders
Rev. Dr. Lesha Agnew
Rev. James Oakry
Rev. Dr. Linda R. Barnett
Rev. Dr. Drexel N. Mitchell, Sr.
Rev. Russell O. Fuller Sr.
Rev. Jonathan L. Jones Sr.
Rev. Milton A. Proctor
Rev. Diana Casteel
Rev. Kenneth Cain
Rev. James K. Grayson, Sr.
ways to get involved
As we look toward our 2026–2030 vision, we can strengthen our congregations, deepen fellowship, extend our witness beyond the walls of our churches, cultivate courageous leaders, and serve our communities with greater intentionality. But vision requires participation—the work God has entrusted to us will require all of us.
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