About
Bishop Stafford J.N. Wicker holds an esteemed position in the African Methodist
Episcopal Church as the 137th elected and consecrated Bishop. Currently, he leads
the 3rd Episcopal District, which includes Pittsburg/West Virginia, North Ohio and
Ohio-South Ohio in the United States. His leadership is distinguished by his strong
advocacy for social justice, economic empowerment, and commitment to
professional development.
Bishop Wicker’s journey in the ministry began with an education rooted in faith and
service. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wilberforce University, followed by a
Master of Divinity and Doctor of Divinity from Turner Theological Seminary. His
doctoral research was focused on engaging local A.M.E. Church congregations
with HIV/AIDS education and prevention, illustrating his dedication to community
service and health awareness.
Before assuming his current role, Bishop Wicker was elected to lead the 18th Episcopal District by the 50th Session of the African Methodist Episcopal Church’s General Conference. This district included Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Swaziland. His five-year tenure in this role was characterized by extraordinary energy, empathy, and integrity.
Bishop Stafford Wicker, along with Episcopal Supervisor, the Rev. Dr. Constance Wicker, are proud parents of two daughters, Valencia M. Wicker and Lauren M. Wicker. As the president of the Council of Bishops, Bishop Wicker brings his wealth of experience, a deep commitment to his faith, and a passion for community building to his new role, ready to inspire and empower for the betterment of the Kingdom.
Bishop
Stafford J.N. Wicker
Our Bishop and Episcopal Supervisor
Episcopal Supervisor
Rev. Dr. Constance Belin Wicker
About
The Rev. Dr. Constance Belin Wicker is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is the Episcopal Supervisor of the 3rd Episcopal District of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church, which consists of Pittsburg/West Virginia, North Ohio and Ohio-South Ohio in the United States. She is an ordained itinerant elder with a strong desire to motivate women and children. She strives to live out her ministerial call by serving God completely, loving humanity
unconditionally and to living life on purpose.
Supervisor Wicker is a lifelong learner, earning a B.S. degree in pre-med zoology with a minor in math from Southern University in Baton Rouge,
Louisiana; a Master of Divinity from Turner Theological Seminary at the
Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia; and a
Doctorate of Ministry from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.
Her vocational background includes positions as a chemical lab tech for Georgia Pacific, US Steel, Exxon USA, and Coca Cola USA. After relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, she obtained a position in business banking with Wachovia and later became the childcare director for Antioch AME Church.
Mrs. Wicker has also developed workshops and training sessions to equip minister spouses and their families. She continues to motivate, encourage and inspire women and children to live their best lives filled with God’s promise of abundance.
She is married to Bishop Stafford J.N. Wicker and they are the proud parents of two wonderful daughters, Valencia and Lauren.
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