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“The spirit of the Lord is upon me…” is reflected in the witness of John Richard Bryant. He has pastored three (3) churches: Bethel A.M.E. Church, Fall River, MA, St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Cambridge, MA and Bethel A.M.E. Church, Baltimore, MD. In his pastoral ministry 99 men and women have entered the Christian Ministry. With an emphasis on church growth, community development and political empowerment, he has preached and/or taught on more than 25 college campuses. Preached on five continents and was a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa from 1965 to 1967.

“Who will go for us? Here am I, send me…” is the living testimony of John Richard Bryant. The Gospel is being proclaimed as he preaches not only in the major cities, but also in the towns, villages and hamlets throughout the United States and the world. Bishop Bryant has through the years served as on of the primary evangelists for the World Methodist Council in England, Brazil, Israel, India, Greece, Cuba and Kenya.

Bishop John lives a life of service. He now serves as Chairman of the Board of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC), the National Church Advisory Council of the American Bible Society; he serves on the Board of Payne Theological Seminary, and Vice President of the North American Section of the World Methodist Council. In addition he serves on the advisory board of the Institute of Church Administration and Management (ICAM). He is also the Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

In 1988, Bishop John Richard Bryant was assigned to the 14th Episcopal District (West Africa) where he presided over 101 churches and 25 schools. During his administration, he expanded the A.M.E. Church to include the first Francophone, the Ivory Coast. He was given the additional assignment of the 10th Episcopal District (Texas) in January 1991. At the 1992 General Conference he was assigned to preside over the 10th Episcopal District, where he presided over 300 churches and served as the Chairman of the Board of that District’s Paul Quinn College. Under his leadership, this Historically Black Institution moved from probationary status to full accreditation. While as chairman of the board, this institution was successful in raising $29 million dollars in its Capital Fund Drive. In July 2000, the Episcopal Committee of the 46th General Conference assigned him to the 5th Episcopal District, where he presides over the A.M.E. Churches in 14 states west of the Mississippi. Under his leadership this District has entered several partnerships with business and banking institutions that have resulted in the purchasing of new homes and initiating self help economic development programs, and the construction of new buildings to enhance the ministry.

He is the recipient of many honors and awards: Including the Ebony Magazine’s Honor Roll of Outstanding African American Preachers, and Ebony’s list of the 100 Most Influential Black Americans. He has published a collection of sermons entitled “God Can: Sermons of encouragement from the Life of Elijah.” He and his wife have co-authored a new book, “Healing For Wounded Vows”

Bishop John is married to Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant, a graduate of t Boston University. They are the parents of Rev. Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant and Dr. Thema Simone Bryant Davis. He is also a proud grandfather.