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The Bishop's Corner

Paul L. Leeland
Resident Bishop

CONTACT INFORMATION
Bishop's Office
Linda Swayne, Secretary
100 Interstate Park Drive, Suite 120-A
Montgomery, AL 36109 
O: 334.277.1787
Fax: 334.277.0109
e-mail: bishop@awfumc.org

Sermons/Speeches by Bishop Paul L. Leeland

Letter to all clergy: RE - Foundation of Evangelism - January 2010

2010 Appointment Making Resources/Information

• Advisory Response Report - Pastor
  
• Advisory Response Report - PPRC
  
• Advisory Cabinet Letter 

NEWS TO NOTE

• Bishop's Letter to AWF Clergy Concerning the Blue Lake UM Assembly Campaign, March 2009
• Bishop's Letter to AWF Clergy, February 2009
• Healthy Congregations: Biblical Reflections for Church Leaders, by Bishop Paul L. Leeland
  Healthy Congregations (translated in spanish)

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Paul L. Leeland
Resident Bishop, Alabama-West Florida Episcopal Area
The United Methodist Church
Please click here to read Bishop Leeland's bio (PDF document)

PARTNERS IN MINISTRY
Partnership is a rich word for Bishop Leeland.  It is more than simply linking churches together in districts or conferences.  More appropriately, it is a “web of relationships” working together in mutual respect and trust.  Partnership is characterized by deacons and elders, laity and clergy, those ordained and those who are licensed, congregations and communities all fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus Christ.

These temporal partnerships are simply a reflection of the divine partnership between Jesus Christ and the Church.  For this reason, it is important for Bishop Leeland that we create an atmosphere of trust and collegiality with those who make up the context of ministry, reminding us that we are the Body of Christ. When we are in the presence of Christ, even in the midst of our diversity, we can be in a spirit of unity. -paulleeland.com

LEARN MORE ABOUT BISHOP LEELAND:

• Bishop Leeland assigned to AWF Conference 
   
• Paul Leeland elected a bishop of the UMC
   
• www.paulleeland.com 
   
• View an Introductory Video on Leeland
   
• Resume 
   
• FAQs about bishops
    
• UMC.org: Leeland elected bishop

  

Bishop Leeland, his wife, Janet, and their three children.

Comments

1. Debbie Bush, 2008 UMW District President wrote on 7/22/2008 9:50:12 AM

We welcome Bishop Leeland with open arms and open hearts to our Conference! May God Bless Bishop Leeland and his family during his transition period. We will truely miss Bishop Goodpastor but know that the Lord has other plans for him and his wife, Deborah. God Bless!

2. Linda Bourey wrote on 8/7/2008 7:14:03 AM

Having had the unique pleasure of serving as Paul's assistant for seven years, I can testify wholeheartedly that AWFL is indeed fortunate to receive he and Janet.

May you all be as blessed as we have been!

Linda Bourey

3. Rev. Cory B. Oliver wrote on 8/8/2008 2:44:20 PM

Bishop Leeland is: Trustworthy, Faithful, and FULL of Integrity! Almighty God has inspired Bishop Leeland and if it wasn't for the discernment of the Lord working through Bishop Leeland ministry, I would not have had an opportunity to serve Christ in the United Methodist Church. Dear AWF you shall continue to prosper! I'm very excited about your good fortune and can't wait to hear how well you are flourishing.

Rev. Cory B. Oliver

4. Amy Hall UMW Baypines Social Action & Communication wrote on 9/1/2008 6:55:51 PM

Welcome Bishop Leeland. I am looking forward to meet you on September 24th at First United Methodist Church of Bay Minette. I also just started the candidacy process to become an ordained elder.

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