Leadership

 

 

Chairman of the Board of Directors - Bishop George W.C. Walker, Sr.


Bishop George Walker, Sr. has been a bishop since 1988 when he was elected the 81st Bishop in the line of succession during the 43rd Session of the General Conference. He has presided over the following conferences: Arkansas, North Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Oregon-Washington, Alaska, Southwest Rocky Mountain, California, New York, New England, and Bahamas Islands. During the 47th session of the General Conference, Bishop Walker was assigned to the Piedmont Episcopal District which is comprised of the Western North Carolina, West Central North Carolina, Blue Ridge, and all divisions of Jamaica. Bishop Walker also attained the distinction of Senior Bishop of the A.M.E. Zion Church.

 

Since that time, he has focused on the revitalization of these conferences. Under his dynamic leadership, the Piedmont Episcopal District has established, stately furnished, equipped, and staffed a beautiful office located at the A.M.E. Zion Corporate Headquarters, located in Charlotte, NC. In keeping with his leadership style in the North Eastern District, he also led the Piedmont District in purchasing a beautiful, modern Episcopal residence, which was dedicated in 2006.

 

Another focus has been the revitalization of Camp Dorothy Walls. The "camp" is now known as the Camp Dorothy Walls Conference and Retreat Center, Inc. In s short time, Bishop has led in the John Jamison Moore Chapel to be completely remodeled, the installation of a new swimming pool and in the purchase of a truck and tractor for use on the grounds. On September 3, 2007, the groundbreaking was held for the construction of the first phase of the lavish lodging facility. On September 7, 2009, the dedication ceremony to the completion of the first phase and groundbreaking was held for the second phase of the lodging facility.

 

His involvement in ecumenical and civic organizations is extensive. He currently serves as the Chairman of the following boards: Livingstone College Board of Trustees, Publication Board, Restructuring Commission, and immediate past chair of the Harriet Tubman Home Board. Bishop Walker is actively involved with the National Council of Churches, U.S.A.), World Methodist Council, NAACP, World Council of Churches, and numerous other boards and organizations.