Bishop Smith with New Jersey District Council officers
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Leading
at Home.

New Jersey District Council · Bishop Leo Clifford Smith Jr., Diocesan Bishop

Current Episcopal Leadership

Experience brought home.

After decades of pastoral ministry in New Jersey and international episcopal service, Bishop Smith presently serves as Diocesan Bishop of the New Jersey District Council.

His current assignment brings decades of experience into the service of the jurisdiction within the state where much of his life’s ministry has been established.

Strengthening

Serving churches

Providing spiritual and institutional guidance to congregations throughout the jurisdiction.

Supporting

Serving pastors

Bringing seasoned pastoral and episcopal perspective into relationship with ministry leaders.

Preparing

Developing leaders

Encouraging faithful service, sound stewardship and leadership development for the Church’s future.

Bishop Smith wearing episcopal attire
Office of the Diocesan

Preserving Apostolic identity. Advancing the Council.

A current assignment shaped by pastoral understanding, international episcopal service and continuing devotion to the Church.

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