Bishop E. Earl McCloud, Jr.
127th elected and consecrated Bishop, African Methodist Episcopal Church

 

A Servant Leader for the People of God

A servant leader is rooted in a Christian belief. Biblically, leadership does not mean to be a dictator, nor does it mean to be mindlessly subservient to every whim. As a servant leader, Bishop McCloud is responsible, compassionate, understanding, takes initiative, competent, respectable, pioneering, exemplary, self-sacrificing and God-fearing. Bishop McCloud has a qualitatively measurable record that shows his understanding and commitment to African Methodism and he uses a highly educated mind to problem solve and engage in free decision-making.

Professional Experience

• Ecumenical Affairs Officer - AME Church 2004-Present
• Pastor, First AME Church, Atlanta, GA 1996-2004
• Pastor, Hunter Hills AME Church, Atlanta, GA 1989-1996
• Pastor, St. Paul AME Church, Fairfield, AL 1982-1989
• United States Army 1974-1982

During the Ministry of Bishop McCloud, more than 2,000 people joined the First AME church of Atlanta. The Bishop added to the FAME Church:

• An Investment Club (47 members)
• A prison ministry for over 13 years, recently featured on a CBS religious documentary
• A contract to make lap blankets for children at Hughes Spalding Hospital
• Provided scholarship monies for more than 60 college and university students at FAME
• Established an endowment program at FAME
• Conducted Christian tours to the Holy Land and Africa
• Established FAME Foundation, Inc.
• Established Contributory relationships with United Parcel Service (UPS), NIKE and General Motors
• Acquired 12.2 acres of land in 1996; with multiple church buildings totaling more than 42,500 sq. ft.; present value - $3.76 million
• Provided shoes and socks at Christmas for all students at Gresham Park Elementary, Clifton Springs Elementary and Meadowview Elementary Schools for the past three years.
• Provided $1.4 million worth of books to the University of West Africa

Education

• Doctor of Ministry - 1991 - United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH
• Dissertation: “The Impact of Preaching on Dysfunctional Families in an Urban Area”
• Master of Divinity - 1988 - Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, GA
• Degree in Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care
• Master of Arts - 1984 - Webster University, St. Louis, MO
• Degree in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Science - 1974 - Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, AL
• Degree in Business Administration
• Graduate: 1979 - U.S. Army Personnel Officers Advanced Course
• 1978 - U.S. Army Military Personnel Officers Course, Fort Benjamin, Harrison, IN
• 1974 - U.S. Infantry Officers Basic Course, Fort Benning, GA

Professional & Civic Affiliation

• Member: Congress of National Black Churches
• Concerned Black Clergy
• Tuskegee Institute National Alumni Association
• Atlantans Building Leadership for Empowerment (ABLE)
• Life Member: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
• Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity

Honors & Activities

• 127th Elected & Consecrated Bishop - AME Church - Indianapolis - 2004
• Ordained Elder, African Methodist Episcopal Church
• Outstanding Young Men of America
• Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Army
• Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters

Married to Patricia Russell-McCloud, J.D. (http://www.prussellmccloud.com)

• President, Russell-McCloud & Associates – Motivational Speaking & Training
• Internationally acclaimed motivational speaker and author
• 11th National President, The Links, Inc.
• The Links Foundation, Inc.