The Presbytery.
The ecclesiastical governance body of Embassy Covenant Church International. Apostolic order, doctrinal oversight, and the ascension gifts, walking together under the Lead Apostle.
Not a title. A working body.
The Presbytery carries ecclesiastical responsibility for apostolic order, doctrinal oversight, spiritual care, and the stewardship of the ascension gifts. The Executive Board provides operational and fiduciary stewardship for the institutional life of the house.
Under the covering of Bishop Hugh Daniel Smith, the Lead Apostle, the Presbytery is a working body of recognized apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers, and ministers of helps, walking in relationship, accountability, and covenant order.
Membership on the Presbytery is not honorary. Every member carries a specific pastoral, apostolic, or prophetic mandate within the life of Embassy Covenant Church International.
The Presbytery of Embassy.
The Presbytery is a covenant body of 30 member entries (couples combined) walking together under the covering of Bishop Hugh Daniel Smith, Lead Apostle. Alphabetized by last name.
Pastors Davona & Fredrick Abney Sr
Pastors Alexis & Daniel Alanis
Pastor LaRoy Bell
Pastor Randi Butler
Evangelist Marietta Cleveland
Prophetess Mary Lou Cole
Pastors Gregory & Ronita Coleman
Prophet Mallory & Pastor Janice Cranford
Prophetess Marlena Daniel
Pastors Reginald & Jennifer Day
Evangelist Andrew & Prophetess Tekeyah Gaines
Prophetess Tamra Hardy
Pastors Jamell & Stanya Jefferson
Apostle Rodrick & Pastor Debran Jenkins
Pastors Iron & Amy Johnson
Pastors Leonard & Katonya Jones
Pastor Jacqueline Lawler
Deacon Jermarx & Prophetess Tabitha Marsh
Pastors Warren & Danielle McMillan
Pastor Kathy Miller
Pastor Teri Miller
Apostles Jeff & Sandra Nelson
Apostle Robert & Prophetess Ivory Paris
Pastors Sherrod & Bridgette Schuler
Elder Sabrina Seagraves
Bishop Hugh & Pastor Letha Smith
Chair · ECCI Presbytery
Apostle Donna Stallings
Pastors Terry & Cheryl Swanigan
Elder Aaron & Prophetess Melissa Walker
Pastor Robert Willis
What the Presbytery stewards.
Doctrinal Oversight
Safeguarding the doctrine, theology, and biblical teaching of the house.
Apostolic Order
Discerning, ordering, and deploying the ascension gifts across every ECCI campus and hub.
The Prophetic Voice
Stewarding the prophetic function of the house through the Company of Prophets and Prophetic Services.
Pastoral Covering
Holding pastoral care and accountability for the leaders and members of Embassy.
Intercession
Sustained prayer and intercession for the apostolic office, campuses, and covenant community.
Formation of Ministers
Overseeing the formation, licensing, and credentialing of ministers within the house.