It has been brought to our attention that Bishop Seth O. Lartey has issued a public statement regarding his expected status at the conclusion of the 52nd Quadrennial Session of the General Conference.
This is an unfortunate development and another example of the repeated lack of judgment exercised by Bishop Lartey. His public statement preempts and presumes the decision of the Board of Bishops which is not final until it’s announced during the appropriate session of the General Conference.
Additionally, after the Board of Bishops issues its statement, the General Conference has the sole and final authority to determine the status of Bishop Lartey. Any effort to predetermine the wisdom of the General Conference is highly inappropriate.
With the opening just one week away, we call upon our beloved Zion Family to join us in the continuing prayer for our General Conference and refrain from unhelpful or even reckless words and actions. Our prayer is for justice, accountability, and healing.
By God’s Grace and In God’s Mercy;
The Board of Bishops of the A.M.E. Zion Church
Bishop George D. Crenshaw, President
Bishop Kenneth Monroe, Senior Bishop
Bishop Michael A. Frencher, Sr., Secretary
Bishop Darryl B. Starnes, Sr.
Bishop Dennis V. Proctor
Bishop W. Darin Moore
Bishop Michael A. Frencher, Sr.
Bishop Hilliard Dogbe
Bishop Uduak Effiong
Bishop Brian R. Thompson, Sr.
Bishop Eric Leake
Bishop Joseph Johnson, Retired
Bishop Marshall H. Strickland, Retired
Bishop Nathaniel Jarrett, Jr., Retired
Bishop George W.C. Walker, Sr., Retired
Bishop Samuel Chuka Ekemam, Sr., Retired
Bishop Warren Matthew Brown, Retired
Bishop George Edward Battle, Jr., Retired
Done This Day July 17, 2024
