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Bishop Michael Mitchell and Supervisor Cordelia Mitchell, Episcopal Leadership Team of the Twelfth District / New Grandson Arrival, Robert Jerome Hodges III “aka” R3
Bishop Michael Mitchell and Supervisor Cordelia Mitchell, daughter and son-in-law, Channing and Robert Hodges II, announce with great joy and excitement the arrival of Robert Jerome Hodges III, “aka” R3! He was born on November 15th, weighing 6 lbs. 3 oz. Although he surprised us and came three weeks early, he is doing well and has already captured the hearts of his mom, dad, G-Pop, Honey, and TiTi Coco.
We give God all the glory for blessing Channing to have a safe delivery. And we pray that God will sustain and strengthen the new parents to get through the newborn stage of sleepless nights and days.
Grace and peace,
Bishop Michael and Supervisor Cordelia Mitchell
Twelfth Episcopal District
Dissertation Award for Pastoral Leadership. She has over 35 years of consistent trailblazing service in Christian ministry, denominational leadership, and educational administration.
Dr. Cooper served at the largest AME tertiary institution (AMEU) as dean of the John R. Bryant Theological Seminary for ten years, with subsequent elevation to vice president for Academic Affairs of that institution. In addition, she served for many years as a beloved instructor and, more recently, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Monrovia College & Industrial Training School.
She served as the past 3rd vice president of the Connectional Women in Ministry and the founding president of the 14th District Women in Ministry. She was the assistant general secretary of Global Development Council, AME Church, and played several leadership roles within the Central Liberia Annual Conference, AME Church.
She is also a known and respected advocate for women’s rights and justice issues in Liberia. She was one of the organizers of the Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace, a nonviolent protest movement that significantly influenced the Accra Peace Talks that led to the end of the civil conflict in Liberia in 2003. She previously served as a commissioner of the Independent National Commission on Human Rights of Liberia. She served as the chair of the Board of Directors Global Leadership Summit – Liberia and as a member of the Grievance and Ethics Commission – Supreme Court of Liberia. Her passion for women’s and girls’ empowerment has inspired many across Liberia. She is the author of the book You Can Lead! Discover Unusual Paths to Leadership. Dr. Cooper is married to James S. P. Cooper and is blessed with several children and grandchildren. ❏ ❏ ❏
November 2022
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Former Connectional Officers Drs. John Q. and Dorothy Owens Are Proud Grandparents of Kevin Owens II
Former Connectional officers, Drs. John Q. and Dorothy Owens, “Proud Grandparents” of Kevin Owens II, graduate of Emery - Riddle Aeronautical University, undergraduate and master’s degree, Summa Cum Laude, started his professional career, age 25 at NASA Kennedy Space Center as a Space Systems engineer! His goal is to become an astronaut.
“For it’s good to be children sometimes, and never better than Christmas, when it’s mighty founder was a child himself.”
Congratulatory responses can be emailed to: mrsdo7@aol.com (Drs. John Q. and Dorothy Owens).
On behalf of Publications Commission chair Bishop David R. Daniels, Jr., president/publisher of the AMEC Publishing House (Sunday School Union) the Rev. Dr. Roderick D. Belin, and editor of The Christian Recorder Dr. John Thomas III, we celebrate and applaud your achievements.
“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NRSV)
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