Consecration Service of Bishop Ronald L. Owens

Standing L-R: Bishops Donald Hilliard Jr., Nikolaos G. Brown, George Searight, Rudy Carlton, Jeffery J. Broughton Sr., Eric McMillan, Reggie Hall, and Overseer Kyshon Mitchell. Center: Chief Celebrant Bishop Eric D. Garnes anoints Bishop Ronald L. Owens Standing L-R: Owens’ daughter Tracy Conner; and grandsons Blair Bartlett, Joshua Conner, Kirby Jones, Adam Conner II, Brandon Bartlett and daughter Kimberly Owens. Seated L-R: Bishop Rev. Dr. Ronald L. and First Lady Cheryl Owens

A Momentous Event: Consecration Service of Bishop Ronald L. Owens

Bishop George and Pastor Mary Searight of Abundant Life Family Worship Church in New Brunswick, NJ hosted the Episcopal Consecration of their Father in Faith, Bishop-Elect Rev. Dr. Ronald L. Owens, senior pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Metuchen, NJ on October 8, 2022. Owens’ sons and daughters, clergy, and special guests from across the nation witnessed the sacred event. Members of New Hope Baptist Church attended the celebration in full force in honor and support of their pastor.

Bishops from every Protestant denomination participated in the sacred event headed by Chief Consecrator Bishop Eric D. Garnes of Brooklyn, NY. Official co–celebrants The Rt. Rev. Jeffery J. Broughton Sr. of Middletown, DE and The Rt. Rev. E. Earl Jenkins of Hamilton, NJ led the College of Bishops throughout the sacred order of consecration.

Rev. Ryan Buckland, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church of New Brunswick delivered the call to worship. Beautiful music and songs from the Tabernacle choir, directed by Justin Coleman, filled the sanctuary.

Chief Consecrator Bishop Eric D. Garnes provided the precise understanding of the consecration service. Newly consecrated Bishop Ronald L. Owens, emotional throughout the sacred consecration service—especially in his final remarks, thanked everyone for their participation and attendance. — TPC Staff

L-R: First Lady Cheryl and Bishop Ronald L. Owens