Celebrating30 years
presiding bishop
Leroy H. Cannady, Sr. august 1985 - august 2015
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t is because of the blessing of the good Lord, the prayers and support of God’s people, and the encouragement of the saints that I made it through these thirty years as your Presider.”
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raise the Lord and may God bless each of you. As I sat in front of my computer, I tried to write an overview of some of my experiences as the leader of this great organization. It was not an easy task. I am unable to put in words and explain the successes (and sometimes, failures) my achievements have been. However, it is because of the blessing of the good Lord, the prayers and support of God’s people, and the encouragement of the saints that I made it through these thirty years as your Presider. This is now my opportunity to express my heart-felt appreciation for all that each of you have done for me and my family which enabled me to push forward in achieving my goals. You have been a blessing to me. I have given my best and in many cases I felt I did not do enough. I have had the privilege of working with six Vice Presiding Bishops over the last thirty years: Bishop James Hicks, Bishop Jacob A. Green, Bishop John Williams, Bishop James C. Jackson, Bishop Earley Dillard, and Bishop Alphonzo D. Brooks. I’ve also worked with members of the Executive and General Board of Bishops and Pastors and can say that I have not had any personal issues with these great men of God. My priority has always been my responsibilities to the ministry and to the work of God. I cannot and will not retire from the work of God. I am not looking to sit in a rocking chair; I am still very busy as ever. One of my favorite scriptures is Isaiah 62:1: “For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.” Under my leadership, many many churches have joined us, including missions in Nigeria and India. It is my desire and prayer that The Way of the Cross Church of Chirst, International continue to be a blessing to the people of God. As I come to the close of this era in my life, I plan to become more enthusiastic and have more zeal for the work of Christ. May I say it has been an incredible and extraordinarily bountiful blessing to have the opportunity to be placed as the Presider of this great Body of Believers. I solicit your prayers for my future endeavors. For I purpose to do greater things in the future. My future is greater than my past. Remember dear hearts, we can (and will) do all things through Christ that strengthens us. If I can aid or help you in any way, you have my word that I will. Your Humble Servant, I remain,
Bishop Leroy H. Cannady, Sr. Bishop Leroy H. Cannady, Sr. Presiding Bishop
Celebrating30 years
presiding bishop
Leroy H. Cannady, Sr. thursday, august 6, 2015
Processional of Guests & Honoree Master of Ceremony | Bishop Alphonzo D. Brooks, Presiding Bishop-Elect Prayer | Bishop Willie J. Davis, Senior Executive Board Member Scripture | Bishop Hurron Freeman, Assistant North Carolina State Diocesan The Occasion | Bishop Ronald A. Frazier, General Secretary Musical Tribute |“Stroll Down Memory Lane” featured soloist, Sister Betty Brooks Roy & The WOTCC Mass Choir – under the leadership of Elder Kevin Porter Dinner & Video Presentation Musical Tribute to Bishop Leroy H. Cannady, Sr. | The Sons “If God Be For Us” Introduction of Speaker | Bishop Alphonzo D. Brooks, Presiding Bishop-Elect Speaker | Dr. Jerome Stokes Pastor & Founder, Church of the Redeemed of the Lord, Baltimore, MD Musical Tribute |“Stroll Down Memory Lane” featured soloist, Sister Betty Brooks Roy & The WOTCC Mass Choir – under the leadership of Elder Kevin Porter Special Presentations to the Honoree • Children, Grandchildren/Great-Grandchildren/Great-Great Grandchildren (Family) • Refuge Way of the Cross Church of Christ, Inc. (Local Church) • The Way of the Cross Church of Christ, International: Bishop Earley Dillard, First Vice Presiding Bishop-Elect and Pastoral Council Chairman Remarks from the Honoree | Presiding Bishop Leroy H. Cannady, Sr. Benediction | Bishop Roosevelt Fulton, Second Vice Presiding Bishop-Elect
“Who you are precedes what you do ... Leadership begins with the heart”
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ishop Leroy H. Cannady, Sr. was born in Franklinton, North Carolina on May 27, 1922 to Benjamin Howard and Crescie Ann Smith Cannady. He was joined in holy matrimony on December 10, 1944 to the late Mother Virginia Ree Cannady. He is the father of eight children: (Delphine, Vivian, Leroy, Jr. (deceased), James, Gregory, Michael and Phyllis); and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. From his humble beginnings, Bishop Cannady’s journey and legacy has been one of faithfulness and dedication while serving diligently for fifty-seven (57) years as Pastor and Founder of the Refuge Way of the Cross Church of Christ, Inc. located in Baltimore, Maryland. He has served as the Presiding Prelate to The Way of the Cross Church of Christ, International for 30 years. As the Superintendent of Sunday School at age twelve (12), to the Presiding Prelate of the Way of the Cross Church of Christ, International, he has accepted each challenge with faith and courage. His peers refer to him as an Apostolic Father. In a world that is constantly changing, Bishop Cannady continues to embrace the Apostolic Doctrine. MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCES:
Baptized in Jesus Name in 1935 by Bishop Henry C. Brooks (Founder) at the Ransom Way of the Cross Church of Christ, Franklinton, NC; Received the Holy Ghost in 1935 Ordained Deacon in 1949 by Bishop John Luke Brooks Licensed Minister in 1950 Ordained Elder in 1952 Founder and Pastor of the Refuge Way of the Cross Church of Christ, Inc., Baltimore, MD in 1958 Consecrated Bishop in 1970 Served as Diocesan Bishop for South Carolina, Georgia and Texas for nine years Consecrated as Vice Presiding Bishop in 1982 Consecrated as Presiding Bishop in August 1985 Presiding Bishop Emeritus in August 2015
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