Our Jurisdictional Leader

Bishop Michael B. Golden, Jr.

Bishop Michael B. Golden, Jr. serves as the Jurisdictional Prelate of The Iconic Virginia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, Church of God in Christ. His leadership reflects a commitment to holiness, service, excellence, and the ongoing work of fellowship throughout the Jurisdiction.

As Jurisdictional Prelate, Bishop Golden provides spiritual guidance, administrative leadership, and pastoral care to the churches, districts, ministries, and leaders connected to the Jurisdiction.

His service also extends to the broader Church of God in Christ, where he serves as Financial Secretary, continuing the work of leadership with integrity, responsibility, and a heart for the people of God.

Faithful leadership is seen in the care, order, and vision that helps the Jurisdiction continue moving forward.
Jurisdictional Leadership

Executive Board

The Executive Board serves alongside the Jurisdictional Prelate with wisdom, order, and shared commitment to the mission of The Iconic Virginia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.

Bishop Michael B. Golden, Jr.

Jurisdictional Prelate; Financial Secretary, Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

Bishop Ronald A. Watson Sr.

Special Assistant to the Bishop; Covington District

Bishop Samuel Braxton

Special Assistant to the Bishop; Greater Denbigh District

Bishop Phillip X. Green Sr.

Special Assistant to the Bishop; Events Coordinator

Bishop Joseph T. Williams

Chesapeake District

Admin. Assistant William N. Ward Jr.

Jurisdictional Executive Secretary; Staunton District

Admin. Assistant Michael B. Golden Sr.

Chairman, Jurisdiction Council of Pastors & Elders; Peninsula District

Admin. Assistant Theodore Hughey

Central Harvest District

Admin. Assistant William Mosby Jr.

Lynchburg District

Admin. Assistant Lemuel Williams

Norfolk District

Admin. Assistant Anthony Daniels Sr.

Berkley District

Superintendent Duane McNair Sr.

Chairman, Board of Superintendents; Jurisdictional Treasurer; Portsmouth District

Superintendent Barry L. Winston

COGIC Urban Initiatives Vice President; Vice Chairman, Board of Superintendents; Roanoke District

Superintendent Tyrone D. Scafe Sr.

Secretary, Board of Superintendents; New Horizon District

Superintendent Thomas Campbell Jr.

Chairman of Finance; Virginia Beach District

Superintendent Samuel L. Green III

Bishop S.L. Green, Jr. Memorial District

Superintendent Waddee B. Thoroughgood, Jr.

COGIC Adjutant Apostolic; New Wave District

Superintendent Trevon Boone

Bishop W.P. Wiggins Memorial District

Superintendent Robert Gay

Tri-Cities District

Superintendent Raymond Johnson

Dominion District

Superintendent Timothy Williams

God First District

Pastor Leon Taylor

Chairman, Jurisdictional Assembly

Pastor Marcus X. Golden

Chairman, Jurisdictional Auxiliary In Ministry

Pastor Timothy Wright

Chairman, Ordination Board

Superintendent Toney McNair Sr.

Jurisdictional Chief Adjutant

Elder Christopher McNair

Executive Assistant to the Bishop

Pastor A. Paul Paige

Jurisdictional Adjutant Episcopal