Rev. Harlan Jones appointed Presiding Elder 

Of the San Francisco District

Dear Members of the 9th Episcopal District and Connectional Friends:

Greetings in the Name of Jesus Christ!

Presiding Elder Harlan and Mrs. Sheila Jones

Please join me in welcoming Rev. Harlan Jones and his wife, Mrs. Sheila E. Jones, as the new Presiding Elder and First Lady of the San Francisco District.  Rev. Jones replaces Rev. Harry Redds whose term was filled by Rev. Thurston Callier, due to Rev. Redds illness. We are grateful for the contributions of Rev. Redds and the dedicated and faithful role that Rev. Callier played in completing his term.

Additionally, Rev. Jones has been appointed as the new pastor of Missionary Temple C.M.E. Church.  On behalf of the Ninth Episcopal District and myself, I wish to thank Rev. Dr. LeRoy and Mrs. Simmie Johnson for their many years of Servant Leadership at Missionary Temple CME Church and throughout the entire Ninth Episcopal District.

I look forward to creating new paths for Dr. Johnson to share in the leadership of the Northern California Region.


Bishop James B. Walker
Presiding Prelate
9th Episcopal District