Bishop Leroy H. Cannady, Presiding Bishop & General Overseer
“Who you are precedes what you do ... Leadership begins with the heart”Bishop 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); twenty-three (23) grandchildren; and twenty-three (23) great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
From his humble beginnings, Bishop Cannady’s journey and legacy has been one of faithfulness and dedication while serving diligently for forty-seven (47) 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 20 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.
The following is a short synopsis of Bishop Cannady’s accomplishments:
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma - G.C. Crawley High School, Franklinton, NC - 1943
Baltimore College Preparatory School, Baltimore, MD - Course of Study: Reading/Language Arts - 1974
Dale Carnegie School of Public Speaking, Baltimore, MD - Course of Study: Effective Public Speaking, Human Relations - 1975
American Bible Institute, Kansas City, MO - Course of Study: Practical Metaphysical Series, Philosophy, Bible History, English Bible Interpretation - 1976 - 1979
Grace Apostolic College, Inc., School of Religious Education, Niles, OH - Degree: Doctor of Divinity - 1986
Apostolic Christian College, Washington, DC - Degree: Doctor of Divinity - 1999
MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCES:
Baptized in Jesus Name in 1935 by Bishop Henry Chauncy 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
AFFILIATIONS:
Apostolic Ministerial Alliance of Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC
Apostolic World Christian Fellowship, Inc., South Bend, IN (Executive Council Member)
Apostolic Christian College, Washington, DC (Board of Trustees)
Theodore L. Barber Scholarship Foundation, Baltimore, MD (Founder)
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS AND OUTREACH:
Refuge Housing Project, Inc., Baltimore, MD (President)
Govans Community Association, Baltimore, MD
Pen Lucy Community Association, Baltimore, MD
Cannady Home Improvement and Management Company (Founder)
WBGR Radio Ministry, Baltimore, MD (1968 to 2005)
WANN Radio Station, Annapolis, MD
WBMD Radio Station, Baltimore, MD
PUBLICATIONS:
Give Me This Mountain - A Leap of Faith (Autobiography, Teachings & Sermons) of Bishop Leroy H. Canandy
Salvation, the Character and Nature of God - The Clarion, May, 1985
God Head; Water Baptism; Baptism of the Holy Ghost; One God - Christian Communication Publications, Inc., Baltimore, MD
Cassette and Video Ministry: Topics - God Head; Water Baptism; Spiritual Baptism; Gifts of the Spirit; Salvation; Faith and Works
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:
Way of the Cross Church of Christ, International, Washington, DC; Award: 1970 Diocesan of South Carolina, Georgia and Texas
U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC; Award: Exceptional Prayer at the Opening Session of the U.S. House of Representatives
Mayor’s Citation, Baltimore, MD; Award: 1979 Quality Contribution to Welfare of Municipality
The Honorable Parren J. Mitchell, Congressman, 7th Congressional District, Baltimore, MD; Award: Outstanding Community Service
The Honorable Clarence W. Blount, State Senator, 41st Legislative District, Baltimore, MD; Award: Outstanding Community Service
Howard University, School of Divinity, Washington, DC; Award: Participation in Field Education Program
WBGR Radio Station, Baltimore, MD; Award: Exceptional Broadcasting Ministry and Outstanding years of Church and Community Service
40th Jubilee Anniversary Award, National Youth for Christ, Way of the Cross Church of Christ, International
50th Golden Jubilee Award, National Convocation Committee, Way of the Cross Church of Christ, International
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