Our Diocese
About the Illinois-Missouri-Wisconsin Diocese
A spiritual and organizational covering for churches and ministries across three states — bound together by one confession of Jesus Christ and a shared calling to worship, teach, and serve.
Who We Are
A covering of faith across Illinois, Missouri & Wisconsin
The Illinois-Missouri-Wisconsin Diocese exists to provide spiritual oversight, pastoral support, and organizational direction for the churches connected to it. Headquartered at the Bibleway Church Complex in St. Louis, the Diocese unites congregations across the region in a common mission.
We hold to the historic confession of the Lord Jesus Christ and labor together so that local churches are strengthened, leaders are equipped, and families are cared for.
Our Churches
Our Congregations
The congregations below are listed alphabetically. The Diocese office maintains the official roster — contact us for current pastoral appointments and mailing details.
3038 W. Dartmouth, Flint, MI 48504
District Elder Michael Hairston
10741 Vorhof Drive, St. Louis, MO 63136
Diocesan Bishop Barkley E. Bailey, Sr.
900 Monroe Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
District Elder Shawnacy Johnson
3637 W. Jolly Road, Lansing, MI 48911
Elder Henry Gibbs
In loving memory of the late Apostle David W. Maxwell ·
4005 Chestnut Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64130
In loving memory of the late Bishop Herman Cubit · Pastor to be named
6457 Lake Paddock Drive, Florissant, MO 63033
District Elder Alvin Williams
Mailing: 1140 Chandler Ridge Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
District Elder Rickey Bates
2020 West Main Street, Belleville, IL 62226
District Elder David Manning
1075 Kennedy Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901
Elder Dexter Odeneal
1651 Redman Road, St. Louis, MO 63138
Elder Lawrence Davis
1917 Lincoln Avenue, East St. Louis, IL 62204
Elder Edward W. Powers, Sr.
9407 S. Trumbull, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
District Elder Parrish Smith
Our Mission
Called to worship, teaching & service
We are called to know Christ and to make Him known. As a Diocese, our mission is to glorify God through worship, to ground His people in the Word, to support strong local churches, and to serve our communities with the love of Jesus.
Everything we do — from the annual Diocese Meeting to the daily work of our congregations — flows from this calling.
Our Values
Six commitments that unite us
Worship
Honoring God with reverence and joy as the center of all we do.
Fellowship
Sharing life together across congregations, ages, and states.
Service
Loving our neighbors and serving our communities in Christ’s name.
Leadership
Raising up and supporting faithful pastors, ministers, and auxiliary leaders.
Discipleship
Growing in the Word and helping one another follow Jesus faithfully.
Unity
Standing together as one Diocese, of one heart and one confession.
Our Work
A Diocese at work, day by day
States Served
Serving churches across Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin.
Leaders & Families
Supporting leaders, auxiliaries, and families throughout the region.
United in Purpose
Building unity through worship, teaching, and service.
Connect with the Illinois-Missouri-Wisconsin Diocese
Have a question about our churches, leadership, or the upcoming Diocese Meeting? We would be glad to hear from you.