Diocesan Leadership
Leadership
Spiritual oversight, pastoral leadership, and organizational direction for the churches of the Illinois-Missouri-Wisconsin Diocese.
Bishop Barkley E. Bailey Sr.
Bishop Barkley E. Bailey Sr. serves as Diocesan Bishop of the Illinois-Missouri-Wisconsin Diocese, providing spiritual oversight, pastoral leadership, and organizational direction for the churches and ministries connected to the Diocese.
From the Diocese headquarters at the Bibleway Church Complex in St. Louis, he shepherds congregations across Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin — encouraging pastors, supporting auxiliary leaders, and calling the people of God to faithful worship and service in every season.
Together in Ministry
Bishop & First Lady Bailey
Serving side by side across the churches of the Diocese.
Mother Bailey
First Lady, Illinois-Missouri-Wisconsin Diocese
Biography coming soon. Mother Bailey serves alongside Diocesan Bishop Barkley E. Bailey, Sr., ministering to the women, families, and auxiliaries of the Diocese. A full biography will be published here.
Vision for the Diocese
A Diocese steadfast and growing
The vision for the Illinois-Missouri-Wisconsin Diocese is one of steadfast faith and healthy growth: churches anchored in the unchanging Word, leaders equipped to serve, and believers united across three states in worship and mission.
It is a vision of local congregations that thrive, of auxiliaries that strengthen the body, and of a Diocese family that stands together — unshaken in an ever-changing world.
Leadership Priorities
Where we are giving our strength
Spiritual Growth
Calling every believer to deeper worship, prayer, and rootedness in the Word.
Strong Local Churches
Supporting congregations so they are healthy, faithful, and fruitful in their communities.
Leadership Development
Equipping pastors, ministers, and auxiliary leaders to serve with wisdom and integrity.
Unity Across the Diocese
Strengthening the bonds of fellowship among churches in Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin.
Faithful Service
Serving our neighbors, families, and communities with the compassion of Christ.
Grounded in the Word
Keeping Scripture at the center of every gathering, decision, and ministry.
Bishop Bailey · Diocese Address
Office of the Diocesan Bishop
Bibleway Church Complex
10741 Vorhof Drive
St. Louis, MO 63136
Additional official contact information for the Office of the Diocesan Bishop will be published by the Diocese office. For the most current details, please reach the office through the contact form.
Honoring Faithful Service
Moments from the 2026 Diocese Meeting, where Bishop Bailey recognized pastors, first ladies, and servant leaders across the Diocese for their faithful work.
Pledge 30
A pledge that strengthens the whole Diocese
Pledge 30 invites members, churches, and friends of the Diocese to give faithfully toward the shared work we carry together — the annual Diocese Meeting, leadership development, auxiliary ministries, and support for our congregations.
The commitment
Details to be confirmed. Pledge 30 details — pledge amount, term, and how funds are applied — will be published here once finalized by the Diocese office.
Every church, every member
Pastors, auxiliary leaders, members, and friends of the Diocese are all invited to participate. Churches may also pledge as a congregation.
Pledge 30 · Square
Secure online giving through Square. Payment link to be added.
Walk with us in this season
Explore what God is doing across the Diocese, reach the office with a question, or help sustain the work through faithful giving.