Who We Are

We are an ecumenical college that serves as an incubator to properly train, teach, equip and consecrate Episcopates and affirm Apostolic gifts according to Ephesians 4:11.

Our History

In November 2014, Archbishop Devin Owens journeyed to Bronx, NY to meet with and seek out the counsel of Bishop Michael Frith to lead the organization which would be created for the training and development of Episcopal and Apostolic gifts. At that time, many had become Bishops and apostles without adequate education, demonstration, and presentation of the Episcopacy.  The only solution was to fulfill the mandate to bring to fruition The Ecumenical Council of Bishops and Apostolic Leadership, however the will of GOD was that Archbishop Owens would lead ECOBAL.

Beginning in March of 2016 Archbishop Owens recruited Bishop J.T. Cohen of Philadelphia, PA; Bishop Zach Davis of St. Louis, MO; Bishop Marvin Denson of Columbia, MD; and Bishop J.O. Smith of Baltimore, MD. Archbishop Owens then was elected unanimously by his peers as Presiding Bishop-Elect and enthroned Metropolitan-Archbishop at the inaugural Holy Convocation of ECOBAL.

The Ecumenical Council Of Bishops & Apostolic Leadership is recognized as a institution of higher learning created for the development and education of those called to the Episcopacy and Apostolic leadership. It is an organization built by notable and highly gifted men and women who serve as Bishops, apostles, and Ephesians 4:11 ministry gifts. ECOBAL has made a significant impact in the Kingdom by training, affirming, and consecrating strong and capable leaders who are making great achievements in ministry. ECOBAL endeavors to further the high standard of excellence, integrity, and fidelity laid out in the Word of GOD. The theological agenda of ECOBAL is to demonstrate kingdom principles and proclaim the redemptive work of Calvary.

Annual gatherings, being diverse in theme and subject, are held across the US to equip and train Episcopates and Apostolic leaders while also providing a forum for cross-cultural and multi-denominational fellowship, impartation, as well as personal and ministry development.  ECOBAL has assembled national and international leaders in ministry who are experts in Christian Education and other fields of ministry. Our many educational and academic advisors have facilitated the development of an outstanding curriculum and training model which fosters the ongoing education of our members through lecture sessions, developmental seminars, online courses, and even personal one-on-one mentoring.

“The Ecumenical Council of Bishops and Apostolic Leadership is good because people need to be taught.”

— Bishop Paul S. Morton

What We’ve Achieved