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Florida District Council
Bishop Billy G. Newton - Presiding Diocesan Bishop
Suffragan Bishop Robert Thomas - Council Chairman
Suffragan bishop Dr. Will Potter - Council Vice Chairman
Welcome to the Website of the Florida District Council (FDC)
of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW).

I would like to welcome you to the FDC website. This website is an innovative
endeavor that I have been inspired of God to commission to enhance
communication with membership of this council. We live a fast paced world that
requires instant access to changing events. With geographical disbursement of our
membership, it is hoped that this site will enlighten you to critical information and
upcoming events. The website is currently in an infant state. We have plans to
enhance the site, and request your understanding as we transition our information
into digital format.

Bishop Billy G. Newton
New Internet home for the FDC.
God has allowed technology to create many
medians for communications to go forth into
the world. The FDC is pleased to venture into
the exciting world of web-based ministry and
communications!

It is our hope to expand this portal to include
all functions of our Council. During the early
months our focus will be to gather the data
required to setup web pages  and
communications for our core functional areas.

After that we plan to add the ability to access
sermons (audio and video), bible study
materials, links to bible study tools and our
member church websites.

Feel free to browse this portal as it is being
built. You will find that we are continually
adding exciting information that will add to
your web experience!

Eld Gregory Essick - Webmaster
Our Council Leaders:













Bishop Billy G. Newton - Diocesan Bishop.
Suff. Bishop Robert Thomas - Council Chairman.
Suff. Bishop Will Potter-  Asst Council Chairman
Psa 149:1 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.......Psa 150:1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.......Psa 148:13 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.......Psa 148:1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.......Psa 147:12 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.......Psa 147:7 Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God.......Psa 147:1 Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.......Psa 146:2 While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.......Psa 145:21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever......Psa 138:4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.......Psa 135:21 Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.......Psa 135:3 Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.......Psa 135:1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.......Psa 117:2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.......Psa 117:1 O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.......Psa 116:19 In the courts of the LORD'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.......Psa 115:18 But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD.......Psa 113:1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.......Psa 112:1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.......Psa 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.......Psa 109:30 I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among the multitude.......Psa 111:1 Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.......Psa 109:30 I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among the multitude.......Psa 108:3 I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.......Psa 107:31 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!.......Psa 106:48 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.......Psa 106:47 Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.......Psa 106:2 Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?.......Psa 106:1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.......Psa 105:45 That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.......Psa 104:35 Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye the LORD.......Psa 104:33 I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.......Psa 102:21 To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem.......Psa 102:18 This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the LORD.......Psa 100:1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.......Psa 98:4 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.......Psa 89:5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.......Psa 57:9 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.......Psa 56:10 In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word.......Psa 40:3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.......Psa 33:2 Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
FDC Executive Board Members
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Bishop Billy G. Newton - Diocesan Bishop
Suff. Bishop Robert B. Thomas - Chairman
Suff. Bishop Will Potter, MD - Vice Chairman
Elder J.H. Lawson - Executive Secretary
Dist Elder Arden Luster- Treasurer
Pastor Ella Mae Davis - Member
Suff. Bishop Elvin Bridgewater - Member
Dist. Elder Willie J. Johnson - Member
Pastor Maggie Gaines - Member
Suff. Bishop James Walker - Member
Suff. Bishop Henry Hood - Member
Dist. Elder E. Seaverson - Member
Dist. Elder Willie Coley - Member
Pastor A. Melbourne - Member
Dist. Elder J. Carlson - Member
Suff. Bishop Arthur Fletcher - Member
Pastor Mercedes James - Emeritus Member
Florida District Council:
The Florida District Council is the
29th episcopal district of the
Pentecostal Assemblies of the World
(PAW). The following anointed
leaders have been appointed of God
to lead our Council:

We are pleased that you have
accessed the FDC website. Please
know your support is appreciated.
We are a multifaceted religious
organization with diversified
governing boards appointed to
conduct the Council Business in a
Godly and professional manner.

Throughout this page want to
introduce each board to you and
acquaint you with our leaders!
FDC Council Leaders

Suffragan Bishops:
Henry Hood         
Elvin S. Bridgewater
Will Potter M.D.
James Walker
Robert Thomas
Arthur L. Fletcher

District Elders:
Arden L. Luster
Eddie Seaverson
Willie Coley
Willie J. Johnson
J. Carlson
J. Talley

Council Officers:
Todd Simpson - Secretary
Irene Coley - Assistant Secretary
Brenda Frazier - Coordinator
W.J. Chealey - Sargent At Arms
James Booth - Asst Sargent At Arms
Dr. Diane Potter - Reporter

Committees

License and Credential
Suff. Bishop Elvin Bridgewater
Pastor Mercedes James
Dist. Elder Willie J. Johnson
Evangelist E. M. Hood
Elder C. J. Wright
Elder J. N. Richardson

Auditing
Evangelist Linda A. Carson
Suff. Bishop Henry Hood
Evangelist Irene Coley
Pastor D. Lindsey
Elder R. King
Dr. L. Boston

Judicial