The Historic First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Virginia is led by General Board Member Bishop Ted G. Thomas, Sr. Established in 1914 by our founder, Bishop Charles Harrison Mason, the Church Of God In Christ in Virginia has continued to flourish throughout the years. Whether you live in the North, South, East or West, the Church Of God In Christ in Virginia is here to minister to you and your family.
The Women’s Department of First Jurisdiction is led by Supervisor Mother Nellie M. Townes of Suffolk, Virginia.
The Jurisdictional Pastors & Elders’ Council is led by Chairman Christopher Thomas of Portsmouth, Virginia.
The Jurisdictional Music Department is led by Evangelist Naomi Kim Thomas of Chesapeake, Virginia.
The Jurisdictional Youth Department is led by President James Blackwell of Lawrenceville, VA, Chairlady Cleo Wilson of Chesapeak, VA, and Vice President Eugene McCown of Manassas, VA.
The Jurisdictional Sunday School Department is led by Supt. Kenneth Hackett of Manassas, VA and Field Rep Gaynelle Burton of Virginia Beach, VA.
The Jurisdictional Missions Department is led by President Floyd Hawkins of Alexandria, VA and Vice President Linda Johnson of Norfolk, VA.
The Jurisdictional Evangelism Department is led by President Calvin Harris of Richmond, VA and Elect Lady Irether Sanford of Butner, NC.
The Jurisdictional AIM is led by Chairman William T. Coles of Charlottesville, VA.
The Jurisdictional Adjutancy is led by Overseer Marc A. Thomas, Sr.
The Jurisdictional Urban Initiatives is led by Pastor Alex Boyd of Richmond, VA.
