He is a graduate of Southern University and A&M College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (Electronics). He later completed the Master of Divinity and the Doctor of Philosophy in Theology, with concentrated work in Africentric theological reconstruction, leadership formation, and decolonized Christian thought. His academic and theological pursuits are consistently grounded in Scripture, shaped by the witness of the Ancient African Church, and oriented toward practical transformation.
Ordained to preach the Gospel at the age of thirty-five, Dr. Lands has served faithfully as pastor, teacher, bishop, and apostolic leader across multiple continents. He is the Founding Pastor of Greater Calvary Bible Church International in Austin, Texas, a Christ-centered and family-focused congregation rooted in biblical truth, covenantal discipleship, and community restoration. He also serves as Patriarch of Family Life Communion International, a global communion of churches, ministries, and leaders committed to integrity, holiness, covenant community, and Kingdom advancement.
In addition, Dr. Lands is the Metropolitan Archbishop of the International Conference of Bishops, an inter-denominational senior body and episcopal conference dedicated to connecting, supporting, training, and resourcing bishops and senior church leaders across diverse global contexts. In this role, he provides theological clarity, pastoral wisdom, and apostolic oversight while fostering unity without compromising biblical conviction.
Beyond ecclesial leadership, Dr. Lands is a licensed Professional Control Systems Engineer (PE) and the CEO of ANAK Consultants, Inc. He is also the founder and President/CEO of Rites of Passage Development, an organization focused on affordable housing, economic empowerment, and sustainable community development in underserved communities. His commitment to the next generation is further expressed through his role as founder of the Greater Calvary Rites of Passage, a nationa ly recognized youth leadership and character development program that has transformed hundreds of lives through mentorship, discipline, cultural restoration, and moral formation.
Throughout his life, Dr. Lands has consistently joined faith and action, theology and engineering, Scripture and systems. He has stood on the front lines of civil rights struggles, from grassroots protests in University City, Missouri, to policy-shaping civic leadership in Austin, Texas. His service includes participation on numerous commissions, boards, and public forums addressing educational equity, urban redevelopment, ethical governance, and racial justice.
A fearless advocate for dewesternized, decolonized theology, and Africentric Hermeneutics, Dr. Lands has authored and taught extensively, calling the Church to recover its biblical foundations, prophetic courage, and moral clarity, free from the distortions of Western supremacy, cultural accommodation, and institutional compromise. His preaching and writing challenge believers not just to profess faith, but to live with integrity, love with conviction, and lead with courage.
Dr. Lands is a devoted husband to Dr. Mable L. Lands, a father, grandfather, mentor, and respected elder-statesman in both church and civic life. His enduring legacy continues to inspire generations to walk in truth, build in love, and see with clear spiritual eyes.
Dr. Sterling Lands II stands as a beacon of faith, justice, and transformation. His legacy is marked by unwavering service, prophetic leadership, and a deep commitment to societal healing through the truth and love of the Gospel.
has been serving the Lord at Greater Calvary Bible Church International since 1993. He currentlyve serves as lead pastor of the Omega Bible Church of Dale, Texas.
He is married to Lady Nicole Youmans , and have 2 children; Jaydan 19 and Shiyan 18.
He is a master carpenter and currently holds a AAS in Business Managment and loves to preach.
Bishop Dr. Alfred T. Lands was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1956 to Sterling and Pearl Etta James Lands. The youngest of seven children, he grew up alongside his siblings: Sterling Lands II, Edward Leroy, Diane R. Burton, Larry Ray, Lester, and JoAnn Alsandor. The family was raised at 811 Meyers Alley in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the community affectionately known as “the Lake.”
At the age of 12, Bishop Lands accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior during a revival at Greater New Guide Baptist Church. He later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Southwestern Louisiana, now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
After relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, Bishop Lands and his wife quickly became active in ministry. From 1982 to 1983, they served as Youth Ministry and Church Leader Advisors at Union Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Rugene Bryant (deceased). Between 1984 and 1988, they continued their service at Mt. Herman Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor Nathaniel Wilbourne (deceased), supporting the Youth Ministry and Young Adult Choir and serving in the Diaconate Ministry.
Bishop Lands accepted the call to preach in 1991 and was licensed at New Calvary Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor P.L. Redmond Jr (deceased). He was ordained in 1994 at Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church by Dr. William E. Flippins. His leadership continued to expand with key appointments, including his installation as Overseer in The Lord’s Churches Fellowships and Ministries International, Inc. in 2002.
In 2011, he was consecrated as a Bishop by Family Life International Fellowship, Inc., where he later served as Vice Presiding Bishop. On April 24, 2025, Bishop Lands was unanimously elected and affirmed as the Presiding Prelate of Family Life International Fellowship. He is also a distinguished member of the House of Bishops, Master’s Circle Christian Fellowship, and the Evangelical Episcopal Communion. Additionally, he is the co-founder and former moderator of the Statewide Association of Baptist Assemblies (S.A.B.A.), an Atlanta-based body serving the Southwest region.
Outside of the pulpit, Bishop Lands is the founder and CEO of Alfred Lands Creative Design Solutions, a freelance design studio, for over 35 years. He is the president of TruFaith Music LLC, an independent gospel record label supporting both emerging and seasoned artists. Notable acts under its banner include God’s Gurls, Gospel Rapper Rev. Taj B, The Heavenly H.O.R.N.S., and Rev. Darien Brooks, also known as “The Vocalist Warrior.” As a producer, songwriter, drummer, and artist manager, Bishop Lands continues to influence the gospel music industry with creativity and excellence.
His love for family and community birthed L.I.F.E., Inc. (Love Involves Family Everyday)—a ministry dedicated to strengthening families holistically. He and his wife hosted Taking the Family to Godly Heights on KISS 104.1 FM, which evolved into their own broadcast, The Bishop and His Bride, now being relaunched as a podcast.
Bishop Lands also leads Just Man Talk, a monthly and annual men’s forum addressing spiritual growth, leadership, and community empowerment—hosted at Family Life MBC and Barbershops throughout the regent. He is an author. He wrote his first book last year, “Put A CAP On It.”
Bishop Lands is a lifelong learner committed to theological and ministerial excellence. His academic achievements include:
After graduating from Lexington County public schools, he served honorably in the U.S. Air Force and continued his studies at institutions including Benedict College, Howard University, Princeton University, Liberty University, andAndersonville Theological Seminary, earning degrees from an AA to a Doctor of Ministry.
Licensed and ordained in Gospel Ministry, Dr. Wise was consecrated as Bishop by the Master’s Circle Christian Fellowship International in 2014 and later elevated to Archbishop. He served as pastor of New Bethany Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. for twelve years, where he was later named Pastor Emeritus, and has also led Shiloh Baptist Church in Virginia.
Dr. Wise’s impact extends beyond the pulpit—he is described by his daughter, Dr.Karsonya “Kaye” Wise Whitehead, as one of the “nameless, faceless foot soldiers” of the civil rights movement and her first social justice teacher, quietly working for justice behind the scenes.
He has held leadership roles in major Baptist organizations and currently serves as Retired Pastor in Residence at Central Baptist Church in Columbia, SC, Senior Consultant for Better Care Christian Fellowship Ministries, and Director of Leadership Development for The International Conference of Bishops. Dr. Wise and his wife, Dr. Bonnie N. Wise, are proud parents of four children and six grandchildren.
was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Archbishop Dr. Sterling Lands and International First Lady Mable Lands. He is married to Elect Lady Tamara Lands and is the father of five: four children from a previous marriage, ages 33, 29, 25, and 21, and a stepdaughter through his marriage to Tamara.
Bishop Lands accepted his calling in 1991 while attending Southern University, during the pledging period of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He graduated from Prairie View A&M University in the fall of 1994 with a degree in Electrical Engineering and began working at Austin Energy, where he served until 2000. In June 2026, he received a Doctorate of Divine Music. He currently serves as Senior Planner at Travis County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 in the Juvenile Truancy Department, where he leads a team that assists in improving school attendance among referred students. He previously served as Director and teacher of Mathematics and Science at the Greater Calvary Eagle Academy, until 2021.
Consecrated a bishop within the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches for the Archdiocese of Saint John the Baptist of the Province of St. Peter, Bishop Lands serves as lead pastor of Beta Bible Church Ministry. He served as Bishop of Ministries within the Family Life International Fellowship until 2024. He currently serves as Male Passage Director of the Greater Calvary Servant Warrior Leader Youth Development Process. A musician, he works alongside his wife as a lead in the GCBC Audio Visual Ministry.
Bishop Lands owns and operates Say the Word Designs (1 Corinthians 2:13), a graphic design company that creates, develops, and enhances quality graphic visuals that promote the interests and needs of its clients.
Vision: A Christ-centered leader committed to preaching, teaching, and reaching others with the gifts, skills, talents, and resources that are given to me.
Mission: To provide an opportunity for others to be saved, educated, and live free.
Bishop Dr. Kristoffer Sterling Lands is the second born son of Sterling and Mable L Lands in 1973 in St. Louis MO. He accepted his call to the ministry at the Greater Calvary Bible Church, formally Baptist Church under the Abp Sterling Lands, II in 1989. Dr. Lands has his Masters of Theology from the Metropolitan Christian University 2024. He has a Th.D in Theology as well as a Doctorate in Divine Music MCU. He serves as the Executive director of the Greater Calvary Rites of Passage Inc.
Bishop Kristoffer has a passion for God’s people and is committed to seeing them saved, educated and spiritually, socially and economically liberated. Bishop Kristoffer is an active bishop in the Evangelical Episcopal Churches (EEC). He is also a current and active bishop in the Family International Fellowship.
He is presiding Bishop of the Family Life Communion (FLCI). He is the lead pastor of the Alpha Bible Church International, Austin, TX. Bishop Kristoffer is the head band director at LBJ Early College High school. Bishop Kristoffer believes that family is God’s priority and has made that his priority He is the proud husband of Elect Lady Overseer Evangelist Kiamesha Yvonne Lands. He is the father of six wonderful children, sons Hillel, Hazaiah and Hezekiah; daughters Zemirah, Zion and Zuriel.
Dr. Kristoffer Lands an accomplished author of the book Radah: Raising Generational Leaders for a Global Church and the daily morning publication Fresh Start.
Pastor Christopher G. Wallace, Sr. is the founding pastor of Restoration Bible Church in Austin, Texas, and a devoted servant of Jesus Christ. Born on March 1, 1977, in Austin, he is a living testimony of God’s saving and restoring grace.
Pastor Wallace began his professional and ministry journey in 2001 after graduating from the Big Austin School of Business, where he received an Honorary Award in Business Marketing. That same year, he founded W.L. Landscaping, a company recognized as a certified member of both the City of Austin Minority Business Enterprise and the State of Texas Building and Procurement Commission.
His call to ministry was affirmed under the leadership of Dr. Sterling Lands, II, Archbishop of Family Life International Fellowship, who appointed him as Salvation Ministry Chair. Pastor Wallace faithfully served for three years as Assistant Chaplain at the Salvation Army Downtown Shelter, preaching the message of restoration through Jesus Christ. He later launched a community tent ministry, A Call to Salvation, on Austin’s east side.
In 2005, Pastor Wallace followed God’s vision to establish Restoration Bible Church, a ministry committed to educating, liberating, and equipping believers for Kingdom service. He completed ministerial studies at the Essentials of Faith College for Ministers and is currently pursuing his Master’s in Biblical Studies. He was licensed and ordained in 2005 by Dr. Sterling Lands.
Pastor Wallace’s ministry is marked by his passion for soul-winning, spiritual renewal, and teaching the transforming power of God’s grace. His life reflects humility, dedication, and unwavering faith in God’s calling.
He is the proud father of five children—Lauren Ashley Chrischell, Nathanael Christopher, Christopher George, Nissi Chrishawana, and Michael Emmanuel Christopher Wallace—who continue to inspire and support his ministry.
Pastor Michael Easley is a Bible preacher with a poetic flow. His style is unorthodox, but effective. He utilizes unique gifts with boldness and power in The Holy Spirit. He was called to preach in 1986, licensed in 2005, and ordained in 2024. Currently, he serves as Lead Pastor of Lambda Bible Church. Pastor Easley is the husband of Minister Yolanda Easley. They have five children and five grandchildren.
Bishop Chief/Dr. Sunday Uzuh is a Nigerian firstborn leader, educator, and founder of Rosy Health Care Services Organization and Foundation. He holds double undergraduate degrees in economics and political science from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota. He earned his masters, and doctoral degrees in Political Economy (Econometric Modeling) from the University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas, in 1988.
Bishop Chief/Dr. Uzuh was ordained Bishop on November 8, 2024, with Metropolitan Abp Dr. Sterling Lands as chief consecrator. Bishop Chief/Dr. Uzuh is married to International First Lady, Chief/Mrs. Rosemary Uzuh. They have four children: two boys and two girls. Together, they own Rosy Health Care Organizations and Foundation, Austin, Texas, with branch offices in Mesquite, Texas, and Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, where he serves as Chief Executive Administrator.
His God-given grace, quest for excellence, leadership propensity, manifold virtues and values, and exceptional commitment to be courageous, kind, and affable have been defining traits in all his endeavors and achievements. Bishop Dr. Uzuh loves the Lord.
In September 2020, Bishop Chief/Dr. Uzuh co-founded and is leading Christian Gatekeepers Ministries International, Inc., which supports over fifteen ministries across Nigeria. Since the inception of The Family Life International Fellowship in 2011, Bishop Uzuh has been an active charter member and serves on the Board of Directors of the Family Life International Bible Institute. Bishop Chief/Dr. Uzuh is the lead Pastor of OminiGather Bible Church and leads a daily 5:30 am Power Prayer Ministry focusing on family as a Kingdom priority.