The Rt. Rev. M. A. Washington, M. Div.
General Secretary

On November 30, 1976, Bishop Myrondous Alan Washington was born in Opelika, Alabama to M. L. & Shirley Washington. At a very early age of 16, Pastor Washington heard the call to ministry, but for three years tried to dismiss it. Later contemplating the choice of attending the prestigious Auburn University for the Chemical Engineering program or preaching the Gospel; he finally surrendered to the voice and will of God, and preached a compelling and inspirational sermon on Sunday, July 13, 1996 at Bethel #2 Baptist Church in Opelika, Alabama. That night many people gave their lives to Christ; and from that sermon alone, Bishop-Elect Washington became in great demand for preaching engagements. This led to an almost immediate need to be ordained. Thus, within six months of his initial sermon, he was ordained by the late Dr. P.A. Boykin, former moderator of the National Baptist Organization.

As if launching out into the deep to preach the Gospel at nineteen wasn’t bold enough; in January of 1997, he controversially married the former, DiShan Winters. She was 16; he was 20. It made her a third generation pastor’s wife; it made him a better preacher. Together they became a blazing force in the church arena. Equipped with a plethora of talents that were often mesmerizing and engaging of someone his age, he quickly became a highly sought after revivalist, psalmist, conference conductor, and lecturer. Within a year of his ministry, churches, both small and large, began to compel him to lead their congregation.

At the age of 21, he accepted the call to pastor a small group of people in Rutledge, Alabama, at Little Baptist Hill Baptist Church. Having never heard of such a remote town, he felt led to that group of people to re-ignite and restore their faith in God. During his time of leadership, the membership grew from twenty-five members to more than two hundred within the first year—with people driving from as far as forty and fifty miles. This growth resulted in a church renovation and expansion, the restoration of the church’s confidence, and soon it became the beacon church of the community. Just before his assignment ended, Bishop Washington led them in a name change to New Baptist Hill Church, as he prophesied and declared that they were new in Christ and would never be the same. He was so effective in impacting the lives there, that presently, individuals from that church still serve him and his wife at their current ministry.

While at NBH, he never stopped traveling the road as an evangelist. There were several months in his earlier years of ministry when his only pause from preaching would be once a week. He was traveling more than it was recommended by his physician, but his love for preaching and seeing the lives of people transformed, prompted him to heed every call.

During one of his many stops, he was noticed by the Chairman of the Deacon Board at a historic church in Winston, Georgia. Immediately drawn to his charismatic spirit, and incredible anointing, Bishop-Elect Washington was presented the opportunity to serve as their Assistant Pastor with future plans of being elected to the Senior Pastor role. After much prayer, he accepted this new assignment, and relocated to Georgia. He remained the Assistant Pastor for a period of four years, and an almost unanimous vote changed that status two years later, and New Mountain Top Baptist Church elected him to be their Senior Pastor. During his six year tenure at NMT, the church grew tremendously as his personality drew the young and old alike; and in little time, the hundreds turned into more than a thousand. Also, during these years, Bishop Washington was privileged to share the stage and further develop his notoriety and musical arm, alongside his then minister of music—the legendary, James Bignon. Since that time, he’s joined, sang, and performed with notables, such as: Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Regina Belle, Shirley Murdock, Bishop Paul S. Morton, The Williams Brothers, Darwin Hobbs, Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson, and many more.

At the peak of a ministerial career, circumstances incited him to step out on faith and found the Agape Global Church—a church with a mission of empowering and teaching that God’s love is unconditional. Not only has the teaching of that love been effective, but more importantly—the demonstration of that love—has resulted in a membership of more than 500 in the three years it has been established. The church was planted with the intention of being a church in action, and with all of the ministries that Bishop Washington has implemented to ensure this goal is achieved, the community enjoys the benefits of that labor. His unwavering sacrifice, and unprecedented devotion to training and developing leaders, has resulted in the ordinations of first-time Deacons, Elders, and ministers of the Gospel.

In addition to his raw talent of teaching and preaching, he also has a spectacular, natural gift of intelligence. His unique, analytical and philosophical approach has led him to converse and serve on platforms with individuals such as, the former U.S. Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, and the Rev. Dr. Joseph Roberts, Jr. (former pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA.) His zest for knowledge has led him to obtain degrees with concentrations in Biblical Studies, Pastoral Counseling, & Theology. He’s the author of publications that have been published in national library publications, as well as the book, “No More Stress;” which is being used as a much needed reference guide in the dismal days of an ailing economy, and failing faith.

Bishop Washington is a graduate of Covenant Bible College & Theological Seminary, earning the degrees of Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies and a Master of Divinity.

An amazing new chapter of his life began on November 14, 2009, as he was ordained and consecrated to the position of Bishop within the United Assemblies of Christ International fellowship at the hand of Apostle++D. E. Chase, Ph.D. and bestowed full lines of Apostolic Succession.

He is unquestionably, undeniably an instrument being used by God through prolific and relevant messages. And, with a mandate to reach the world, those that know him anxiously wait to see the full manifestation of his God-given destiny.