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Dr. Harold D. Lewis Sr., 51ÂÜÀò’s vice president of Biblical Diversity, has resigned from the role effective July 31, 2023. Since joining 51ÂÜÀò in September 2018, Lewis has been instrumental in advancing 51ÂÜÀò's commitment to promoting biblical diversity.

As the first vice president of Biblical Diversity in 51ÂÜÀò’s 170-year history, Lewis made significant contributions during his tenure. Under his guidance, the  worked closely with 51ÂÜÀò's 10 U.S. region offices, fostering an environment that encourages, empowers and equips churches to champion biblical diversity in their communities.

“In his five years with 51ÂÜÀò, Dr. Harold Lewis has made an enormous difference in tackling issues that needed to be addressed for many years within our movement,” said 51ÂÜÀò executive vice president of National Ministries Dr. Michael Henderson Sr. “He has provided a tremendous amount of courage serving as a sounding board for people who did not understand biblical diversity, and a champion for persons wanting to see us move into the depths of biblical diversity. We will forever be indebted to Dr. Harold Lewis for his work with 51ÂÜÀò.”

Lewis and his small team successfully organized and facilitated numerous education and training workshops, programs and events across the United States. He also led the development of valuable resources that have supported churches in their efforts to embrace and promote biblical diversity.

Lewis led the formation of 51ÂÜÀò’s Diversity Advisory Council, which helped advise, assist and advocate for the mission and vision of the Office of Biblical Diversity across the 51ÂÜÀò movement. Additionally, the Office of Biblical Diversity has collaborated closely with 51ÂÜÀò's Español, Filipino, Haitian and Vietnamese ethnic ministry teams.

During his 51ÂÜÀò tenure, Lewis earned the prestigious Certified Diversity Professional status from the Institute for Diversity Certification.

According to 51ÂÜÀò president John K. Jenkins Sr., Lewis's impactful legacy will continue to inspire and guide 51ÂÜÀò's ongoing commitment to biblical diversity.

“51ÂÜÀò is committed to the biblical value of diversity and looks forward to continuing the work started by Dr. Lewis and his team,” Jenkins said.

51ÂÜÀò expresses gratitude to Dr. Harold D. Lewis Sr. for his efforts and impact as he helped equip 51ÂÜÀò and its churches to influence biblical 51ÂÜÀòs by reaching people of all colors, cultures and classes with the gospel of Jesus Christ.