First Assistant Presiding Bishop

Bishop Stephen Hamilton, Sr., First Assistant Presiding Bishop

Bishop Stephen L. Hamilton, ThD. D.D., Sr., was ordained in 1994 in the Bibleway Church of Our Lord; and Consecrated to Bishop in 2004 by Apostle Melvin Dunn; Apostle James Nelson Sr., Bishop George “Awesome” Dawson; and a College of 12 Bishops from various organizations.

Currently, he is Senior Pastor of Rhema Christian Church in Hempstead, Texas. Bishop Hamilton also serves as Assistant Presiding Prelate to Apostle Vance L. Dash, Covenant Keepers Fellowship International, and serves on the College of Bishops; under the leadership of Bishop Neil Ellis in the Global United Fellowship.

He is a highly sought after conference speaker; and operates in all five of the gifts given to the church of Christ. Bishop has a unique anointing; as well as a, strong prophetic and deliverance ministry.

In addition, he is a businessman that is President of Htech Professional Services; has owned a travel agency; bookstores, restaurants and car dealership. Bishop Hamilton has been Instrumental, in the birthing of many churches and ministries; in and throughout the United States and abroad. He’s hosted several radios and television broadcast; and authored several books. Additionally, he’s released two CD’s; which are currently selling worldwide. Bishop’s wife is Dr. Barbara Hamilton, and they’ve been married for over 28 years; and have three children; Latoya, Stephen and Joseph.