Bishop Richard D. Howell, Jr. | Candidate for Presiding Bishop | Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.
Building Together in This Kairos Moment
Bishop Richard D. Howell, Jr. is ready to lead the PAW
into its next century -- with integrity, innovation, and a pastor's heart.
A Kairos Moment for a
Church Being Called to Lead
And this is the moment for which God has been
preparing Bishop Richard D. Howell, Jr.
For nearly five decades, Bishop Howell has served the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. as pastor, bishop, preacher, Second Assistant Presiding Bishop, advocate, and son of this great fellowship. He has witnessed its glory. He has felt its pain. He has stood in its greatest moments and prayed through its most difficult seasons.
Today, with humility and conviction, he steps forward — not as a politician, but as a pastor. Not for power, but for purpose. Not to manage an institution, but to move a people.
A Word To The Fellowship
The Church is not in decline. It is in transition.
And the PAW is being called to lead it.
The world has changed. A post-pandemic era has reshaped our congregations, challenged our finances, and tested our sense of mission. Yet God still has a people who understand the times and know what the Church ought to do.
For nearly five decades, Bishop Richard D. Howell Jr. has served the PAW as pastor, bishop, preacher, and Second Assistant Presiding Bishop. He has witnessed its glory, felt its pain, and stood faithfully through its most defining seasons.
Today, with humility and conviction, he steps forward -- not as a politician, but as a pastor. Not for power, but for purpose.
Bishop Howell honors the leadership and service of Presiding Bishop Theodore L. Brooks Sr. and the entire current administration. His vision is to build on that foundation -- with unity, wisdom, and a renewed commitment to Apostolic impact.
Explore The Vision
Four areas. One Movement.
Why Bishop Howell
His record, his relationships, and his readiness make this moment more than his assignment, but his calling.
The Platform
Eight strategic priorities -- each with a clear mandate, a defined strategy, and measurable outcomes.
First 100 Days
A three-phase plan that signals from day one... this administration moves with purpose.
How To Engage
Pray, endorse, share, and invite. Every voice in this fellowship has a role to play. Come find yours...
Honoring The Past
Bishop Howell affirms that every generation of PAW Inc. leadership has carried its own burdens... He deeply honors the sacrifice, service, and steady guidance of all who have led the PAW through seasons of challenge and change; including the faithful leadership of Presiding Bishop Theodore L. Brooks, Sr., who courageously stewarded this body through a global pandemic, social and economic unrest, and unprecedented times.
Celebrating The Future
Bishop Howell believes the next season of the PAW Inc. will be built on the strong foundation laid by those who have served faithfully. He is committed to serving with humility, leading with wisdom, building with purpose, and unifying the fellowship for greater Apostolic impact. His vision is a future shaped by shared commitment, strengthened relationships, and a renewed dedication to advancing the Kingdom together.
The Church is not in decline. It is in TRANSITION.
And the PAW is being called to lead it.
This is not simply an election. This is a movement mandate. A divine interruption where heaven leans in, history pauses, and God invites His people to step into something new.
"I’m asking you to pray with me, to work with me, and to believe with me. Let’s show the world what happens when Apostolic people understand the times and act with wisdom."