Beverly J. Shamana
Encyclopedia
Beverly J. Shamana is a Bishop
in The United Methodist Church
, elected and consecrated to the Episcopacy in 2000.
Born November 4, 1939, Bishop Beverly J. Shamana graduated from Occidental College
with a B.A. in Choral Conducting and Music Education in 1961. She received an M.Div.from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
in 1980.
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
in The United Methodist Church
United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church is a Methodist Christian denomination which is both mainline Protestant and evangelical. Founded in 1968 by the union of The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley...
, elected and consecrated to the Episcopacy in 2000.
Born November 4, 1939, Bishop Beverly J. Shamana graduated from Occidental College
Occidental College
Occidental College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1887, Occidental College, or "Oxy" as it is called by students and alumni, is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast...
with a B.A. in Choral Conducting and Music Education in 1961. She received an M.Div.from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Garrett–Evangelical Theological Seminary is a graduate school of theology of the United Methodist Church located in Evanston, Illinois. Founded in 1853, Garrett-Evangelical is on the campus of Northwestern University and continues many associations with the university...
in 1980.
Ordained Ministry
- Student Intern, Southlawn UMC, Chicago, 1979
- Pastor, Faith UMC, Los Angeles, 1980-84
- Pastor, Inglewood UMC, 1984-89
- Associate Council Director, Ethnic, Justice, Outreach Ministries, Council on Ministries, 1989-Present