Bishop Edwin M. Walker for General Board of the Church of God in Christ

Walker was born and raised as a member of Friendly Temple Church, founded by his grandfather, the late Auxiliary Bishop Isaac Favors. Elder Walker was ordained as an elder on August 31, 1987 and appointed pastor of Friendly Temple on November 22, 1987 where he continues to serve God’s people. Elder Walker has served the Northern Illinois Jurisdiction in various capacities. He was appointed Distric

t Superintendent on April 3rd, 1993, and on December 6th, 1997 he was made an administrative assistant to Bishop Cody V. In 2000, he became the State Youth President. On October 3rd, 2003, Bishop Marshall appointed him Chair of the Administrative Assistants. Pastor Walker also serves the national church and became the International Youth Department’s Vice President in 2016. Bishop Walker works with various civic and community organizations. He serves as president for Bread of Life Chaplains (formerly known as Cook County Chaplains Committee). This committee services the detainees of the Cook County correctional facilities. He is also Founder and CEO of the Favors Walker Family Life Foundation, a not-for-profit organization whose goal is the empowerment of the youth and successful revitalization of the community. Being an anointed man of God, Bishop Walker flows as the Lord leads. He is endowed with wisdom and operates in many of the spiritual gifts. The anointing on his life and the dynamic ability to preach the word of God has made him a well sought after evangelist in the body of believers. Bishop Walker is a loyal husband to his lovely wife, Lady Salana Walker, and a dedicated father of five children (three boys and two girls). Northern Illinois Jurisdiction is blessed to have a leader who continues the legacy. He has a zest for holiness and a zeal for salvation. He is a source of inspiration and a great influence in the lives of countless believers across the jurisdiction and brotherhood.