"Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father." John 14:12 (NRSV)

With over 20 years of service in leadership positions in the AME Church and the Connectional Lay Organization,
Valerie Gary Bell is your choice to make a great organization even GREATER! 

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GREATER WORSHIP

• ​​Spiritual Renewal and Revival
• Refocus on the Ministry of Teaching and Training 
• Seek the wise counsel of the Episcopal District Presidents 

GREATER WITNESS

• Meaningful support of Young Adults
• Intentional engagement and nurture with Districts 14-20
• Strengthening Ecumenical Partnerships

GREATER WORKS

• Establish Excellence in Branding and our Media Presence
• Reconnecting the Laity and the Lay Organization
• Permanent Office and Archive​ 

Testimonials

​Bishop James L. Davis
Servant Bishop
​​2nd Episcopal District

Mrs. Bell’s consistency, drive, and concern for lay ministry and the AME Church has forged a model for laity and clergy partnerships that should be duplicated across the connection. Mrs. Bell is a great leader, but most of all she is compassionate, trustworthy and dependable. I endorse Mrs. Valerie Gary Bell for the candidacy of President of the Connectional Lay Organization.
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​Dr. Jamye Coleman Williams Retired General Officer
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It is generally known that I have a continuing interest in ensuring that women are recognized and represented in all areas of our denomination—from the local church to the Connectional level.  It was interesting that in July, 1997 at the meeting of the General Board in Orlando that I would have an enlightening moment with Valerie Bell. The rest is history—she became a local president, the 2nd Vice President of the Second District Lay Organization, then the President of the Second District Lay Organization, and came in second in the election for the President of the Connectional Lay Organization in 2013.
 
So much for the moment in time and a word of encouragement. 

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Mrs. Florence Warren
2nd VP 2nd Episcopal District Lay Organization; Immediate Past CLO Director of Lay Activites

Valerie Gary Bell is a leader that remains focused. Therefore, you will find that Valerie does not major in minor things. She has shown that she gets critical things done.  She serves with transparency and integrity.  She is a passionate leader.  The Lord has provided her with love – love for Him, love for His people and love to lead by example!

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