The Christian Episcopal Church was founded by the Most Rev. A. Donald Davies.

A. Donald knew as a young boy that he wanted to serve God.  Unfortunately his local Episcopal priest did his best to discourage the young lad, and he was educated at a Presbyterian College and then ordained as a Presbyterian minister.

A friendship with a local Bishop changed all that, and he was ordained as an Episcopal Priest.  After serving as an Army Chaplain, Fr. Davies began working to improve adult education within the Episcopal Church.  He was instrumental in the publishing of the six-volume series "The Church's Teaching" which is still valuable for Anglicans today.

A. Donald Davies was consecrated as the third Bishop of Dallas, became the first Bishop of Ft. Worth, and then served as Bishop of Europe.  During his tenure in Europe he became friends with Pope John Paul II.

As a theologically conservative Bishop, Davies became increasingly concerned that the Episcopal Church in America was leaving Holy Scripture and the sacred traditions of the Church behind.  In 1992 he left to form what would eventually become the Christian Episcopal Church in North America.  Under his leadership, the XnEC has stayed faithful to Jesus Christ and the traditions of the Anglican Communion.

We are grateful for his vision, his leadership, and his friendship.  (Look for a new illustrated book on the life of A. Donald Davies due to be published in 2008 entitled: "Sir, We Would See Jesus.")

The Rt. Rev'd Jon Lindenauer

Bishop Jon Lindenauer was the first Rector of King of Glory Parish in Auburn, Washington.  He was an Army Chaplain who attained the rank of Colonel, and served with distinction.  A graduate of Princeton, Bishop Lindenauer was a theologian and a leader who deserves much credit for the establishment and maintenance of the Christian Episcopal Church.  Bishop Lindenauer went to be with his Saviour in July of 2007.  May he rest in peace.