ARCHBISHOP PAUL MAR GREGORY SCHELL

Paul Mar Gregory Schell is the founding and presiding archbishop of the COCOA (Christian Orthodox Church of America), a worldwide communion of convergent churches. Archbishop Gregory has planted churches in Texas, Las Vegas Nevada, Rome Pennsylvania, Portland Oregon, Detroit Michigan, Knoxville Tennessee, as well as two in Colorado.

As a conference speaker and writer Archbishop Schell has enlightened many to discover their divine identity in Jesus Christ, the Lord of all. His decisive message of kingdom responsibility, accountability, and reliability is designed to empower his listeners to take up the cause of Christ by manifesting love, mercy, and compassion. He has ministered in several nations to many tribes and tongues including South Africa, The Philippians, Australia, Swaziland, England, Germany, and most of the United States.

Archbishop Schell oversees the International House of Bishops for the COCOA, which continues to flourish under his episcopal leadership. In addition to tending to this communion, Archbishop Gregory is always involved in ecumenical dialogue with many Christian denominations. His efforts have helped the COCOA develop relationships with likeminded organizations including the World Bishop's Council, the largest ecumenical gathering of bishops contending for the unity of the faith.

Archbishop P. Gregory Schell
Founder and Presiding Archbishop
Christian Orthodox Church of America