Dr. Earnest W. Dison serves as the Senior Ecclesiastical Consultant for Bethel Ministry and Diocese, Inc., where he provides seasoned theological counsel, ecclesiastical guidance, and ministerial oversight support. In this capacity, Dr. Dison contributes to the doctrinal integrity, leadership development, and spiritual governance of the organization, drawing upon decades of pastoral leadership, academic formation, and denominational service.

A respected ecclesiastical leader and theological educator, Dr. Dison is the Founder of Saint Paul Ministry, established in 1980, an initiative dedicated to pastoral development, spiritual formation, and community-centered ministry. He is also the Founder of Saint School of Theology, established in 1992, an institution committed to advancing theological education, ministerial training, and doctrinal scholarship for emerging and seasoned faith leaders. Through these institutions, Dr. Dison has contributed significantly to the development of clergy, teachers, and ministry leaders grounded in biblical scholarship and practical ministry application.

Dr. Dison is also a published author, known for his work Perspectives in Theology, released on December 9, 2018. This publication reflects his depth of theological insight and his commitment to bridging academic theology with practical ecclesiastical application, offering readers structured frameworks for understanding doctrine, ministry practice, and spiritual leadership.

In addition to his academic and ministerial contributions, Dr. Dison has served in significant leadership capacities within the ecclesiastical governance structure of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), where he formerly held the position of Dean of District 13 of the Second Jurisdiction. In this role, he provided oversight, mentorship, and administrative leadership to clergy and congregations, strengthening organizational alignment and supporting ministerial excellence within the jurisdiction.

Dr. Dison’s leadership is characterized by a commitment to doctrinal fidelity, institutional development, and the cultivation of strong ecclesiastical leadership pipelines. His extensive experience in both ministry formation and denominational governance positions him as a trusted advisor in matters of theology, church administration, and spiritual leadership strategy.

Areas of Ecclesiastical Expertise

• Theological Education & Ministerial Training

• Ecclesiastical Governance & Church Administration

• Clergy Development & Mentorship

• Doctrinal Interpretation & Biblical Scholarship

• Ministry Institution Building

• Jurisdictional Leadership & Oversight

Foundational Contributions

• Founder, Saint Paul Ministry (1980)

• Founder, Saint School of Theology (1992)

• Author, Perspectives in Theology (2018)

• Former Dean, District 13, Second Jurisdiction, Church of God in Christ

Dr. Dison’s enduring legacy reflects a lifelong commitment to advancing theological education, strengthening ecclesiastical leadership structures, and equipping faith leaders with the tools necessary for effective and sustainable ministry within both local and global contexts.