Darrell Frederick Sheares, Sr.

Bishop Darrell F. Sheares, Sr. brings over thirty-five years of ministerial experience to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This includes leadership, outreach, life development, counseling, evangelism and music ministry expertise.

Bishop Sheares was the Founder and Bishop of Moving Forward Christian Ministries but now serves as the Founder and Lead Pastor of FreshWIND Church of Toledo, Ohio as well as a Co- Presiding Prelate of Lifted Reformation of Christian Churches.

Bishop Sheares has previously served as...

• Executive Pastor of First Church of God of Toledo, Ohio

• Bishop of Episcopal Affairs of Kingdom Connection Fellowship, International (KCFI)

• Third Presiding Bishop of Covenant Ministries International Fellowship (CMIF)

• Midwestern Jurisdictional Bishop of Church Alive Ministries International (CAMI)

• State Overseer of Worship for United Covenant Churches of Christ (UCCC)

• District Overseer of Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship (FGBCF) State of Ohio

• Pastor of Worship of Saint Paul Baptist Church of Saginaw, Michigan

• Minister of Music of The Friendship Baptist Church of Toledo, Ohio

His extensive training combined with pastoral expertise and life skills have prepared him to effectively function as a powerful mentor, leader, lead pastor and bishop.

He is the proud husband of Pastor Latonya M. Sheares since 1987 and the proud father of five. Bishop Sheares is a stellar example of the Spirit of Christ and demonstrates all the virtues of a sincere, humble, dedicated servant of God.