Dr. Roger Christopher
i.f.i. Presiding Bishop
Emmanuel
Millington, TN

When it comes to the Word of God, Bishop Christopher is one of God’s unmistakable giants and great living experts of scripture who is never lost when it comes to ANY biblical topic, he is comfortable flowing in many styles of teaching, whether it is Expository, Individual Subjects, Individual Books, Topical, etc.   

It would be an understatement to say that he has a deep abiding love for the independent houses of God that are strewn throughout the world, and he takes great pride in bringing together those who love unity.    

Bishop Christopher was given a divine directive to establish i.f.i. (Independent Fellowship International), a movement that offers thousands of independent churches and ministers an opportunity to identify with something and celebrate strength & unity among themselves that has not been tapped into until now.
 
Over the past 35 years Bishop Christopher has taught, trained, nurtured and ordained a vast number of ministers and equipped them to go into the highways and hedges to do the work of the kingdom.  Bishop is ready, willing, and able to be the “tie that binds.” 

“I see hope about the size of a man’s hand, and surely that must be the sound of an abundance of rain for Independents Fellowship International."  Bishop Roger Christopher

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Bishop Robert Burnett
i.f.i. Assistant Presiding Bishop
Living For Christ Church & Restoration House Ministries
Memphis, TN

Bishop Robert Burnett entered into the gospel ministry in February, 1974 and was called to pastor his first church in 1976.  Since that time, he has been over-seer of three congregations, the latest being Living For Christ Church, which he founded in August of 1981. 

Bishop Burnett then founded the LFC Restoration House Homeless Ministry in November 1998.  After the first location was destroyed by fire in June 2004, God blessed the LFC Restoration House to keep its doors open in another location. 

In January 2008, LFC moved into its current location, which can house up to 40 men and 20 women. Also, in 2008, Rev. Barbara Jones, the sister of Bishop Burnett, was elevated to the role of Pastor of Living For Christ Church.

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Bishop Ronald O. Cobbs, Sr.
i.f.i. West Coast Regional Bishop
Blessed Trinity Christian Fellowship
San Diego, CA

Bishop Cobbs is a native of Millington Tennessee and is married to Corinne Patricia Buntyn, the daughter of famed choir director Johnny Ray Buntyn.

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Bishop Kenneth E. Buntyn
i.f.i. Bishop
Blessed Trinity Church
Memphis, TN

Bishop Buntyn was born in Memphis, TN to the late Mr. & Mrs. John R. Buntyn, Sr. He attended Larose Elementary School, Westwood Jr. High School and graduated from Westwood High School in 1974. He extended his education at Shelby State Jr. College, where he studied Music Appreciation.

Bishop Buntyn became a member of the Greater White Stone Missionary Baptist Church at a young age and later served as Choir Director and Sunday School Superintendent before accepting a calling into the gospel ministry.  He later united with Blessed Trinity Baptist Church, under the leadership of Bishop John R. Buntyn, Jr. where he served as Associate Pastor.  Bishop Buntyn was later elected Pastor of Blessed Trinity Church, where he has served for 27 years.

Bishop Buntyn received his Bachelor of Religious Education and Doctor of Divinity from Arkansas Institute of Biblical Studies. Before entering into the pastorate full-time, he was employed with the State of Tennessee and the Mark Lutrell Reception Center where he held the position of Correctional Officer for 28 years.