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Bishop Michael A. Frencher
A.M.E. Zion Bishop-in-Residence
Bishop Michael A. Frencher (retired) has been appointed to be the A.M.E. Zion Bishop-in-Residence at Hood Theological Seminary, effective September 1, 2024.
As the A.M.E. Zion Bishop-in-Residence, he will teach, preach, advocate for the Seminary, and work with students as required.
Bishop Frencher is the 101st Bishop in Succession of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and was elected at the 49th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference of the AME Zion Church in July 2012.
He is originally from Detroit, Michigan, and has pastored churches across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Bishop Frencher also taught at Hood Theological Seminary for 17 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Detroit, a Master of Divinity degree from Hood Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. In 2013, he was awarded the Doctor of Divinity degree from Hood-Speaks-Theological Seminary in Nigeria. He was the recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Trustee Service Award which honors distinguished Alumni and Trustee Emeritus – Biship George E. Battle, Jr.
