Apostle Dr. Daryl Forehand, a native of Clermont, Florida, is a seasoned leader in ministry and public service. He is the son-in-law of the late Apostle Henry Ross and has been married to Lady Kathy Ross Forehand for over 39 years. A U.S. Navy veteran, he holds degrees in Computer Engineering, Theology, Ministerial Leadership, and a Doctorate in Organizational and Educational Leadership. He served over 30 years in the Florida Department of Corrections and held civic roles including President of the Police Athletic League and nominee for Lakeland City Commissioner. In ministry, he has pastored for 39 years, served as a Diocesan Bishop for 15 years, spent over a decade on the Board of Presbyters, and held the role of Chairman of the International Board of Bishops. In 2025, he was appointed to the sacred office of Apostle. He currently serves as Dean of W.L. Bonner College and oversees two bishops, 14 churches, and over 15,000 members in Africa.
Established Churches throughout the United States and Abroad
Apostle Dr. Daryl Forehand is the son of James and Dora Forehand. He is the son-in-law of the late great Apostle Henry Ross. He has been married to Lady Kathy Ross Forehand for over 39 years. They have three sons, Daryl Jr., Cedric, and Henry. Bishop Forehand was born in Clermont, Florida, and graduated from Clermont High School. He joined the United States Navy and was honorably discharged after four years as a Petty Officer Second Class. In 1983, he earned an Associate of Science degree in Computer Engineering Technology. In 1986, he received an Associate of Arts degree in Systematic Theology and a Bachelor of Arts in Bible. In 2010, he earned a Master of Arts degree in Ministerial Leadership and a doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Educational Leadership. Bishop Forehand's doctorate was conferred on him on September 30, 2020. He spent over 30 years as a Commission Investigator, Correctional Consultant, Correctional Counselor, Correctional Probation Officer, Education Supervisor and Chaplain with the Florida Department of Corrections. He was the President of the Police Athletic League in Lakeland, Florida. A former nominee for Lakeland City Commissioner. He was the Vice-President of Bishop Henry Ross Bible Institute and a previous Adjunct Professor at W. L. Bonner College and Polk Community College, a former firearms instructor, former defensive tactics instructor, field training officer, marital counselor, and teacher. He has been a pastor for over 39 years and a Diocesan Bishop for fifteen years. Bishop Forehand served 12 years on the Board of Presbyters. He served as Recording Secretary and Corresponding Secretary for fifteen years to the Executive Secretary for the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ. He served as Chairman of the International Board of Bishops and was appointed to the sacred office of Apostle in 2025. He is currently the Dean of W.L. Bonner College and oversees two bishops, fourteen churches, and over 15,000 members in Africa. His ministry and leadership continue to impact lives locally and globally. He overseas the following regions: Connecticut-Northern,Connecticut-SouthernMaineMassachusetts-WesternNew HampshireRhode IslandVermont