Justin S. Holcomb
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The Right Reverend Dr. Justin S. Holcomb | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Central Florida | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Central Florida |
| Elected | January 14, 2023 |
| In office | 2023–present |
| Predecessor | Gregory Brewer |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 2006 |
| Consecration | June 10, 2023 by W. Michie Klusmeyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1973 |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Lindsey A. Holcomb |
| Children | 2 |
Justin S. Holcomb is the fifth and current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, an author, and a professor.
Holcomb was born in 1973 in Sarasota. He graduated from Pine View School in 1991. Holcomb graduated from Southeastern University (Florida) in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies. In 1997, he earned a Master of Arts degree in Theological Studies and a Master of Arts degree in Christian Thought from Reformed Theological Seminary. In the summer of 1996, Holcomb also studied at the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies in Oxford, England. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Theological Studies from Emory University in 2003.[1]
Career
Holcomb teaches theology and apologetics at Reformed Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He previously taught at the University of Virginia, Emory University, and Agnes Scott College.
From 2005 to 2008, Holcomb served as the Director of Graduate Ministries at the Center for Christian Study, was founded in Charlottesville, Virginia.
He was ordained deacon and priest in 2006 in the Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, formerly known as Episcopal Church of Sudan. In 2008, he was transferred as a priest from the Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan to the Episcopal Church by Bishop Peter Lee, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. From 2013 to 2023, he served as the canon for vocations in the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida.[2]
Holcomb was elected as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida on January 14, 2023[3] and was consecrated on June 10, 2023.[4]
Holcomb has served as a board member for GRACE (organization) since 2011.
