Vashti Murphy McKenzie
Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie | |
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McKenzie in 2008 | |
| Born | May 28, 1947 |
| Spouse | Stan McKenzie |
| Parent(s) | Ida Murphy Peters and Edward Smith |
Vashti Murphy McKenzie (born May 28, 1947) is the President and General Secretary of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA. She is also a retired bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and author of six books. In 2000, McKenzie became the first woman to be elected as bishop in the denomination's history. She later served as President of the Council of Bishops, becoming the first woman to serve as Titular head of the AME Church.