Our vision
Our story
Rooted in covenant. Built for Kingdom service.
Since 1999, Churches In One Accord has served as a relational home for leaders and organizations committed to biblical faithfulness, accountable leadership, and transformative service.
Explore fellowshipEstablished 1999
A fellowship born from a call to build in accord.
Churches In One Accord was founded by Drs. B. Theron and Grace M. Williams to strengthen the Body of Christ through covenant relationships, mature leadership, sound governance, and practical ministry service.
Over more than two decades, CIOA has established, covered, partnered with, counseled, and mentored churches, nonprofits, and leaders. It has consecrated bishops, ordained elders and deacons, and developed educational training for those called to serve.
Our mission
- Perception of the Father
- Adoption of the Son
- Conception of the Spirit
- Manifestation of the Kingdom
Our goal
Develop a Kingdom of Priests.
Founding leadership
A shared life of ministry and formation.
Founder · Presiding Prelate
Dr. B. Theron Williams
A pastor, educator, strategist, and apostolic overseer devoted to equipping leaders for Kingdom governance, public service, and institutional stewardship.
Founder · National Overseer
Dr. Grace M. Williams
A senior pastoral leader whose ministry reflects spiritual care, disciplined service, and the strengthening of families, leaders, and congregations.
Current councils and officeholders are confirmed through CIOA’s governing process before public listing.
Governance that protects the mission
Spiritual authority with defined responsibility.
Biblical conviction provides the foundation for leadership and practice.
Private integrity and public conduct are essential to trusted ministry.
Authority, scope, records, review, and care are clearly established.
People, resources, and institutions are served with responsibility.
Our institutional family
Distinct organizations. A shared Kingdom horizon.
CIOA’s work is expressed through congregational ministry, education, humanitarian diplomacy, and professional advisory services. Each organization retains its own purpose while collaborating where missions naturally meet.