ATLANTA, GA: The American Anglican Council (AAC) is pleased to announce that the Rt. Rev. Clark W. P. Lowenfield assumed the role of Chairman of its Board of Trustees, succeeding the Rt. Rev. David C. Anderson, who concludes 30 years of leadership to the organization. Bishop Anderson will continue to serve the AAC as Chairman Emeritus. The transition was marked during the AAC’s October 27–28 Board of Trustees meetings in Atlanta, Georgia, and at a special gathering of AAC leaders and supporters on Tuesday evening, October 27.
Bishop Anderson is a central figure in the AAC’s history, serving as its President from 2001 to 2012 and subsequently as Chairman of the Board. His leadership helped guide the organization through some of the most consequential years in modern Anglican history, including the realignment of Anglicanism in North America and the formation of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). Throughout these years, Bishop Anderson’s commitment to biblical faithfulness, orthodox Anglicanism, and the unity and mission of the Church helped shape the AAC’s identity and its enduring service to Anglicans across North America and throughout the wider Communion. During Tuesday evening’s gathering, both Bishop Anderson and his wife, Marianne, were recognized for their longstanding dedication and service to the AAC.
Bishop Lowenfield, who was named Chairman-Designate earlier this year, brings decades of pastoral leadership, church planting, and episcopal ministry to his new role. He recently concluded his tenure as the founding bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast, where he developed a diocesan culture centered on discipleship, healthy congregations, and equipping leaders for ministry. Addressing those gathered Tuesday evening, Bishop Lowenfield expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the AAC in this new capacity. As he transitions from diocesan leadership, he emphasized his conviction that the AAC has an increasingly important role to play in strengthening the Church for the years ahead. His remarks reflected the importance of cultivating healthy Anglican leaders and congregations capable of sustaining faithful Christian witness and mission for generations to come.
This leadership transition comes at an important moment in the AAC’s history. Building upon its longstanding commitment to orthodox Anglican faith and mission, the organization continues to expand its work in church revitalization, leadership development, clergy care, and healthy ecclesiastical governance. Through these efforts, the AAC seeks to equip the Church with the resources, relationships, and leadership necessary to fulfill the Great Commission.
As Bishop Lowenfield assumes the chairmanship, the AAC gives thanks for Bishop Anderson’s extraordinary legacy of service and looks forward to his continued wisdom and counsel as Chairman Emeritus. The organization enters this new chapter with gratitude for those who have helped shape its history and a renewed commitment to strengthening Anglican churches and leaders for the generations ahead.
About the American Anglican Council
The American Anglican Council works to strengthen Anglican leaders, congregations, and governance through biblical teaching, practical resources, leadership development, and church revitalization, serving the Anglican Church in North America and the wider Anglican Communion. It remains dedicated to building up Great Commission Anglicanism throughout North America and around the world by developing healthy leaders, equipping healthy congregations, and supporting healthy governance throughout the Church. To find out more, visit www.americananglican.org.