Apostolic Roots: An Interracial Heritage

Ross Perry Paddock was the third presiding bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. He was known as "the pastor's pastor". He served as pastor of Christ Temple Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan for 34 years. He also served as Diocesan Bishop of the State of Michigan and the province of Ontario for 22 years.

Elder Beda is the President and Founder of Alpha Omega Publishing Company. He currently oversees the organization's business, editorial, and marketing strategy. He is an ordained minister and serves as an Associate Pastor of his local church. As Associate Pastor, he provides leadership in the following ministries: Altar Workers, G. T. Haywood & M. E. Golder Bookstore, Campus Ministry, Christian Education/Theological Training, Evangelism Ministry, Men's Ministry, Outreach Ministry, Young People Ministry, and Prayer Ministry. Currently, he serves as Dean of the G.T. Haywood & M.E. Golder Theological Seminary and serves as an Academic Committee member of the Aenon Bible College Board of Directors.