Bishop Robert J. Bolton, Jr, and Affirmed Apostle of Jesus Christ is a pastor, executive leader, author, and community builder whose ministry and leadership are marked by vision, servant leadership, and a passion for transforming lives through faith and service. As Founder and Senior Pastor of One Accord Christian Church, he has dedicated his life to building a ministry that ministers to the Total Man, spiritually, emotionally, socially, and practically, while extending the love of Christ beyond the church walls into the community.

Apostle Bolton also serves as Presiding Bishop of Gifted Ministries Fellowship International, a fellowship committed to strengthening leaders and ministries through covenant, counseling, capacity building, and collaboration. Through mentorship, discipleship, leadership development, outreach initiatives, and regional partnerships, his ministry work continues to impact churches, leaders, and communities across regions.

In addition to his ministry leadership, Apostle Bolton serves as President and Executive Director of The Interchurch Center in Manhattan, a faith-based organization rooted in Christian Hospitality. It is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit and interfaith centers that is rich in history and impact. There, he oversees strategic operations, company engagement and collaboration, and organizational growth for a mission-driven community serving organizations focused on faith, justice, education, advocacy, and humanitarian work. Known for his ability to merge faith, operational excellence with people-centered leadership, he has led transformative initiatives focused on collaboration, innovation, community engagement, and organizational resilience.

A veteran of the United States Air Force who served during Desert Storm, Apostle Bolton brings discipline, integrity, and strategic insight to every sphere of leadership. He holds degrees in Business Administration, Religion, and a MA Degree of Christian Ministry and is passionate about empowering others to walk fully in their calling, purpose, and leadership potential.

Apostle Bolton is also the author of the Christian novel Blocking My View, which he later adapted into a stage play. Whether preaching, teaching, mentoring, or leading organizations, he is known for his authentic voice, visionary thinking, and commitment to building healthy ministries, strong leaders, thriving communities, and lasting legacy.

He credits much of his spiritual foundation to the prayers and influence of his late mother, Elizabeth Knight, and remains deeply grateful for his wife and ministry partner, Executive Pastor Lady Lashelle Bolton. Together, they are committed to faith, family, mentorship, and helping others cultivate strong, purpose-driven lives and relationships grounded in grace and truth.