Bishop Robert J. Bolton, Jr. 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.

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Bishop 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 generations.

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

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

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Bishop Bolton is also the author of the Christian novel Blocking My View, which was 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.

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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.