During its meeting in Orlando, Florida, the International Presbytery of CoGoP prayerfully
discerned & selected Bishop Dr. Carswell A. Leonard to serve as general presbyter of the
Caribbean & Atlantic Ocean Islands, assuming the office on Tuesday, September 1, 2026,
following the retirement of Bishop Dr. Clayton Martin. His selection was publicly affirmed during
the 103rd International Assembly as part of the Parade of Nations celebration
on Wednesday evening, July 15, 2026.

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE
Paragon Regional Presbyter

and the
Caribbean & Atlantic Ocean Islands Presbyter Select
and from the Paragon Region:

I have no words right now! A giant has left us
and has left a void that will not be easy to fill.
The Paragon Region joins in prayer

for the Varlack family!
Thank God for giving us
such a wonderful spiritual father.
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

Oasis Praise Dancers' (OPD) "2nd Annual DANCE AROUND" Worship Concert (Saturday, 11/8/25)

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Oasis Praise Dancers' (OPD) "2nd Annual DANCE AROUND" Worship Concert (Saturday, 11/8/25) 〰️

Oasis Praise Dancers' (OPD) "DANCE AROUND" Worship Concert 2025:
[Praise Dancing by OPD & various dance groups & Worship in Singing]
Saturday, November 8, 2025 (evening)

Camp Refresh (Tuesday, 6/10-Friday, 7/18/25)

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Camp Refresh (Tuesday, 6/10-Friday, 7/18/25) 〰️

Closing Program was on Sunday, July 20, 2025
(Click here to see it)

Oasis Praise Dancers' (OPD) "DANCE AROUND" Worship Concert (Saturday, 11/16/24)

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Oasis Praise Dancers' (OPD) "DANCE AROUND" Worship Concert (Saturday, 11/16/24) 〰️

Oasis Praise Dancers' (OPD) "DANCE AROUND" Worship Concert 2024:
[Praise Dancing by OPD & various dance groups & Singing]
Saturday, November 16, 2024 (evening)

Oasis Praise Dancers (OPD) @ International Assembly: "ON MISSION: Reconciling the World to Christ" (Wednesday, 7/31 - Sunday, 8/4/24)

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Oasis Praise Dancers (OPD) @ International Assembly: "ON MISSION: Reconciling the World to Christ" (Wednesday, 7/31 - Sunday, 8/4/24) 〰️

CARIBBEAN CELEBRATION:
Celebratory Dance Presentation
[Paragon Region]
{My World Needs You, Kirk Franklin}
Saturday, August 3, 2024 (afternoon)

pre-INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY 2024:
Praise Dance
[All Nation COGOP]
{Excess Love Remix, Mercy Chinwo & JJ Hairston}
Saturday, July 28, 2024 (morning)

RETIREMENT: Bishop Commet & Lady Laurecia Chalwell (Sunday, 7/2/23)

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RETIREMENT: Bishop Commet & Lady Laurecia Chalwell (Sunday, 7/2/23) 〰️

RETIREMENT ~
(Bishop Commet
& Lady Laurecia Chalwell):
Sunday, July 2, 2023 (afternoon)

REUNIFICATION Service: Oasis COGOP (Sunday, 3/27/22)

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REUNIFICATION Service: Oasis COGOP (Sunday, 3/27/22) 〰️

REUNIFICATION SERVICE ~
(#20 Gamle Gade + C5 Hoffman =
Oasis Church of God of Prophecy):
Sunday, March 27, 2022 (afternoon)