Rev. Dr. Candace M. Lewis is the President and Dean of Gammon Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the first Woman to serve in this role in the school’s 138 year history. Candace is an Ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and previously served as a District Superintendent of the Gulf Central area of the Florida Annual Conference. She had oversight of 89 pastors and churches. She also serves as a consultant, coach, and resource person to Bishops, Conference Developers, and Church Planters in starting and maintaining New Churches.
Rev. Lewis received her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida majoring in Speech Communications in 1990. Upon graduation she was awarded the Distinguished Outstanding Female Student Leader Award for excellent service in leadership while at the University of Florida.