The divine continuity of leadership was beautifully demonstrated when Suffragan Bishop Arden L. Luster Sr. was appointed Bishop Elect by Presiding Bishop Theodore Brooks in late 2022. Having served faithfully as a delegate alongside Bishop Robert B. Thomas, Bishop Luster had already established deep connections with the people of the southern Philippines and understood their spiritual needs intimately.

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During the 2023 P.A. of W., Inc. Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, Bishop Luster was consecrated as Diocesan of The Southern Philippines District Council 45th Episcopal District. His leadership represents both continuity and fresh vision, as he dedicates himself to honoring the rich legacy while guiding continued spiritual growth and community transformation.

 

Bishop Luster has been married to his wife Mildred for forty-seven years. Together, they are blessed with four children, fourteen grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

 

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The Philippines was officially the Republic of the Philippines (Filipino: Republika ng Pilipinas) and is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Situated in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands that are categorized broadly under three main geographical divisions from north to south: