Bishop Chadwick F. Carlton
Lead Pastor
Bishop Chadwick Fionn Carlton is a pastor, entrepreneur, mentor, husband and father, who relishes opportunities to engage multi-ethnic cultures seeking to interpret human dynamics, specifically those that enjoin racial antipathy, pathos, and public incivilities that do not undergird social harmony. These interests are the underpinnings for his social work as Chief Operating Officer of Lifejacket, Incorporated, a federally-sanctioned company organized to abate hunger and homelessness domestically and internationally; Blue Water, a Foundation that he serves as Principal Chairman, with the primary purpose of supporting human development initiatives such as financial literacy, racial justice, and post-secondary academic support.
Through the Temple of Healing Waters Church of God in Christ, Dulles, Virginia, Bishop Carlton engages congregants to advance measurable change spiritually and naturally. In November 2019, during the 112th Annual Holy Convocation of the Church of God in Christ, Bishop Carlton was consecrated to the office of Jurisdictional Prelate, Republic of Korea Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction by then Presiding Bishop Charles Edward Blake, Sr., with the assistance of members of the General Board.
Bishop Carlton spends countless hours coaching business leaders, professional athletes and pastors across the domestic United States on techniques that would maximize their personal gifts and the religious and civic institutions they serve. Bishop Carlton is a scholar and post-secondary educator, earning degrees from the University of Maryland, Bachelor of Arts; St. Thomas University, Master of Science; Wesley Theological Seminary, Master of Theological Studies; Wesley Theological Studies, Doctor of Ministry (D.Min); LaSalle University, Doctor of Theology (Th.D). He is married to Evangelist M. Darice Carlton, and has three children: Dylan, Dru, and Denver.
Ryan Allen
Campus Pastor
Ryan Alexander Allen is a dynamic faith and business leader from Pinehurst, North Carolina, now based in Washington, D.C. A seasoned Technical Business Analyst, he has built a strong record of designing and deploying digital products across SaaS and payment platforms, combining technical insight with strategic vision to drive growth and innovation.
As Campus Pastor at the Temple of Healing Waters in Dulles, Virginia, Pastor Ryan carries a vision to empower lives through faith, leadership, and service. An ordained elder in the Church of God in Christ, his impact spans from local to international platforms. He presently serves as Vice Chair of Administration, Strategic Partnerships, and Special Initiatives for the Auxiliaries in Ministry (AIM) Convention, one of the denomination’s largest gatherings. He has also served in various national capacities, including Adjutant Overseer in the Office of the Adjutant General, Chief of Staff for the International Youth Department, and Special Assistant in the Office of the General Secretary. He is currently a member of the 10-Year Strategic Planning and Manual Review Committees for the General Assembly. Honoring a heritage of faith, Ryan’s calling reflects a multi-generational legacy of service.
Ryan studied at the University of Maryland University College and completed an internship in the Information Systems division of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, further solidifying his foundation in leadership, analysis, and technical advancement.Driven by a passion for merging faith with innovation, Ryan continues to leverage his professional expertise and spiritual gifts to help others realize their aspirations and fulfill their God-given potential. His life and leadership are a testament to the belief that excellence in both ministry and marketplace creates lasting impact.
Leslie Bishop-Joe
Campus Pastor
Evangelist Leslie Bishop-Joe, fondly known as Pastor Leslie, serves as a Campus Pastor at the Temple of Healing Waters and has been a part of the ministry since shortly after its inception. She is married to Elder Clarence Joe, Jr., and together they have four sons. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Park University in Missouri and a Master’s Degree from the University of Oklahoma. She also served for 15 years as a Senior Instructor with the University of Maryland Baltimore’s School of Social Work/Child Welfare Academy.
A United States Air Force veteran, Pastor Leslie has had the privilege of serving in ministry throughout the United States and abroad. It was while living in Osan, Korea, that she committed her life to Christ. In April 2024, she was installed as District Missionary of the Korea Global Headquarters District under Bishop Dr. Chad Carlton, Jurisdictional Prelate for the Republic of South Korea.
Pastor Leslie is a published author and recipient of the 2025 International Impact Book Award in the category of Religion-Faith Based Writings. A gifted teacher, preacher, intercessor, and facilitator, she has a deep desire to see lives transformed, souls delivered, and people walk fully in their God-given purpose. She oversees the intercessory ministry and lay pastors within the H2O Ministry.
With a strong call to international ministry, Pastor Leslie has served as a keynote speaker, teacher, preacher, and workshop facilitator for women's conferences and retreats. Her ministry has reached women virtually in the United Kingdom, India, Pakistan, Uganda, Kenya, and beyond. She is the Founder and Visionary of Women In Ministry (WIM), Women In Ministry Africa, and LBJ Ministries (Led By Jesus Ministries).
Pastor Leslie firmly believes that God is shifting, strategically positioning, and empowering His Church for this critical hour. Her desire is to remain a relevant, faithful, and courageous voice— equipping people to recognize their assignment, walk in their purpose, and respond to what God is doing in this generation.
Darice Carlton
Executive Pastor
Pastor Darice Carlton is a native of Washington, D.C., and an anointed teacher, speaker, and servant leader. She serves alongside her husband, Dr. Chad Carlton, as Executive Pastor of The Temple of Healing Waters (Healing H2O) in Dulles, Virginia, where she leads Marketing, Evangelism, Social Media, and WOW Women’s Ministry.
A graduate of the University of Maryland with a degree in Communications, Pastor Darice has a background in media, marketing, and real estate investing. She is also passionate about missions and annually supports the homeless and foreign missions through the #CarolsLove initiative.
Her greatest passion is serving God, supporting her husband, raising their three children—Dylan, Dru, and Denver—and helping others discover and fulfill their God-given purpose.
