Bishop Auta John Pena

Central Nigeria

Serving the Annual Conferences of:

Central Russia

Central Asia

Malawi

North Georgia

Northeast Nigeria

Southern Nigeria

Zimbabwe

Rev. Dr. John Pena Auta is a devoted Christian leader whose life, ministry are rooted in a deep commitment to Scripture, the Wesleyan tradition, and the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ. Born on 15 March 1963, he cultivated a life of faithful service characterized by spiritual discipline, pastoral sensitivity, and visionary leadership within the Church and Community.With decades of ministry experience, Dr. Auta has served in diverse pastoral and administrative roles, demonstrating notable strength in church planting, leadership development, and mentoring both clergy and laity. His leadership within the Global Methodist context reflects a firm commitment to doctrinal integrity, ecclesial accountability, and missional expansion. He is widely respected for his humility, ability to guide congregations through periods of growth, transition, and renewal with wisdom and stability.Academically accomplished and theologically grounded, Dr. Auta holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. He effectively integrates scholarly insight with practical ministry, preaching and teaching are marked by biblical clarity, faithfulness, relevance to contemporary Christian life. Through conferences, training programs, and pastoral oversight, he has contributed significantly to the formation of emerging Christian leaders.Spiritually, he is recognized for his gifts in shepherding, teaching, leadership, and encouragement. His ministry emphasizes holiness, discipleship, evangelism, and the transforming power of God’s grace. His areas of service include episcopal leadership, pastoral ministry, theological education, conflict resolution, and church governance.As an Episcopal leader the served the Conferences of Grain Coast, North Georgia, Malawi, South , North East Nigeria and Zimbabwe.In his personal life, Dr. Auta remains a servanthood leader, grounded in prayers and sustained by unwavering faith. He is devoted to his family, whose support strengthens his ministry. His life and work reflect a singular passion, to see lives transformed, communities strengthened, faithfully engaged in God’s redemptive mission.