Union for Reform Judaism (North America) – Eric Yoffie, President (1996–2012) Other Church of Scientology International – Heber Jentzsch, President (1982–present) Falun Gong – Li Hongzhi, Founder (1992–present) Shinto Shintoism (complete list) – Akihito, Emperor of Japan, head of Shintoism (1989–2019) Jinja Honcho – Fusako Kitashirakawa, Chairperson (1947–1974) Kazuko Takatsukasa, Chairperson (1974–1988) Atsuko Ikeda, Chairperson (1988–present) Sectarian Shinto Izumo-taishakyo – Senge Takaaki, Kancho (1887–1918) Senge Takamochi, Kancho (1918–1954) Senge Takanobu, Kancho (1954–1963) Senge Michihiko, Kancho (1963–2014) Konkokyo – Setsutane Konko, Spiritual Leader (1893–1963) Kagamitaro Konko, Spiritual Leader (1963–1991) Heiki Konko, Spiritual Leader (1991–2021) Kurozumikyō – Kurozumi Muneyasu, Chief Patriarch (1889–1936) Kurozumi Munekazu, Chief Patriarch (1936–1973) Kurozumi Muneharu, Chief Patriarch (1973–2017) Oomoto – Nao Deguchi, Spiritual Leader (1892–1918) Sumi Deguchi, Spiritual Leader (1918–1952) Naohi Deguchi, Spiritual Leader (1952–1990) Kiyoko Deguchi, Spiritual Leader (1990–2001) West Asian origin W.A.P.I. Zoroastrians (Iranian Zoroastrians) – Areez P. Khambatta, President Baháʼí Faith Baháʼí Faith – `Abdu'l-Bahá, Successor and head of the Baháʼí Faith (1892–1921) Shoghi Effendi, Guardian of the Cause of God (1921–1957) Hands of the Cause of God (1957–1963) Universal House of Justice (1963–present) Jainism Terapanthi Jains- Acharya Mahaprajna (1995–2010) Svetambara Jainism – Dalcand, Acarya (1897–1909) Kaluram, Acarya (1909–1936) Tulsi, Acarya (1936–1994) Mahaprajna, Acarya (1994–2010) Sikhism Sri Akal Takht Sahib – Arur Singh Naushshera, Jathedar (1907–1920) Teja Singh Ji Bhuchar, Jathedar (1920–1921) Teja Singh Ji Akerpuri, Jathedar (1921–1923, 1926–1930) Udham Singh Ji Nagoki, Jathedar (1923–1924) Bhai Acchar Singh Ji, Jathedar (1924–1925) Didar Singh Ji, Jathedar (about a month in 1926) Jawaher Singh Ji, Jathedar (very short period in 1926) Giani Gurmukh Singh Ji Musaffer, Jathedar (1930–1931) Mohan singh Ji Nagoki, Jathedar (1931–1938) Giani Partap Singh Ji, Jathedar (1938–1948) Bhai Sadhu Singh Ji Bhaura, Jathedar (1948–1963) Gurdial Singh Ji Ajnoha, Jathedar (1980–1983) Bhai Kirpal Singh Ji, Jathedar (1963–1965, 1983–1986) Darshan Singh Ji, Jathedar (1986) Bhai Jasbir Singh Ji Rodae, Jathedar (1986) Bhai Gurdev Singh Ji Kaunke, Jathedar (1986–1990s) Manjit Singh Ji, Jathedar Bhai Ranjit Singh Ji, Jathedar Giani Puran singh Ji, Jathedar Joginder Singh Ji Vadanti, Jathedar Gurbachan Singh Ji, Jathedar Note: Some religions reject the idea of having a leader or leading council in such a way that they can not be listed. When possible/plausible a leading figure will be named, but in some cases this will not be possible or desirable. See also Religious leaders by year References External links http://www.rulers.org/relig.html Lists of religious leaders by century List of religious leaders by year Lists