Bishop prostrate on the floor in Consecration
The Synod - BISHOPS in our World Communion
In the World Communion Of Christian Convergence Churches (CCC) - Bishops function on a 'relational' basis, to those in their care, rather than a 'territorial' basis of church government. We are currently seeking Deacons, Priests and Bishops in this Communion.
A bishop however, is not a higher 'ordained' office of the church, and therefore a bishop is no less a priest of mercy and service. The function of bishop should not be above the office of the priesthood, the bishopric is actually a serving 'function' of a priest, as an overseer or shepherd, which calls for a consecration (or setting aside) by the church and not another office of ordination, however, bishops should be respected and seen as a responsible seat of wisdom and authority within the church.
The yearly retreat which finishes with the Church Synod, where the clergy gather and the bishops meet and decide how to manage the Church, at least once per year, is a time of great fellowship and Communion, where members get a chance to resolve issues and become empowered and encouraged for service.
Although tradition calls for bishops to pass on their consecration, it is not a Biblical doctrine, such as normal 'setting aside' with laying on of hands (ordination) which was for Deacons and Priests, the consecration of bishops is man centered and led by church tradition, it has become constitutional in the church, which has instigated this symbolic act, for the special role.
If one is ordained as a Deacon or Priest and set aside and consecrated or ordained in Apostolic succession, and one has become a Bishop, by instigation of the local Church, in an unbroken line from the first century church of Christ, then one is truly in Apostolic succession and this special anointing cannot then be broken down again by the whim of man or Criticism of those who suggest they have more valid consecrations or ordinations.
The Royal Priesthood is for all true Christians, either in Apostolic Succession, or not, regardless of the functions labeled: Apostle, Overseer, Bishop, Cardinal, these are all functions that call for consecration (instigated through a usual ceremonial of the relevant church). The Communion is for the CONVERGENCE of both Roman Catholic, Old Catholic and Protestant, but above all, we support ministries and members and train men for the Priesthood. We are to love one another as Christ loved us. Amen.
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Bishops Ordinary sit in the House of Bishops
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Tampa, Florida Diocese
The Right Reverend,
Bishop +John
Rev P .Babu Daniel Synod President - Synod of CECI
Council of Bethesda Christian Church from IndiaPicture TBN
Apostle and Prayer ministry covering many churches in UK and Africa
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Pakistan - The Right Revd Bishop, Dr +Khurram Shahzad
Covering some 100 small churches, conferences, schools and orphanages
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India - The Right Reverend Bishop Jestin Selvaraj
President of the 300 strong 'Pastors Fellowship' in Northern India
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England UK - The Right Reverend Bishop (Designate) +Paul Blakey MBE
Founder - Halifax Street Angels, established in Bradford, Guildford, Bedford, et al.
Current President - The Christian Nightlife Initiative - UK based
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Pakistan - Right Reverend Bishop +Altaf Anthony
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Nigeria - The Right Reverend Joel
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Beyelsa State Nigeria.
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Nigeria - Right Reverend +Godspower - Bishop Designate
Lagos
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Nigeria 11 Bishops
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Nigeria - The Right Reverend Bishop +Samson Olasupo
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World Harvest College and Leadership School
Many Pastors being trained under this College
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India Pradesh - The Right Rvd Bishop +P. Ramurthy (Stephen) Naik
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Nagar, Palem, Prakasam,
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India - The Right Revd Bishop +John Victor
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New Life Society - Church Based Organisation
India - The Right Revd Bishop +
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India, Andhra Pradesh - The Right Revd Bishop +Sudhir Babu
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Shalom Gospel Fellowship - 3 Churches - Visakhapatnam
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Punjab - Pakistan - The Right Revd Bishop +Ruaf Swan
The Voice of God Church Ministries
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Eldoret Kenya - The Right Revd Bishop +Simon Kamau
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Jesus Bible Church
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Arifwala City - Pakistan - The Right Rev Bishop +John Fahim
Light of Hope Ministries
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Phillipines - The Right Revd Bishop +Rudolpho Dalapu
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India, Pradesh - The Right Reverend Bishop +K. C. Deva Raju
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Sheaf & Grace Ministries
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Africa, Nigeria - The Right Reverend Bishop +A. Kingsley
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Believers Bible Church
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Kenya, Eldoret - The Right Reverend Bishop +Jonathan M. Mwadame
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Jesus For Me Ministries
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