Louisiana State Bishop
Louisiana, USA
Job Type
Fulltime
About Us
Our church and family fellowship is built on a foundation of strong values and principles. We believe that true leadership means leading with love and compassion, while also maintaining strength and integrity. Our commitment to deliverance and Apostolic covering means that we offer a safe and supportive environment for all of our members. At COEGN, we believe that fellowship is the key to unlocking the full potential of our community, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to one another.
About the Role
The State Bishop is a prelate with jurisdictional authority who is appointed or dismissed by the Chief Presiding Prelate. This appointment is ratified by The Bishop & Overseer Council., based on recommendations from the regional Bishop and the 3rd Presiding Bishop. The State Bishop/Overseer is someone who has demonstrated their leadership and development abilities as a State Overseer, having successfully conducted at least two state conferences with support from state leadership.
The process involves the regional Bishop submitting a report to the Bishop of State Bishops and the 3rd Presiding Bishop, who then present it to the Chief Presiding Prelate and The Bishop & Overseer Council. for final ratification, approval, and consecration (if applicable).
The State Bishop/Overseer is responsible for fostering the establishment of the state or provincial structure in alignment with the overall agenda. They appoint District Overseers and all state officers, expecting monthly reports from them to facilitate planning and growth. These reports contribute to accurate data for the regional Bishop, headquarters, and the Chief Presiding Prelate to input into the database.
Upon appointment, a new State Bishop or State Overseer has the authority to select their own cabinet, and previous officeholders should assume their positions are vacant. The present State Bishop/State Overseer may also request resignations and make necessary replacements as deemed appropriate.
The State Bishop/State Overseer is accountable for executing the vision of the Chief Presiding Prelate as presented and documented. Through these presentations, the State Bishop/State Overseer gains the necessary clarity to structure leadership and bring the Chief Presiding Prelate's vision to spiritual and practical fruition.
Requirements
Jurisdictional authority: The State Bishop must possess the ability to oversee a designated state and have good repor within their designated state.
Appointment and dismissal process: The individual should be familiar with the appointment and dismissal procedures set forth by the Chief Presiding Prelate and The Bishop & Overseer Council that if not found faithful or lack needed integrity, you will be placed on probation with COEGN and further disciplinary action will follow if actions are not modified to meet the level of integrity we carry.
Ratification process: The State Bishop's appointment must be ratified by The Bishop & Overseer Council, requiring thorough understanding of the ratification process.
Leadership and development abilities: The State Bishop must possess strong leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to foster growth and development within their state.
State conference/program experience: The individual must have successfully conducted at least two state conferences, indicating their capability to organize and lead such events with support from state leadership.
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