Beginning Your Path To Become Consecrated As A Bishop

Bishops Program

(Arch)Bishops of Yeshua International

    The new (Arch)Bishop's program has evolved from the requests and comments of our Members. We have been asked many times to appoint a person in different areas to help local Ministers in getting started, and to give advice about local codes. The (Arch)Bishop is not a Legal advisor, nor will they offer tax information except as a private citizen. The (Arch)Bishop will be a person that can guide members to sources for such information, and offer suggestions to help Members develop their own Ministry in their area.

    The (Arch)Bishops of Yeshua International, unlike with many other religious organizations, do not in most instances hold any greater authority than any of our individual Ministers. The offices of (Arch)Bishop hold an advisory roll instead of a multi-level hierarchy management position. The function of the office is to act as local source of information concerning Local, State, or Provincial regulations that effect the Minister’s authority within their home area.

    Under Yeshua International Articles of Association the appointment of a (Arch)Bishop to office is controlled under the office of Ordinations. The Chief Officer of the Office of Ordinations may appoint (Arch)Bishops from the membership at large as desired to promote Yeshua International throughout the world. The Chief Officer of Ordinations shall determine the Duties, Restrictions, Privileges, and Authority of the (Arch)Bishops within the guidelines of the Articles of Association. Appointment to the Status of (Arch)Bishop shall fall under the exclusive authority of the Chief Ordaining Officer of Yeshua International.

    The (Arch)Bishops are persons that freely provide information to Members in their area, and may when requested by a Member, help in establishing a new independent Ministry or Church for the Member. The (Arch)Bishop is not required to provide any services beyond advising Members. The (Arch)Bishops act as an advisory panel to Yeshua International on a volunteer basis. As new programs are recommended to Yeshua International by the Headquarters, the (Arch)Bishops will have the ability to make suggestions, comments, and ideas to aid in establishing such programs prior to making them available.

    (Arch)Bishops will be appointed for cities with populations exceeding 50,000 people, counties that have no large cities within their borders, and small Counties, Provinces or Territories. Currently, Archbishops will be appointed by the Chief Officer of Ordinations from the Bishops within different Counties, Countries, Provinces and larger Territories. In some cases, Archbishops may act as Yeshua International advisor for an entire country based on population, and number of Members in Yeshua International Area, County, or Country.

Duties of the (Arch)Bishops

1. To aid Members in finding local statutes or    ordinances concerning religious practices.

2. To suggest ways to create and promote a Member’s independent Ministry as an advisor of Yeshua International at large.

3. To be part of the (Arch)Bishop advisory committee for the betterment of Yeshua International at large.

4. To promote the rights and freedoms of religious beliefs within the law.

5. To promote the beliefs of Yeshua International in all ways.

6. Each (Arch)Bishop will send by e-mail or post to Yeshua International at least once each month a progress report on their area of responsibility.

Privileges and Authority of the (Arch)Bishop

1. Rightful use of the title of (Arch)Bishop when being addressed or when addressing others.

2. We do not parade our (Arch)Bishop like some organisations and all personal information is kept completely confidential.

3. (Arch)Bishops have the Authority to Ordain new Ministers, but must inform the Headquarters office of Ordination by providing the Prospective Ministers information to the Chief Ordaining Officer of Yeshua International.  In those circumstances, where recommended by an authorised Bishop, the said Bishops Seal will appear on the Ordaining documents.

4. (Arch)Bishops may issue Letters of Good Standing for Members in their area with the authority of Yeshua International.

5. (Arch)Bishops may use the Official Logos of Yeshua International on Official correspondence provided on Yeshua International behalf providing a copy of any correspondence is sent to Yeshua International.

6. (Arch)Bishops may attend official and private functions in the Capacity of their Office.

Restrictions of the (Arch)Bishops

1. (Arch)Bishops are advisory appointments only.

2. NO (Arch)Bishop has the authority to remove, excommunicate, deny, or otherwise control another Member’s rights of beliefs.

3. NO (Arch)Bishop may deny, remove, or set aside any Members' Ordained status within Yeshua International.

4. NO (Arch)Bishop may involve Yeshua International at large in any criminal or civil action, or in any way cause harm to Yeshua International or its Members. No (Arch)Bishop may cause Yeshua International to be liable for indebtedness, levy, or lien from any party.

5. NO (Arch)Bishops are allowed to contract on behalf of or for Yeshua International any form of business or monetary ventures.

6. The Chief Ordaining Officer, Cardinal Dr Peter R. Edwards DM, DRTh, KnSt.F, AD has full authority to remove from Office at any time any (Arch)Bishop due to infraction of Yeshua International Doctrine, wilful neglect of duties, or violation of legal criminal codes.  The removal will be without appeal.

Candidates for (Arch)Bishop

1. (Arch)Bishops will receive appointment on an annual basis. Each year candidates may apply for the (Arch)Bishops position in their area. All appointments will be handled on an equal basis annually. It is the responsibility of each (Arch)Bishop to initiate and seek re-appointment on an annual basis.

2. Appointment of the (Arch)Bishop, as with any higher office, carries with it various costs in time, knowledge, and limited expense.  The Candidate accepts that there is no remuneration for time or expenses in carrying out the Office of (Arch)Bishop.

To seek appointment to (Arch)Bishop

1. Every candidate must personally request appointment or re-appointment as (Arch)Bishop of their area.

2. Every candidate will provide a statement of no less than 300 words on their ability to provide advisory services for the local area. This will be e-mailed to Yeshua01@btinternet.com or mailed to Yeshua International Headquarters located at Yeshua International, P. O. Box 69, Leeds, England LS25 6WA

3. Every candidate will provide a phone number and time of best contact for the Chief Ordaining Officer’s private registry.

4. Every candidate will also provide an e-mail address for Members to contact them.

5. Every candidate will make a donation of no less than £100.00 ($250) + Donation to the Bishops Fund prior to final appointment.

What an (Arch)Bishop receives upon appointment

1. Each (Arch)Bishop will receive a certificate of Entitlement.

2. Each (Arch)Bishop will be provided with limited Stationery of Yeshua International that may be copied for use in official correspondence on the understanding a copy of any correspondence sent out is sent to Yeshua International.

3. Each (Arch)Bishop will receive a pocket size credential with proper entitlement included in the name with date of expiry of appointment.  Each (Arch)Bishop will receive a Certificate incorporating the status with Yeshua International. 

4. Each (Arch)Bishop will be contacted by the Chief Officer of Ordinations with additional benefits provided through Yeshua International.

5. Each (Arch)Bishop will be contacted by the Chief Officer of Ordinations for discussions and benefits to enhance Yeshua International. The Chief Officer of Ordinations at this time also holds the distinction of being one of the original Founders, and as such will diligently seek to appoint Members of the highest standard of knowledge and faith to these new offices. All appointments will be based on ability and for no other reason.

6. If you have read and understood all of the above, and you are interested in becoming a (Arch)Bishop for your area, please start the process by donating now. Send your Donation and application to Yeshua International.

7. Yeshua International offer to produce the (Arch)Bishop Seal and Logo on behalf of the (Arch)Bishop for a Fee of £40 ($80) + Donation which will be placed on a CD with a collection of useful Clip-Art for personal use not Business or Monetary gain.

8. REMEMBER: your donation will not actually be banked until you are appointed. If it is decided that you will not be Consecrated (Arch)Bishop your donation will be returned to you. There is no appeal against refusal to appoint or re-appoint.

9. Yeshua International can obtain on behalf of (Arch)Bishop, limited supplies of clerical clothing and accessories, provided the Fees for such are paid beforehand by (Arch)Bishop.

10.     Those wishing to be elevated to (Arch)Bishop should in the first instance request an application form.

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