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03-03-2007, 12:07 PM
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The Office of Bishop: A six letter dirty word?
Bishop comes from the Greek word episkopos (επίσκοπος, from επι "over" and σκοπος "seeing"). It can be generally translated bishop, overseer, superintendent, supervisor, the first, leader or foreman. From the word episkopos are derived the English words episcopacy, episcopate and episcopal.
A few years back, I sat in a business meeting, in which a resolution was brought to the floor, to define this word "Bishop". A couple of leaders did not like that this term was being directed at a particular person. The argument was made that only a select few should be honored with this term. The resolution failed to garner enough support.
I know various denominations use this word differently but ...
What does it mean to you?
What does the bible teach us about this word?
Can females be bishops?
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03-03-2007, 12:12 PM
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This is a good question...if it means overseer...then it would seem to me that it is fair to assume...the highest Pastor in one assemby. The District Superintendent over a particular District. Could be male or female...but can only have one spouse !
Blessings, Rhoni
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03-03-2007, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea
Bishop comes from the Greek word episkopos (επίσκοπος, from επι "over" and σκοπος "seeing"). It can be generally translated bishop, overseer, superintendent, supervisor, the first, leader or foreman. From the word episkopos are derived the English words episcopacy, episcopate and episcopal.
A few years back, I sat in a business meeting, in which a resolution was brought to the floor, to define this word "Bishop". A couple of leaders did not like that this term was being directed at a particular person. The argument was made that only a select few should be honored with this term. The resolution failed to garner enough support.
I know various denominations use this word differently but ...
What does it mean to you?
What does the bible teach us about this word?
Can females be bishops?
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I think it should be synonymous with Apostle. I would call a Senior or Pastor of Emeritus Bishop.
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03-03-2007, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Rhoni
This is a good question...if it means overseer...then it would seem to me that it is fair to assume...the highest Pastor in one assemby. The District Superintendent over a particular District. Could be male or female...but can only have one spouse !
Blessings, Rhoni
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A traditional answer ... Rhoni ... which I respect and understand...
however,
IF a pastor of many years opens 10-12 daughter works .... can he be viewed as a bishop by those under his pastoral authority?
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03-03-2007, 12:15 PM
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I'm a supervisor, so I guess that means I could be called a Bishop - lol!!
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03-03-2007, 12:18 PM
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Absolutely! Anyone who oversees more than one assembly has many people in trust to oversee! I am a traditional girl despite many who think otherwise !
Blessings, Rhoni
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03-03-2007, 12:19 PM
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Bishop Craig...that has a nice ring to it !
Blessings, Rhoni
P.S. I think it means overseeing God's ministry...but you could be.
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03-03-2007, 12:21 PM
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Would a missionary like Nona Freeman be considered a BISHOP???
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03-03-2007, 12:25 PM
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Interestingly ... in the Spanish Reina Valera ... often bishop, as found in the KJV, is translated into pastor.
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03-03-2007, 12:28 PM
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Interestingly ... in the Spanish Reina Valera ... often bishop, as found in the KJV, is translated into pastor.
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Because that's what it really means. "One who takes care of the church" is what it really boils down to.
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