The primary role is to make disciples by training, deepen fellowship among church members, and direct ministry by commission.   It is not possible for one person to shepherd a large number of sheep. There has to be some delegation of authority.  Spreading out roles and responsibilities reduces the burden on the rest of the leadership.  Moreover, delegation of authority also makes the other leaders accountable to each other.  

Qualifications Required

The Bishop must possess the qualities as mentioned in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:7-9 of the Holy Bible.

  • He must be blameless, vigilant, just, hospitable, patient, sober and of good behavior.

  • He must be self-controlled, must love to do what is good, must be disciplined and upright.

  • He must be the husband of only one wife and must be apt to teach.

  • He must not be-self willed, must not be a drunkard, must not be greedy for money, must not be a brawler and must not be covetous.

  • He must be able to handle his own family well.

  • He must not be a novice and should have the spiritual maturity to handle the responsibility, or else he may be filled with pride and fall into the condemnation of the devil.

  • He must be a man who holds firmly to the truth taught to him, so that he can encourage people with the truth as well as confute those who oppose it.

 

Executive

Vision Implementation

Assist in implementing the vision of ICOF.  Under the direction of the leadership team, he/she is to co-ordinate and organize, in line with the established goals.

Overseeing Daily Activities
Lead all the day-to-day activities of the ministry.

Administrative Activities
Under the senior Bishop guidance, and in consultation with appropriate committees and staff, prepare the jurisdiction budget and manage it. He must direct the hiring of volunteer staff, and is also responsible for formalities involved on dismissal or repositioning of staff members.  Develop policies in accordance to the vision. 

Disciplining and Nurturing
The Bishop’s duty also includes coaching individuals and developing disciples of Jesus Christ. He is to recruit, train and motivate them, so that the ministry sends leaders into the world to carry forward the message of Christ. He should promote the evangelistic purpose of small groups. He must help and support the leaders, and should handle personal conflicts and ministry challenges. 

Facilitate Short-term Ministry Projects
Recruit and manage teams of people for short-term ministry projects. Besides managing human resources, he has to also gather the required financial resources and other necessary resources to fulfill the ministry project. He is to oversee the entire ministry program and monitor the progress of the program. 

Meet the leadership team on a monthly basis and update them about all the financial, personal and administrative matters of the jurisdiction he serves. He is accountable to the President.  Above all, he must be a man set out to serve God. He must be trustworthy, diligent and responsible. God does not call the equipped, but equips the called!