"...Christ is the Head of
the Church: and He is the saviour of the body" (Eph5:23).
The God-man, Jesus of Nazareth
"This is a true
saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he
desireth a good work" (1Tim.3:1).
Bishop John-David Schofield
"And when
they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with
fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they
believed" (Acts14:23).
Fr. Howard R. Giles III
"For they that have used the
office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a
good degree, and great boldness in the faith which
is in Christ Jesus" (1Tim.3:13).
Deacon Erin L. Giles
The Vestry
"The business and property of the Parish shall be
exercised, conducted and controlled by a Vestry, which shall consist of a
committee of at least five (5) members, including the Rector and the Wardens. The Term Vestry, as used hereinafter in these
Bylaws, refers to the Rector, Wardens and Vestry members. A mathematical
majority of members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business" (from the By-Laws, Jesus the Good Shepherd Anglican Church).
"And when
they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with
fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they
believed" (Acts14:23).
