Apostle Rodney Jackson 

Senior Apostle & Presiding Bishop

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION:

The principal function of the Senior Apostle &Presiding Bishop is to follow the Mission and Purpose of the KHIM Apostolic Communion. The Presiding Bishop is responsible for presiding over all regular and called meetings of the body. It shall be his responsibility to see to it that all meetings are conducted according to the Constitution and Bylaws of the KHIM. The Senior Apostle & Presiding Bishop is responsible to the KHIM to preach and teach the infallible Word of God, to have charge and oversight of the KHIM, to provide administrative leadership for the KHIM, and to use his skills in proclamation and pastoral care in meeting the needs of persons in the KHIM  and the community.

 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: • He/She is the ecclesiastical leader and overseer of the KHIM. • He or she provides administrative leadership for the total KHIM program. • He shall have authority to make decisions or act on any matter requiring attention so long as such action conforms with existing laws. • Serves as President of the Corporation and Chairman of the Executive Board, Board of Trustees/Directors, and appoints the Board of Apostles &Bishops. • Proclaim the gospel and lead the KHIM in proclaiming the gospel to the unchurched and the community. • Lead the KHIM in pastoral care for persons in the KHIM and the community. • Lead or delegate the leadership of the KHIM; plan, coordinate, and evaluate KHIM services. • Preach at the KHIM convention or services, which include preaching or arranging for someone else to perform this function. • Recommend, advise, or appoint the selection of Executive Board Committees, Board of Directors, General Officers, Auxiliary Leaders, Directors over Auxiliary Leaders, Apostles, Bishops, and District Elders as outlined in the Constitution and By-Laws, as the KHIM may request, or he may deem advisable from time to time. • Give supervision to the other members of the KHIM staff according to the staff organization outlined in the KHIM Organizational Chart. • Plan for and provide leadership in the observance of the ordinances that are ordained in the Word of God. • Conduct funeral services and/or other ceremonies as he is able, sharing and delegating to others in this area. • Counsel with and assist in training pastors and ministers. • 

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