Bishop's Office

In the Episcopal Church model of leadership, a bishop sits like a monarch, issues instructions flowing down from the top and receives money flowing back up from the congregations.  That's top-heavy management.  Congregations don't need to be controlled like that; they need the encouragement and blessing of a godly bishop.  The Western Anglicans' DNA recognizes that the most effective ministry takes place person-to-person at the parish level and can't be imposed from on high.  In our vision a bishop might also be the rector of one of the parishes.  First and foremost, a godly bishop defends the faith, making sure no weeds grow in that garden.  A godly bishop manages, ministers to and, when necessary, disciplines the clergy.  And a godly bishop does the work of an evangelist and plants churches.  A bishop thus focused would have a small budget, mainly for travel expenses, and little or no staff.  In other words, the money goes for church planting or stays at the parish level where the ministry needs are found and where God is moving.

The Rt. Rev. William "Bill" Thompson
Bishop of the Diocese of Western Anglicans
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Darlene Fray
Administrator to the Bishop
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Mailing Address
Diocese of Western Anglicans
346 Termino Ave
Long Beach, CA 90814