Patriarch of the Church

Note: This position may also be known as Matriarch of the Church. Based on the current incumbent, the masculine form will be used in this document.

Role

The Patriarch of the Church is the head of the Church. His responsibilities include:

• recommending the general direction of the church;
• the maintenance of the main web site of the Church;
• conducting his personal ministry;
• ensuring applications received through the web site are appropriately processed;
• providing for the continuation of the Church beyond his time in office.

Succession

The current Patriarch of the Church holds office by virtue of having founded the Church. He has no current plans to relinquish this office.

Based on his assessment of the Matriarchs and Patriarchs, the Patriarch of the Church may from time to time appoint a Designated Successor to take on the office should be become vacant. Currently, that Designated Successor is The Most Reverend John Karpf, Patriarch of Florida.

In the event there is no Designated Successor, or if the Designated Successor is unable to take office, then the Council of Elders shall be responsible for electing a new Patriarch (or Matriarch) of the Church from amongst their members.