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- Maintains consistency of theology because of the centralization of power

- Denomination ordains and places clergy members in different local churches which can help consistency and keeping tabs on all members of the leadership.

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people of the church

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(see leadership roles)

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leader bishop of church

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(different sources)

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- Magnifies any internal problems because there are not many checks and balances and the leadership community is small.

-Low level of identity with a particular denomination because of the hierarchy appearing similar to other denominations.

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Representatives of the church, leaders and clergymen who meet to make changes as well.

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Help make changes and reach consensuses for legislative purposes of the church.

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Governing and legislative body of the church.

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Oversees spiritual, financial, and physical matters of the parishioners.

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Heads the parish of the church.

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Rules and Laws to be followed.

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- assists the priests
- name comes from the Greek word diakonia meaning “servant”
- helps build up the ministry and church
- sometimes governs congregation, baptize, preach the homily, assist in the celebration of the Eucharist, bless marriages in the church, and lead funerals

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- officer or minister who is intermediate between a bishop and deacon
- also known as presbyter
- work alongside bishops
- in charge of the well fare of the church

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- in charge of spiritual welfare within their congregation
- chief liturgical ministers
- in charge of baptisms
- in control of finances
- settle matters of dispute
- in the 4th century, bishops came to be regarded not only as a church leader but also as important figures in secular affairs