What are bishops also called in the ministerial leadership offices?

• A. Elders and stewards
• B. Deacons and pastors
• C. Priests and prophets
• D. Apostles and teachers

Answer: (A)

Bishops are understood to carry both spiritual oversight and administrative responsibility in ministerial leadership. Calling them elders reflects their role as seasoned, authoritative leaders who shepherd the congregation and provide doctrinal and pastoral guidance. Calling them stewards highlights their duty to manage church resources, finances, and property with faithful, accountable governance. This dual designation fits the bishop’s function as both a spiritual overseer and a manager of church affairs.

Other terms describe different offices or roles. Deacons and pastors refer to distinct positions within church leadership, not the same combined identity as bishops. Pries ts and prophets, or apostles and teachers, describe other roles not typically used to label bishops in this tradition.