Response From Apostle G Marie Carroll...2) That you may receive her in the Lord [with a Christian welcome], as saints (God's people) ought to receive one another. And help her in whatever matter she may require assistance from you, for she has been a helper of many including myself [shielding us from suffering].  Looking at this scripture I must concede if a woman can be a deacon she can be a Bishop (Glorified Elder,Overseer) When u look up this word Bishop it really means an overseer so why is there so much hype over this desired office. It takes a desire it is not a sent office and I think that it is a necessary administrative office but it is not only a man that can operate in this gift. The Lord must seem very limited to some of us who keep telling Him that He cannot change with the times. We are in the year 2009 and we still want to hold everyone to a cultural standard that was in effect 2009 years ago. is this the USA? Response From Evangelist Sophia President...First let me say that I mean no disrespect! But who cares!? We are so preoccupied with titles. Father, Apostle, Prophet, Bishop, Minister, Reverend (which by the way the bible says call no one reverend but God) I believe we are stuck on titles because it gives us relevance and importance. It gives us a heighten since of position and power. I dont... Read More really care what you call me...dont call me nothing. Just do the work for heaven's sake. Evangelist...who cares...just spread the gospel! Apostle..who cares...establish & set order. Prophet..who cares...speak the word of God. Minister..who cares...serve the people! Bishop..who cares...overseer that which has been establish! We waste our time with unsubstantial dogma and rhetoric while the real work is left undone!  Response From Grace Degbola...You know I had to jump into this discussion. I have been called many things, and I hold on to neither of those names. But none of those names represent my title in Christ. I dont proclaim to be any of them, all I desire is whats in my heart. Know this today and remember who blessed you with this information. People may talk about you and say she calls herself this and that, but whatever God has for you he has placed it in the safest place. A place where no one can touch it or steal it and that place is in your heart. That?s why the bible says He will fill the desires of your heart. If that is your hearts desire then know that it is the will of the Lord. The Lord will help us. OK...omen Bishops, I too have met women who called themselves bishops. I have heard of prophets and prophetess, but Ive never heard the term bishopess. Its true that the bible says this is a desired position or title. I think the reason the bible states that is because we have the tendency to ask for things in life but we're not willing to involve ourselves with the things that come along with that position or title. Some of us cry, we want many children or we want a dog, or we want to be a doctor. But are we willing to get up 3am to feed the babies or walk the dog, or even go to the hospital to check a patient. If you can say yes with all sincerity in your heart that you are going to wake up to feed the babies, go on doctors appointment, school meetings, then you FIT the description of someone who desires children. Bishop is not some title you can say hey Ill be bishop today and not tomorrow. It requires someone who has their emotions under control; under subjection and complete submission to the Lord. What am I saying, you can desire all you want, but if youre not gifted thats a problem. It takes a special gift to raise a family; it takes a special gift to be a doctor; it takes a special gift to care for animals (something I dont have). So first before anything know if you fit the characteristics of a bishop. In Titus 1:7 it talks about the characteristics of a bishop. You will also discover that elder and bishops were different names operating in the same office. One thing I do know is that God's word never changed. He is the same yesterday today and forever more. 1Timothy 3:1-7 we get into deeper depth of the characteristics of a bishop. There are woman who call themselves bishops but when you analyze what the word of God says and compare it to what you've seen in their lives it raises some questions. Irrespective of the fact that a person may or may not be operating in their calling is not the question for me, when it comes to dealing with that individual. The bible tells us to test all spirits. There are some people that I know who teaches, and very nice people are and you can trust them with anything. But are they operating in their talent, NOPE. Whether you are an elder, leader, or bishop and you are still doing the works of the Lord applaud yourself, because when we leave this assignment we are judged by one God, and your title will be meaningless. ~Plain ol' Grace