Associate members of any congregation of men or women do not make vows . Nor do they usually live in community . Within the givens of their own life and ministry , they join the congregation in its mission, prayer and spirituality. B Bishop A bishop is the spiritual leader of a geographic area called a diocese. He is the primary teacher of doctrine and leader of worship and other church ministries .
Bishops meet together to guide the church.
A brother is a single layman. He lives his Christian commitment by joining a praying community of men dedicated to serving those around them. The brother takes three vows - poverty , celibacy , and obedience . Flexibility in service is the hallmark of his ministry . He may be a nurse, teacher, lawyer, campus minister, etc.