2009-08-19T14:20:10-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/bishop/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Timothy%203:2-7&version=KJV 2009-08-19T14:20:10-05:00 In this passage, Paul lists out the requirements for holding the position of bishop--or other leadership positions--within the church. The leader must live a righteous and blameless life, and be mature in the faith.