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All bishops of the Embassy of Faith
International, active or retired, make up the House of Bishops. The House of Bishops comprises half of the governing body
of the Embassy of Faith International. Like the governing body of the United States, the governing body of the Embassy
of Faith International (called “the General Conference”) is comprised of two Houses: the House of Bishops
and the House of Deputies. They meet and act separately, and both Houses must concur to adopt legislation. General Conference
meets every year, and the House of Bishops meets twice a year between conferences in a non-legislative capacity. The Presiding
Patriarch/Bishop is the president of the House of Bishops.
“A bishop in God's holy Church is called to
be one with the apostles in proclaiming Christ's resurrection and interpreting the Gospel, and to testify to Christ's sovereignty
as Lord of lords and King of kings. You are called to guard the faith, unity, and discipline of the Church; to celebrate and
to provide for the administration of the sacraments of the New Covenant; to ordain priests and deacons and to join in ordaining
bishops; and to be in all things a faithful pastor and wholesome example for the entire flock of Christ. With your fellow
bishops you will share in the leadership of the Church throughout the world. Your heritage is the faith of patriarchs, prophets,
apostles, and martyrs, and those of every generation who have looked to God in hope. Your joy will be to follow him who came,
not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 517).
The Most Reverend Gary W. Barkman, Ph.D., D.C.C.,
Th.D., was confirmed as Prelate of the Embassy of Faith International in like manner as he was of the other
ministries of for which he cares. He was confirmed by the Archbishops, Bishops, and Preists/Ministers of the Embassy
of Faith International. He has taken the Name, John The Beloved.
The Most Reverend Gary W. Barkman, Ph.D., D.C.C., Th.D., D.Min.,
D.D., John, the beloved
Presiding Prelate, Archbishop and President of the Dayspring Ministry
Group, which includes; Dayspring Ministries International, The Evangelical Christian Church Worldwide (Christian Disciples),
The Embassy of Faith International, Diocese of North america, Warrior Nations Independent Fellowship (Independent Partner)The
American Association of Christian Therapists, Dayspring Christian University
Dr. Barkman has been involved
in many areas of ministry. He has been a pastor for over 40 years and has become very accomplished as a counselor/therapist.
Dr. Barkman has also organized three churches as pastor. He has founded and organized Dayspring Ministries International,
The Embassy of Faith International, and Dayspring Christian University. He has better organized and caused growth in
the Evangelical Christian Church Worldwide (Christian Disciples) and The American Association of Christian Therapists. Dr.
Barkman is president of AACT, Presiding Patriarch and Archbishop of Dayspring Ministries International, the Evangelical Christian
Church and The Embassy of Faith International. He is President of Dayspring Christian University. Dr. Barkman has exceptional
administrative abilities and is able to multi-task very well. He has excelled in all that he has attempted.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Divinity in Christian Education, Honorus Causa St. Timothy Institute and Seminary, Indianapolis, Indiana,
January 2012 + Doctor of Philosophy in Theology, Crossroads Theological Seminary, Tallahasse, Florida, December 2008
+ Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies Bethel Bible
College and Seminary, Jonesboro, Arkansas, December 2001 + Doctor of
Ministry, Doctor Of Christian Counseling, Southwest Bible College & Seminary,
Jennings, Louisiana, November 1997, December 1998; + Perkins School of Theology, S.M.U., Dallas, Texas June 1986 to
May 1989 (Doctor of Ministry Program, no degree acquired, 27 semester hours); + Master of Divinity, Brite Divinity
School, T.C.U., Ft. Worth, Texas 1980; + Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Arts, Southwestern Assemblies of God University,
Waxahachie, Texas, 1972; University of Texas at Arlington, 1971 (Summer session, no degree acquired); Diploma, Mansfield
High School,
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