New Bishopric Sustained

During ward conference on March 2, B7's Bishopric was seamlessly reorganized when Michael Black Bair was sustained as Bishop with Boyd Kanenwisher as First Counselor, and James Bertschi as Second Counselor.

According to Bloomington Stake President Hal Anderson, the process of finding a new bishopric is outlined in the fifth Article of Faith ("We believe a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those in authority to preach the gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof").  After a period of fasting and prayer when a revelatory witness is received, the name is submitted to the First Presidency and the Quorum of Twelve Apostles.  Then the priesthood leaders are sustained by ward members "as their shepherd" and finally the new bishopric is set apart by "those who are in authority."

Bishop John Goldhardt has provided more than five years of spiritual and temporal leadership to the membership of the Bloomington 7th Ward assisted by Mike Twitty who has served faithfully for five years as First Counselor and Roy Stephen who has worked alongside the bishop as Second Counselor for nearly three years.  This dynamic trio of priesthood leaders, called faithful, loyal and dedicated by President Anderson, unquestionably leave an amazing legacy of service to the Lord and His children within the ward boundaries ... and big shoes to fill.

What will the former bishop do with all his spare time now that he has some?  "I really need to clean the garage and sort through some closets ... and I'm sure Roma will have some ideas, too."