What are the qualities you like in a bishop?

[Art Vandelay]

I was thinking today on a couple bishops I have greatly admired over the years. They both were funny, personable and seemed to have a sincere interest in me and my family. What qualities have your bishop, or other priesthood leaders, had that you appreciated?

[creekster]

I was thinking today on a couple bishops I have greatly admired over the years. They both were funny, personable and seemed to have a sincere interest in me and my family. What qualities have your bishop, or other priesthood leaders, had that you appreciated?

I like the ones that think I am unsuitable for any callings the best.

[Fiyero]

Sincere love

[beefytee]

I liked the ones that paid me to take girls out on dates.

[TripletDaddy]

Ability to move diagonally in any direction.

[Sleeping in EQ]

I like Bishops who don't think they have a mandate to try and "fix" me.

[jay santos]

Not boring.

Leaves me alone.

[SteelBlue]

I like a Bishop that will attend my Super Bowl party.

[smokymountainrain]

The kind who hate meetings and due to that hatred of meetings, have as few as possible and the ones they do have are really, really, short.

I'm not sure that particular Bishop exists, however.

[Donuthole]

Understands that meetings =/= productivity, and that often, more meetings = less productivity.

[LiveCoug]

Down to earth.

[smokymountainrain]

Understands that meetings =/= productivity, and that often, more meetings = less productivity.

For this reason and many others, I'd pay 15% tithing to have DH be my Bishop.

So I guess to truly answer to AV's question, the qualities I like in a bishop are



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[mUUser]

Leaves me alone.

YES!

The kind who hate meetings and due to that hatred of meetings, have as few as possible and the ones they do have are really, really, short.

YES!!

I like Bishops who don't think they have a mandate to try and "fix" me.

especially YES!!!



Also refreshing to have a normal guy. You know, someone who isn't overly friendly and exuberant. It's annyoing. He wouldn't go to extreme lengths to shake my hand. In fact, occassionally he'd simply offer a half-smile and head nod.

[beefytee]

[Art Vandelay]

Sincere love

I agree. I like almost everyone I meet in or outside of the church, but struggle with unconditional love. I pray for it, but don't try and fake it. Amazingly, I generally develop a love for those who often need it the most. Once someone has shared something extremely private, difficult or burdensome with you it is easier to feel compassion and love.