Governance & Safeguarding
The Holy Gnostic Church is an unincorporated religious organization established May 23, 2026. The Church currently operates online, with its administrative location in Cordova, Tennessee.
Church Leadership
Presiding Cardinal: William Thomas
President: Archbishop Jody Bédard, MSN, RN.
Governance Commitments
Safeguarding Commitments
- Accountable authorityDocumented decisionsResponsible financial stewardshipDisclosure of conflicts of interestAppropriate pastoral boundariesFair process for questions and complaints
- Dignity and non-discriminationInformed consentConfidentiality subject to legal and immediate-safety limitsProtection from exploitation, coercion, harassment, and retaliationFirm adult-minor boundariesResponsible online conductPrompt review of reported concerns
Pastoral Care Scope
Church pastoral care provides spiritual support and religious reflection, including cognitive-behavioral pastoral approaches when appropriate, but is not medical or mental-health diagnosis or treatment, emergency response, legal advice, or a substitute for licensed professional care.
Report a Concern
If you have a concern, please contact us at holygnosticchurch@outlook.com or 901-800-7155. Anyone in immediate danger should contact local emergency services.
Cordova, Tennessee is the Church's administrative location and is not open for walk-in worship or unscheduled pastoral visits.
These materials represent the Church's public commitments and current operating framework.