What Does a Mormon Bishop Do? - South Coast Today

New Bedford, Massachusetts' South Coast Today published an interesting article looking into the family life and work of a Mormon Bishop. These men are not paid and do not apply for the position.

Rochester resident is Mormon bishop, father of nine

ROCHESTER — A remarkable couple, Sean and Brenda Spearin are the parents of nine children ranging in age from 18 to 11 weeks.

Employed as a regional corporate manager, Sean has his hands full, balancing his work life with the demands of fatherhood; but he also happens to be a bishop.

"They are good people who teach by example," said Elder Max Staples, a senior Mormon missionary on assignment with his wife, Gaye, in the Greater New Bedford area. "You look in their eyes and see the light of Christ."

Sean serves as bishop of the SouthCoast Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Born and raised in Norwell, Sean grew up as a Catholic. He converted to Mormonism 15 years ago and was baptized on Father's Day.

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