The head of the organization held the title of "General Elder" or "General Overseer" until 1925, when it was changed to Presiding Bishop. At the same time they established an executive board consisting of five members (Bishops). G. T. Haywood, one of the five members, was elected as the first "Presiding Bishop". This is in slight contrast to the current Board of Bishops which now consists of 12 formal members, and also includes lay-directors from various regions of the United States, and emeritus bishops who once served, but are either semi or fully retired.