While the original intent for replacing "overseer" with the word "bishop" for this role may not have been to signify an additional tier of leadership "above" that of a pastor, this tradition has become sanctioned organizational doctrine. In essence it has served to redefine the meaning of the word, by making it distinct from Shepherd/Pastor/Overseer, which is contrary to New Testament doctrine where bishop is used as a synonymous term. Conversely, there are no formally acknowledged apostles and only rarely is the title prophet used by those in the ministerial ranks in this day, and both titles are absent from the current leadership structure. The caveat is that apostles are acknowledged in their original role of establishment of the church and the commitment of the body to follow their epistles governing Christian conduct. Additionally, since the change in 1925, other levels/titles have subsequently been added/amended to the organizational structure which include: district elder and suffragan bishop continuing the adoption of a more episcopal polity approach.