Going Global
Mathew 28:19-20
Our Founding Father and Presiding Archbishop Deric Neale Bircham was appointed as Presiding Bishop to New Zealand and the South Pacific Nations for The International Fellowship of Christian Churches (USA) in 1996 with the Title of “The Reverend Bishop”. His Appointment to the worldwide office of “The Spirit Filled Fellowship Global” was on July 28, 2005 and elected Inaugural Archbishop on July 28, 2008. His guidance & sphere extends globally on behalf of the Fellowship with many Pastors under his spiritual influence, direction, guidance & mentoring in Africa, Europe, the Far East and the Pacific.
Bio-background in brief:
Archbishop and Academician Professor Emeritus Dr. Deric Neale Bircham is the fourth son of Stanley Ernest and Rita Muriel Bircham (both deceased). Born December 16th 1934 in Wellington, New Zealand. His family ancestry can be traced back through the Squires of English Villages in Norfolk to 1360. He holds both British & New Zealand Nationality and married Patricia Frances Bircham, (nee Simkin) in 1960.
They have two daughters, Vanessa & Melanie and 6 grandchildren. Education in brief 1985 Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) with a major in "Visual Communication". 1987 a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a Thesis in "Psychological Management". In 1994 he was awarded a Ph.D in “Religious Literature” with his Thesis being “Old St. Paul’s” and in 2000 completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration and duel Doctorates in Science and Complimentary Medicine with his Thesis’s being "Nerve Stimulation", and "Nerve Stimulation Therapeutics" respectively.
He studied advanced Acupuncture in Sri Lanka at the South Colombo Hospital under the late Lord Pundit Professor Dr. Sir Anton Jayasuriya and attended post-graduate Seminars and Courses in "Pain Management" and "Sports Medicine" held by The Royal Australian General Practitioners Association. He was awarded the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Alternative Medicine,” and a Certificate of Excellence in the Healing Arts from Medicina Alternativa.
He also received the Laureate of Honour with the appointment of "Royal Physician" of the Ancient Royal Order of Physicians of Sri Lanka dedicated to the memory of King Buddhadasa. Many other Awards of Excellence in Education and Services to Humanity followed.
In 2005 he was granted a Ph.D in Arts and Letters from California University, USA. His studies continued and in 2007 he received a Doctor of International Business Law from Southern Eastern University (Founded 1899).
Since 1984 he has received numerous Doctorate Degrees Honoris Causa from Universities around the World in Philosophy (different fields), others in Psychology, Literature, Science, Letters, Music, Alternative and Complimentary Medicine, Humanities, Political Science, Science, Education, Orthomolecular Medicine, Pedagogy, Public Relations, Jurisprudence Law and Divinity.
Occupation History:
1952-1978. New Zealand Public Service (Publicity & Public Relations)
1978-1989. Appointed to the Staff of the University of Otago and Otago Hospital.
1990-Date. His Career followed and in the Academic field as Chancellor / President, “BIU” (Spain & International). President “International Institute of Mental Arithmetic” (New Zealand & Taiwan). Regional-President for the Pacific Rim to the Legal Firm of AMC International Law Associates (London, Paris, New York). Vice-President, International Diplomatic Academy” (Switzerland, Russia, Spain, Belgium). Vice-President Caribbean Institute for Diplomatic & Strategic Studies. International Chairman, “Jannat Hopewell Ministries-Global ”. Coordinator of the Russian State Cultural Programme, and Judge of the Areopagus Arts of Apollo (Russia). Member International Council for Secondary Education (ICSE) (GCE A level Examinations, UK).
Consulting Honourary Professor Nicholas Debrowa University (Chile). Emeritus Professor BIU (Spain) & ZC (India) Professor, International Higher Examination Council IUFS-MVAK University of Fundamental Studies (Russia). Professor, Higher Attestation Qualification Commission – IUFS (Russia). Honourary Advisory Professor, Australian – Asian Institute of Civil Leadership (Australia).
Fellowships
The Royal Photographic Society, and Royal Society of Arts (England). United Writers Association. (Bombay, India).New Zealand Institute of Management.
Beijing Institute of Management (China) others,
Director, Instigator and Speaker:
Our Archbishop is a Healer, Guest Speaker, Academic, Author etc, and has conducted various Seminars, Lectures and Workshops at Universities, Congresses and Conferences in England, Europe, United States of America, Taiwan, Malaysia, China, Japan, Korea, Australia and New Zealand, in the areas of Religion, Photography, Management, Natural and Complementary Medicine, Psychology, Philosophy and Mental Mathematics.
The Author and Co-Author of many books including:
“Seeing New Zealand” (5 Editions). “Waitomo Tourist Caves”. “Towards a More Just World”. “Table Tennis”. “Thirteen Facets”. “A Day In The Life Of New Zealand”. “Old St. Paul's Cathedral”. “Rhapsody”. “Dunedin-New Zealand's Best Kept Secret”. “St. Joseph's Cathedral”. “Work's of Gottfried Lindauer”. “Golf Course Design and Turf Care at the Royal Melbourne”. “I Shall Pass This Way But Once”. “New Zealanders of Destiny”. “Deric's Photo Notes Volume 1 & 2”. “Radiation Therapy”. “Discover the Way of Survival”. “Aspects of Hospitality Management”. “Aspects of Management”. “Aspects of Reiki”. “Aspects of Nerve Stimulation”. “Aspects of Nerve Stimulation Therapeutics”. “Aspects of Staff Training and Development”. “Aspects of Marketing”. “Choose your Destiny” and “A Philosophy for Life”.
Honours
Over the years he has received over 500 International Honours, Diplomas, Plaques, Citations, Awards, and Medals for his services to Literature, Photography, Management, Education, Science, Humanity, Mental Mathematics, and the Freedom of Religious Choice.
The most notable being 1988 White Cross Medal for Contributions to Literature and Art. 1986 Albert Einstein Peace Medal, 1996 International Man of the Year (ABI, USA). 1997 Albert Schweitzer Award for Complimentary Medicine. 1998 Presidential Distinguished Visiting V.I.P. Award from President Lee of Taiwan for services to Mental Arithmetic. 2005 made a Commander of the World Order “Science, Education, Culture” (Belgium). 2007 Peace Award from the Community Welfare Foundation. (India). In 2007 The Yuri Gagarin Medal (Russia) as well as many others.
