The Brotherhood of the Phoenix has two administrative bodies that guide the Order’s work. The National body is called the Council of Elders and consists of the Order’s trustees who oversee the work of the National organization. Each local administrative body is called the Council of Guardians and consists of a board of Directors who oversee the work of their regional Temple. Click here to learn more about the Council of Guardians.

Each Temple has a great deal of autonomy within the Brotherhood’s structure. To make certain that each temple functions in a healthy manner, the Council of Elders assists the Council of Guardians by providing guidance and advice when needed. For instance, the Elder Magister works with the Magister of each individual temple, the Elder Herald with each Herald and so forth. In this way each individual member of the Council of Guardians has a support network to assist him in the work of administrating his Temple. In addition to their roles are advisors, the Council of Elders also plan large scale projects for the Order such as chartering future Temples of the Brotherhood, planning festivals and conferences, and developing plans for a nature preserve and retreat center.

One of the Elders bears the title Ombudsman. He is the trustee that has the most frequent and direct connection to individual Temples of the Brotherhood, and is responsible for reporting back to the Council of Elders. He is the trustee to contact if you are interested in establishing a Temple of the Brotherhood. Click here to e-mail the Ombudsman.

Each August the Council of Elders hosts a Congress to discuss the National work of the Order. Magisters from each individual Temple are also present and deliver a summary of their Temple’s work before the congress. The assembled men collectively participate in the business and voting matters that concern the Order as a whole.

If you would like more information on the Administration of the Brotherhood on a National level please e-mail the Elder Magister.