Spanning all churches is a system of international management that supports, coordinates and assists to ensure that the mental and spiritual philosophy and technology of Dianeticsand Scientology developed by L. Ron Hubbard is available to everyone who wishes to receive it and that Scientology services are applied precisely as Mr. Hubbard set forth.
As a general matter, every Church of Scientology is separately incorporated and has its own local board of directors and executives responsible for its own activities and well-being, both corporate and ecclesiastical. Together, these churches form an extensive international network of more than 2,300 churches, missions and groups. Nearly 13,000 Scientologists serve as staff members of these churches and missions and related groups and organizations around the world.
* Bridge = The broad path the Scientologist follows through auditing and the study of Scientology materials is known as The Bridge. This embodies an ancient concept -- a long-envisioned route across a chasm between man's present state and vastly higher levels of awareness.
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From: The Church of Scientology: 40th Anniversary.
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