the spiritual leader is the supreme authority of the church. he is followed by the elders, who are the highest level of the kimbanguist clergy. national and regional representatives make the second level of the leadership of the church. decisions are made by the elders during meetings of representatives from the congregations. the kimbanguist church has its headquarters in n'kamba, the hometown of simon kimbangu, which is considered “the new jerusalem.” baptism is required to become a member of the church.