He became the ELCT Konde Diocese Secretary for Mission and Evangelism from 1986 to 1989 when he was elected to lead the diocese as a Bishop from 1989 until his retirement in December 2001.
Askofu Mkuu Musa Panti Filibus aliteuliwa na Kanisa lake kuongoza Dayosisi ya Mayo Belwa iliyoko kusini Magharibi mwa Nigeria na aliwekwa wakfu na kuingizwa kazini Oktoba 2013. Alichaguliwa kuwa Makamu Mwenyekiti wa Jumuiya ya Makanisa ya Kilutheri Nigeria ndipo Novemba mwaka jana akachaguliwa kuwaAskofu Mkuu LCCN.