500 500 500 500 500 500 722 444 444 444 444 444 278 278 278 278 9. The Scriptures teach a life of holiness without which no man, 10.The Church.Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her greatEach.
722 722 722 722 722 722 1000 722 667 667 667 667 389 389 389 389 500 500 500 500 500 500 667 444 444 444 444 444 278 278 278 278 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 778 778 611 778 722 556 667 722 722 1000 722 722 667 333 278 333 581 500 Discipline and Revision of the Roster. >> In addition, copies of known proposals for discussion shall be made available for all members at the two Sunday morning services prior to the meeting dates. Who from the start insisted with indelible resolve on the need to have the most adequate organizational system, along with its respective bylaws for the church to fulfill its duty. To solicit, receive and maintain a fund of funds or real or personal property or both, to use and apply for whole or any part for the principal or income thereof for the purpose of this Assembly and to assist missionaries in preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ in any part of the world. xVr8}4Uk6L 7:9; Eph. SECTION 3. (e)Willingness to contribute regularly to the support of the Assembly according to, (a)Any member of the Assembly who shall willfully absent himself or herself from, (b)Unscriptural conduct or doctrinal departure from tenets of faith held by the, (c)The Board shall be authorized to revise the membership roll of the Church semi-, (d)If a member is removed for cause, the one whose name is removed shall be, (a)The Treasurer shall be entrusted with all the finances of the Assembly and shall, (b)All funds shall be disbursed by checks, after proper approval, such checks to be. 6:14; Matt. 2 Timothy 3:16,17; 2 Peter 1:20, 21. The Sacraments of Baptism by Immersion, and of the Lords Supper. God richly blessed their ministry and after an exchange of views on doctrinal matters and other fundamental scriptural truths the Leaders of the Father Tabernacle Congregation of Nigeria unanimously decided to affiliate with The Apostolic Church of Great Britain and adopted The Apostolic Church as a denominational name together with its principles and practices.One great factor that contributed to the growth of the Church in Nigeria is the belief and acceptance of the Ministry of Apostleship and the Voice of the Lord through Prophetical Ministry. But man fell by voluntary, 5.Baptism in Water.observed as commanded in the scriptures by all who have really repented and in their, 6.The Lords Supper. Okon as National President. In the temporary absence of the Pastor they shall act with due regard to his wishes. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Appeals for help to the leaders in Philadelphia went unheeded. Okon as National President. 16. 3:10: Matt. 2. Sunday School business is subject to review of the Official Board who shall have final authority in case of dispute. ARTICLE II. It should be recognized as subservient to the Church body and under the supervision of the Pastor. Like the body of Christ, these instruments are not an organization, but a living organism (Philippians 3:13-14). 2 0 obj They shall act in the capacity of a Pulpit Committee if the Assembly is without a Pastor. The field work is organized in five sections: The Lagos and Western/Northern Areas Territory (LAWNA); Cross River State Field; the Igbo Field; the Maritime Field; and the Akwa Ibom Field. Therefore, this Constitution also serves as a standard and model for our brethren abroad. The Chairman of the Board shall not be in office for more than one year continuously. 400 549 300 300 333 576 540 250 333 300 330 500 750 750 750 500 The revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ from heaven, 15.The Lake ofThe devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, and. There shall be an annual business meeting of the Assembly in the second week of January at which time the reports of all officers shall be read and the election of officers shall take place.
The Bible is the infallible Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and contains every answer to man's problems. The Baptism of the Holy Ghost for believers with signs following. Church Government by Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers, Elders and Deacons/Deaconesses. (1 Cor. The Assembly shall provide a regular monthly offering to be sent to the mission work in India. SECTION 3. In response to the invitation three Missionary delegates arrived in Lagos, Nigeria on September 23 1931. This revival was led by the late Evangelist Joseph Babalola. 7 0 obj The Board shall be empowered to provide annually for their own Chairman from the elected membership in order to transact business for the Assembly. Correspondence had, however, been exchanged with the headquarters of The Apostolic Church in the British Isles and now an appeal was made to that body for assistance. The Secretary, the Treasurer, and the Executive Committee members shall be elected annually by the Church membership by a majority vote. 6. the infallible rule of faith and, 2.The One True God,existent, self-revealed T AM, and has further revealed Himself as embodying the, 3.Man.
12:27, 28). 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8. All property (Real or Chattel) shall be taken, held, sold, transferred or conveyed in the name of the Assembly. 10:13-15; Titus 2:11, 3:5-7). SECTION 1. (Luke 24:47; Rom. SECTION 5. All officers of the church must qualify according to the scripturalqualifications for Deacons in Acts 6:3 and 1 Tim.
The Constitution does not intend to create a poisonous and suffocating bureaucracy, but rather the order of God that protects and nurtures the spiritual health of local churches.
SECTION 6. This Assembly shall have the right to govern itself according to the standards of the New Testament Scriptures.
It includes a list of biblical books that omits the Revelation to John but places the Apostolic Constitutions and the two letters of Clement in the canon of Scripture. The Virgin Birth, Sinless Life, Atoning Death, Triumphant Resurrection, Ascension and abiding Intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ: His Second Coming and Millennial Reign upon earth.
28:8-20; Mark 16:15-20: Acts 1:8: 8:4). 500 778 333 500 556 889 500 500 333 1000 500 333 944 778 556 778 Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement and is, 13.Blessed Hope. D. Our bylaws are a written practice; that is, we practice what we believe, and we believe what we practice. In 1921 the Diamond Society became associated with the Faith Tabernacle Congregation of Philadelphia, USA because they also believed in divine healing, confessing and forsaking sins, in tithes and offerings, baptism by immersion, opposition to divorce and re-marriage and other similar scriptural teachings. The Assembly finds its headship under the Lord Jesus Christ in its Pastor. In book 8, the first two chapters seem to be based on a lost work of Hippolytus of Rome, Concerning Spiritual Gifts. No officer of the Board shall be allowed to hold more than one office. To establish and maintain a place of worship of Almighty God our Heavenly Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son. 778 333 333 500 500 350 500 1000 333 1000 389 333 722 778 444 722 The obligatory nature of Tithes and Offerings. The following are the fundamental doctrinal beliefs of the Church, based on the Holy Scriptures and stated in summarized form. They shall hold office until the next Annual Business Meeting when their successors are elected. 500 778 333 500 444 1000 500 500 333 1000 556 333 889 778 611 778 (Rom. 9 0 obj
SECTION 6. One great factor that contributed to the growth of the Church in Nigeria is the belief and acceptance of the Ministry of Apostleship and the Voice of the Lord through Prophetical Ministry. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Apostolic-Constitutions, The Catholic Encyclopedia - Apostolic Constitutions. 5. WHEREAS, it is the express purpose of God, our Heavenly Father, to call out of the world a people who shall constitute the Body of Church of our Lord Jesus Christ, built and established upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner-stone; WHEREAS, God having ordained that His Universal Church should find its expression in and through local churches, enjoining them to assemble together for worship, fellowship, counsel and instruction in the world of God, for the work of the ministry and for the exercise of these spiritual gifts and offices provided for in the New Testament, therefore be it. [q~d8M.g0^d>Y\?}Eh8,8 +p"y6ng7"eU?I0LAX%N' 2022 Official Website of the Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus | U.S.A. & International - All Rights Reserved.
The Secretary shall call the meetings of the Board, Committee, and Regular and Special Business meetings of the Official Board and shall keep the minutes of the. 611 722 611 500 556 722 611 833 611 556 556 389 278 389 422 500 The Young Peoples Association shall be known as Pentecostal Young PeoplesAssociation. Foreign missionary funds may be designated to missions or individual missionaries at the discretion of the Board. SECTION 2. The New Heaven and the New Earth. becomes as heir of God according to the hope of eternal life. Each member of the General Board of Directors, as well as supervising bishops and district board members, should always carry a copy of this Constitution in their briefcases. 10.
On June 10, 1930 in Ilesha, Nigeria, West Africa, a great revival started in the churches in fellowship with Faith Tabernacle Congregation and much persecution resulted. 3. Williams (International Prophet).
722 722 778 778 778 778 778 570 778 722 722 722 722 722 611 556 Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). 930 722 667 722 722 667 611 778 778 389 500 778 667 944 722 778 N!H$b~m Lcz| ! The grace of God. The obligatory nature of Tithes and Offerings.
I. THE UNITY OF THE CHURCH. 4:1-3, 15, 17-32; 1 John 1:6-7). He shall be the custodian of all legal documents and be in possession of the corporate seal. ] In addition, all pastors, evangelists, assistant pastors, co-pastors, and ministers should keep a copy on their desks. 250 333 555 500 500 1000 833 278 333 333 500 570 250 333 250 278 SECTION 1. A. The Official Board shall meet at least quarterly and the Executive Committee shall meet monthly for the transaction of routine business of the Assembly or upon such other times as it deems necessary.
No person shall be considered eligible for nomination as an officer for the Official Board if he has not been a member in good standing of this Assembly for at least one year and is at least twenty-one (21) years of age. (3.)
14.The Millennial Reign of Jesus. No real property of the Assembly shall be sold, leased, mortgaged or otherwise alienated without the same shall have been authorized by at least a two-third majority vote of the membership at a regular or special business meeting of the Assembly which has been duly called for the consideration of the proposal. To address this need, there emerged in the second century of the Christian era the Rules of Faith and several Pastoral Letters, which were written documents to guide pastors in matters of doctrine, discipline, sacraments, organization, and worship in churches. 778 333 333 556 556 350 500 889 333 980 389 333 667 778 389 556
His Fall and Redemption.Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness. CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS 11 0 obj SECTION 1.
Chapters 2846 of book 8 contain a series of canons, and chapter 47 comprises the so-called Apostolic Canons, a collection of 85 canons derived in part from the preceding constitutions and in part from the canons of the councils of Antioch (341) and Laodicaea (c. 360).
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SECTION 5.
(Mai. B. Right of Initiative Special business meetings may also be called by petition having been signed by not less than one-form of the voting membership of the Assembly, the petition to be placed in the hands of the Pastor or the Secretary and announcement made on three Sundays prior to the date of the meetings. (Matt. 4. The Board shall determine all salaries subject to Article III. Secret ballot shall be taken if the majority of the members request the same. SECTION 4.
(Rom. SECTION 2.
He shall keep a record of the membership in the Assembly Roster book and perform any other clerical work necessary for the proper discharge of his duties. ARTICLE VI.
(Matt. 250 333 500 500 500 500 220 500 333 747 300 500 570 333 747 500
500 500 500 500 500 500 500 549 500 500 500 500 500 444 500 444 In 1918 during the period of the Influenza epidemic in Nigeria, certain brethren began to practice divine healing a a result of which they had to withdraw from their denomination and from the Diamond Society due to the persecution from those who did not believe in divine healing. The first six are an adaptation of the Didascalia Apostolorum, written in Syria about ad 250. THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH GLORIOUS VISION, USA, 186-192 Elizabeth Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108, Tel: 973-596-0400 Fax: 973-596-0504.
8.
SECTION 7. SECTION 3. [ He shall be President of the Corporation. 611 611 611 611 611 611 889 667 611 611 611 611 333 333 333 333
the all-sufficient rule for faith and practice, and for the purpose of maintaining general unity, it shall adopt the Statement of Fundamental Doctrines, namely: (a) Conditions of Salvation. They shall meet at stated times for the purpose of fostering closer fellowship, engaging in prayer for various requests, and to assist in a practical way the work of the Church. 556 556 444 389 333 556 500 722 500 500 444 394 220 394 520 778 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 778 778
Chapters 322 apparently are based on Hippolytus Apostolic Tradition (formerly called Egyptian Church Order) and contain an elaborate description of the Antiochene liturgy, including the so-called Clementine liturgy. 250 389 500 500 500 500 275 500 333 760 276 500 675 333 760 500 R461%[PB e:=r8*mVT-tt0',H,RaL*Kc} ,6:, 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 278 278 564 564 564 444 The PYPA funds shall be committed to the custody of the Church Treasurer. The name of the church shall be BETHEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD,CHICAGO. 7:4-9; Cor. 2. Section 3, and shall have general supervision in all financial matters in every department of the Assembly. The Pastor. SECTION 5. The utter depravity of human nature, the necessity for repentance and regeneration, and the eternal doom of the finally impenitent. 9:13-14; 2 Cor. B. 333 500 556 444 556 444 333 500 556 278 333 556 278 833 556 500
To obey in our capacity the Great Commission.(Matt. SECTION 4. (b)The Sunday School Director and Teachers shall be appointed each year by the Pastor, (c)The officers of the Sunday School together with the Pastor shall constitute the. 333 444 500 444 500 444 333 500 500 278 278 500 278 778 500 500
Williams (International Prophet). Special business meetings of the Assembly may be called when necessary by the Pastor or by the majority of the Board after proper notice has been given by the Pastor or by the Secretary.
In modern times it is generally accepted that the constitutions were actually written in Syria about ad 380 and that they were the work of one compiler, probably an Arian (one who believes that Christ, the Son of God, is not divine but rather a created being). 1 (a) Persons desiring to become members of the Assembly shall make the fact known to the Pastor, who shall examine the applicant according to the standard of membership. They shall determine the amount of all salaries paid by the Church subject to ratification of the Assembly by a majority vote of its membership who are in attendance at any regularly scheduled meeting. 11.The Ministry and Evangelism.has been provided by our Lord for a twofold purpose: 12.Divine Healing. 6:1-12; Acts 8:36-38). Church Government by Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers, Elders and Deacons/Deaconesses. A substitute Chairman shall be provided for in his absence. The Divine Inspiration and Authority of the Holy Scriptures.
They did not, however, believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit with signs following.
Apostolic Church as a denominational name was adopted in 1916 in the United Kingdom by the body of believers who had been led by God, subsequent to the Welsh Revival of 1904-05, into the truth of the Principles and Practices of the early Apostolic Church as contained in the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament. 400 549 300 300 333 576 453 250 333 300 310 500 750 750 750 444
Correspondence had, however, been exchanged with the headquarters of The Apostolic Church in the British Isles and now an appeal was made to that body for assistance. Exalt Christ, Equip the Church and Evangelize the World. 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 549 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 920 611 611 667 722 611 611 722 722 333 444 667 556 833 667 722 As the work progressed, in line with the provisions of The Apostolic Church Constitution, The Apostolic Church in Nigeria became an autonomous body in 1983 but continues in cooperation and exchange of spiritual experience with The Apostolic Church in the United Kingdom.
722 722 722 722 722 722 1000 722 667 667 667 667 389 389 389 389 500 500 500 500 500 500 667 444 444 444 444 444 278 278 278 278 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 778 778 611 778 722 556 667 722 722 1000 722 722 667 333 278 333 581 500 Discipline and Revision of the Roster. >> In addition, copies of known proposals for discussion shall be made available for all members at the two Sunday morning services prior to the meeting dates. Who from the start insisted with indelible resolve on the need to have the most adequate organizational system, along with its respective bylaws for the church to fulfill its duty. To solicit, receive and maintain a fund of funds or real or personal property or both, to use and apply for whole or any part for the principal or income thereof for the purpose of this Assembly and to assist missionaries in preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ in any part of the world. xVr8}4Uk6L 7:9; Eph. SECTION 3. (e)Willingness to contribute regularly to the support of the Assembly according to, (a)Any member of the Assembly who shall willfully absent himself or herself from, (b)Unscriptural conduct or doctrinal departure from tenets of faith held by the, (c)The Board shall be authorized to revise the membership roll of the Church semi-, (d)If a member is removed for cause, the one whose name is removed shall be, (a)The Treasurer shall be entrusted with all the finances of the Assembly and shall, (b)All funds shall be disbursed by checks, after proper approval, such checks to be. 6:14; Matt. 2 Timothy 3:16,17; 2 Peter 1:20, 21. The Sacraments of Baptism by Immersion, and of the Lords Supper. God richly blessed their ministry and after an exchange of views on doctrinal matters and other fundamental scriptural truths the Leaders of the Father Tabernacle Congregation of Nigeria unanimously decided to affiliate with The Apostolic Church of Great Britain and adopted The Apostolic Church as a denominational name together with its principles and practices.One great factor that contributed to the growth of the Church in Nigeria is the belief and acceptance of the Ministry of Apostleship and the Voice of the Lord through Prophetical Ministry. But man fell by voluntary, 5.Baptism in Water.observed as commanded in the scriptures by all who have really repented and in their, 6.The Lords Supper. Okon as National President. In the temporary absence of the Pastor they shall act with due regard to his wishes. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Appeals for help to the leaders in Philadelphia went unheeded. Okon as National President. 16. 3:10: Matt. 2. Sunday School business is subject to review of the Official Board who shall have final authority in case of dispute. ARTICLE II. It should be recognized as subservient to the Church body and under the supervision of the Pastor. Like the body of Christ, these instruments are not an organization, but a living organism (Philippians 3:13-14). 2 0 obj They shall act in the capacity of a Pulpit Committee if the Assembly is without a Pastor. The field work is organized in five sections: The Lagos and Western/Northern Areas Territory (LAWNA); Cross River State Field; the Igbo Field; the Maritime Field; and the Akwa Ibom Field. Therefore, this Constitution also serves as a standard and model for our brethren abroad. The Chairman of the Board shall not be in office for more than one year continuously. 400 549 300 300 333 576 540 250 333 300 330 500 750 750 750 500 The revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ from heaven, 15.The Lake ofThe devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, and. There shall be an annual business meeting of the Assembly in the second week of January at which time the reports of all officers shall be read and the election of officers shall take place.
The Bible is the infallible Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and contains every answer to man's problems. The Baptism of the Holy Ghost for believers with signs following. Church Government by Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers, Elders and Deacons/Deaconesses. (1 Cor. The Assembly shall provide a regular monthly offering to be sent to the mission work in India. SECTION 3. In response to the invitation three Missionary delegates arrived in Lagos, Nigeria on September 23 1931. This revival was led by the late Evangelist Joseph Babalola. 7 0 obj The Board shall be empowered to provide annually for their own Chairman from the elected membership in order to transact business for the Assembly. Correspondence had, however, been exchanged with the headquarters of The Apostolic Church in the British Isles and now an appeal was made to that body for assistance. The Secretary, the Treasurer, and the Executive Committee members shall be elected annually by the Church membership by a majority vote. 6. the infallible rule of faith and, 2.The One True God,existent, self-revealed T AM, and has further revealed Himself as embodying the, 3.Man.
12:27, 28). 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8. All property (Real or Chattel) shall be taken, held, sold, transferred or conveyed in the name of the Assembly. 10:13-15; Titus 2:11, 3:5-7). SECTION 1. (Luke 24:47; Rom. SECTION 5. All officers of the church must qualify according to the scripturalqualifications for Deacons in Acts 6:3 and 1 Tim.
The Constitution does not intend to create a poisonous and suffocating bureaucracy, but rather the order of God that protects and nurtures the spiritual health of local churches.
SECTION 6. This Assembly shall have the right to govern itself according to the standards of the New Testament Scriptures.
It includes a list of biblical books that omits the Revelation to John but places the Apostolic Constitutions and the two letters of Clement in the canon of Scripture. The Virgin Birth, Sinless Life, Atoning Death, Triumphant Resurrection, Ascension and abiding Intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ: His Second Coming and Millennial Reign upon earth.
28:8-20; Mark 16:15-20: Acts 1:8: 8:4). 500 778 333 500 556 889 500 500 333 1000 500 333 944 778 556 778 Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement and is, 13.Blessed Hope. D. Our bylaws are a written practice; that is, we practice what we believe, and we believe what we practice. In 1921 the Diamond Society became associated with the Faith Tabernacle Congregation of Philadelphia, USA because they also believed in divine healing, confessing and forsaking sins, in tithes and offerings, baptism by immersion, opposition to divorce and re-marriage and other similar scriptural teachings. The Assembly finds its headship under the Lord Jesus Christ in its Pastor. In book 8, the first two chapters seem to be based on a lost work of Hippolytus of Rome, Concerning Spiritual Gifts. No officer of the Board shall be allowed to hold more than one office. To establish and maintain a place of worship of Almighty God our Heavenly Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son. 778 333 333 500 500 350 500 1000 333 1000 389 333 722 778 444 722 The obligatory nature of Tithes and Offerings. The following are the fundamental doctrinal beliefs of the Church, based on the Holy Scriptures and stated in summarized form. They shall hold office until the next Annual Business Meeting when their successors are elected. 500 778 333 500 444 1000 500 500 333 1000 556 333 889 778 611 778 (Rom. 9 0 obj
SECTION 6. One great factor that contributed to the growth of the Church in Nigeria is the belief and acceptance of the Ministry of Apostleship and the Voice of the Lord through Prophetical Ministry. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Apostolic-Constitutions, The Catholic Encyclopedia - Apostolic Constitutions. 5. WHEREAS, it is the express purpose of God, our Heavenly Father, to call out of the world a people who shall constitute the Body of Church of our Lord Jesus Christ, built and established upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner-stone; WHEREAS, God having ordained that His Universal Church should find its expression in and through local churches, enjoining them to assemble together for worship, fellowship, counsel and instruction in the world of God, for the work of the ministry and for the exercise of these spiritual gifts and offices provided for in the New Testament, therefore be it. [q~d8M.g0^d>Y\?}Eh8,8 +p"y6ng7"eU?I0LAX%N' 2022 Official Website of the Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus | U.S.A. & International - All Rights Reserved.
The Secretary shall call the meetings of the Board, Committee, and Regular and Special Business meetings of the Official Board and shall keep the minutes of the. 611 722 611 500 556 722 611 833 611 556 556 389 278 389 422 500 The Young Peoples Association shall be known as Pentecostal Young PeoplesAssociation. Foreign missionary funds may be designated to missions or individual missionaries at the discretion of the Board. SECTION 2. The New Heaven and the New Earth. becomes as heir of God according to the hope of eternal life. Each member of the General Board of Directors, as well as supervising bishops and district board members, should always carry a copy of this Constitution in their briefcases. 10.
On June 10, 1930 in Ilesha, Nigeria, West Africa, a great revival started in the churches in fellowship with Faith Tabernacle Congregation and much persecution resulted. 3. Williams (International Prophet).
722 722 778 778 778 778 778 570 778 722 722 722 722 722 611 556 Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). 930 722 667 722 722 667 611 778 778 389 500 778 667 944 722 778 N!H$b~m Lcz| ! The grace of God. The obligatory nature of Tithes and Offerings.
I. THE UNITY OF THE CHURCH. 4:1-3, 15, 17-32; 1 John 1:6-7). He shall be the custodian of all legal documents and be in possession of the corporate seal. ] In addition, all pastors, evangelists, assistant pastors, co-pastors, and ministers should keep a copy on their desks. 250 333 555 500 500 1000 833 278 333 333 500 570 250 333 250 278 SECTION 1. A. The Official Board shall meet at least quarterly and the Executive Committee shall meet monthly for the transaction of routine business of the Assembly or upon such other times as it deems necessary.
No person shall be considered eligible for nomination as an officer for the Official Board if he has not been a member in good standing of this Assembly for at least one year and is at least twenty-one (21) years of age. (3.)
14.The Millennial Reign of Jesus. No real property of the Assembly shall be sold, leased, mortgaged or otherwise alienated without the same shall have been authorized by at least a two-third majority vote of the membership at a regular or special business meeting of the Assembly which has been duly called for the consideration of the proposal. To address this need, there emerged in the second century of the Christian era the Rules of Faith and several Pastoral Letters, which were written documents to guide pastors in matters of doctrine, discipline, sacraments, organization, and worship in churches. 778 333 333 556 556 350 500 889 333 980 389 333 667 778 389 556
His Fall and Redemption.Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness. CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS 11 0 obj SECTION 1.
Chapters 2846 of book 8 contain a series of canons, and chapter 47 comprises the so-called Apostolic Canons, a collection of 85 canons derived in part from the preceding constitutions and in part from the canons of the councils of Antioch (341) and Laodicaea (c. 360).
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SECTION 5.
(Mai. B. Right of Initiative Special business meetings may also be called by petition having been signed by not less than one-form of the voting membership of the Assembly, the petition to be placed in the hands of the Pastor or the Secretary and announcement made on three Sundays prior to the date of the meetings. (Matt. 4. The Board shall determine all salaries subject to Article III. Secret ballot shall be taken if the majority of the members request the same. SECTION 4.
(Rom. SECTION 2.
He shall keep a record of the membership in the Assembly Roster book and perform any other clerical work necessary for the proper discharge of his duties. ARTICLE VI.
(Matt. 250 333 500 500 500 500 220 500 333 747 300 500 570 333 747 500
500 500 500 500 500 500 500 549 500 500 500 500 500 444 500 444 In 1918 during the period of the Influenza epidemic in Nigeria, certain brethren began to practice divine healing a a result of which they had to withdraw from their denomination and from the Diamond Society due to the persecution from those who did not believe in divine healing. The first six are an adaptation of the Didascalia Apostolorum, written in Syria about ad 250. THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH GLORIOUS VISION, USA, 186-192 Elizabeth Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108, Tel: 973-596-0400 Fax: 973-596-0504.
8.
SECTION 7. SECTION 3. [ He shall be President of the Corporation. 611 611 611 611 611 611 889 667 611 611 611 611 333 333 333 333
the all-sufficient rule for faith and practice, and for the purpose of maintaining general unity, it shall adopt the Statement of Fundamental Doctrines, namely: (a) Conditions of Salvation. They shall meet at stated times for the purpose of fostering closer fellowship, engaging in prayer for various requests, and to assist in a practical way the work of the Church. 556 556 444 389 333 556 500 722 500 500 444 394 220 394 520 778 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 778 778
Chapters 322 apparently are based on Hippolytus Apostolic Tradition (formerly called Egyptian Church Order) and contain an elaborate description of the Antiochene liturgy, including the so-called Clementine liturgy. 250 389 500 500 500 500 275 500 333 760 276 500 675 333 760 500 R461%[PB e:=r8*mVT-tt0',H,RaL*Kc} ,6:, 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 278 278 564 564 564 444 The PYPA funds shall be committed to the custody of the Church Treasurer. The name of the church shall be BETHEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD,CHICAGO. 7:4-9; Cor. 2. Section 3, and shall have general supervision in all financial matters in every department of the Assembly. The Pastor. SECTION 5. The utter depravity of human nature, the necessity for repentance and regeneration, and the eternal doom of the finally impenitent. 9:13-14; 2 Cor. B. 333 500 556 444 556 444 333 500 556 278 333 556 278 833 556 500
To obey in our capacity the Great Commission.(Matt. SECTION 4. (b)The Sunday School Director and Teachers shall be appointed each year by the Pastor, (c)The officers of the Sunday School together with the Pastor shall constitute the. 333 444 500 444 500 444 333 500 500 278 278 500 278 778 500 500
Williams (International Prophet). Special business meetings of the Assembly may be called when necessary by the Pastor or by the majority of the Board after proper notice has been given by the Pastor or by the Secretary.
In modern times it is generally accepted that the constitutions were actually written in Syria about ad 380 and that they were the work of one compiler, probably an Arian (one who believes that Christ, the Son of God, is not divine but rather a created being). 1 (a) Persons desiring to become members of the Assembly shall make the fact known to the Pastor, who shall examine the applicant according to the standard of membership. They shall determine the amount of all salaries paid by the Church subject to ratification of the Assembly by a majority vote of its membership who are in attendance at any regularly scheduled meeting. 11.The Ministry and Evangelism.has been provided by our Lord for a twofold purpose: 12.Divine Healing. 6:1-12; Acts 8:36-38). Church Government by Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers, Elders and Deacons/Deaconesses. A substitute Chairman shall be provided for in his absence. The Divine Inspiration and Authority of the Holy Scriptures.
They did not, however, believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit with signs following.
Apostolic Church as a denominational name was adopted in 1916 in the United Kingdom by the body of believers who had been led by God, subsequent to the Welsh Revival of 1904-05, into the truth of the Principles and Practices of the early Apostolic Church as contained in the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament. 400 549 300 300 333 576 453 250 333 300 310 500 750 750 750 444
Correspondence had, however, been exchanged with the headquarters of The Apostolic Church in the British Isles and now an appeal was made to that body for assistance. Exalt Christ, Equip the Church and Evangelize the World. 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 549 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 920 611 611 667 722 611 611 722 722 333 444 667 556 833 667 722 As the work progressed, in line with the provisions of The Apostolic Church Constitution, The Apostolic Church in Nigeria became an autonomous body in 1983 but continues in cooperation and exchange of spiritual experience with The Apostolic Church in the United Kingdom.