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AFM REVIVAL CENTRE EERSTERUST CONSTITUTION

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE AFM of SAREVIVAL CENTRE ASSEMBLY

EERSTERUST

Document Number: 2008/08/31

Compiled by: Governing Body

Version: 1.0

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______________________________________________________________________________________Document No.: Policy 2008 of 13


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. NAME AND PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF THE ASSEMBLY...............................................................31.1 Name:...................................................................................................................................... 31.2 Physical Address:.................................................................................................................... 31.3 Postal Address:........................................................................................................................ 3

2. CONFESSION OF FAITH..............................................................................................................33. VISION........................................................................................................................................... 44. MISSION........................................................................................................................................ 45. OBJECTIVES................................................................................................................................. 46. STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES / CORE VALUES..........................................................................47. GOVERNING BODY /CHURCH BOARD/ LEADERSHIP................................................................4

7.1 Description:.............................................................................................................................. 47.2 Qualifications:.......................................................................................................................... 57.3 Election / Appointment procedures:..........................................................................................57.4 Functions and Duties:...............................................................................................................5

8. WORKERS COUNCIL.................................................................................................................... 59. Meetings & -PROCEDURES...........................................................................................................6

9.1 Purpose................................................................................................................................... 69.2 Frequency................................................................................................................................ 69.3 Constitution of meeting.............................................................................................................69.4 Procedures.............................................................................................................................. 6

10. MEMBERSHIP............................................................................................................................ 710.1 Members.............................................................................................................................. 710.2 Acceptance Procedures........................................................................................................710.3 Conditions for acceptance as member of Assembly..............................................................710.4 Obligation / Duties................................................................................................................710.5 Discipline and Grievance procedures....................................................................................8

11. MINISTRIES / DEPARTMENTS..................................................................................................812. CALLING OF PASTOR...............................................................................................................813. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION..................................................................................................914. AMENDMENTS........................................................................................................................... 9ANNEXURE 1: FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION.....................................................................................915. CLOSING REMARKS................................................................................................................11



1. NAME AND PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF THE ASSEMBLY

1.1.......Name:

The name of the assembly shall be “Apostolic Faith Mission, Revival Centre Assembly Eersterust,”

1.2.......Physical Address:

The assembly is situated at c/o George Hood & PS Fourie St, Eersterust, Pretoria.

1.3.......Postal Address:

The assembly uses as its postal address PO Box 41127, Eersterust, 0022

2. CONFESSION OF FAITH

I WE BELIEVE in God eternal, triune, Almighty Creator, Sustainer and Ruler of all creation.

II WE BELIEVE in God the Father, the author of creation and salvation.

III WE BELIEVE in Jesus Christ the only Son of God the father, true God who for the sake of humanity and its salvation, descended from heaven and became flesh; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and was born by the virgin Mary; who lived on earth and was crucified, died and was buried, who rose from the dead and ascended to heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the Father. .

IV WE BELIEVE in the Holy Spirit, true God preceding from the Father and the Son, who convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgement and leads in all truth.

V WE BELIEVE that the Bible is the word of God, written by men as the Holy Spirit inspired them. We believe that it authoritatively proclaims the will of God and teaches us all that is necessary for salvation.

VI WE BELIEVE that all human beings are created in the image of God; due to their sinful rebellion, this image is marred, that all have sinned before God and it is the will of God that all people should receive salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

VII WE BELIEVE in the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues as promised to all believers. We believe in the manifestation of the gifts and fruit of the Spirit in the life of a Christian. We believe that a Christian should be a disciple of Jesus Christ living a consecrated and holy life.

VIII WE BELIEVE that Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church which is constituted by the Holy Spirit and consists of born again believers. The Church is responsible for the proclamation and demonstration of the Gospel and God’s will to all people. As a charismatic community they fellowship with and edify one another.

IX WE BELIEVE that the believer’s baptism, by immersion and the Lord’s Supper are instituted by Jesus Christ to be observed by the Church.

X WE BELIEVE that at a time appointed by God, Jesus Christ will come to take his Church.



XI WE BELIEVE in a day of judgement when Jesus Christ will judge the living and the dead. We believe in the resurrection of the body and eternal life for the righteous and the eternal punishment for the wicked. We believe in the new heaven and the new earth where God will reign in glory.



3. VISION



To fulfil God’s desire for Church and Community.

4. MISSION

We are a church committed to fulfil the desire of God by becoming a true reflection of the “Body of Christ”, doing the things that please God and bringing revival in the community by loving relationships and exemplary lives.

5. OBJECTIVES

To build and enhance strong Christian families and family relationships.

To create ministries that will influence the community

To build a church for members to function at their maximum.

To develop and support missions and to train members to be disciples in their immediate area of influence.

To establish new churches in new areas/communities.

To build healthy relationships with all assemblies of all denominations and community leaders.

To grow church membership at a rate of 30% each year.

To equip members to become leaders (not just at church but in all spheres of society).

6. STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES / CORE VALUES

The Assembly and its members are under direct lordship of Jesus Christ.

The Assembly shall treat every member as a valued person.

Each member has the privilege and responsibility to use his/her gifts and abilities to participate fully in the life of the Assembly.

The Assembly recognises that God gifts His Church with overseers who are called pastors/Elders whose primary function is to lead in a spirit of servanthood, equip spiritual oversight, and with deacons whose primary function is to facilitate the smooth functioning of the Assembly.

With regards to sexual behaviour, we believe in heterosexual relationships between a natural man and natural woman within the confines of lawful matrimony.

7. GOVERNING BODY /CHURCH BOARD/ LEADERSHIP

7.1.......Description:



The governing body shall consist of the presiding pastor, ordained pastors, Assembly secretary/administrator, Assembly treasurer, and Assembly elders and Assembly deacons.

7.2.......Qualifications:

Qualification for serving on the governing body/church board/ leadership is in accordance with the Holy Scripture as found in 1Timothy 3:1-13.

7.3.......Election / Appointment procedures:

The governing body/church board/ leadership shall be elected by the members of the assembly at the Annual General Meeting and appointed to serve for a period of three years as from 2008.

OR

The governing body/ church board/ leadership shall be nominated by the presiding pastor based on gifts, once a fulltime ordained pastor is assigned to the assembly.

7.4.......Functions and Duties:

The governing body / church board / leadership shall serve as accountable representatives of the local assembly to the broader church.

The governing body / church board / leadership shall in accordance with the Assembly laws admit members, equip and care for them, discipline them or terminate their membership.

The governing body/ church board / leadership shall, subject to any limitation of powers imposed by the Assembly laws, be responsible for the temporal and spiritual interest of the assembly.

The governing body / church board / leadership shall perform any other function as may be prescribed in terms of the constitution.

The governing body shall be responsible for the administration of all funds allocated to the Assembly, making sure that it is applied for the benefit of the Assembly and the Kingdom of God.

8. WORKERS COUNCIL

The Workers Council shall comprise of the Governing Body and all the leaders of the different ministries.

The main objective of the Workers Council is to ensure alignment with all activities in the assembly.

The Workers Council will meet once every quarter.

Decisions made in this Council must be ratified by the Governing Body.



9. MEETINGS & -PROCEDURES

9.1.......Purpose

All ministries shall conduct regular business meetings for the enhancement of sound administration wrt minutes and finances

9.2.......Frequency

The Governing Body/ church board / leadership shall meet every consecutive month.

An Annual General meeting (AGM) shall be held at least once a calendar year.

All statutory ministries shall meet as stipulated in their different constitutions.

9.3.......Constitution of meeting

In the case of the Governing Body, a quorum is not required to constitute a proper meeting. All those present constitute a proper meeting and decisions taken at such a meeting will be deemed binding on all.

9.4.......Procedures

Annual General Meetings:

The Assembly business year shall end on 30 September and the Annual General Meeting shall be held as soon thereafter as possible, but not later than 31 December of the same year.

Reports and audited financial statements for the Assembly business year which has just ended, shall be submitted by the Secretary and Treasurer respectively.

Reports and future programmes shall be submitted by all departments of the Assembly.

The agenda shall be distributed to all recognised members at least seven days prior to the meeting.

Any changes to the constitution shall be submitted for approval at the AGM

Governing Body / Church board / Leadership

Members shall be informed seven (7) days prior the meeting except in the case of an Emergency meeting (which may be held in accordance with the National Constitution).

The agenda points shall be submitted to the secretary seven (7) days prior the meeting date.

The minutes of the previous meeting shall be circulated seven (7) days prior the meeting date.

Financial reports shall be submitted for approval in these meetings.



Any issues that may contribute to the improvement of the administration of the church shall be submitted for approval at these meetings.

Other Meetings

These meetings shall proceed according to their various constitutions.

10. MEMBERSHIP

10.1.....Members

The members of the Assembly shall be composed of persons:

who are born again and have received the believers baptism;

who are recognised members of the local assembly, and

who adhere to and accept the “Confession of Faith” as stipulated in 2.0 above.

10.2.....Acceptance Procedures

Any person may become a recognised member of the Assembly, provided that he/she is accepted by the governing body / church board / leadership.

All new members will complete the prescribed Orientation Programme of the Assembly.

Any person being baptised within Revival Centre are deemed to be a member.

Any person transferring from other assemblies shall apply (on an Application Form provided by the governing body/ church board / leadership) through the governing body / church board / leadership for membership. An interview will be conducted by the presiding pastor. On approval by the governing body / church board / leadership the person shall be introduced to the assembly as recognised member and issued with a Certificate of Membership.

10.3.....Conditions for acceptance as member of Assembly

Members must confess that they are under the divine headship of the Lord Jesus Christ as their final authority and responsibility in all matters effecting the life and service to the Church.

Members shall live exemplary lives taking cognisance that they are representing Jesus Christ and the Church.

Members shall accept the constitution of the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa as the guide to administer the Church of Jesus Christ effectively.

Through acceptance members pledge their allegiance to Jesus Christ and His Church.

10.4.....Obligation / Duties

Members shall be expected to use their gifts and talents in the ministry and fellowship of the Assembly by:



private prayer and corporate prayer;

regular attendance at services, for worship, witness and fellowship;

engaging in some specific service;

conscientious giving as God’s provisioning enables;

seeking to win others to the Lord Jesus Christ;

introducing strangers to the Assembly; and

doing good to all men, especially to those of the household of faith.

10.5.....Discipline and Grievance procedures

All discipline and grievances shall be dealt with according to Appendix 11.1: Administration of Justice – Guidelines in respect of Disciplinary Code, Procedures and Personnel matters, as stipulated in the National Constitution of the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa.

11. MINISTRIES / DEPARTMENTS

The Church shall make provision for the following ministries:

Cell groups: This ministry’s main function will be to evangelise and edify new believers.

Ladies: This ministry shall provide for the spiritual needs of the ladies within the Assembly. They will be responsible to form their own constitution.

Youth: This ministry shall provide for the spiritual needs of the young people within the Assembly. They will be responsible to form their own constitution.

Children: This ministry shall provide for the spiritual needs of the children within the Assembly. They will be responsible to form their own constitution

Teens: -

Missions:

Welfare: -

Prayer & Intercession:

Arts - Music and Song: This ministry shall provide for leading the Assembly into praise and worship. This ministry shall also develop various art forms such as dance, drama, etc. with the view to empower members to effectively minister in the community (through arts).

Singles:



Mens:

Training, Education and Development:

Funeral Assistance: -

Other: The Governing Body recognises those members with individual gift-oriented ministries. These ministries normally function outside the structured ministries within the Assembly.

12. CALLING OF PASTOR

The following procedures shall be adhered to when the Assembly wishes to call a pastor:

o The decision must be taken at a properly constituted meeting of the Governing Body Church board / Leadership and be minuted.

o During all meetings where the calling of a pastor is being discussed, the Regional Leader or the Regional Leader’s secundus will have the right to be present in an advisory capacity.

o The official letter of call must be completed and must stipulate whether the pastor is called as a presiding- or a co-pastor and be dispatched as follows:

Original letter to the pastor being called.

Copies of the letter must be sent to the General Secretary, the Regional Leader of the calling assembly and to the Regional leader of the other region if the pastor being called is from another region

o The pastor can only accept the call after receiving written confirmation from the General Secretary that the call is in order.

o The induction of a pastor in an assembly shall be done by any ordained pastor appointed by the Regional Committee.

o The above rules are equally applicable to all other statutory bodies, other than the Governing Body Church board / Leadership, which decide to call an ordained pastor.

13. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION

See Annexure 1

14. AMENDMENTS

To amend this policy/constitution in any way a written notice shall be submitted via the Governing Body Church board / Leadership and must reach the Secretary at least ninety (90) days prior to the next Annual General Meeting. In this notice, full particulars of the proposed amendment(s) including a motivation thereof must be given. Thereafter notice shall be circularised, at least sixty (60) days prior to the Annual General Meeting, and two thirds majority vote of the members present at the Annual General Meeting shall decide whether or not the constitution shall be so amended.

ANNEXURE 1: FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION



1. The Governing Body / Church board / Leadership of the local assembly shall receive and administer all tithes and offerings as well as all other contributions and shall open a banking account in the name of the Revival Centre Eersterust – Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa.

2. The Local Assembly Governing Body Church board / Leadership shall not grant any loans to individuals or group from any Assembly funds.

3. The pastor or his spouse shall not act as treasurer of the local assembly.

4. A record shall be kept of all movable property in the inventory register.

5. Annual financial census shall be completed and submitted as determined by the General Treasurer.

6. Account books and documents shall be held in safekeeping for at least five (5) years, thereafter it may be destroyed. Books which have not been audited may not be destroyed.

7. The following books shall be kept:

7.1 Cash Book – manual / computer accounting system - for the assembly

7.2 General cash Books – for Youth, Sunday School, Ladies, and all other ministries within the local assembly.

7.3 Receipt books.

7.4 Assembly Inventory register.

7.5 Minute Book.

7.6 Holiday Leave register.

7.7 Duplicate Book (Available from stationery store).

7.8 Bank Deposit Book.

7.9 Cheque Book (Current Account).

8. The Governing Body Church board / Leadership is entitled to receive, borrow, spend, or invest monies and to open or close banking transactions (open – or cheque accounts)

8.1 All monies received, whether cash or cheque shall be deposited into a commercial bank account. To withdraw, a cheque shall be issued as required.

8.2 Three members of the Governing Body shall be intitled to sign or endorse any cheque going through the account. Cheques shall always be signed by any two of the three authorised persons, preferably the office bearers of the Governing Body.

8.4 All payments shall be made by cheque. Under no circumstances may a cash payment be made.

8.5 Cheques shall always have signatories.

8.6 For all payments made by cheque, except regular payments, shall be required per cheque requisition.

8.7 Receipts shall be issued for all monies received.



9. The following procedure will be followed when offerings are collected:

9.1 Count and write down in duplicate book.

9.2 The counting shall be done by the treasurer and one authorised person or any other two authorised persons by the Governing Body. Both counters will sign the duplicate book.

9.3 When tithes are collected, count the amounts; see that the relevant information is completed on the front of the envelope.

9.4 Make up the amounts of offerings and tithes and enter amounts on the Bank Deposit slip and deposit the amount as soon as possible but not later than three (3) days after the make up of the deposit slip.

9.5 Write up the Cash Book of all monies received at the end of each month in number sequence of Receipt Book.

9.6 Enter all expenses of the month in cheque number sequence in Cash Book.

9.7 Complete reconciliation statement with bank statement of the relevant month.

10. Monies paid to Better Life Network (The Regional Leadership Forum).

10.1 A percentage of 9.5% of the monthly tithes and offerings only shall be paid to the Network.

10.2 See Chapter 4 paragraph 4.1.3 of NFA.

11. Tithes:

11.1 Of the pastor (see chapter 3 paragraph 3.2.3 of NFA) (per Service Contract Document of the pastor).

11.2 Of the members (see chapter 3 paragraph 3.2.1 of NFA)

12. The monthly Cash Book Statement shall be closed by the latest of the last day of the relevant month. Care must be taken that the chairperson and the treasurer duly sign the Cash Book.

13. Auditing of books:

13.1 The assembly (Governing Body / Church board / Leadership) must make the books available in accordance with the Better Life Network audit plan.

15. CLOSING REMARKS

This constitution shall be subject to the National Constitution of the AFM of SA.

END.


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