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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST

THE CONSTITUTION OF
THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST

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Bible Published by the General Council of The Church of
Pentecost

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 TABLE OF
CONTENTS

THE PREAMBLE 5
CHAPTER I
Article 1 Tenets 7
Article 2 Board of Trustees 10
Article 3 Common Seal 11
Article 4 Services and Conventions 11
CHAPTER II
GOVERNMENT OF THE CHURCH 14
Article 5 The General Council 14
Article 6 Executive Council 17
Article 7 Regional Coordinating Committee 21
Article 8 Area Presbytery 22
Article 9 District Presbytery 29
Article 10 Local Presbytery 34
Article 11 Worship Centre 36
Article 12 National Council 37
CHAPTER III
ADMINISTRATION 39
Article 13 The Chairman 39
Article 14 The General Secretary 43
Article 15 The International Missions Director 47
Article 16 Ministers 51
Article 17 Missionaries 59
CHAPTER IV
MINISTRIES 62
Article 18 Evangelism Ministry 62
Article 19 Pentecost Youth Ministry 70
Article 20 Pentecost Men’s Ministry 78
Article 21 Women’s Ministry 85
Article 22 Children’s Ministry 93
CHAPTER V
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS 101
Article 23 Unpaid Officers 101
Article 24 Church Membership 105
Article 25 Discipline 106
CHAPTER VI
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 110
Article 26 International Missions Board 110
Article 27 Finance Board 113
Article 28 University and Tertiary Institutions 115
Article 29 Pentecost Ministers’ Welfare Fund Board 118
Article 30 National Ministerial Committee 121
Article 31 Pentecost Social Services 123
Article 32 Estate Committee 125
Article 33 Literature Committee 126
Article 34 National Music Committee 127
Article 35 National Electoral Commission 131
Article 36 Pentecost Press Board 132
Article 37 Pentecost Convention Centre Board 133
Article 38 Other Boards and Committees 134
CHAPTER VII
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION 135
Article 39 Finance 135
CHAPTER VIII
Article 40 Miscellaneous Provisions 139
 THE CONSTITUTION OF
THE CHURCH OF
PENTECOST

THE PREAMBLE
IN THE NAME OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD, we, the members
of The Church of Pentecost - Ukraine, IN EXERCISE of our
natural right and freedom to establish a CHURCH which
shall be used to propagate the WORD of GOD;
1. We regard the Church as part of the body of Christ
linked to the Church of Pentecost in Ghana, which
traces its origins to the Ministry of Rev. JAMES
MCKEOWN began in 1937 culminating in the
establishment of The Gold Coast Apostolic Church in
1953, of which JESUS CHRIST is the Head. On the
attainment of independence by the Gold Coast in 1957,
the Church became known as The Ghana Apostolic
Church and on the first day of August, 1962
first day of August, 1962 The Ghana Apostolic Church
adopted the name The Church of Pentecost as its
new name and thereafter registered its Board of
Trustees under its new name on the 14th day of June,
1971 under Certificate No. XO 158 as a Religious
Non-profit Making Organization;
2. The Church started operating in Ukraine when an
affiliate of the Church of Pentecost was inaugurated
in 2003 initially under the name Pentecost Students
and Associates (PENSA) and now as Church of
Pentecost - Ukraine
3. The primary aims and objectives of The Church of
Pentecost - Ukraine are to practice and propagate what
our Lord Jesus Christ commanded in Mark 16:15- 16
(KJV) “And He said unto them, Go ye into the entire
world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He
that believeth not shall be damned” and in Matthew
25:40 “inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the
least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me”.
As provided in the Articles of the Church as follows:
The objects of the Church are for the public benefit:

1. to advance the Christian faith, the Word of God and

the full gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in accordance
with the Tenets of Faith in such ways and in such
parts of Ukraine or the world as the National
Executive Council may from time to time think fit;

2. to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to

promote and preserve good health by the provision of
funds, goods or services of any kind, including the
provision of pastoral support and counselling in such
parts of Ukraine or the world as the National
Executive Council may from time to time think fit;
and

3. to advance education in such ways and in such parts

of Ukraine or the world as the National Executive
Council may from time to time think fit.”
Do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this
constitution.
 CHAPTER I

ARTICLE 1
TENETS

1.1 THE
BIBLE
We believe in the divine inspiration and authority of
the Holy Scriptures. That the Bible is infallible in its
declaration, final in its authority, comprehensive and all-
sufficient in its provisions. (2 Ti. 3:16, 17; 2 Pe. 1:20-
21).
1.2 THE ONE TRUE GOD
We believe in the existence of the One True God,
Elohim, maker of the whole universe; indefinable
but revealed as Triune God – the Father, the Son and
the Holy Spirit (Ge. 1:1; Ge. 1:26; Mt. 3:16, 17;
28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14); one in nature, essence and
attributes – Omnipotent (Dt. 6:4; Job 42:2; Isa 46:9,
10; Rev.19:6); Omnipresent (Ps. 139:7-12; 147:5);
Omniscient (Job 42:2; Isa. 46:9, 10; Ac. 5:4-5); etc.
1.3 THE DEPRAVED NATURE OF HUMANITY
We believe that “all have sinned and come short of the
glory of God” (Gen. 3:1-19; Isa. 53:6; Rom. 3:23),
and are subject to eternal punishment (Mt. 13:41, 42;
Rom. 6:23), and need Repentance (Ac. 2:38; Mt.
4:17; Ac. 20:21) and Regeneration (Jn. 3:3, 5; Tit.
3:5).
1.4 THE SAVIOUR
We believe humanity’s need of a Saviour has been met
in the person of Jesus Christ (Mt. 1:21; Jn. 4:42; Ac.
2:36;
 Eph. 5:23; Php. 2:6-11), because of His Deity (Isa. 9:6;
Jn. 1:1; 20:28; Rom. 9:5; Tit. 2:13-14), Virgin Birth (Isa.
7:14; Mt.1:18; Lk. 1:25-26), Sinless Life (Jn. 8:46; Heb.
4:15; 2 Cor. 5:21), Atoning death (Rom. 3:25; Heb.
9:22:1 Jn. 2:2), Resurrection (Mt. 28:5-7; Ac. 2:24; Ac.
2:36; 10:39-40; 1 Cor. 15:3-4) and Ascension (Ac. 1:9-
11; 2:33-36), His Abiding Intercession (Rom. 8:34; Heb.
7:25;) and His second coming to judge the living and the
dead (Ac.1:11; 10:42; 1 Th. 4:16-18; 2Ti. 4:1; Rev. 22:12,
20).
1.5 REPENTANCE, JUSTIFICATION
AND SANCTIFICATION
We believe all humanity have to repent and confess
their sins before God (Lk. 15:7; Ac. 2:38; 3:19;
17:30), and believe in the vicarious death of Jesus
Christ before they can be justified before God (Rom.
4:25; 5:1). We believe in the sanctification of the
believer through the working of the Holy Spirit (1
Cor. 1:30; 6:11) and God’s gift of eternal life to the
believer (Jn. 17:2, 3; 10:27, 28; Rom 6:23b; 1Jn.
5:11-13).
1.6 THE ORDINANCES OF BAPTISM AND THE
LORD’S SUPPER OR COMMUNION
We believe in the ordinance of Baptism by immersion
as a testimony of a convert who has attained a
responsible age of 13 years. (Mt. 3:16; Mt. 28:19;
Mk. 1:9,10; 16:16; Ac. 2:38).Infants and children are
not baptized, but are dedicated to the Lord (Mk.
10:13-16; Lk. 2:22-24, 34). We believe in the
ordinance of the Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion,
which should be partaken by all members who are in
full fellowship (Lk. 22:19, 20; Ac. 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:23-
33).
1.7 BAPTISM, GIFTS AND FRUIT OF THE HOLY
SPIRIT
We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit for all
believers with the initial evidence of speaking in
tongues (Joel 2:28, 29; Ac. 2:3,4,38,39; 10:”44-46;
19:16), and in the operation of the gifts and fruit of
the Holy Spirit (Rom. 12:6-8; Gal. 5:22,23 and 1 Cor.
12:8-11; 28-30).
1.8 DIVINE HEALING
We believe that the healing of sicknesses and diseases
is provided for God’s people in the atonement (Isa.
53:4,5; Mt. 8:7-13; 16,17; Mk. 16:17,18; Lk.13:10-
16; Ac. 10:38; Jas. 5:14-16). However, the Church is
not opposed to medication by qualified medical
practitioners.
1.9 TITHES AND OFFERINGS
We believe in tithing and in the giving of freewill
offerings towards the furtherance of the cause of the
Kingdom of God. We believe that God blesses a
cheerful giver (Gen. 14:18-20; Mal. 3:6-10; Mt.
23:23; Ac. 20:35; Heb. 7:1-4; I Cor. 16:1, 2; 2 Cor.
9:1-9).
1.10 THE SECOND COMING AND THE NEXT LIFE
We believe in the second coming of Christ and the
resurrection of the dead, both the saved and the
unsaved. They that are saved to the resurrection of life
and the unsaved to the resurrection of damnation (Da.
12:2; Mk. 13:26; Jn. 5:28, 29; Ac. 1:11; 10:42; Rom.
2:7-11; 6:23).
1.11 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE
 We believe in the institution of marriage as a union
established and ordained by God for the lifelong,
intimate relationship between a man as husband and a
woman as wife as biologically defined at birth. We
believe that God instituted marriage primarily for
mutual help, fellowship and comfort that one ought to
have for the other and for the honourable procreation
of children, and their training in love, obedience to
the Lord and responsible citizenship. (Ge. 2:18, 21-
25; Mt. 19:4-6; 1Cor. 7:1-2).

ARTICLE 2
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2.1 MEMBERSHIP
The General Council shall, on the recommendation of
the Executive Council appoint seven persons, three of
whom shall be Ministers and four Elders, to constitute
the Board of Trustees for and on behalf of The
Church.
2.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) To hold or acquire, convey, assign, surrender or
demise all movable or immovable property
acquired by The Church.
(b) They shall have power to sue and be sued in the
corporate name.
2.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office of a trustee shall be five (5) years
and may be reviewed for further terms. Trustees for
the mission areas shall be appointed by the respective
National Councils.
 ARTICLE 3
COMMON SEAL
3.1 The Church shall have a common seal approved by
the National Council.
3.2 The Common Seal shall be affixed on all Deeds,
Agreements and similar documents by the National
Secretary in the presence of at least one (1) National
Executive Member.
3.3 The Common Seal, when not in use, shall be kept in
safe custody by the National Secretary or a person
appointed by the National Executive Council during
the National Secretary’s absence.

ARTICLE 4
SERVICES AND CONVENTIONS
4.1 PURPOSE
To propagate the Gospel and to deepen the spiritual
lives of the Saints.
4.2 SERVICES
Church Services shall be held on the Lord’s Day
(Sunday). There shall also be evening services on
Wednesdays and Fridays for teaching and prayers.
Services may also be held whenever necessary.
4.3 CAMPAIGNS
There shall be evangelistic campaigns in cities, towns
and villages to enable new Assemblies to be opened.
4.4 RALLIES
Rallies shall be held in cities, towns and villages at
 times appointed by the District Head or Local
Presbytery to carry the Gospel to the unsaved.
4.5 DISTRICT CONVENTIONS
There shall be district conventions under the
chairmanship of the District Coordinator or Minister
(where applicable) or his representative(s).
 chairmanship of the Area Head or his representative(s).
4.6 NATIONAL CONVENTIONS
Whenever approved by the National Council,
National Conventions may be held in one or more
places under the chairmanship of the National Head
of the Church of Pentecost -Ukraine or his
representative(s).
4.7 RETREATS
There shall be retreats at Local, District, and National
levels to teach and train officers and members of the
Church.
4.8 MINISTRY MEETINGS
The various Ministries of The Church may also meet
as and when necessary.
 CHAPTER II
GOVERNMENT OF THE CHURCH

ARTICLE 5
NATIONAL
COUNCIL
5.1 There shall be a National Council made up:
1. National Head and wife.
2. National Executive Members.
3. All Ministers and Wives.
4. Chairmen or Leaders National Committees.
5. All National Ministry leaders and their Assistants.
6. All District executive members.
7. All Presiding Elders/Leaders.
9. National Electoral Commission Members.
10. Three (3) Deacons representatives from each District.
11. Three (3) Deaconess representative from each District.
12. National Finance board members.
13. National Audit Chairman.
5.1(1) FUNCTIONS
(a) 1. Responsible for the consideration of issues
related to the church's doctrines.
(b) 2. Receive and consider reports from the
National Executive Council.
(c) 3. Give formal consent to the appointment of
leaders recommended by the National
Executive Council.
(d) 4. Pray for the spiritual well-being of the
church.
 (e) It shall have the duty to impeach any member of
the National Council on grounds of stated
misconduct should the National Executive Council
fail to do so.

(f) Such other functions as may be necessary to

give effect to the provisions of the constitution
and efficient running of the church.

5.1 (2) CONVOCATIONS

a) GENERAL COUNCIL MEETINGS
General Council Meetings shall be held at least
once every two (2) years. They shall be duly
constituted as follows:
i) GHANA REPRESENTATION
(a) All Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Area
Heads and fifty percent (50%) of ordained
Pastors, Trustees, Chairmen of Boards
and Committees, Ministry Directors, three (3)
Elders’ Representatives made up of the Area
Deacon and two (2) others on the Area
Executive Committee, all Pastors on
secondment to the Headquarters, Pentecost
University College, Chaplains and PENSA
Travelling Secretaries, National Executive
Committee Members of Ministries, National
PENSA Coordinating Committee and Area
Women’s Ministry Leaders.
(b) Representation of the 50% ordained Pastors
from Ghana, at the General Council Meetings,
shall be on rotation basis upon due elections
by YES or NO process or by consensus at a
meeting of the ordained pastors
(c) The names of all accredited ordained Pastors
shall then be forwarded in writing by the Area
Heads to the Chairman of The Church at least
Forty (40) days before the due date for the
General Council Meeting.
 (d) The Chairman shall then formally write to
invite the accredited ordained Pastors to the
meeting at least 30 days before the date for
the General Council meeting.
ii) EXTERNAL REPRESENTATION
All Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, National
Heads, Area Heads, Missionary Attachés and
National Deacons.
b) EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Between General Council Meetings, the Chairman or
his accredited representative may convene Extraordinary
Council Meetings. An Extraordinary Council Meeting
shall be duly constituted as follows:
i) GHANA REPRESENTATION
The Executive Council Members, Trustees,
Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, National/Area
Heads, Heads of Committees/Boards, Ministry
Directors and three (3) representatives of the Area
Executive Committees, namely Area Deacon, one
Elders’ representative and one Pastors’
representative.
ii) EXTERNAL REPRESENTATION
National and Accredited Area Heads, Missionary
Attachés, National Deacons and National
Secretaries.
5.1(3) QUORUM
Two-thirds (2/3) of the General Council members
present shall form a quorum.
5.1(4) VOTING
Voting at the General Council convocation shall be by
secret ballot, acclamation or show of hands.

ARTICLE 6
NATIONAL
EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL
6.1 There shall be a National Executive Council which
shall be responsible for the administration of The
Church.
6.2 MEMBERSHIP
The National Executive Members shall be made up of Seven (7)
Members, National Head, National Secretary, National Deacon
and four (4) other members.
6.3 Functions.
1. Receive and consider reports from the various districts and
locals and submit them to the National council.
2. Set and approve budget recommended by the National finance
board.
3. Appoint and present men to the National council as district
coordinators.
4. Decide on the number of locals within each area and which
geographical area each district covers.
5. Decide on the number of locals within each district.
6.3 ELECTIONS
The National Head shall nominate candidates from
the Apostles and Prophets for presentation to the
National Council for simultaneous voting.
(a) National Executive members so elected into office
shall remain in office until their terms expire or retire
or are removed. Vacancies thereby created shall be
filled by the National Council
(b) A National Head appointed by the Executive Council
shall inherit the existing National Executive Council
members whose terms of office have not yet expired
6.4.1 VOTING
Shall be by secret ballot.
6.5 FILLING OF VACANCIES
a) Whenever vacancies occur in the National Executive
Council either from or through retirement, death,
resignation, removal or expiration of term of office,
the vacancy shall be filled at the next National
Council Meeting.
b) Should a vacancy be created in respect of one
member, three members shall be nominated, and in
case of two, four nomination shall be made.
c) The National Executive Council shall meet as and when
necessary. The National Head or in his absence the
Acting National Head shall preside over all meetings
of the National Executive Council. Five (5) members shall
form a quorum for all meetings.
6.6 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office of the National Executive Council
members shall be two (2) years. Members of the
National Executive Council may be re-elected for
further terms.
 ARTICLE 7
THE DISTRICT COORDINATING COMMITTEE

7.1 THE DISTRICT COORDINATING COMMITTEE

7.1.1 There shall be a District Coordinating Committee in each
of the Church’s designated district in Ukraine comprising
all Ordained Ministers, Elders, Deacons and Deaconess, in
the District.
7.1.2 As much as possible, the National Executive Council shall
ensure that every Church of Pentecost - Ukraine designated
District of the Church in Ukraine has a National Executive
Council member as District Coordinator.
7.1.3 Provided that where there is more than one National
Executive Council member in the District, the National
Executive Council shall appoint one of them as the District
Coordinator subject to yearly reviews.
7.1.4 Where there is no National Executive Council member
serving as Ordained Minister (where applicable), Elders,
Deacons and Deaconess the National Executive Council
shall appoint one of them in that District as Coordinator.
The appointment is subject to annual review and a
Coordinator may serve for further terms.
7.1.5 The Committee shall appoint one of the Ordained Officers
in the District as Secretary.
7.1.6 The District Coordinating Committee may co-opt any
person(s) to its meetings.
7.2 FUNCTIONS
a) It shall receive annual and half-year reports from Locals
within the District, discuss the reports and present a
composite District report to the National Council through
the National Head’s office with a copy to the National
Secretary’s office.
b) Make recommendations on intra-district transfers of
ministers to the National Executive Council for
consideration.
c) Discuss recommendations for upgrading to
overseership and callings to the pastorate from the
District and present report to the National Executive
Council for consideration.
d) Investigate matters that may be referred to it by the
National Executive Council or a District Coordinator
in the District and make appropriate
recommendations.
e) Receive, discuss and act on all memos coming out
from the District and report on the memos to the
National Executive Council.
f) Perform any other functions that may be assigned to it
by the National Council or the National Executive
Council.
 ARTICLE 9
DISTRICT PRESBYTERY

9.1(a) There shall be a District Presbytery which shall consist

of the Minister, his wife, Elders, Deacons and
Deaconesses in the District and District Ministry
leaders and Assistant District Ministry Leaders
b) In the event of the absence on course, leave, etc. of a
District Minister, the Area Head shall appoint a
Minister to stand in for him until he resumes
c) In the event of incapacitation, the matter shall be
referred to the Executive Council to fill the vacancy.
9.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) It shall be the highest policy-making body in the District
(b) It shall discuss and decide on matters affecting the
welfare of the Local Assemblies in the District
(c) It shall elect the District Secretary and other
Executive Committee members
(d) It shall receive and approve reports submitted by the
various organs of The Church in the District
(e) It shall appoint and review District officeholders
(f) It shall approve the District Budget.
9.3 MEETINGS
It shall meet at least once in four (4) months.
9.4 DISTRICT MINISTER
There shall be a District Minister who shall be
appointed by the General Council on the
recommendation of the Executive Council.
9.4.1 FUNCTIONS OF THE DISTRICT MINISTER
(a) He shall be responsible to the Area Head for the
administration of The Church in the District
(b) He shall chair meetings of the District Presbytery,
the District Executive Committee and every meeting,
convention or rally he attends in the District
(c) He shall implement the policies and decisions of the
General Council and the Area Presbytery in the
District
(d) He shall be responsible for the administration of The
Church in the District
(e) He shall perform such functions as shall be assigned
to him by the Area Head.
(f) He shall be an ex-officio member of all Boards and
Committees of The Church in the District
(g) He shall organize rallies, seminars, retreats prayer
sessions for the District
(h) He shall perform any other duties assigned him from
time to time by the Area Head
9.5 DISTRICT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
There shall be established a District Executive
Committee to be responsible to the District Presbytery.
9.5.1 MEMBERSHIP
A District Executive Committee shall be made up of:
(a) The District Minister
(b) The District Secretary
 (c) Chairman of the District Finance Committee and
(d) Four (4) Elders
(e) The Area Deacon shall not serve on the District
Executive Committee.
9.5.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) It shall be responsible for the administration of The
Church in the District, implementing decisions of the
Area Executive Committee including decisions of the
Executive Council.
(b) It shall adjudicate on all matters brought to it by the
Area Executive Committee or on its own, and report
to the Area Executive Committee.
(c) It may consider policy matters affecting the District
and make recommendations to the District Presbytery.
9.5.3 ELECTION OF ELDERS
(a) The District Minister in consultation with the Area
Head shall nominate six (6) candidates from the
Eldership to be voted on by the District Presbytery.
(b) The first four (4) candidates who receive the highest
votes cast shall serve on the Executive Committee.
9.5.4 TERM OF OFFICE
Members shall hold office for a term of three (3)
years and may be reviewed for further terms.
9.5.5 QUORUM
The quorum of the Executive Committee shall be 5 of
the membership
9.5.6 VOTING
Shall be by secret ballot.
9.5.7 FILLING OF VACANCIES
(a) In cases of vacancies created by virtue of retirement,
transfer or any other reason(s), the vacancies shall be
filled within three (3) months
(b) Should a vacancy be created in respect of one (1)
member, three (3) members shall be nominated; in the
case of two (2) vacancies, four (4) nominations shall
be made.
9.6 DISTRICT SECRETARY
There shall be a District Secretary who shall be an Elder.
9.6.1 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall take minutes at the District Presbytery and
District Executive Committee meetings
(b) He shall be responsible to the District Minister
(c) He shall be an ex-officio member of all Committees
in the District
(d) He shall perform such other functions as are assigned
to him by the District Minister.
9.6.2 ELECTION
(a) The District Minister shall, in consultation with the
Area Head and District Executive Committee,
nominate one (1) Elder to be voted upon by the
District Presbytery.
(b) The candidate so nominated shall be elected by two-
thirds (2/3) majority votes of the members present and
voting.
9.6.3 TERM OF OFFICE
He shall hold office for a term of three (3) years and
may be reviewed for further terms.
9.7 DISTRICT FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
There shall be a District Finance Committee
Chairman who shall be an Elder of good repute and
integrity with a fair accounting knowledge.
9.7.1 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall be responsible to the District Presbytery and
the District Minister
(b) He shall preside at meetings of the Finance Committee
(c) He shall see to it that the Local Assemblies submit
their tithes and financial statements in good time for
collection and payment to the Area office
(d) He shall ensure that Finance Secretaries/Clerks keep
all books of account up to date and that all
cash/cheques are banked intact and in good time
(e) He shall ensure that a Bank statement is obtained
from the bank and bank reconciliation is prepared
monthly
(f) He shall ensure that all payment are authorized and
properly audited
(g) He shall ensure that the Annual District Budget is
prepared in good time for approval by the District
Presbytery
(h) He shall ensure that financial policies of the Church
are implemented
(i) He shall perform such other functions as are from
time to time assigned by the District Minister or
District Presbytery or District Executive Committee.
9.7.2 ELECTION
(a) The District Minister shall in consultation with the
District Executive Committee, nominate a qualified
Elder to be voted upon by the District Presbytery
(b) The candidate so nominated shall be elected by two-
thirds (2/3) majority of the members present and
voting.

ARTICLE 10
LOCAL
PRESBYTERY
10.1 a) There shall be a Local Presbytery which shall
consist of the Minister, his wife, Presiding Elder,
Elders, Deacons and Deaconesses of the Local
Assembly
b) Local Ministry Leaders who are not ordained
officers shall be co-opted to the Local
Presbytery, where applicable but shall not have
voting rights.
10.1.2 FUNCTIONS
It shall decide on matters concerning the Local Assembly.
10.1.3 MEETINGS
It shall meet at least once a month.
10.2 LOCAL SECRETARY
There shall be a Local Secretary who shall be an officer
or member of the Local Assembly.
10.2.1 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall take minutes at the meetings of the Local
Presbytery and keep a minutes book.
(b) He shall be responsible to the Presiding Elder.
10.2.2 ELECTION
(a) The Presiding Elder in consultation with the District
Minister shall nominate an officer or a member to be
elected by the Local Presbytery.
(b) The candidate so nominated shall be elected by two-
thirds (2/3) majority votes of the members present and
voting.
10.2.3 TERM OF OFFICE
He shall hold office for a term of three (3) years and
may be reviewed for further terms.
10.3 LOCAL FINANCE SECRETARY
There shall be a Local Finance Secretary who shall be
an officer or member of good repute and integrity.
10.3.1 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall be responsible to the Local Presbytery and
the Presiding Elder.
(b) He shall see to it that all tithes and designated
offerings from the Local Assembly are paid to the
District office in good time.
(c) He shall keep all books of accounts up to date and
ensure that all cash/cheques are banked intact and in
good time.
(d) He shall ensure that a bank statement is obtained from
the bank and bank reconciliation is prepared monthly.
 (e) He shall ensure that all payments are authorized and
properly audited.
(f) He shall ensure that the Annual Local Budget is
prepared in good time for approval by the Local
Presbytery.
(g) He shall ensure that financial policies of The Church
are implemented.
(h) He shall perform such other functions as are from
time to time assigned by the Presiding Elder or Local
Presbytery.
10.3.2 ELECTION
(a) The Presiding Elder shall in consultation with the
District Minister nominate a qualified person to be
voted upon by the Local Presbytery.
(b) The candidate so nominated shall be elected by two
thirds (2/3) majority of members present and voting.
10.3.3 TERM OF OFFICE
(a) He shall hold office for three (3) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.

ARTICLE 11
WORSHIP
CENTRE
11.1 There shall be established such Worship Centres in
any Area as the Area Head may, in consultation, with
the Executive Council determine.
11.2 A Worship Centre shall have the status of a District
and all other provisions for the Districts shall apply to
a Worship Centre with such modifications as are
appropriate

ARTICLE 12
NATIONAL
 COUNCIL
12.1 There shall be established National Councils in the
external branches which shall act as liaison between
the International Missions Board and the Local
Assemblies. The Council shall meet at least once a
year.
12.2 FUNCTIONS
They shall perform such functions as set out in their
National Constitution or Charter.
12.3 MEMBERSHIP OF NATIONAL COUNCILS
As set out in their National Constitution or Charter.
12.3.1 CO-OPTION
The Chairman may co-opt other members as he
deems necessary who shall have no voting rights.
12.4 NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
There shall be established for each Nation outside
Ghana, a National Executive Council, which shall be
responsible for the administration of The Church.
12.4.1 FUNCTIONS
(a) It shall be responsible to the National Council.
(b) It shall execute policies and decisions of the National
Council.
12.4.2 MEMBERSHIP OF NATIONAL
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
The National Executive Council shall be constituted in
accordance with the National Constitution or Charter.
12.4.3 TERM OF OFFICE
Members shall hold office for four (4) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
12.5 NATIONAL CHARTER
Each Nation shall promulgate a Charter in accordance
with the principles of the Constitution of The Church.
 CHAPTER III
ADMINISTRATION

ARTICLE
13
CHAIRMA
N
13.1 CHAIRMAN
There shall be a Chairman of The Church who shall
take precedence over all other officers and members
of The Church.
13.1.1 QUALIFICATION
He shall be a Minister not below the office of an
Apostle or a Prophet.
13.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall chair the Executive Council and the General
Council meetings
(b) He shall be an ex-officio member of every Board and
Committee of The Church
(c) He shall chair every meeting, convention or rally he
attends
(d) He shall direct action on issues and correspondence
pertaining to Missionaries and External Branches
(e) He shall be the Chairman of the Missions Board
(f) He shall assign to the General Secretary and the
International Missions Director such duties as he shall
deem necessary.
(g) He shall during the short absence of the General
Secretary or the International Missions Director not
exceeding six (6) months be responsible for appointing
an Acting General Secretary or an acting International
Missions Director from among the Executive Council
members or Apostles and Prophets
(h) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, he may
take decisions and actions with any Area Head where
disciplinary or other action is urgently required in an
Area and afterwards report to the Executive Council
(i) He shall organize retreats, seminars, and prayer sessions
for National/Area Heads and Ministers.
(j) He may issue pastoral and circular letters as and when
he deems necessary
(k) He shall confer with the General Secretary and the
International Missions Director on matters concerning
Government and outside bodies
(i) He shall give a formal address on the state of The Church
at every General Council meeting.
13.3 ELECTION
(a) The Executive Council, regulating its own
proceedings shall, after prayerful consideration,
present a candidate from the list of eligible
candidates, to the Electoral College for open
discussion and secret ballot
(b) Members of the Executive Council, Apostles,
Prophets, Evangelist, National Heads who are
ordained Apostles, Prophets, and Evangelists, and
Area Heads in Ghana shall constitute an electoral
college to put forward a candidate for the
chairmanship to be voted upon by the General
Council.
(c) Elections at the Electoral College shall be done by a
secret ballot supervised by an Electoral Commission
appointed by the Executive Council. Elections at the
Electoral College shall be by simple majority
(d) The candidate so elected at the Electoral College shall
be presented to the General Council for approval by
two-thirds (2/3) majority votes of the members
present and voting
(e) If the candidate so presented fails to obtain the
required two-thirds (2/3) majority votes from the
General Council, the Electoral College shall
nominate a second candidate for approval by two-
thirds (2/3) majority votes of members present and
voting
(f) If the second candidate also fails to obtain the two-
thirds (2/3) majority votes from the General Council,
the Electoral College shall nominate a third candidate
for approval by two-thirds (2/3) majority votes of
members present and voting
(g) If the third candidate presented by the Electoral
College also fails to obtain the two-thirds (2/3)
majority votes, then the two (2) candidates who drew
the highest number of votes shall be presented to the
General Council for election on simple majority basis
(h) Where there is a tie, it shall be resolved by the casting
of lot Where there is a tie, it shall be resolved by the
casting votes of members Executive Council.
However, if any of the candidates is an Executive
Council member he shall not vote on that particular
occasion.
(i) All directive prophecies and revelations concerning
candidates for consideration for the position of
Chairman shall be communicated verbally or in
writing to the Executive Council through the Chairman
of the Church.
(j) The Executive Council, regulating its own proceedings
shall present a candidate to be voted upon by the
Electoral College. The candidate so accepted by the
Electoral College shall be presented to the General
Council to be voted upon.
13.3.1 VOTING
Shall be by secret ballot.
13.4 TERM OF OFFICE
The Chairman shall hold office for a term of five (5)
years and may be re-elected for a further term only
i.e. he shall not be elected to hold office for more than
two
(2) terms.
13.5 ABSENCE, INCAPACITATION OR DEATH
(a) During the absence or incapacitation of the Chairman,
the Executive Council shall appoint an Acting
Chairman for a period not exceeding one (1) year
(b) In case of death, the General Council shall elect a
Chairman within three (3) months from the date of
death.
13.6 DISCIPLINARY ACTION
(a) Should the Chairman abuse his office, it shall be the
duty of the Executive Council to interdict him and
appoint an independent body within The Church to go
into the matter according to the Constitution and the
principles of The Church
(b) The body so appointed shall report to the Executive
Council within three (3) months.
(c) If the Chairman is found guilty and the seriousness of
the offence so requires, the Executive Council shall
give him a written notice of his removal from office
forthwith
(d) During the period of interdiction, an Acting Chairman
shall be appointed by the Executive Council
13.6.1 APPEAL
(a) The Chairman shall have a right to appeal to the
General Council within one (1) month of the date of
service of the removal notice
(b) The decision of the General Council shall be final.

ARTICLE 14
GENERAL
SECRETARY
14.1 There shall be a General Secretary of The Church.
14.1.1 QUALIFICATION
He must be a mature Minister with a good standard of
education.
14.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall take minutes at the General and Executive
Council meetings
(b) He shall deal with the correspondence of The Church
(c) He shall be responsible to the Chairman for the Head
Office Administration
(d) He shall perform such duties as are assigned to him
by the Chairman and the Executive Council
(e) He shall be an ex-officio member of all Boards and
Committees
(f) The General Secretary shall not be a field Minister
while in office
(g) He shall keep the official seal of The Church.
(h) He shall report to the General Council on the
performance of the Headquarters Administration
(i) He shall prepare the Agenda for General Council
meetings in consultation with the Chairman.
14.3 ELECTION
(a) The Executive Council, regulating its own
proceedings shall, after prayerful consideration,
present a candidate from the list of eligible
candidates, to the Electoral College for open
discussion and secret ballot.
(b) Members of the Executive Council, Apostles,
Prophets, Evangelist, National Heads who are
ordained Apostles, Prophets, and Evangelists, and
Area Heads in Ghana shall constitute an electoral
college to put forward a candidate for the General
Secretaryship to be voted upon by the General
Council.
(c) Elections at the Electoral College shall be done by a
secret ballot supervised by an Electoral Commission
appointed by the Executive Council. Elections at the
Electoral College shall be by simple majority
(d) The candidate so elected at the Electoral College shall
be presented to the General Council for election by
two-thirds (2/3) majority votes of the members
present and voting
(e) If the candidate so presented fails to obtain the
required two-thirds (2/3) majority votes from the
General Council, the Electoral College shall
nominate a second candidate for approval by two-
thirds (2/3) majority votes of members present and
voting
(f) If the second candidate also fails to obtain the two-
thirds (2/3) majority votes from the General Council,
the Electoral College shall nominate a third candidate
for approval by two-thirds (2/3) majority votes of
members present and voting
(g) If the third candidate presented by the Electoral
College also fails to obtain the two-thirds (2/3)
majority votes, then the two (2) candidates who drew
the highest number of votes shall be presented to the
General Council for election on simple majority
basis.
(k) Where there is a tie, it shall be resolved by the casting
of lot Where there is a tie, it shall be resolved by the
casting votes of members Executive Council.
However, if any of the candidates is an Executive
Council member he shall not vote on that particular
occasion.
(h) All directive prophecies and revelations concerning
candidates for consideration for the position of
General Secretary shall be communicated verbally
or in writing to the Executive Council through the
Chairman of the Church.
(i) The Executive Council, regulating its own
proceedings shall present a candidate to be voted
upon by the Electoral College. The candidate so
accepted by the Electoral College shall be presented
to the General Council to be voted upon.
14.3.1 VOTING
Shall be by a secret ballot.
14.4 TERM OF OFFICE
The General Secretary shall hold office for a term of five
(5) years and may be re-elected for a further term only
i.e. he shall not be elected to hold office for more than
two (2) terms.
14.5 ABSENCE, INCAPACITATION OR DEATH
(a) During the absence or incapacitation of the General
Secretary, the Executive Council shall appoint an
Acting General Secretary to act for a period not
exceeding One
(1) year.
(b) In case of death, the General Council shall elect a
General Secretary within three (3) months.
14.6 DISCIPLINARY ACTION
(a) Should the General Secretary abuse his office, it shall
be the duty of the Executive Council to interdict him
and appoint an independent body within The Church
to go into the matter according to the constitution and
the principles of The Church.
(b) The body appointed shall report to the Executive
Council within three (3) months. If the General
Secretary is found guilty and the seriousness of the
offence so requires, the Executive Council shall give
him a written notice of his removal from office
forthwith
(c) During the period of interdiction, an Acting General
Secretary shall be appointed.
14.6.1 APPEAL
(a) The General Secretary shall have the right to appeal
to the General Council within one (1) month of the
date of service of the removal notice
(b) The decision of the General Council shall be final.

ARTICLE 15
THE INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS DIRECTOR
15.1 There shall be an International Missions Director as a
Headquarters Officer of The Church.
15.1.1 QUALIFICATION
He shall be an Apostle or Prophet of The Church.
15.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) The International Missions Director shall be the
Secretary of the Missions Board, and shall record the
minutes of the Board
(b) He shall prepare the agenda for meetings of the Board
in consultation with the Board Chairman.
(c) He shall be responsible to the Chairman through the
Missions Board for the administration of the
International Missions
(d) He shall be responsible for the provision of
missionary information in official publications of the
Board
(e) He shall be responsible to the Chairman for all
correspondence pertaining to the International Missions
and any missionary work
(f) By virtue of his office, he shall be an ex-officio member
of each National Council
(g) He and the Chairman shall represent the Board and The
Church in all matters relating to Government or
authorities where missionary activities are involved
(h) He shall organize seminars and retreats for training
Ministers and Officers in the International Missions
(i) He shall advise Missionaries and where appropriate
organize with them crusades, rallies and conventions
for effective evangelism
(j) He shall implement decisions of the Board and perform
such other functions and duties as may be directed by
the Chairman and the Executive Council.
15.3 ELECTION
(a) The Executive Council, regulating its own
proceedings shall, after prayerful consideration,
present a candidate from the list of eligible
candidates, to the Electoral College for open
discussion and secret ballot
(b) Members of the Executive Council, Apostles,
Prophets, Evangelist, National Heads who are
ordained Apostles, Prophets, and Evangelists, and
Area Heads in Ghana shall constitute an electoral
college to put forward a candidate for the
International Missions Directorship to be voted upon
by the General Council.
(c) Election at the Electoral College shall be by secret
ballot supervised by the Electoral Commission
appointed by the Executive Council. Elections at the
Electoral College shall be by simple majority.
(d) The candidate elected at the Electoral College shall be
presented to the General Council for approval by two-
thirds (2/3) majority votes of the members present
and voting.
(e) If the candidate so presented fails to obtain the
required two-thirds (2/3) majority votes from the
General Council, the Electoral College shall
nominate a second candidate for approval by two-
thirds (2/3) majority votes of members present and
voting
(f) If the second candidate fails to obtain two-thirds
majority votes from the General Council, the Electoral
College shall nominate a third candidate for approval
by two-thirds (2/3) majority votes of members present
and voting
(g) If the third candidate presented by the Electoral
College also fails to obtain two-thirds (2/3) majority
votes, then the two (2) candidates who drew the
highest number of votes shall be presented to the
General Council for elections on simple majority
basis.
(h) Where there is a tie, it shall be resolved by the casting
of lot Where there is a tie, it shall be resolved by the
casting votes of members Executive Council.
However, if any of the candidates is an Executive
Council member he shall not vote on that particular
occasion.
(i) All directive prophecies and revelations concerning
candidates for consideration for the position of The
International Missions Director shall be
communicated verbally or in writing to the Executive
Council through the Chairman of the Church.
(j) The Executive Council, regulating its own proceedings
shall present a candidate to be voted upon by the
Electoral College. The candidate so accepted by the
Electoral College shall be presented to the General
 Council to be voted upon.

15.3.1 VOTING
Shall be by secret ballot.
15.4 TERM OF OFFICE
The International Missions Director shall hold office
for a term of five (5) years and may be re-elected for a
further term only i.e. he shall not be elected to hold
office for more than two (2) terms.
15.5 ABSENCE, INCAPACITATION OR DEATH
(a) During the incapacitation of the International
Missions Director, the Executive Council shall appoint
an Acting International Missions Director to Act for a
period not exceeding one (1) year
(b) In case of death, the General Council shall elect an
International Missions Director within three (3)
months from the date of death.
15.6 DISCIPLINARY ACTION
(a) Should the International Missions Director abuse his
office, it shall be the duty of the Executive Council to
interdict him and appoint an independent body within
the Church to go into the matter according to the
constitution and the principles of The Church
(b) The body appointed shall report to the Executive
Council within three (3) months
(c) If the International Missions Director is found guilty,
and the seriousness of the offence so requires, the
Executive Council shall give him a written notice of
removal from office forthwith
(d) During the period of interdiction, an Acting
International Missions Director shall be appointed by
the Executive Council
15.6.1 APPEAL
(a) The International Missions Director shall have the
right to appeal to the General Council within one (1)
month of the date of service of the removal notice
(b) The decision of the General Council shall be final.

ARTICLE 16
MINISTERS
16.1 (a) According to the teaching of the New Testament, there
are ministers through whom the ascended Lord governs
The Church which is His body (1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:11-
13)
(b) Proven men of God are called to these offices by divine
revelation, directive prophecy or recommendation by the
Executive Council for approval by the General Council
(c) New entrants from Ghana shall be recommended to
the Executive Council by the National Ministerial
Committee
(d) Prospective candidates shall have been approved by
the hierarchy of Local, District and Area Presbyteries
through the respective ministerial committees
(e) In the case of the external branches of The Church,
the Executive Council shall call proven men of God
into the ministry upon the recommendation of or in
consultation with a National Executive Council.
16.1.1 QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO THE
FULL- TIME MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH (1
TIM. 3:1-7)
(a) The person must be born again and be baptized in the
Holy Spirit.
(b) He must qualify in terms of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus
1:6-8
(c) He must possess at least a moderate amount of formal
education
(d) He must possess a clear voice without impediment in
his speech
(e) He must be willing to learn
(f) He must be of sound body and mind proven by
medical examination
(g) He must be a mature person not above forty-two (42)
years
(h) He must be obedient to the General Council and the
Executive Council
(i) He must be recommended by an Apostle or an Area
Head in consultation with the Local, District and Area
Presbyteries.
(j) Elders of proven pastoral ability who are above the
age of forty-two (42) years may be called into the
Ministry on the recommendation of the Executive
Council provided that in all such cases they shall be
approved by the General Council
16.2 CATEGORIES OF MINISTERS
16.2.1 PROBATIONARY OVERSEERS
New entrants shall be put on probation for at least two
(2) years effective from the date of admission into
the Ministry after which period they may, on the
recommendation of the respective National or Area
Heads to the Executive Council, be confirmed as
Overseers or released from the Ministry.
16.2.2 FUNCTIONS
They shall perform all duties of an Overseer under a
District Pastor as in 16.4(1) except 16.4(1) d of this
Constitution.
16.3 OVERSEERS
New entrants or Probationers who perform
satisfactorily shall be confirmed into the full-time
Ministry as Overseers.
16.3.1 FUNCTIONS
They shall perform all pastoral duties except the
blessing of marriages.
16.4 PASTORS
Overseers who prove themselves capable of pastoral
work shall be called and ordained into the pastorate.
16.4.1 FUNCTIONS
(a) To feed and care for the flock
(b) To administer the Lord’s Supper
(c) To visit the sick
 (d) To bless marriages
(e) Baptize new converts
(f) To dedicate children
(g) To bury the dead
(h) To teach and preach the gospel
(i) To do all other things incidental to the calling
except dedication of church buildings and
ordination of officers.

16.5 TEACHERS
Ministers whose ministry stands out in the Teaching
Ministry may be called to the Office of a Teacher.
16.5.1 FUNCTIONS
(a) They shall perform pastoral functions
(b) They shall teach the word of God and faithfully
point the body of Christ to sound and life-
giving Christian doctrine.
16.5 EVANGELISTS
Ministers whose ministry stands out in evangelism
may be called to the office of Evangelist.
16.6.1 FUNCTIONS
(a) They shall perform pastoral functions.
(b) They shall preach the Gospel especially to the
unsaved
(c) They shall break new grounds for the opening
of new Assemblies (Ac. 8:5-7).
16.6 PROPHETS
These are Ministers who exercise the prophetic
Ministry and are called into the office of Prophet.
16.7.1 FUNCTIONS
(a) The Office of a Prophet is complementary to
that of the Apostle in calling, directing and
ordaining Ministers and other Officers of The
Church. (1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:11-13)
(b) This Office is distinguishable from the exercise
of the gift of prophecy which edifies, exhorts
and comforts the saints (1 Cor. 14:3, 4)
(c) Dedicate church buildings and other properties
of The Church.
16.7 APOSTLES
These are ordained ministers who exercise Apostolic
Ministry and are called into the Office of Apostle.
16.8.1 FUNCTIONS
(a) They establish churches, and build and care for
them, meeting the spiritual needs of the various
officers and members in The Church
(b) They ordain Ministers and Officers of The Church
(c) Keep discipline in the Church
(d) Impart spiritual gifts to others (Rom. 1:11; 2
Tim. 1:6; Lk. 6:13)
(e) Dedicate church buildings and other properties
of The Church.
16.9 TENT MINISTERS
Elders who are specialists in their chosen fields of
endeavour and are of proven pastoral ability and have
not attained the age of 65 years may be called into the
ministry as “Tent Ministers” on the recommendation
of the Executive Council, provided that in all such
cases they shall be approved by the General Council.
16.9.1 FUNCTIONS
To perform all functions prescribed under clause 16.4
(1) of this Constitution.
16.10 RETIRING AGE
(a) Ministers shall retire at the age of sixty-five (65) years
(b) Nevertheless, a Minister, upon attaining the age of
sixty- five (65) years, may apply for extension of his
Ministry
(c) If in the opinion of the Executive Council and after due
medical examination he is found healthy enough to
continue in the full-time Ministry, he may be permitted
to continue for one (1) or two (2) years subject to the
approval of the General Council on the merits of each
case
(d) However, his retiring benefits shall be computed on
the salary pertaining at the age of sixty-five (65)
years.
16.10.1 PREMATURE RETIREMENT
A minister may be prematurely retired from the full-time
Ministry:
(a) On medical grounds
(b) In circumstances which will not permit him to
continue in the full-time ministry.
16.10.2 COMPLETION OF OFFICE
A Chairman, a General Secretary or an International
Missions Director who, when voted into office, will
not have served his full term of office before the
attainment of the age of sixty-five (65) years, and
notwithstanding the attainment of the age of sixty-five
(65) years shall complete his term of office.
16.10.3 BENEFITS OF PENSION SCHEME
A Minister who retires at the age of sixty-five (65)
years or is prematurely retired shall be entitled to all
benefits under the Ministers’ Welfare Fund.
16.10.4 VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT OR RESIGNATION
Subject to section 16.10.1 above, The Church shall
not encourage voluntary retirement of Ministers
called into the full-time Ministry before the retiring
age. Nonetheless, a Minister may resign or retire
before the retiring age of sixty-five (65) years and
shall be paid such reduced pension benefits as are
applicable under the Pension Scheme.
16.11 CONDUCT THAT WILL LEAD TO DISMISSAL
OF A MINISTER
A Minister may be dismissed on any of the following
grounds: -
(a) Unfaithfulness to the Church
(b) Disobedience to his calling
(c) Refusal to fellowship with fellow Ministers
after attempts have been made to settle the
misunderstanding
 (d) Preaching erroneous doctrine
(e) Living questionable life
(f) Insubordination
(g) Getting involved in any conduct either directly
or indirectly which in the opinion of the
Executive Council may bring The Church into
disrepute
16.12 SUMMARY DISMISSAL
16.12.1 OFFENCES
The Chairman and an Area Head or the Executive
Council may summarily dismiss a Minister who
commits any of the following offences:
(a) Theft
(b) Fraud
(c) Dishonesty
(d) Immorality
16.12.2 APPEAL
The aggrieved party may appeal to the General
Council through the General Secretary within thirty
(30) days of the service of the dismissal letter.
 ARTICLE 17
MISSIONARIES
The Church shall recognize the following missionary status.
17.1 MINISTERIAL MISSIONARY
These are persons who hold apostolic, prophetic or
pastoral offices in The Church and whose
appointments by the Executive Council have been
approved by the General Council for missions work on
regular basis with approved financial support.
17.2 ASSOCIATE MISSIONARY
These are recognized missionaries of Pentecostal
Denominations desirous of working in association
with The Church of Pentecost Missionaries under the
general direction and supervision of the General
Council and acceptable to the International Missions
Board.
17.3 VOCATIONAL MISSIONARY
(a) These are professional members of The Church of
Pentecost or any other acceptable Pentecostal Church
who serve in Mission fields and who hold no
apostolic, prophetic or pastoral offices in the Church.
They may support themselves financially or may be
wholly or partially supported by the International
Missions Board
(b) These persons shall work under the direction and
supervision of the National Council and be subject to
the conditions laid down by the International
Missions Board.
17.4 QUALIFICATIONS
17.4.1 MINISTERIAL MISSIONARY
(a) A candidate shall fulfill the theological training
required for the Ministry of The Church of Pentecost
(b) A Ministerial Missionary shall have ministerial
experience in The Church
(c) He must have passed an interview by the Executive
Council.
17.4.2 ASSOCIATE MISSIONARY
(a) He must produce reference endorsed by an acceptable
Pentecostal Church or Organization.
(b) He shall accept the Tenets of The Church and its
missionary position offered.
17.4.3 VOCATIONAL MISSIONARY
(a) He shall professionally be qualified to fill the position
offered
(b) He shall be of good standing in The Church or any
other recognized Pentecostal Church
(c) He shall accept the Tenets of The Church.
17.5 MISSIONARY APPOINTMENT
(a) With the exception of the Ministerial Missionaries, all
other missionaries may be appointed upon application
in writing for missions service with the International
Missions Board
(b) The application, addressed to the International
Missions Director, shall be considered by the Missions
Board, which shall make recommendations to the
Executive Council
(c) The decisions of the General Council shall be final.
 CHAPTER IV
MINISTRIES

ARTICLE 18
EVANGELISM
MINISTRY
18.1 ESTABLISHMENT
There shall be established an Evangelistic Wing of
The Church to be known as the Evangelism Ministry.
It shall hold meetings at least once a week.
18.1.1 MEMBERSHIP
The Evangelism Ministry shall be open to all
members of The Church.
18.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) To carry out Evangelism, i.e. preaching, witnessing,
winning and discipling souls
(b) To encourage church members to participate in the
full programmes and activities of The Church and to
further expose them to the various ministries within
The Church
(c) To afford the members of The Church the opportunity
to plan and organize programmes and activities for
evangelism in villages, towns and cities
(e) Other specialized evangelistic related ministries
(f) To carry out such other functions as the General
Council or the Executive Council may assign it.
18.3 EVANGELISM MINISTRY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Evangelism Ministry shall be administered by an
Executive Committee of seven (7) members made up of
three (3) ministers, two (2) Elders and two (2) deaconesses
or sisters.
18.3.1 APPOINTMENT
The Executive Council shall, with the approval of the
General Council, appoint the Evangelism Ministry
Executive as follows:
(a) An Apostle, a Prophet or an experienced Minister as
Patron who shall be Chairman of the Ministry
(b) A Minister as full-time Evangelism Ministry Director
(c) An Elder as Deputy Evangelism Ministry Director
(d) The Coordinator of the Prisons’ Ministry
(e) One (1) Minister
(f) One (1) Elder and
(g) Two (2) Deaconesses/sisters
(h) Where the Director is an Apostle, Prophet or Evangelist,
there shall be no Patron and an additional Minister shall be
appointed to the Committee.
18.4 FUNCTIONS OF THE PATRON
(a) The Patron shall be Chairman of the Evangelism Ministry
(b) He shall be an adviser to the Evangelism Ministry
Director and other officers of the Ministry
(c) He shall chair Evangelism Ministry Executive
Committee meetings and in his absence the
Evangelism Ministry Director shall preside.

18.5 FUNCTIONS OF THE EVANGELISM

 MINISTRY DIRECTOR
(a) He shall be responsible for the administration of the
Evangelism Ministry
(b) He shall chair the Evangelism Ministry Executive
Committee meetings in the absence of the Patron
(c) He shall prepare and carry out the Ministry’s
programmes and implement decisions of the General
Council, the Executive Council and the Ministry’s
Executive Committee
(d) He shall prepare the Agenda for Evangelism Ministry
Executive Committee meetings and make them
available to members
(e) He shall plan programmes for evangelism in cities,
towns and villages
(f) He shall direct affairs during the Ministry’s
Leadership meetings and other related activities of the
Ministry
(g) He shall provide study material for the Ministry
(h) He shall perform such other functions and duties as
may be assigned by the Ministry’s Executive
Committee or The Chairman of The Church
(i) He shall liaise with other evangelistic bodies in the
para- churches and other Christian organizations
(j) He shall be responsible to the Chairman of The Church
(k) He shall report on the state of the Ministry to the
General Council through the Executive Council.
18.6 FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPUTY
EVANGELISM MINISTRY DIRECTOR
(a) He shall deputize for the Evangelism Ministry
Director in his absence
(b) He shall assist the Evangelism Ministry Director in
the discharge of his functions
(c) He shall perform such other functions as he may be
assigned by the Evangelism Ministry Director or the
Executive Committee of the Ministry.
18.7 TERMS OF OFFICE
The Patron, the Evangelism Ministry Director, the
Deputy Director and all other members shall hold
office for four (4) years and may be reviewed for
further terms.
18.8 AREA EVANGELISM MINISTRY EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
18.8.1 APPOINTMENT
The Evangelism Ministry shall be administered by a
seven-member Executive Committee appointed by the
Area Presbytery on the recommendation of the Area
Executive Committee.
18.8.2 MEMBERSHIP OF AREA
EVANGELISM EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
a) Area Evangelism Leader
b) Assistant Area Evangelism Leader
c) Four (4) Elders one of whom shall be the Secretary
d) One (1) Deaconess
18.8.3 TERM OF
OFFICE
The Leader, Assistant and all other members shall
hold office for a term of three (3) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
18.9 AREA EVANGELISM MINISTRY LEADER
Two (2) Ministers shall be appointed as Area
Evangelism Leader and Assistant Area
Evangelism Leader respectively.
18.9.1 APPOINTMENT
The Area Evangelism Leader and his Assistant shall
be appointed by the Area Presbytery on the
recommendation of the Area Executive Committee.
18.9.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) The Area Evangelism Leader shall be responsible to
the Area Presbytery through the Area Head for the
administration of the Ministry in the Area
(b) He shall plan programmes for evangelism,
discipleship and leadership training in villages, towns
and cities
(c) He shall chair meetings of the Ministry in the Area.
(d) He shall be responsible for the formation, sustenance
and growth of the Ministry in the Area in the
fulfillment of the Great Commission
(e) He shall report bi-annually to the Evangelism
Ministry Director and the Area Presbytery on the state
of the Ministry in the Area
(f) He shall perform such other functions as the
Evangelism Ministry Director and/or the Area
Presbytery shall assign to him from time to time.
18.9.3 TERM OF
OFFICE
The Area Evangelism Leader and his Assistant shall
hold office for three (3) years and may be reviewed for
further terms.
18.10 DISTRICT EVANGELISM MINISTRY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
18.10.1 APPOINTMENT
The Evangelism Ministry shall be administered by a
five-member Executive Committee appointed by the
District Presbytery on the recommendation of the
District Executive Committee.
18.10.2 MEMBERSHIP
a) District Evangelism Ministry Patron
b) District Evangelism Ministry Leader
c) Assistant District Evangelism Ministry Leader
d) One (1) Deacon and one (1) Deaconess one of whom
shall be the Secretary.
18.10.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Patron, Leader, Assistant and all other members
shall hold office for a term of three (3) years and may
be reviewed for further terms
18.11 DISTRICT EVANGELISM MINISTRY LEADER
An Elder shall be appointed District Evangelism
Ministry Leader. He shall have an Assistant.
 18.11.1 APPOINTMENT
The District Evangelism Ministry Leader and his
Assistant shall be appointed by the District Presbytery
on the recommendation of the District Executive
Committee.
18.11.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall supervise the Ministry in the District.
(b) He shall communicate all relevant matters with the
consent of the District Minister to the Area
Evangelism Leader
(c) He shall see to the teaching of the Word of God and
lessons in the Ministry Syllabus
(d) He shall be responsible for the preparation of
programmes for Ministry meetings in consultation
with the District Minister.
18.11.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The District Evangelism Leader and his Assistant
shall hold office for three (3) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
18.12 LOCAL EVANGELISM MINISTRY EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
18.12.1 APPOINTMENT
The Evangelism Ministry shall be administered by a
five- member Executive Committee appointed by the
Local Presbytery.
18.12.2 MEMBERSHIP
a) Local Evangelism Ministry Patron
b) Local Evangelism Ministry Leader
c) Assistant Local Evangelism Ministry Leader
d) Two (2) others including a female.
18.12.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Patron, Leader, Assistant and all other members
shall hold office for a term of two (2) years and may
be reviewed for further terms
18.13 LOCAL EVANGELISM MINISTRY LEADER
There shall be appointed a Local Evangelism Ministry
Leader who shall have an Assistant.
18.13.1 APPOINTMENT
The Local Evangelism Ministry Leader and his
Assistant shall be appointed by the Local Presbytery.
18.13.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall supervise the Evangelism Ministry in the
Local Assembly
(b) He shall communicate all relevant matters with the
consent of the Presiding Elder to the District Leader
(c) He shall see to the teaching of the Word of God and
lessons in the Ministry syllabus
(d) He shall be responsible for the preparation of
programmes for the Ministry meetings in consultation
with the District Pastor/Presiding Elder.
 18.13.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Local Evangelism Ministry Leader and his
Assistant shall hold office for two (2) years and may
be reviewed for further terms.
18.14 FINANCE
Freewill offerings shall be taken at meetings. A
percentage as determined by the General Council
from time to time shall be paid into the Central Fund.

ARTICLE 19
PENTECOST YOUTH MINISTRY

19.1 ESTABLISHMENT
There shall be established a Pentecost Youth Ministry
as the Youth Wing of The Church.
19.1.1 MEMBERSHIP
It shall comprise the Pentecost Students and
Associates (PENSA) which shall operate in second-
cycle colleges and other tertiary institutions, a
Teenage Ministry and other youth. Meetings shall be
held at least once a week.
19.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) To carry out Evangelism, i.e. preaching, witnessing
and winning souls
(b) To encourage the youth to participate in the full
programmes and activities of The Church and to
further expose them to the various Ministries within
The Church
(c) To afford the youth the full opportunity to plan and
organize programmes and activities for evangelism in
schools, colleges and the tertiary institutions and to
encourage them to develop the gifts and qualities of
leadership
(d) To plan and organize programmes and activities that
meet the peculiar needs and aspirations of the youth
(e) Other specialized Youth-related ministries
(f) To carry out such other functions as the General
Council or the Executive Council may assign it.
19.3 PENTECOST YOUTH MINISTRY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Pentecost Youth Ministry shall be administered
by an Executive Committee of seven (7) members
made up of three (3) Ministers, two (2) Elders, one (1)
Deaconess and one (1) Minister’s wife.
19.3.1 APPOINTMENT OF YOUTH MINISTRY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Executive Council shall with the approval of
the General Council appoint the Youth Executive
Committee as follows:
(a) An Apostle, a Prophet or an experienced Minister as a
Patron who shall be the Chairman of the Ministry
(b) A Minister as a full-time Director of the Ministry
(c) A Minister/An Elder as a Deputy Director
(d) One (1) Minister
(e) Two (2) Elders
(f) One (1) Deaconess
(g) One (1) Minister’s Wife
(h) Provided that where the Director is an Apostle or
Prophet, there shall be no Patron and an additional
Minister shall be appointed to the Committee.
19.4 FUNCTIONS OF THE PATRON
(a) The Patron shall be the Chairman of the Ministry
(b) He shall be an adviser to the Youth Director and other
Officers of the Ministry
(c) He shall chair the Youth Ministry Executive
Committee meetings and in his absence, the Youth
Director shall preside.
19.5 FUNCTIONS OF THE YOUTH DIRECTOR
(a) He shall be a full-time Director and shall prepare and
carry out the ministry’s programmes and implement
decisions of the General Council, the Executive
Council and the Pentecost Youth Ministry Executive
Committee
(b) He shall be responsible for the administration of the
Youth Ministry
(c) He shall in consultation with the Patron (where
applicable) plan programmes for evangelism in
schools, colleges and the tertiary institutions and to
plan special programmes for the youth occasionally
(d) He shall prepare the Agenda for the Pentecost Youth
Ministry Executive Committee meetings and shall
arrange to make them available to members
(e) He shall chair the Pentecost Youth Ministry Executive
Committee meetings in the absence of the Patron
(f) He shall direct affairs during Pentecost Youth Ministry
leadership meetings and other related activities of the
Ministry
(g) He shall provide study material for the Ministry
(h) He shall perform such other functions and duties as
may be directed by the Pentecost Youth Ministry
Executive Committee or the Chairman of The Church
(i) He shall be responsible to the Chairman of The Church
(j) He shall liaise with other Youth bodies in the para-
churches and other Christian organizations.
19.6 FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPUTY
YOUTH DIRECTOR
(a) He shall deputise for the Youth Director in his absence
(b) He shall assist the Youth Director in his duties except
for exclusive ministerial functions where he is an
Elder
(c) He shall perform such other functions as may be
assigned by the Youth Director or the Executive
Committee of the Pentecost Youth Ministry.
19.7 TERM OF OFFICE
The Patron, the Youth Director, the Deputy Youth
Director and all other members of the Executive
Committee shall hold office for four (4) years and
may be reviewed for further terms.
19.8 AREA YOUTH MINISTRY EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
19.8.1 APPOINTMENT
The Youth Ministry shall be administered by a seven-
member Executive Committee appointed by the Area
Presbytery on the recommendation of the Area
Executive Committee.
19.8.2 MEMBERSHIP
a) Area Youth Ministry Leader
b) Assistant Area Youth Ministry Leader
c) Four (4 ) Elders one of whom shall be the Secretary
d) One (1) Deaconess
19.8.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Leader, Assistant Leader and all other members
shall hold office for a term of three (3) years and may
be reviewed for further terms.
19.9 AREA YOUTH MINISTRY LEADER
A Minister shall be appointed as an Area Youth
Ministry Leader. He shall be assisted by an Elder.
19.9.1 APPOINTMENT
The Area Youth Ministry Leader and his Assistant
shall be appointed by the Area Presbytery on the
recommendation of the Area Executive Committee.
19.9.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) The Area Youth Ministry Leader shall be responsible to
the Area Presbytery through the Area Head for the
administration of the Youth Ministry in the Area
(b) He shall plan programmes for evangelism,
discipleship and leadership training in schools,
colleges and tertiary institutions
He shall chair meetings of the Ministry in the Area.

(c) He shall be responsible for the formation, sustenance

and growth of the Youth Ministry in the Area for the
fulfillment of the Great Commission especially by
the Youth
(d) He shall report bi-annually to the Youth Director and
the Area Presbytery on the state of the Youth Ministry
in the Area
(e) He shall perform such other functions as the Youth
Director and/or the Area Head shall assign to him
from time to time.
19.9.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Area Youth Ministry Leader and his Assistant shall
hold office for three (3) years and may be reviewed for
further terms.
19.10 DISTRICT YOUTH MINISTRY EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
19.10.1 APPOINTMENT
The Youth Ministry shall be administered by a five-
member Executive Committee appointed by the
District Presbytery on the recommendation of the
District Executive Committee and it shall be
responsible to the District Presbytery.
19.10.2 MEMBERSHIP
a) District Youth Ministry Patron
b) District Youth Ministry Leader
c) Assistant District Youth Ministry Leader
d) One (1) Deacon and one (1) Deaconess one of whom
shall be the Secretary.
19.10.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Patron, Leader, Assistant and all other members
shall hold office for a term of three (3) years and may
be reviewed for further terms
19.10.4 DISTRICT YOUTH MINISTRY LEADER
An Officer shall be appointed as The District Youth
Leader. He or she shall have an Assistant.
19.10.4.1 APPOINTMENT
The District Youth Ministry Leader and the Assistant
shall be appointed by the District Presbytery on the
recommendation of the District Executive Committee.
19.10.5.1 FUNCTIONS OF DISTRICT
YOUTH MINISTRY LEADER
(a) He shall supervise the Youth Ministry in the District
(b) He shall communicate all relevant matters in
consultation with the District Minister to the Area
Leader
(c) He shall see to the teaching of the Word of God and
lessons in the Youth Ministry Syllabus
(d) He shall be responsible for the preparation of
programmes for Youth Ministry meetings in
consultation with the District Minister.
19.10.5.2 TERM OF OFFICE
The District Youth Ministry Leader and the Assistant
shall hold office for three (3) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
19.11 LOCAL YOUTH MINISTRY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
19.11.1 APPOINTMENT
The Youth Ministry shall be administered by a five-
member Executive Committee appointed by the Local
Presbytery.
19.11.2 MEMBERSHIP
a) Local Youth Ministry Patron
b) Local Youth Ministry Leader
c) Assistant Local Youth Ministry Leader
d) Two (2) others including a female.
19.11.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Local Youth Ministry Patron, and all other
members shall hold office for a term of two (2) years
and may be reviewed for further terms.
19.12 LOCAL YOUTH MINISTRY LEADER
There shall be appointed a Local Youth Ministry
Leader who shall have an Assistant.
19.12.1 APPOINTMENT
The Local Youth Ministry Leader and the Assistant
shall be appointed by the Local Presbytery.
19.12.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall take charge of the Youth Ministry in the
Local Assembly
(b) He shall communicate all relevant matters in
consultation with the Presiding Elder to the District
Leader
(c) He shall see to the teaching of the Word of God and
lessons in the Youth Ministry Syllabus
(d) He shall be responsible for the preparation of
programmes for the Youth Ministry meetings in
consultation with the Presiding Elder.
19.12.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Local Youth Ministry Leader and his Assistant
shall hold office for two (2) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
19.13 FINANCE
Freewill offerings shall be taken at Youth Ministry
meetings. A percentage as determined by the General
Council from time to time shall be paid into the Central
Fund.

ARTICLE 20
PENTECOST MEN’S MINISTRY
20.1 ESTABLISHMENT
There shall be established a Pentecost Men’s Ministry
(PEMEM) to cater for the interest of all the men in
The Church.
20.2 FUNCTIONS
(i) To organize seminars, workshops, lectures and
symposia on all aspects of life including:
 (a) Marriage enrichment, husband’s responsibilities
at home, child care and education
(b) Business management and techniques
(c) Leadership and responsibility in The Church
and the State
(d) Current affairs at both national and
international levels
(e) The teaching of basic principles of Domestic Law
e.g. the making of Wills and Agreements for the
purchasing or real and personal property
(f) The Church of Pentecost History
(ii) Other specialized men related ministries
(iii) Such other functions as the General Council or the
Executive Council may assign it.
20.3 MEETINGS
They shall hold meetings at least once a month.
20.4 NATIONAL PEMEM EXECUTIVE
The Pentecost Men’s Ministry shall be administered
by an Executive Committee of seven (7) members
made up of four (4) Ministers and three (3) Elders.
20.4.1 APPOINTMENT OF NATIONAL
PEMEM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Executive Council shall with the approval of the
General Council appoint to serve on the PEMEM
Executive Committee, the following:
(a) An Apostle, a Prophet or an experienced Minister as
PEMEM Director and he shall be the Chairman of the
Ministry
(b) A Deputy PEMEM Director who shall be an Elder of
good repute
(c) Three (3) Ministers
(d) Two (2) Elders
20.5 FUNCTIONS OF THE PEMEM DIRECTOR
(a) He shall be the Chairman of the Ministry.
(b) He shall be responsible for the administration of the
Ministry.
(c) He shall chair the Men’s Ministry Executive
Committee meetings
(d) He shall have general supervision of the PEMEM
(e) He shall submit the Men’s Ministry general reports to
the General Council through the Chairman of the
church
(f) He may assign to the PEMEM Deputy Director such
duties as he deems necessary
(g) He shall be responsible to the Chairman of the Church.
(h) He shall be responsible for the preparation of the
PEMEM Syllabus.
20.6 FUNCTIONS OF THE PEMEM
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
(a) He shall assist the PEMEM Director in the
supervision of the Men’s Ministry.
(b) He shall deputise for the PEMEM Director at
meetings and other functions when he is absent.
(c) He shall perform such functions as shall be assigned
to him by the PEMEM Director or the PEMEM
Executive Committee.
20.7 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office of the PEMEM Director, the
PEMEM Deputy Director and all other Executive
members shall be four (4) years and may be reviewed
for further terms.
20.8 AREA PEMEM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
20.8.1 APPOINTMENT
The PEMEM shall be administered by a seven-
member Executive Committee appointed by the Area
Presbytery on the recommendation of the Area
Executive Committee.
20.8.2 MEMBERSHIP
a) Area PEMEM Leader
b) Assistant Area PEMEM Leader
c) Five (5) Elders two (2) of whom shall be District Leaders
20.8.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Leader, Assistant and all other members shall
hold office for a term of three (3) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
20.9 AREA PEMEM LEADER
A Minister shall be appointed as an Area PEMEM
Leader. He shall be assisted by an Elder.
20.9.1 APPOINTMENT
The Area PEMEM Leader and his Assistant shall be
appointed by the Area Presbytery on the
recommendation of the Area Executive Committee
and the Ministers.
20.9.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall have general supervision of the PEMEM in
the Area
(b) He shall work in consultation with the Area Head and
report to the Area Presbytery.
20.9.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office of the Area PEMEM Leader and
his Assistant shall be three (3) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
20.10 DISTRICT PEMEM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
20.10.1 APPOINTMENT
The PEMEM shall be administered by a five-member
Executive Committee appointed by the District
Presbytery on the recommendation of the District
Executive Committee.
20.10.2 MEMBERSHIP
a) District PEMEM Leader
b) Assistant District PEMEM Leader
c) Two (2) Elders
d) One (1) Deacon.
20.10.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Leader, Assistant and all other members shall
hold office for a term of three (3) years and may be
reviewed for further terms
20.11 DISTRICT PEMEM LEADER
An Elder shall be appointed as a District PEMEM
Leader. He shall have an Assistant.
20.11.1 APPOINTMENT
The District PEMEM Leader and his Assistant
shall be appointed by the District Presbytery on the
recommendation of the District Executive Committee.
20.11.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall supervise the work of the PEMEM in the District
(b) He shall report through the District Minister to the
Area Leader.
(c) He shall see to the teaching of the Word of God and
the lessons in the PEMEM syllabus
d) He shall be responsible for the preparation of
programmes for PEMEM meetings in consultation
with the District Minister.
20.11.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office shall be three (3) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
20.12 LOCAL PEMEM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
20.12.1 APPOINTMENT
The PEMEM shall be administered by a five-member
Executive Committee appointed by the Local
Presbytery.
20.12.2 MEMBERSHIP
a) Local PEMEM Patron
b) Local PEMEM Leader
c) Assistant Local PEMEM Leader
d) Two (2) other members
20.12.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Patron, Leader, Assistant and all other members
shall hold office for a term of two (2) years and may
be reviewed for further terms.
20.13 LOCAL PEMEM LEADER
There shall be appointed an Officer or a Member of
good repute as Local PEMEM Leader who shall
have an Assistant.
20.13.1 APPOINTMENT
The Local PEMEM Leader and his Assistant shall be
appointed by the Local Presbytery and he shall be
responsible to the Local Presbytery.
20.13.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall co-operate with the Local Presbytery and
with the Minister in the discharge of his duties
(b) He shall take charge of the Local PEMEM meetings
(c) He shall see to the teaching of the Word of God and
the lessons in the PEMEM syllabus.
20.13.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office shall be two (2) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
20.14 FINANCE
Freewill offerings shall be taken at meetings. A
percentage determined by the General Council from
time to time shall be paid into the Central Fund.

ARTICLE 21
WOMEN’S
MINISTRY
21.1 ESTABLISHMENT
There shall be a Women’s Ministry which shall consist
of all the women in the Local Assemblies. It shall
hold meetings at least once a week.
21.2 FUNCTIONS OF THE WOMEN’S MINISTRY
(a) To pray for the growth of the Church.
(b) To organize seminars, workshops, lectures and
symposia in all aspects of life including:
(i) Marriage enrichment, wives’ responsibilities at
home, child welfare, care and education
(ii) Business management and techniques
(iii) The teaching of basic principles of law relating
to the family e.g. succession, marriage, etc.
(c) To promote the welfare of widows, orphans, the needy,
etc.
(d) To carry out evangelism i.e. preaching, witnessing, and
winning souls for the Lord
(e) To train women to be responsible married women in
The Church and the society
(f) To develop the talents of women and the total
womanhood to enhance the social, physical, spiritual
and intellectual status of the women
(g) Other specialized women related ministries
(h) To perform such other functions as the General Council
or the Executive Council may assign it.
21.3 WOMEN’S MINISTRY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Women’s Ministry shall be administered by an
Executive Committee made up of seven (7) members
appointed by the Executive Council with the approval
of the General Council.
21.3.1 MEMBERSHIP OF THE WOMEN’S MINISTRY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Executive Committee of the Women’s Ministry shall be
made up of the following:
a) One (1) Women’s Director
b) One Deputy Women’s Director
c) Two (2) Minister’s Wives
d) Three (3) Deaconesses one of whom shall be the
secretary.
21.4 WOMEN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR
The Executive Council shall with the approval of the
General Council appoint a Deaconess of good repute
to be the Director of the Women’s Ministry.
21.4.1 FUNCTIONS OF THE WOMEN’S MINISTRY
DIRECTOR
a) She shall be a full-time Director and shall prepare and
carry out the Ministry’s programmes and implement
decisions of the General Council, the Executive
Council and the Ministry’s Executive Committee.
b) She shall be responsible to Chairman of the Church
for the administration of the Ministry.
c) She shall have general supervision of the Ministry.
d) She shall prepare agenda for the Women’s Ministry
meetings and shall arrange to make them available to
the members.
e) She shall chair the Women’s Executive Committee
meetings.
f) In the absence of the Chairman or his accredited
representative, she shall chair Women’s Ministry
general conventions.
g) She shall submit the Women’s Ministry general reports
to the General Council.
h) She shall supply study material for the Ministry.
(i) She shall direct affairs during Women’s Ministry
leadership meetings and other related activities of the
Ministry.
j) She shall perform any other functions that she may be
assigned by the General Council or the Executive
Council.
21.5 DEPUTY WOMEN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR
The Executive Council shall with the approval of the
General Council appoint a Deputy Women’s Ministry
Director
21.5.1 FUNCTIONS
(a) The Deputy Women’s Ministry Director shall deputise
for the Director
(b) She shall assist the Women’s Ministry Director in her
functions
(c) She shall perform such duties as may be assigned by
the Women’s Ministry Director or the Executive
Committee of the Ministry.
21.6 TERM OF OFFICE
The Director and the Deputy Director of the Women’s
Ministry and all other Executive Committee members
shall hold office for four (4) years and may be
reviewed for further terms
21.7 AREA WOMEN’S MINISTRY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
21.7.1 APPOINTMENT
The Women’s Ministry shall be administered by a
seven-member Executive Committee appointed by the
Area Presbytery on the recommendation of the Area
Executive Committee.
21.7.2 MEMBERSHIP
a) Leader
b) Assistant Leader
c) One (1) Pastor’s wife
d) Four (4) Deaconesses one of whom shall be the Secretary
21.7.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Leader, Assistant and all other members shall
hold office for a term of three (3) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
21.8 AREA WOMEN’S MINISTRY LEADER
A Deaconess of good repute shall be appointed as an
Area Women’s Ministry Leader. She shall be assisted
by another Deaconess.
21.8.1 APPOINTMENT
The Area Women’s Leader and her Assistant shall be
appointed by the Area Presbytery on the
recommendation of the Area Executive Committee.
21.8.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) The Area Women’s Leader shall be responsible to the
Area Head for the administration of the Ministry.
(b) She shall have general supervision of the Women’s
Ministry in the Area.
(c) She shall chair the Women’s Ministry Executive
Committee meetings.
(d) In the absence of the Area Head or his accredited
representative, she shall chair the Area Women’s
Ministry conventions.
(e) She shall report to the Area Presbytery through the
Area Head.
(f) She shall perform any other function that she may be
assigned by the Area Head.
21.9 TERM OF OFFICE
The Area Women’s Leader and her Assistant shall hold
office for three (3) years and may be reviewed for
further terms.
21.10 DISTRICT WOMEN MINISTRY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
21.10.1 APPOINTMENT
The Women Ministry shall be administered by a five-
member Executive Committee appointed by the
District Presbytery on the recommendation of the
District Executive Committee.
21.10.2 MEMBERSHIP
a) District Women’s Ministry Leader
b) Assistant Leader
c) Three (3) women one of whom shall be the Secretary.
21.10.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Leader, Assistant and all other members shall
hold office for a term of three (3) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
21.11 DISTRICT WOMEN’S MINISTRY LEADER
A Deaconess of good repute shall be appointed as a
District Women’s Ministry Leader. She shall have an
Assistant.
21.11.1 APPOINTMENT
The District Women’s Ministry Leader and her
Assistant shall be appointed by the District Presbytery
on the recommendation of the District Executive
Committee.
21.11.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) She shall supervise the Women’s Ministry in the District
(b) She shall communicate all relevant matters in
consultation with of the District Minister to the Area
Leader
(c) She shall see to the teaching of the women the Word
of God and lessons in the Women’s Ministry Syllabus
(d) She shall be responsible for the preparation of
programmes for Women’s Ministry meetings in
consultation with the District Minister.
21.11.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office shall be three (3) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
21.12 LOCAL WOMEN’S MINISTRY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
21.12.1 APPOINTMENT
The Local Women’s Ministry shall be administered by
a five-member Executive Committee appointed by the
Local Presbytery.
21.12.2 MEMBERSHIP
a) Leader
b) Assistant Leader
c) Three (3) other women one of whom shall be the
secretary.
21.12.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Leader, Assistant and all other members shall
hold office for a term of two (2) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
21.13 LOCAL WOMEN’S MINISTRY LEADER
A Deaconess of good repute shall be appointed as the
Local Women’s Ministry Leader. She shall have an
Assistant.
21.14.1 APPOINTMENT
The Local Women’s Ministry Leader and her Assistant
shall be appointed by the Local Presbytery.
21.14.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) She shall co-operate with the Local Presbytery and
the Minister in the discharge of her duties
(b) She shall take charge of the Local Women’s Ministry
meetings
(c) She shall see to the teaching of the women the Word
of God and lessons in the Women’s Ministry Syllabus.
21.14.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office shall be two (2) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
21.15 FINANCE
Freewill offerings shall be taken at meetings. A
percentage as determined by the General Council from time
to time shall be paid into the Central Fund.

ARTICLE 22
CHILDREN’S
MINISTRY
22.1 ESTABLISHMENT
There shall be a Children’s Ministry made up of the
children and their teachers in the Local Assembly.
22.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) To hold Sunday morning service to pray, fellowship
and to study God’s Word
(b) It shall hold periodic competitions and such other
activities as shall ensure the children’s spiritual growth
and sustain their interest in the Ministry
(c) Other specialized children related ministries.
22.3.1 THE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
There shall be an Executive Committee of seven (7)
members appointed by the Executive Council with the
approval of the General Council.
22.3.1 MEMBERSHIP
The Executive Committee of the Children’s Ministry shall be made up
of the following:

a) One (1) Patron

b) One (1) Director
c) One (1) Deputy Director
d) One (1) Minister
e) One (1) Elder
f) One (1) Deaconess
g) One (1) Minister’s Wife
h) Where the Director is an Apostle or Prophet, there
shall be no Patron and an additional Minister shall be
appointed to the Committee
22.4 PATRON
The Executive Council shall with the approval of the
General Council appoint an Apostle or Prophet as the
Patron of the Children’s Ministry
22.4.1 FUNCTIONS OF THE PATRON
(a) He shall be the Chairman of the Ministry.
(b) He shall advise the Children’s Director and other
officers of the Ministry
(c) He shall chair Executive Committee meetings
(d) He shall be responsible to the Chairman of The Church.
22.5 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR
The Executive Council shall with the approval of the
General Council appoint a Minister as a Director of
the Children’s Ministry.
22.5.1 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall have general supervision of all the activities
of the Ministry
(b) He shall plan such activities as shall help the children
grow and sustain their interest in the Ministry
(c) He shall plan and execute such training schemes as
will equip the teachers for the spiritual upbringing of
the children
(d) He shall be responsible for the preparation of the
Ministry’s syllabus and arranging for teaching and
learning aids for the Ministry
(e) He shall arrange rallies from time to time for the Ministry
(f) He shall be responsible to the Chairman of The
Church for the effective administration of the
Children’s Ministry
g) He shall perform any other functions that he may be
assigned by the General Council or the Executive
Council.
22.6 DEPUTY CHILDREN’S MINSITRY DIRECTOR
The Executive Council shall with the approval of the
General Council appoint an Elder as Deputy Director
of the Children’s Ministry.
22.6.1 FUNCTIONS
(a) The Deputy Director of the Children’s Ministry shall
deputise for the Director of the Children’s Ministry in
his absence
(b) He shall assist the Director of the Children’s Ministry.
(c) He shall perform such other functions as may be
assigned by the Children’s Ministry Director or the
Executive Committee of the Ministry.
22.6.2 TERM OF OFFICE
The Patron, the Director and the Deputy Director of
the Children’s Ministry and all other officers shall hold
office for four (4) years and may be reviewed for
further terms.
22.7 AREA CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
22.7.1 APPOINTMENT
The Children’s Ministry shall be administered by a
seven-member Executive Committee appointed by the
Area Presbytery on the recommendation of the Area
Executive Committee.
22.7.2 MEMBERSHIP
a) Area Children’s Ministry Leader
b) Assistant Area Children’s Ministry Leader
c) Two (2) Elders, one of whom shall be the Secretary
d) Two (2) District Leaders
e) One (1) Pastor’s wife.
22.7.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Leader, Assistant and all other members shall
hold office for a term of three (3) years and may be
reviewed for further terms
22.8 AREA CHILDREN’S MINISTRY LEADER
A Minister shall be appointed as Area Children’s
Ministry Leader. He shall be assisted by an Elder.
22.8.1 APPOINTMENT
The Area Children’s Ministry Leader and his Assistant
shall be appointed by the Area Presbytery on the
recommendation of the Area Executive Committee.
22.8.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall have general supervision of the Ministry in
the Area
(b) He shall work in co-operation with the District and
Local Leaders
(c) He shall chair all Area rallies and meetings of the
Ministry.
22.9 TERM OF OFFICE
The Area Children’s Ministry Leader and his Assistant
shall hold office for three (3) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
22.10 DISTRICT CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
22.10.1 APPOINTMENT
The Children’s Ministry shall be administered by a
five- member Executive Committee appointed by the
District Presbytery on the recommendation of the
District Executive Committee.
22.10.2 MEMBERSHIP
a) District Children’s Ministry Patron
b) District Children’s Ministry Leader
c) Assistant District Children’s Ministry Leader
d) Two (2 ) others one of whom shall be a Local leader.
22.10.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Patron, Leader, Assistant and all other members
shall hold office for a term of three (3) years and may
be reviewed for further terms
22.11DISTRICT CHILDREN’S MINISTRY LEADER
An Officer shall be appointed District Children’s
Ministry Leader. He or she shall have an Assistant.
22.11.1 APPOINTMENT
The District Children’s Ministry Leader and his or her
Assistant shall be appointed by the District Presbytery
on the recommendation of the District Executive
Committee.
22.11.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) To supervise the activities of the Ministry in the District
(b) To communicate regularly with the Area and Local
Ministry Leaders in consultation with the District
Minister
(c) To co-ordinate the activities of the Ministry in the
District
(d) To perform such duties as the Area Leader shall assign
to him in the District with the consent of the District
Minister
(e) To chair all meetings of the Children’s Ministry in the
District.
22.12 TERM OF OFFICE
The District Leader and the Assistant shall hold office
for three (3) years and may be reviewed for further
terms.
22.13 LOCAL CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
22.13.1 APPOINTMENT
The Children’s Ministry shall be administered by a
five- member Executive Committee appointed by the
Local Presbytery.
22.13.2 MEMBERSHIP
a) Local Children’s Ministry Patron
b) Local Children’s Ministry Leader
c) Assistant Local Children’s Ministry Leader
d) Two (2) others including a female.
22.13.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Patron, Leader, Assistant and all other members
shall hold office for a term of two (2) years and may
be reviewed for further terms
22.14 LOCAL CHILDREN’S MINISTRY LEADER
An Officer or a member of good repute with keen
interest in Children’s work shall be appointed the
Local Leader of the Ministry. He or she shall have an
Assistant.
22.14.1 APPOINTMENT
The Local Leader and the Assistant shall be
appointed by the District Minister and the Local
Presbytery.
22.14.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) To co-operate with the Local Presbytery and the
Minister in the discharge of his or her functions
(b) To carry out such functions as may be assigned him or
her by the District Leader.
22.14.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Local Leader and the Assistant shall hold office
for two (2) years and may be reviewed for further
terms.
22.15 FINANCE
Freewill offerings shall be taken at meetings. A
percentage of the offerings as determined by the
General Council from time to time shall be paid into
the Central Fund.
 CHAPTER V
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS

ARTICLE 23
UNPAID
OFFICERS
23.1 There shall be unpaid officers of The Church
23.2 AREA DEACON
The Area Presbytery shall appoint an Elder of good
repute and integrity with a fair accounting knowledge
to be the Area Deacon.
23.2.1 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall be responsible for the finances of The
Church at the Area, District and Local Levels
(b) He shall be responsible for the submissions of tithes
and other funds of The Church to the Headquarters
(c) He shall be responsible to the Area Head and the Area
Presbytery
(d) He shall prepare annual financial reports and budget
proposals to the Area Presbytery and the Finance
Board
(e) He shall chair meetings of the Area Finance
Committee
(f) He shall be an ex-officio member of every District
and Local Finance Committee within the Area.
(g) He shall perform such duties as may be assigned him
by the Area Head or the Area Executive Committee.
23.2.2 ELECTION OF AREA DEACON
One qualified Elder shall be nominated by the Area
Executive Committee and all other Ministers in the
Area to be voted upon by the Area Presbytery. The
candidate so nominated shall be elected by two-thirds
(2/3) majority votes of members present and voting.
23.2.3 TERM OF OFFICE
He shall hold office for four (4) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
23.3 ELDERS
There shall be Elders of The Church ordained by an
Apostle or Prophet who will be unpaid Officers. They
shall be recommended by the District Minister in
consultation with the District/Local Presbytery for
approval of the Area Head.
23.3.1 QUALIFICATION
(a) These persons must be born-again and be baptized in
the Holy Spirit
(b) They must qualify in terms of 1Timothy 3:1-7 and
Titus 1:6-8
(c) They must possess at least a moderate amount of
education or be functionally literate
(d) They must possess a clear voice without impediment
in their speech
(e) They must be willing to learn
(f) They must be mature persons of sound body and mind

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23.3.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) They shall be responsible for the effective running of
the Local Assembly
(b) They shall administer the Lord’s Supper
(c) They shall conduct funerals in the absence of the Minister
(d) They shall teach sound biblical doctrine
(e) They shall conduct naming of children
(f) They shall keep the register of names and addresses
of members of The Church
(g) They shall acquire property for The Church in the
name of the Trustees
(h) They shall act in the absence of the Minister
(i) They shall perform any other functions as may be
assigned by the District Minister.
23.4 PRESIDING ELDER
a) The District Minister shall present one of the Elders to be
voted upon by the Local Presbytery to preside over a
Local Assembly and the Local Presbytery in the absence
of the Minister. Where this is not applicable, the District
Minister, in consultation with the District Executive
Committee, shall transfer an Elder to preside at a Local
Assembly
b) For a Worship Centre, the Resident Minister shall
present one of the Elders to be voted upon by the
Worship Centre Presbytery to preside over the Centre
and the Centre Presbytery in the absence of the
Minister.
c) The candidate so nominated shall be elected by two
thirds (2/3) majority votes of the members present
and voting.
23.4.1 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office of a Presiding Elder shall be two (2)
years and may be reviewed for further terms.
23.5 DEACONS AND DEACONESSES
(a) These are ordained brothers and sisters called to look
after the physical assets of the Local Assembly.
(b) The District Minister shall in consultation with the
Local Presbytery recommend members to the District
Ministerial Committee for vetting and;
(c) The District Minister shall forward the candidates
recommended by the District Ministerial Committee
to the Area Head for vetting by the Area Ministerial
Committee and the approval of the Area Head
23.5.1 QUALIFICATION
(a) These persons must be born-again and be baptized in
the Holy Spirit
(b) They must qualify in terms of 1Timothy 3:8-13 and
Titus 2:3-5
(c) They must possess a clear voice without impediment
in their speech
(d) They must be willing to learn
(e) They must be of sound body and mind
23.5.2 FUNCTIONS
They shall look after the material things of the Local
Assembly, namely:
(a) Offerings (local funds), lighting, cleaning the Church
and the Lord’s Supper utensils
(b) They shall perform any other functions assigned by
the Presiding Elder or the District Minister.
23.6 RETIREMENT OF UNPAID OFFICERS
Unpaid Officers of The Church shall be retired from
active service at the age of sixty-five (65) years.

ARTICLE 24
CHURCH
MEMBERSHIP
24.1 There shall be both adult and children members of the
Church.
24.1.1 ADULT MEMBERS
Any member who is thirteen (13) years or more and
who has accepted the Lord as his/her Lord and
personal Saviour and is baptized into The Church
becomes an adult member. Continued full
membership shall, however, depend on living a
blameless life in accordance with the teachings of the
Lord Jesus Christ and obedience to the rules and
conduct of The Church.
24.1.2 CHILDREN MEMBERS
(a) Children who are below thirteen (13) years of age and
have been dedicated by a Minister of The Church
become members but such members shall not be
communicants until baptized into The Church.
(b) Children below 13 years whose parents are not
members of The Church but have been attending
Sunday school be considered as church members.
 24.2 RIGHT HAND OF FELLOWSHIP
(a) Admittance into full membership of The Church shall
be by the ceremony of extension of the Right Hand
of Fellowship. The Right Hand of Fellowship shall be
extended by a Minister or a Presiding Elder during
church service
(b) Backsliders who repent and return to Fellowship may also
be given the Right Hand of Fellowship within two (2)
months.
24.2.1 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
The following conditions shall be fully met before the
Right Hand of Fellowship is extended within a
reasonable time of conversion not exceeding three (3)
months.
(i) A clear testimony of salvation/repentance
(ii) Baptism by immersion.
24.3 POLYGAMOUS CONVERTS
Converts who are polygamists shall be baptized but
shall not be received into full membership of The
Church until they renounce polygamy.

ARTICLE 25
DISCIPLINE
25.1 We believe that the purpose of Church discipline is for
the glory of God, the purity of The Church, and the
spiritual benefit of members. It serves as a warning to
the congregation and also averts reproach upon the
name of Christ and for the transgressor; especially,
that he/she may repent and be saved.
25.2 DISCIPLINE OF MEMBERS
An Officer or member of The Church who commits
any of the following offences shall be disciplined in
accordance with the principles of The Church.
(a) Habitually visiting questionable places
(b) Falling into open sin
(c) Embracing or spreading false doctrine
(d) Divorcing wife or husband
(e) Marrying more than one wife
(f) A sister getting married to a married man
(g) Disobeying and showing disrespect to The Church
authority at any level
(h) Practicing immorality.
(i) Any other conduct which is central to Biblical teachings
and principles.
25.3 SANCTIONS
Depending upon the gravity of the offence committed
an offending officer or member:
(a) May be publicly rebuked
 (b) May be suspended from taking active part in all
Church programmes and activities
(c) Shall not partake of the Lord’s Supper
(d) Shall not minister or witness on the platform of The
Church.
(e) May be removed from office
(f) The Office of Elder, Deacon or Deaconess may be
revoked by the appointing authority
(g) In extreme cases, an offending member/officer may
be excommunicated from The Church by the
Executive Council on the recommendation of the
Area Head and the Area Executive Committee.
25.4 RIGHTS OF APPEAL/REVIEW
(a) APPEAL
There shall be a right of appeal in all cases of
sanctions. The appeal shall first be made to the
District Executive Committee, then to the Area
Executive Committee and finally to The Church
Executive Council where applicable
(b) REVIEW
Decisions of any Council or Committee may be
reviewed upon a petition of the affected person.
This opportunity will be in addition to the right
of appeal
(c) Any Appeal/Application for Review shall be
lodged within thirty (30) days from the date of
the decision appealed against
(d) A member may resort to proceedings outside
The Church to redress issues or grievances
within The Church only after exhausting the
laid down procedures of The Church.
 CHAPTER VI
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

ARTICLE 26
INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
BOARD
26.1 ESTABLISHMENT
There shall be established an International Missions
Board which shall be responsible for the spread of the
Gospel worldwide and in Africa in particular.
26.1.1 MEMBERSHIP
The Chairman of The Church, the General Secretary
and the International Missions Director shall be
automatic members of the Board by virtue of their
offices. One
(1) Apostle/Prophet, one (1) Minister, one (1) Elder
and Finance Board Chairman shall be appointed by
the Executive Council to serve as the other members
of the Board. One (1) Trustee, the Finance &
Administration Director and the Missions Accountant
shall be co-opted members.
26.2 FUNCTIONS
The Board, which shall be responsible to the General
Council through the Executive Council, shall have the
following functions:
(a) To develop and maintain relations with overseas
church missions, boards and donor organizations
(b) To organize missions work outside and seek
opportunities to establish churches wherever possible
(c) To plan and co-ordinate missions programmes
(d) To establish principles and standards of ethics that
shall govern all parties concerned with missions
programmes
(e) To encourage and enable Assemblies of The Church to
support missions activities and work
(f) To promote the programmes of the Board to raise
funds and interest therein
(g) To receive and transmit appeals in matters relating to
missions programmes to the Executive Council for
determination.
26.3 TERM OF OFFICE
With the exception of the Chairman, the General
Secretary and the International Missions Director who
shall serve on the Board during their term of office,
other members of the Board shall serve for four (4)
years and may be reviewed for further terms.
26.4 AREA MISSIONS COMMITTEE
There shall be established an Area Missions Committee.
26.4.1 MEMBERSHIP
There shall be two (2) Ministers, one (1) of whom
shall be the Chairman, one (1) Evangelism Ministry
representative, one (1) representative of the Women’s
Ministry, two (2) Elders and one (1) Deaconess.
26.4.2 APPOINTMENT
The members of the Area Missions Committee shall
be appointed by the Area Presbytery.
26.4.3 FUNCTIONS
They shall be responsible for the co-ordination and
promotion of missions interest in the Area and shall
report to the International Missions Director through
the Area Head.
26.4.4 TERM OF OFFICE
Members shall hold office for three (3) years and may
be reviewed for further terms.
26.5 DISTRICT MISSIONS SECRETARY
26.5.1 District Missions Secretary shall be appointed by the
District Presbytery on the recommendation of the
District Executive Committee.
26.5.2 FUNCTIONS
The District Missions Secretary shall be responsible
for the co-ordination and promotion of missions
interest in the District and Assemblies.
26.5.3 TERM OF OFFICE
He shall hold office for two (2) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
26.6 SECRETARIAT OF THE
INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
The day-to-day administration of the Missions Board
shall be under the International Missions Director
who shall be responsible to the Executive Council
through the Board. He shall be assisted in his duties
by such officers to be appointed by the Executive
Council of The Church as shall from time to time
become necessary.

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26.7 GRANT OF AUTONOMY TO
EXTERNAL BRANCHES
The Executive Council shall, where it is satisfied,
recommend the granting of autonomy to a National
Church to the General Council for approval when the
prerequisites for attaining autonomy prescribed in the
Missions Manuals have been fulfilled by a National
Church.

ARTICLE 27
FINANCE BOARD
27.1 ESTABLISHMENT
There shall be a nine-member Finance Board which
shall be appointed by the Executive Council with the
approval of the General Council
27.1.1 MEMBERSHIP
(a) A Chairman
(b) One (1) Apostle
(c) One (1) Pastor
(d) One (1) Accountant
(e) One (1) Banker
(f) The Finance and Administration Director
(g) Two (2) Area Deacons
(h) One (1) Trustee
The Finance Manager and the Internal Auditor, the
Missions Accountant and all other Trustees shall be
co- opted members.

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27.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) To administer the Central Fund of The Church.
(b) To prepare and submit an annual Budget to the
General Council
(c) To encourage tithing and the spirit of Christian giving
(d) To promote sound methods of raising Church fund
(e) To ensure that an effective audit system is maintained
at the Head Office and other branch offices of The
Church;
e.g. Area, Zonal and District offices
(f) To ensure timely internal audit of the General
Accounts of The Church including those of the
Headquarters, the Area, District and Zonal offices
(g) To undertake monthly appraisal of Budget
performance of the departmental heads and the
Finance and Administration Director
(h) To review the Budget performance quarterly
(i) To submit to the Executive Council the Audit Reports
and action taken thereon, the Balance Sheets and
Accounts for each financial year
(j) To invest funds of The Church with the prior approval
of the Executive Council.
27.2.1 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office is four (4) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
 ARTICLE 28
UNIVERSITY AND TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
28.1 The Church may establish such Universities and
Tertiary Institutions as the General Council may
determine in accordance with the policy of the
Church and the Laws of the country governing
tertiary education
28.2 THE PENTECOST UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
The Pentecost University College as established in
Ghana shall train ministers and provide tertiary
education in accordance with the policy of the Church
and the Laws of the Country governing tertiary
education
28.2.1 PENTECOST UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COUNCIL
The Pentecost University College shall have a
governing Council, which shall govern, control and
manage its administration and academic affairs
among other matters on behalf of The Church of
Pentecost.
28.2.2 FUNCTIONS
As prescribed by the Statutes of the University.
28.2.3 MEMBERSHIP
The University Council shall have 15 members made
up of a Chairman, the Rector, eight (8) representatives
of The Church of Pentecost including an educationist,
a lawyer and an industrialist, three (3) Distinguished
personalities and two (2) members from Convocation.
28.3 CHANCELLOR OF THE PENTECOST
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
There shall be a Chancellor of the Pentecost University
College. The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost or his
representative shall always serve as the Chancellor of the
University.
28.3.1 FUNCTIONS
As prescribed by the statutes of the Pentecost
University College.
28.3.2 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office shall be four (4) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
28.4 RECTOR
As stated in the statutes of the Pentecost University
College.
28.5 PENTECOST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
The Pentecost Theological Seminary as established in
Ghana shall provide biblical, theological and missionary
training for men and women who have committed
themselves to God for Christian service in Ghana and
elsewhere in the world. It shall train ministers and lay
officers of The Church of Pentecost in accordance with
the policy of the church
28.5.1 PENTECOST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
BOARD
The Pentecost Theological Seminary shall have an eleven
(11) member Board of Governors which shall be
appointed by the Executive Council with the approval of
the General Council.
28.5.2 MEMBERSHIP
The membership of the Pentecost Theological Seminary
board shall be as follows:
(a) Board Chairman
(b) Three (3) Representatives of The CoP
(c) The Principal of PTS (Secretary)
(d) The Dean of Studies of PTS
(e) The Rector of PUC
(f) A representative from PUC
(g) A Representative of Mentoring Institution
(h) A Legal Practitioner
(i) An Industrialist/Entrepreneur
(j) An Educationist

28.5.3 FUNCTIONS
(a) Be responsible to the Executive Council of the Church of
Pentecost
(b) To act in the best interest of the seminary.
(c) To ensure a healthy and communicative liaison between
the seminary, the public, and the government.
(d) To ensure the financial solvency of the seminary
(e) To approve long-range institutional planning
(f) To make and publish rules governing courses of study or
training
(g) To approve institutional policy which has financial
implications
(h) To monitor the performance of the Principal
(i) Perform all other functions as pertain in the statutes of the
seminary

28.5.4 TERM OF OFFICE

The term of office shall be four (4) years and may be
 reviewed for further terms.

ARTICLE 29
PENTECOST MINISTERS’ WELFARE FUND
BOARD
29.1 ESTABLISHMENT
There shall be a Pentecost Ministers’ Welfare Fund
Board of nine (9) members which shall be appointed
by the Executive Council with the approval of the
General Council to administer the Welfare Scheme of
The Church.
29.1.1 MEMBERSHIP
(a) Two (2) Apostles or Prophets one (1) of whom shall
be Chairman.
(b) Two (2) Ministers
(c) One (1) Area Deacon
(d) One (1) Elder
(e) One (1) Trustee
(f) One (1) Lawyer
(g) One (1) Accountant/Investment Banker
(h) Two (2) retired Ministers may be co-opted from time
to time
29.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) It shall be responsible for the overall administration of
the Welfare Scheme
(b) It shall have the right to invest the capital or income
of the Fund in any Bank, Discount House or any
permanent and safe investment not in any way
contrary to the principles of The Church
(c) It shall cause proper Books of Account to be kept for
the Fund and final accounts prepared once a year
(d) It shall organize fund-raising activities to support the
Welfare Scheme
(e) It shall run programmes to prepare Ministers for
retirement
(f) It shall run programmes to sustain the retired
Ministers
(g) It shall perform such other functions as the General
Council or the Executive Council may assign.
29.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office shall be four (4) years and may be
reviewed for further terms
29.4 AREA PENSIONS COMMITTEE
There shall be an Area Pensions Committee made up
of seven (7) members appointed by the Area
Presbytery on the recommendation of the Area
Executive Committee.
29.4.1 MEMBERSHIP
Three (3) Ministers, one of whom shall be the
Chairman, three (3) Elders and one (1) Deaconess.
The Area Head and the Area Deacon shall be ex-
officio members.
29.4.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) They shall implement the programmes and policies of
the Welfare Fund.
(b) They shall organize fund-raising activities to support
the Welfare Fund.
(c) They shall organize programmes to educate officers
and members of The Church on retirement
(d) They shall run programmes to sustain the retired
Ministers of The Church in the Area
(e) They shall be responsible to the Welfare Fund Board
through the Area Executive Committee.
29.4.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office shall be three (3) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
 ARTICLE 30
NATIONAL MINISTERIAL COMMITTEE
30.1 ESTABLISHMENT
There shall be a National Ministerial Committee made up of
ten (10) members appointed by the Executive Council with
the approval of the General Council.
30.1.1 MEMBERSHIP
(a) Four (4) members of the Executive Council one (1) of
whom shall be the Chairman
(b) Four (4) ministers
(c) Principal of the Pentecost Theological Seminary
(d) One (1) representative from the Pentecost University
College
(e) The Committee, in consultation with the Chairman of the
Church, may co-opt other members to assist its work as and
when needful.
30.1.2 FUNCTIONS
To interview and recommend to the Executive
Council successful candidate(s) into the Ministry.
30.1.3 TERM OF OFFICE
Members shall hold office for four (4) years and may
be reviewed for further terms.
30.2 AREA MINISTERIAL COMMITTEE
There shall be established an Area Ministerial
Committee made up of five (5) members appointed by
the Area Presbytery on the recommendation of the
Area Executive Committee.
30.2.1 MEMBERSHIP
The Area Head as the Chairman and four (4) other
Ministers.
30.2.2 FUNCTIONS
To interview and recommend successful candidate(s)
 into the Ministry to the National Ministerial
Committee and also candidates into other offices of
The Church.
30.2.3 TERM OF OFFICE
Members shall hold office for three (3) years and may
be reviewed for further terms.
30.3 DISTRICT MINISTERIAL COMMITTEE
There shall be a District Ministerial Committee made
up of five (5) members appointed by the District
Presbytery on the recommendation of the District
Executive Committee.
30.3.1 MEMBERSHIP
District Minister as Chairman and four (4) Elders.
30.3.2 FUNCTIONS
To recommend to the Area Ministerial Committee
successful candidate(s) into the Ministry and
candidate(s) for any other office(s).
30.3.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office shall be three (3) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
 ARTICLE 31
PENTECOST SOCIAL
SERVICES
31.1 ESTABLISHMENT
The General Council shall maintain a Unit of the
Church which shall fulfill the social/charitable
mission of The Church. It shall be known as Pentecost
Social Services hereinafter called “PENTSOS”.
31.2 PENTSOS BOARD
There shall be a nine-member Board appointed by the
Executive Council with the approval of the General
Council
31.2.1 MEMBERSHIP
The PENTSOS Board shall be made up as follows:
(a) One (1) Apostle or Prophet as Chairman
(b) One (1) Minister
(c) One (1) Educationist
(d) One (1) Agriculturist
(e) One (1) Medical Practitioner
(f) One (1) Social Worker
(g) One (1) Lawyer
(h) The PENTSOS Director and one (1) woman
31.2.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) To be responsible to the General Council through the
Executive Council for the initiation, promotion,
development and management of social services and
projects of The Church
(b) To promote the active involvement of members of The
Church in social services in their communities
(c) To advise The Church in matters relating to social
services in the country
(d) To represent the interest of The Church in all social
service-related functions as the need arises
(e) To serve as the technical consulting body for all social
projects initiated by The Church at all levels
(f) To liaise with other non-governmental organizations
and donor/aid agencies and other Christian donor
organizations in matters relating to support for
PENTSOS projects through the office of the Chairman
(g) To perform such other social assignments as the
Executive Council may delegate or assign.
31.2.3 TERM OF OFFICE
Members shall serve for four (4) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.

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 ARTICLE 32
ESTATE
COMMITTEE
32.1 ESTABLISHMENT
There shall be an Estate Committee made up of seven
(7) members appointed by the Executive Council with
the approval of the General Council
32.1.1 MEMBERSHIP
(a) Two (2) Ministers, one (1) of whom shall be the
Chairman
(b) Two (2) Trustees
(c) One (1) Lawyer
(d) Two (2) Technical men/Professionals
(e) The Estate Manager (co-opted)
32.1.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) It shall give technical advice on the construction of
buildings of The Church
(b) It shall advise the Board of Trustees on all estate or
property matters
(c) It shall advise the Area Deacons on the acquisition,
demarcation, retracing or reclaiming of any lost
Church properties
(d) It shall keep record of all properties of The Church
(e) It shall advise Assemblies in the choice and
acquisition of properties

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(f) It shall be responsible for collection and preservation of
documents and records pertaining to the properties
32.1.3 TERM OF OFFICE
Members shall hold office for four (4) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.

ARTICLE 33
LITERATURE
COMMITTEE
33.1 There shall be a Literature Committee made up of nine
(9) members appointed by the Executive Council with
the approval of the General Council
33.1.1 MEMBERSHIP
(a) One (1) Minister who shall be the Chairman
(b) Two (2) Ministers one (1) of whom shall be the Chairman
(c) One (1) representative of the Evangelism Ministry
(d) One (1) representative of the Youth Ministry
(e) One (1) representative of Women’s Ministry
(f) One (1) Children’s Ministry representative (f)
One (1) Lawyer
(g) One (1) PEMEM representative
(h) The Managing Director of the Pentecost Press Limited
(i) The Editor of the Official Church Magazine may serve as
Secretary
33.1.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) To vet, edit and recommend church literature for
approval of the Executive Council
 (b) To see to the literature needs of The Church including
tracts
(c) To vet, edit and recommend for approval of the
Executive Council independent publications by
Ministers of The Church.
33.1.3 TERM OF OFFICE
Members shall serve for four (4) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.

ARTICLE 34
NATIONAL MUSIC COMMITTEE
34.1 There shall be a National Music Committee made up
of nine (9) members appointed by the Executive
Council with the approval of the General Council
34.1.1 MEMBERSHIP
It shall comprise the following:
a) A Chairman who shall be an Apostle, Prophet or
Evangelist with interest in music
b) Three Ministers
c) Three Elders
d) Two Deaconesses
34.1.2 TERM OF OFFICE
Members shall serve for four (4) years and may be
reviewed for further terms
34.2 FUNCTIONS OF THE NATIONAL
MUSIC COMMITTEE
a) To guide song leaders, teach and give them the
necessary instructions as to how to comport
themselves during worship and to give them tuition on
music where necessary
b) Organize seminars and workshops during retreats for
song leaders, instrumentalists and singing groups on
how to play music skillfully and decently and how to
perform on stage
c) Compilation of all songs for the Church and writing
and reviewing song books for the church
d) Production of the songs into retrievable devices and
formats for use by The Church and for promotion and
sales of the works
e) Arrange the Church’s songs into staff notation
f) To educate and discipline singing groups
instrumentalists and song leaders in the Church to live
according to Christian ethics and values
g) Protection and preservation of The Church’s songs
from adulteration
h) Any other functions that the Executive Council or the
General Council may assign to them.
34.3 AREA MUSIC COMMITTEE
34.3.1 There shall be an Area Music Committee made up of
seven (7) members appointed by the Area Presbytery
on the recommendation of the Area Executive
Committee
34.3.2 MEMBERSHIP
(a) A Chairman who shall be a Minister.
(b) Six (6) other members
34.3.3 FUNCTIONS
a) The Area Music Committee shall be responsible to
and implement programmes and policies of the
National Musical Committee within the Area
b) To record and compile all inspirationally received
songs in the Area and submit them to the National
Executive Committee with details of the District and
Assembly, the occasion and the recipient of the song
c) Any other functions that the National Music
Committee may assign them.
34.3.4 TERM OF OFFICE
The Area Music Committee shall hold office for four
(4) years and may be reviewed for further terms
34.4 DISTRICT MUSIC COMMITTEE
There shall be a District Music Committee made up
of five (5) members appointed by the District
Presbytery on the recommendation of the District
Executive Committee
34.4.1 MEMBERSHIP
a) A Chairman who shall be an Elder
b) Four (4) other members.
34.4.2 FUNCTIONS
a) The District Music Committee shall be responsible to
and implement programmes and policies of the
National/ Area Music Committee within the District
b) To record and compile all inspirationally received
songs in the District and submit them to the Area
Music Committee with details of the Assembly, the
occasion and the recipient of the song
c) Any other functions that the National Music
Committee or the Area Music Committee may assign
them.
34.4.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The District Music committee shall hold office for three
(3) years and may be reviewed for further terms
34.5 LOCAL MUSIC COMMITTEE
34.5.1 There shall be a Local Music Committee made up of
three (3) members appointed by the Local Presbytery.
34.5.2 MEMBERSHIP
a) A Chairman who shall be an Elder.
b) Two (2) other members.
34.5.3 FUNCTIONS
a) The Local Music Committee shall be responsible to
and implement programmes and policies of the
National Music Committee within the Area
b) To record and compile all inspirationally received
songs in the Local Assembly and submit them to the
District Music Committee with details of the occasion
the song was received and the recipient of the song
c) Any other functions that the National/Area/District
Music Committees may assign them.
34.5.4 TERM OF OFFICE
The Local Music Committee shall hold office for two
(2) years and may be reviewed for further terms

ARTICLE 35
NATIONAL ELECTORAL
COMMISSION
35.1 ESTABLISHMENT
There shall be an Electoral Commission made up of five
(5) persons appointed by the Executive Council. It shall be
responsible for the conduct of elections at the General
Council and Electoral College. The Executive Council
shall appoint its Chairman.
35.2 TERM OF OFFICE
The Commission shall hold office for four (4) years
and may be reviewed for further terms.
35.3 AREA ELECTORAL COMMISSION
There shall be an Area Electoral Commission made
up of three (3) persons appointed by Area Presbytery
who shall conduct elections at the Area and District
levels.
35.3.1 TERM OF OFFICE
The Commission shall serve for four (4) years and
may be reviewed for further terms.
 ARTICLE 36
PENTECOST PRESS BOARD
36.1ESTABLISHMENT
There shall be a Pentecost Press Ltd Board of seven
members which shall be appointed by the Executive
Council with the approval of the General Council to
administer the Pentecost Press Ltd.
36.2 MEMBERSHIP
(a) An Apostle or Prophet who shall be the Chairman
(b) A Minister
(c) The Managing Director of the PPL
(d) A Lawyer
(e) An Accountant
(f) A Management Consultant
(g) A Business Consultant

36.3 FUNCTIONS
The Board, which shall be responsible to the General
Council through the Executive Council and shall have
the following functions:
(a) Formulation of policies for the Pentecost Press Ltd. to
make it economically viable.
(b) Supervision of the Press to run effectively in a sustainable
manner,
(c) Preparation of reports and presenting same to the General
Council through the General Secretary’s office.
(d) Performing any other assignments as the Executive
Council may direct.
36.4 TERMS OF OFFICE
The term of office is four (4) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.
 ARTICLE 37
PENTECOST CONVENTION CENTRE
BOARD
37.1ESTABLISHMENT
There shall be a nine-member board which shall be
appointed by the Executive Council with the approval of
the General Council to administer Pentecost Convention
Centre.
37.2 MEMBERSHIP
(a) Two (2) Apostles or Prophets one of whom shall be the
Chairman
(b) The Centre Manager
(c) Finance and Administrative Director
(d) The Projects Development & Estate Manager
(e) One (1) Accountant
(f) One (1) Hospitality Specialist/Professional
(g) One (1) Banker/Investment Consultant
(h) One (1) Lawyer

37.3 FUNCTIONS
The Board, which shall be responsible to the General
Council through the Executive Council and shall have
the following functions:
(a) Develop policies that will help the Centre Manager to
manage and run the facility in a sustainable manner
(b) Publicise the existence of the Centre to engender greater
patronage
(c) Make the place secure and user-friendly to patrons
(d) Be responsible for the appointment and termination of
Management Staff, in consultation with the Executive
Council,
(e) Review reports of the Management of the Centre and
take the necessary action,
 (f) Report on the overall operation of the Centre to the
General Council through the Headquarters of The
Church of Pentecost
(g) Any other assignments that may from time to time be
given by the Executive Council of the Church.
37.4 TERMS OF OFFICE
The term of office is four (4) years and may be
reviewed for further terms.

ARTICLE 38
OTHER BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
37.5 The Executive Council shall have power to establish
such other Boards and Committees as shall become
necessary for the smooth running of The Church.
37.6 AREA, DISTRICT AND LOCAL COMMITTEES
The various Area, District and Local Presbyteries
shall have power to establish Area, District and Local
Branches of the National Committees which are
provided for in this Constitution.
 CHAPTER VII
FINANCIAL ADMNISTRATION

ARTICLE 39
FINANCE
39.1 FINANCE
The General Council shall devise appropriate
measures to raise funds to meet the various financial
commitments of The Church.
39.2 SOURCES OF FINANCE
The Church shall be financed from tithes and
offerings, freewill offerings, missions offerings and
any other monies received from other sources.
39.3 CENTRAL FUND
(a) There shall be a Central Fund at The Church’s
Headquarters into which all monies received from the
Area and any other sources shall be paid. Both capital
and recurrent expenditure of The Church shall be paid
out of the Central Fund
(b) The Central Fund shall be operated for and on behalf
of the Finance Board by the Finance and
Administration Director appointed by the Executive
Council. He shall be responsible to the Executive
Council through the General Secretary.
39.4 AREA, DISTRICT AND LOCAL FUNDS
There shall be established Area, District and Local
Funds. These funds shall be made up of offerings
taken during week days except offerings made to the
Missions Fund
 and such other offerings as shall be specifically
requested from the Headquarters.
39.5 MISSIONS FUND
There shall be a Missions Fund into which missions
offerings taken every first Sunday of each month after
the normal tithe/offerings shall be paid. The Missions
Fund shall be used to support missionary work.
39.6OTHER FUNDS
There shall be other funds such as the Women’s
Ministry Fund, Evangelism Ministry Fund, Children’s
Ministry Fund, PEMEM Fund, and Pension Fund and
such other Funds as may be approved by the General
Council which shall be used for the purpose of
furthering the work of the Lord.
39.7 AUDITORS AND AUDITS
39.7.1 EXTERNAL AUDIT AND CONTROL
(a) The Executive Council shall have the Accounts of
The Church and of its Boards, Committees and legal
companies audited at least once each calendar year
and the Auditor shall report upon same to The
Executive Council annually. The Auditor’s report shall
be presented also to the General Council. The Auditor
shall also be responsible for the auditing of the Areas
and District Accounts. The Auditor shall be under the
general direction of the Executive Council
(b) The Auditor shall audit the books of all such Organs
or institutions as shall fall under the Central Fund of
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(c) For effective performance of his duties, the Auditor
shall have right of access at all times to all books
accounting records, accounts and vouchers of The
Church, its organs, Boards, Companies or
Committees
(d) The Auditor shall have the right to require from
officers of The Church such information as he may
need, in the performance of his duties
(e) The Auditor shall be appointed by the General
Council on the recommendation of the Executive
Council and paid such fees as may be approved by
the General Council
(f) The External Auditors of The Church shall present the
Audited Accounts of The Church for each year at the
General Council Meeting upon invitation by the
Chairman of The Church. The appointment of the
Auditors may be renewed for further terms based on
merit.
39.7.2 AUDIT, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
(a) The Church shall maintain an Internal Auditor
appointed by the Executive Council
(b) The Audit, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager shall
ensure effective internal control and internal audit
of all the organs and institutions of The Church and
provide measures to achieve internal accounting
objectives
(c) The Audit, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager shall
be responsible to the Chairman of The Church
(d) The Audit, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager’s
report shall be submitted to the Executive Council
through the Chairman.

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39.8 BANKING ACCOUNT
Bank Accounts shall be opened at various Local,
District, Area and National levels and operated by
such signatories as may from time to time be
approved by the Executive Council, Area, District or
Local Presbyteries as the case may be.
 CHAPTER VIII

ARTICLE 40
MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS
40.1 GENERAL COUNCIL APPROVALS
Where in this Constitution, the General Council is to
give approval for decisions or appointments, such
approval may be given by acclamation or consensus or
in any other manner as the General Council may deem
fit.
40.2 MARRIAGES
(a) The Church believes in chastity before marriage
(b) Marriages shall be blessed in The Church’s registered
buildings
(g) The Church encourages the registration and
solemnization of customary marriages
(h) The Church does not encourage divorce, neither does
it condone polygamy (Mat. 5:31-32; 19:3-11;
Rom.7:1-3; 1 Cor. 7:10-15)
(i) Homosexuality, lesbianism and other perverse sexual
practices are not permitted in The Church as these are
not biblically acceptable practices.
40.3 INHERITANCE
The Church upholds patrilineal inheritance.
40.4 AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION
No provision of this Constitution shall be amended or
deemed to have been amended or altered whether
 directly or indirectly by an act or conduct of The
Church unless that act or conduct shall have been
approved at the General Council Meeting by two-
thirds (2/3) majority of the members present and
voting.
40.4. MODE OF AMENDMENT
(a) Any member of The Church who seeks to effect any
amendment of any provision of this Constitution shall
have the same considered at the Area level. If
approved by two-thirds (2/3) majority of the
Presbytery members present and voting, a notice of
the proposed amendment shall be sent to the General
Council meeting through the General Secretary
(b) If the proposed amendment originates from any of the
National Bodies created by this Constitution then the
proposed amendment shall be communicated through
the General Secretary to the General Council
(c) The General Secretary shall cause the said proposal to
be circulated to General Council members at least one
month before the General Council meeting
(d) The proposal shall be put on the agenda and debated
and accepted if it draws two-thirds (2/3) of the votes
from General Council members present and voting
(e) Voting shall be by secret ballot or show of hands.

40.5 PATRONS FOR MINISTRIES IN DISTRICTS

AND LOCALS
Where the District or Local Leader of a Ministry is an
Elder, there shall be no Patron.
 40.6 EXISTING OFFICES, COMMITTEES
AND BOARDS
All members of existing Committees and Boards
immediately before the coming into force of this
Constitution shall continue in office until their terms
expire.
Any person who immediately before the coming into
force of this Constitution held or was acting in any
office or was serving on a Committee or Board in
existence immediately before the coming into force of
this Constitution shall continue in office until his term
expires.
This eighth amendment of the Constitution was
promulgated at the 41st Session of the General
Council Meetings held from May 7to May 10, 2015
at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa-Fetteh
In faith whereof the undersigned being duly
authorized thereto signed this Constitution.
40.7 APPEALS
(a) The Board of Trustees shall on behalf of the General
Council empanel an appeals committee to determine
an appeal lodged under Articles 13, 14, 15, and 16
of the Constitution.
(b) The Appeals committee shall comprise of:
i. A Lawyer as Chairman
ii. A Minister
iii. A Trustee
iv. A Human Resource Practitioner
v. An Area Deacon
(C) The Appeals committee shall determine the appeal and
submit its recommendations to the Board of Trustees
within thirty (30) days.
(c) Where the appeal is in respect of the Chairman,
 General Secretary or International Missions
Director, the Board of Trustees shall act on the
recommendations and submit a report to the General
Council.
(d) The Board of Trustees shall request the Executive
Council to convey a General Council meeting to
consider the report. The decision of the General
Council shall be final.
(e) Where the appeal is in respect of a Minister, the
Board of Trustees shall act on the recommendations
and its decision shall be final.
40.8 PROMULGATION

APOSTLE ERIC NYAMEKYE

CHAIRMAN, THE CHURCH OF
PENTECOST