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AG History, Chapter 13
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- 11. What is the function of an organization's governing instruments?The governing instruments are the documents that legally define an organization and its rules of government and operation.
- 22. How does a constitution compare to a set of bylaws?A constitution is superior in authority to bylaws and is therefore more difficult to amend.
- 33. Briefly describe what would happen to an organization without rules.The organization would be in continual chaos. There would be no way to determine membership or who is in authority. Decisions could not be made that would be binding on the membership. Resources would be wasted because there would be no coordinated, consistent control. Conflict would be difficult to resolve without rules. The purpose of the organization may change often. The organization without rules would soon cease to exist.
- 44. Is it necessary for all members of an organization to share common beliefs in order to experience unity? Why or why not?Yes, uncertainty about beliefs creates confusion and conflict. Without an agreed statement of doctrinal tenets, influential members can introduce false teaching and generate schism.
- 55. What is the purpose of the Statement of Fundamental Truths? How does this statement of truths compare to the authority of Scripture?The statement of fundamental truths is intended to be a basis of fellowship. It is not intended to replace Scripture, nor does it claim the authority of Scripture. The statement is not inspired, as Scripture is.
- 66. List the Bible References to the 16 Fundamental TruthsSee supplemental flashcards
(AG History, Chapter 13,
16 Fundamental Truths) - 77. How does the term, cooperative fellowship, fulfill the goals of the founders of the Assemblies of God?The term focuses attention and priority on the local assembly rather than on the national organization. The interests and well-being of the local church are valued above a religious organization. This was intended to prevent the local church's loss of self-determination under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. At the same time, the term recognizes the need for cooperation in fulfilling common purposes, which includes submission to doctrinal unity and moral purity.
- 88. Compare and contrast a cooperative fellowship with a traditional denominational organization.Some denominations own church property at the national organizational level, appoint pastors to the local church without local consensus, and deny local parishioners the opportunity to be represented in the decision-making process at the national level.
- 99. What is the General Council?The legal entity of the Fellowship when it is in session (in a meeting convened for the purpose of conducting official business.)
- 1010. What does the term Assemblies of God refer to in the legal name?It refers to the entire constituency (churches, members, and ministers) of the Fellowship.
- 1111. Define the membership of the General Council, and define membership of the Assemblies of God.The General Council membership includes all licensed and ordained ministers and all churches holding a Certificate of Fellowship issued by the General Council of the Assemblies of God. The membership of the Assemblies of God includes all individual members of local assemblies affiliated with the General Council and the various district councils, including all credentialed ministers.
- 1212. Describe the difference between membership in the Assemblies of God and membership in The General Council of the Assemblies of God.This is a legal difference since the latter term is the title of the legal entity of the corporation. Since the General Council is the sessions of the corporation, General Council membership entitles members to participate in the decision-making activities of the sessions. Membership in the Assemblies of God entitles members to be represented at the General Council through church delegates. The interest of the church are represented, not the individual members (unless the member is a licensed or ordained minister)
- 1313. How many corporate officers does the General Council have? What are their titles, and what are their terms of office?Four are identified in the constitution:
general superintendent,
assistant general superintendent,
general secretary,
general treasurer,
each are four year terms. The constitution also provides for more to be added, which the bylaws does. - 1414. What officers comprise the Executive Leadership Team?Six executive officers make up the Executive Leadership Team: general superintendent, assistant general superintendent, general secretary, general treasurer, and the executive directors of Assemblies of God World Missions and Assemblies of God U.S. Missions.
- 1515. What name does the Constitution give to the official policy-making body of the General Council (when the General Council is not in session)?The General Presbytery
- 1616. How many representatives does each district council have on the General Presbytery?Three - the district superintendents and two individuals elected by each District Council. Additional members of the General Presbytery are listed in Article IX, Section 3, of the Constitution, with additional information given in Article II, Section 2 (d) and Article III, Section 9, of the Bylaws.
- 1717. List activities that you would consider ecclesial. (Describing the affairs and activities related to a church)Planting a new church, helping resolve an internal congregational conflict, and reviewing the qualification of an assembly for affiliation. (Local assembly)
- 1818. List activities you would consider sacerdotal. (Relating to the affairs or activities related to the clergy.)Installation of a new pastor in a local church, investigating complaints against a pastor, reviewing the qualifications of candidates for ministerial credentials, and establishing minimum requirements for the ordained minister credential. (The Constitution is simply stating that district councils have responsibility for the local assemblies and the ministers within their districts. )
- 1919. Summarize in your own words the six requirements for a local church to qualify for General Council affiliated status. (See Article XI of the Constitution.)(1) Accept the Sixteen Fundamental Truths. (2) Adopt a standard of membership. (3) Have at least twenty voting members (who qualify under the standards referenced in "2" above). (4) Organize a governmental structure according to specific legal and accountability principles. (5) Have enough spiritually mature members to fill the offices of leadership. (6) Accept as pastor only Assemblies of God credentialed ministers.
- 2020. In what ways can the General Council intervene in local church government?In no way as long as its governance model confirms to guidelines specified in the Constitution.
- 2121. The Certificate of Affiliation can be withdrawn if a church practices or promotes unscriptural doctrine or polity. Does this conflict with the description of the Assemblies of God as a cooperative fellowship? Why or why not?No. To be cooperative, a church agrees to submit to certain conditions for the sake of unity and scriptural propriety. If the church chooses to violate the agreed standards in doctrine or conduct, it is choosing not to cooperate with the Fellowship and has voided its afficiation.
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