2016 International Circle of Faith - ICOF Manual

INTERNATIONAL CIRCLE OF FAITH GLOBAL NETWORK 84th Anniversary Constitution and Bylaws (1932 -2016) MONTH DAY YEAR

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International Circle of Faith Global Network… the Next Wave

Welcome to International Circle of Faith (ICOF) From the Office of the ICOF President Bernie L. Wade, Ph.D.

Dear Friend, I salute you in the name of the only Potentate, Jesus Christ; King of Kings and Lord of Lords, the only name given under heaven whereby men must be saved.

To Jesus we give honor, praise and glory for the things He has done. It is my great honor to address you from the office of President of ICOF. Our forefathers left with us an expectation to take the body of Christ to higher heights and deeper depths of the Spirit of Christ. Let me remind our leadership that we are no longer little children. No longer are we only sons but we are also spiritual fathers in a world that needs the redemptive blood of Jesus Christ more than ever before. A world that is waiting for us to show them the spirit of a father! Remember when our Eternal Creator reflected on His plan to redeem mankind from himself and save us from our sins He said, “I will turn the heart of the Father to the children and the heart of the children to the Father”. It was the mission of Jesus Christ to put in force that plan. It is the mission He accomplished. It is our mission to continue to accomplish His will in the earth by raising up sons in the gospel and pointing them to His example! It is time for the Next Wave of the Holy Spirit to manifest in the earth!

It remains as a testament to the will of our Lord and Savior to unite His people through His Spirit to become a force that as the book of Acts proclaimed would “turn the World upside down!” As we go forward turning the world upside down with the demonstration and power of the Holy Spirit let this be our battle cry “FULLFILLING THE PRAYER THAT JESUS PRAYED FOR HIS CHURCH THAT WE WOULD ALL BE ONE.” Our vision is to see “Jesus in the heart of every man, woman and child!” Jesus said, “In this world you will have tribulation, but let not your heart be trouble for I have OVERCOME THE WORLD! THE TIME IS NOW! THE NEXT WAVE IS HERE! In the book of Revelations Apostle John tells us that he saw a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindred’s, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands. This is the vision of the people of God standing before the throne of God. This is a vision of some of the Next Wave!

WELCOME TO THE NEXT WAVE!!

WELCOME TO THE INTERNATIONAL CIRCLE OF FAITH!

INTERNATIONAL CIRCLE OF FAITH Washington DC • Uyo, Nigeria • London · Gold Coast · Andhra Pradesh, India

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Ministry Credentials, license and ordination with a large international body that has over an 80 year history.

Eligibility for Health Care coverage through LifeShare http://mylifeshare.org Multicultural leadership team Your ministry maintains local autonomy LEADERSHIP training and conferences FIVE FOLD direction (Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers, Evangelists) Discounted customized web site for your ministry Access to ICOF IT Department Your preaching/teaching, singing, etc. on ICOF TV Listing of your ministry and your ministry web site International, National, and Regional Conferences International Presbytery Quality Christian education through Life College: http://www.lifecollege.education Educational accreditation for your ministry and/or Bible College Women‘s Leadership. Anointed women of God are given flexibility to be used by the Holy Spirit in leadership. Women are not held back from their God given calling.

Non-church Leadership. ICOF has a structure of leadership to assist, support, mentor and train persons who minister‘ in other areas (I. E. Business, Parachurch ministries, music, house churches, nursing homes, campus ministries, etc 3

International Circle of Faith Global Network… …The Next Wave!

Mission MISSION The International Circle of Faith is a global group of ministers and ministries working in together to fulfill the prayer that Jesus prayed for his Church in John 17:21, that we would all be one.

Unity in Diversity

The International Circle of Faith (ICOF) is a ministerial fellowship promoting the continuation of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Since that time this same Holy Spirit has manifested itself in a number of ‘outpourings’ or ‘movements’. In the last 100 plus years there have been a number of notable such events; the outpouring in Topeka Kansas in 1901, the subsequent outpouring at Azusa Street, the Latter Rain in 1948 and the Charismatic movement in the 1970’s. These historic events positioned believers for renewing, reawakening, revival and revitalization in the Body of Christ. After each of these there has been a concerted effort to control, preserve or contain.

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ICOF is focused on allowing this free flow of the Holy Spirit to continue and to be a conduit for such. We do not hold that we are the whole of the Body, nor do we exclude our fellow believers from participation based on religious documents. Rather we encourage those who believe that Jesus Christ is the manifestation of Almighty God to come and join hands and hearts with us as together we participate in the greatest move of the Holy

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International Circle of Faith Global Network… …The Next Wave!

Vision Statement VISION

We seek to include all those who are willing to follow Jesus Christ, “Jesus Christ in the heart of every man, woman and child”. We know that Apostle John saw a people that no man could number out of every tribe, kindred, and nation under the heavens worshipping around the throne. We envision the culmination of this great vision happening on the earth with the people of God coming together in the manifestation of the greatest wave of the Holy Spirit.

Using the great Apostle Paul as our guide we welcome Jews and Greeks, men and women, bond and free to participate in our association. We envision the day people from all kindred, tongues, tribes and nations come together in a marvelous display of the demonstration and power of the Holy Spirit.

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Like a choir, this group will have one voice but will be made up of many individual parts. We see this wave focusing on the restoration of the Apostolic and we are positioned to be part of that wave.

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International Circle of Faith Global Network… …The Next Wave!

In the early 1900’s God began to manifest his power and presence in a manner that some though only relevant in the time of the New Testament Church. Speaking in tongues or glosalalia became wide spread among adherent of a plethora of similar groups, but most notably the Apostolic Faith movement of Charles Fox Parham. Soon this movement would impact most of the major denominations of the world in what would be one of a series of ‘waves’.

This first wave (as it would become known) is historically described as the Pentecostal movement.

When ministers from the various denominations began to experience their own person ‘Pentecost’ (baptism of the Holy Spirit, evidenced by speaking in other tongues). The denominations that they were from vary often turned hostile to them.

These men who had found themselves persona non grata began to group together under the banner of their mutual experience.

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From these initial organizers came a plethora of ministerial associations.

The first of these was the Apostolic Faith group organized by Charles F. Parham and championed by such men of the faith as Howard Goss, O. C. Opperman, William Seymour, G. T. Haywood, and many others.

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Charles F. Parham Charles F. Parham

Bishop Garfield Thomas (G.T.) Haywood

Bishop Glenn Beecher (G. B.) Rowe

E.N. Bell

Bishop Ray Oscar & Ruth Cornell

William J. Seymour

Bishop Charles Bernard (C. B.) 7 Gillespie

Bishop Carl Angle

In the late 1920’s Ray Cornell and his wife Ruth relocated their family from Mishawaka Indiana to Cleveland, Ohio. The Cornell’s were from a former United Brethren congregation that had become part of the Apostolic Faith and subsequent Pentecostal movements.

Their home church was Greater Midway Gospel Tabernacle (later changed to Apostolic Temple) in Mishawaka, Indiana. Here the late Bishop Glen Beecher (G. B.) Rowe1 was pastor. Bishop G. B. Rowe was a contemporary of the leaders of the early Pentecostal movement and a fixture in the original Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW).

The PAW was organized in 1906 in Los Angeles California at the Apostolic Faith Mission (part of Charles Parham’s original Apostolic Faith movement) and is considered, along with the Apostolic Faith movement, the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) as the oldest of the Pentecostal groups. Bishop G. B. Rowe was part of the PAW at the time of other renowned figures such as Bishop G. T. Haywood, S. R. Hanby, Andrew Urshan, and R.N. Hancock. From this original PAW came a plethora of other ministerial associations including the PAJC, UPC, PAW, ALJC, ACOJC, a reorganized PAW in the 1930’s and the ICOF.

(L to R) Bishop Ray Cornell with Bishop George A. Wade

The Pentecostal Movement in general and in particular the Apostolic Faith Church of God traces their beginnings through the Apostolic Faith movement championed by Charles F. Parham in 1901. Parham is considered the father of both the Apostolic Faith movement and the Pentecostal movement.2

In the late 1920’s there was division between the white ministers and the black. Some chose to leave and form their own groups. The ones who sought to continue regardless of race formed the Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ (PA of JC). Bishop G. B. Rowe served on the Board of Presbyters of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ in the 1930’s and Bishop R.O. Cornell served as a District Elder in the same group. During this 1

http://apostolictemplechurch.com/content/view/43/113/ In the year of 1918, the late Bishop G.B. Rowe and his wife founded the Midway Gospel Tabernacle, now known as the Apostolic Temple Church, Inc. 2 http://www.revival-library.org/pensketches/am_pentecostals/parham.html

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time Bishop Ray Oscar and Ruth Cornell (1932) organized the Apostolic Faith Church of God in Cleveland, Ohio. This church grew to a large regionally recognized ministry and was active in planting a plethora of daughter works.

Several of these continue today. Among these are Abundant Life Church in Elyria Ohio, International House of Prayer in Columbia Station Ohio, 1st United Pentecostal in Parma Ohio and other area churches.3 From these humble beginning the ministry of that original church has expanded around the world. In 1955 Bishop R. O. Cornell, Bishop C. B. Gillespie and Bishop Carl Angle formally re-organized the Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ4 (PAJC) as a multicultural ministerial fellowship. Throughout those crucial years the late Bishop George A. Wade served as assistant pastor to the Apostolic Faith Church of God and Secretary to the PAJC ministerial group.

Bishop George A. Wade’s son, Bishop Sanford L. Wade continued the legacy founding churches in 3 states, and his grandson Dr. Bernie L. Wade became the first Presiding Bishop when the ministry reorganized in 2001 as International Circle of Faith (ICOF).5 From those early days of the PAJC there was a focus on unity. Quoting from the first manual (circa 1950) “Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” In the 1950’s, while many other groups adopted measures that would hinder minorities (especially black brethren) the key leadership responded to the need for a truly multi-cultural fellowship and continued the Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ (PA of JC) as a global

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fellowship of ministers, churches and more. In those early days there was a strong emphasis on missions with missionaries in South America, Europe, Japan, the Philippines, Africa and more.

International conventions for the PA of JC (PAJC) were held annually in Cleveland Ohio at the headquarters at 2050 W. 55th Street. These generally attracted a capacity crowd to the 2500 seat church.

Times have certainly changed but God remains the same. After more than 80 years of leading the way in ministry the original vision of Bishop Cornell and the saints of the Apostolic Faith movement continues to bring Unity to the body of Christ. Using the historic foundation of this ministry the International Circle of Faith Apostolic Churches (ICOF) was Bishop Sanford and Pastor Georgia organized in 2001 at a now historic Wade with Bernie and Brian in 1969 meeting in Cleveland, Ohio. at Apostolic Temple.

The vision of a global multi-cultural body of believers began by our forefathers has been realized in the International Circle of Faith’s more than 25 Million constituents that includes representation in every country in the world. The focus on the restoration and continuation of the Apostles doctrine (those things believed by the Apostles and the New Testament church) remains. We believe the Apostles of Jesus Christ were given the charge of the New Testament church. Their doctrine as outlined first by mandate to them from Jesus Christ: Repentance Baptism in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins Receiving the Holy Spirit In the only Church counsel recorded in Scripture the Apostles agreed that there were three other important things: Avoid sexual immorality Avoid eating things sacrificed to idols Avoid drinking blood Today, five generations later, the Presbytery of the International Circle of Faith (ICOF) is pleased to be the caretakers of the vision of these men of God.

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Bishop G. B. Rows

Bishop Worthy Rowe

Bishop Ray O. Cornell

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Bishop George A. Wade 11

Bishop David L. Rowe

Bishop Sanford L. Wade

Bernie L. Wade, Ph.D.

Pastor Blanca E. Wade

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Barney P. Phillips, Ph.D.

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Barney P. Phillips, Ph.D. Vice President of ICOF Global Greetings!

Praise Jesus!

Welcome to the family of the International Circle of Faith Global Network (ICOF). When asked, Dr. Bernie Wade condenses all that ICOF stands for in one simple statement, “ICOF is uniting ministers through a paradigm shift from the traditional missionary approach, to a Kingdom building approach.”

ICOF began working in each country with local ministers, forming independent ministerial groups for their nation. Today these groups are self-reliant, not waiting on some U.S. or European organization to give them direction. Utilizing Jesus’ gifting to the church defined in Ephesians 4:11-14, ICOF is a 21st Century movement of God, pursuing continuation of the apostolic message, authority, power and anointing around the world.

Focusing on Jesus’ prayer for His church that we would all be one, ICOF members have united some 50,000 ministers; representing more than 25 million constituents, representing thousands of churches, hundreds of colleges, schools, orphanages & feeding programs, humanitarian aid organizations, missionaries and charities into a single cohesive, connected, and committed ministry.

We encourage apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers and evangelists to join hands and hearts with us. You can meet us at http://www.icof.net We look forward to meeting you!

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The Next Wave International Circle of Faith 1/1/2016

PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL CIRCLE OF FAITH (ICOF) IS HONORED TO SERVE AS THE MINISTERIAL LICENSING BODY FOR A PLETHORA OF ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTNER WITH OTHERS

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ICOF BY-LAWS Article I.

ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPLES

Doctrinal Statement This ministerial organization is founded on the belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior, who died on the cross for our sins and was raised from the dead, so that He might give us eternal life. He calls all men to repentance and salvation through His saving grace; so that He calls all those who believe on His name to witness what he has seen, heard and known of Jesus Christ to the world, by both word and deed through the power of the Holy Spirit. Accordingly, a Doctrinal Statement/Statement of Faith has been adopted which is stated in the Constitution, to which all those who serve this organization in any capacity, whether director, officer, permanent employee, volunteer or evangelistic worker, are expected to subscribe to, and continue to adhere to, as a general expression of their faith.

Administrative Principles A statement of Administrative Principles and a Fund-Raising Ethics Code to govern the administration of the funds of the corporation, the general financial policy, and the handling of both income and expenses in accordance with sound and Christian practices have been adopted and are attached to and made a part of these By-Laws.

Offices The ministry shall have, and continuously maintain, a registered office and a registered agent whose office is identical with such registered office; which is subject to change by the ICOF Executive Board (Board of Directors). The principal office (which need not be identical with the registered office) shall be located at 1901 Prestwick Drive, LaGrange, KY 40031 and such other offices may be established as the ICOF Executive Board may determine.

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Article II.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 2.01 Number and Qualification.

The affairs of this corporation shall be managed and controlled by a Board of Directors which we call the ICOF International Presbytery. This consists of not less than seven (7) members. Each Director must be living a commendable Christian life and fully subscribe to the Doctrinal Statement and the Statement of Administrative Principles, and be prepared to indicate such agreement with the Doctrinal Statement at the time of election or re-election by signing a form provided for that purpose. A Director should be a member in good standing of International Circle of Faith and have demonstrated a concern for other leaders and have proven fruit in their own ministries.

Section 2.02 Election and Term.

Directors shall serve for a term of three (3) years and may serve an unlimited number of consecutive terms. At the expiration of each Director’s term, the remaining Directors, by majority vote, shall either reelect such retiring Director to the Board for another term or elect a successor to fill his place. Terms shall be fixed to insure a reasonable continuity with not more than one-third (1/3) of the terms expiring each year.

All members of the Board shall be presented to a representative of the Congress of the International Circle of Faith for a witness of confidence.

Section 2.03 Resignation, Removal and Vacancies.

Any Director may resign at any time by giving written notice of such resignation to the Bishop/President and Board of Directors. After prayerful consideration, a Director may be removed from office by a two-thirds (3/4) affirmative vote of ICOF Congress.

Section 2.04 Meetings, Chairman and Quorum a) Meetings. The ICOF Congress shall meet annually each year at such place and at such hour as it may determine for the purpose of electing new Directors as may be necessary and for the transaction of such other business as shall properly come before the meeting.

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b) Regular meetings at more frequent intervals may be established by the Board at such times and places as it may determine. Special meetings of the Board may be called at the direction of the Bishop/President. c) Chairman. At all meetings of the Board, the President shall preside, or in his/her absence, the Vice-President shall preside. d) Quorum. At all meetings of the Board, regular, special or annual, a majority of the directors then elected and serving (except as otherwise provided in Section 8.01 of these By-Laws) shall constitute a quorum. At such meetings a majority of those present may decide any question coming before the meeting, except as otherwise prescribed by statute, the Articles of Incorporation of this corporation, the Constitution, or these ByLaws. e) Notice of Meetings. Unless otherwise provided by law or prescribed herein, written notice of all meetings of the Board of Directors shall be sent to each Director by mail or by email at his last known address not less than TEN (10) days prior to the day named for the meeting. The requirement of notice may be waived in writing, or if the Director is present at such meeting.

Section 2.05 Voting a) Each director shall be entitled to one vote, in person and not by proxy, on all matters that come before the Board. However, any action required to be taken at a meeting of the directors, or any action which may be taken at a meeting of the directors, may be taken without a meeting, consent in writing, setting forth the action to be taken, shall be signed by ALL of the Directors. b) Such consent shall have the same force and effect as a unanimous vote and may be stated as such in the minutes and in any articles or document filed with the Secretary of State.

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Section 2.06 Compensation Except as allowed for in these By-Laws and attachments, Directors as such shall not receive any stated salaries for their services; but by resolution of the Board of Directors a fixed sum and expenses of attendance, if any, may be allowed for attendance at each regular or special meeting of the Board. Let it be known that nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude any director from serving the ministry of International Circle of Faith in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

Section 2.07 Powers and Authority (a) The Board of Directors shall be vested with all legal powers and authority necessary and normally incident to its duties in managing the business and affairs of the corporation and in effectuating the intents and purposes set forth in the Constitution. (b) No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of any Director or any private individual, and no part of the activities of the ministry shall be carrying on propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation. Funds of this corporation may be expended only for the purposes set forth in the Constitution, Statement of Administrative Principles and Fund-Raising Ethics Code. (c) In exercising the powers herein granted, the Board may expend, distribute, use, apply, invest or reinvest either principal or income, whether the same be derived from gift, devise, bequest or otherwise; and the Board shall specifically have the power to purchase, borrow, sell, lease, let, mortgage, hypothecate, or otherwise dispose of any and all forms of property, real, personal or mixed, in managing the affairs of the corporation. (d) Contributions to the corporation shall be accepted by the Board of Directors only when any conditions attached thereto by the contributor are consistent with the purposes set forth in the Constitution.

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Section 2.08 Checks and Drafts All checks, drafts or orders for the payment of money, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the ministry shall be signed by such officer, or officers, agent or agents of the ministry and in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors. In the absence of such determination by the Board of Directors, such instruments shall be signed by the Treasurer or an assistant to the Treasurer and countersigned by the President or Vice President of the corporation.

Article III.

COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY COUNCILS

Section 3.01 Committees (a) Composition and General Powers. The Board of Directors may designate special committees to undertake special projects or to assist the Board of Directors in administering its decisions. Such special committees shall have only those powers, authority, and duties defined and granted to them by the Board. (b) The special committees will make recommendations to the Board of Directors but they are limited in power to only that which is delegated to them by the Board of Directors. (c) When a special committee is created, the Board of Directors will establish membership requirements including, but not limited to; qualifications, term of appointment to such committee, and termination criteria. (d) Removal and Term of Office. Any member of any committee (including the Executive Committee) may be removed by the Board or by the person or persons authorized to appoint such member; whenever in their judgment the best interests of the corporation shall be served by such removal.

Vacancies in the membership of any committee may be filled by appointments made in the same manner as provided in the case of the original appointments. The chairman of each committee shall be appointed by the person or persons authorized to appoint the members thereof.

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Article IV.

OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND TRANSACTION OF AFFAIRS

Section 4.01 General Provisions (a) Officers. The officers of the corporation shall be the President, Vice President, the Secretary, and the Treasurer. All officers will also be members of the Board of Directors. (b) Election and Term of Office. The officers of the corporation shall be elected for a term of two (2) years. Officers may also be appointed for life to the ICOF Congress with a unanimous vote by the ICOF Congress. (c) Removal. Officers may be removed at any time when in the judgment of a majority of the Board of Directors that person is no longer functioning in accordance with their prescribed duties. (d) Vacancies. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation; disqualification or otherwise, may be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term. In the event of the sudden termination of the President through death, resignation or termination of office in accordance with these By-Laws, the successor President may be appointed by the President or selected by the drawing of lots from the ICOF International Congress.

In the event of sudden termination of the President or in the case of sudden death, where no successor President has been named, a decision must be made within twenty one days by the ICOF Congress, during which time frame a season of corporate prayer and fasting should be engaged in by the Board of Directors in accordance with Acts 13:1-2. After which the newly appointed President will be selected by the drawing of lots from the members of the International Congress.

Section 4.02 President The President shall be the principal executive officer of the corporation and shall in general supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the corporation subject, however, to such delegation of authority to the whomever as may be directed by the President, or as may be specified in the By-Laws or by resolution of the Board. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and he/she will serve as a public spokesperson. The President may sign, with the attest of the Secretary or any other proper officer, any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts or other instruments which the Board of Directors has authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these ByLaws or by statute to some other officer or agent of the corporation; and in general he/she shall perform all duties incident to the office of President.

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Section 4.03 Vice-President The Vice-President shall assist the President in the affairs of the corporation and do all such things as from time to time may be delegated to him by the President.

The Vice-President will chair all meetings of the Board of Directors in the President’s absence.

Section 4.04 Secretary The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors, give all notices in accordance with these By-Laws or as required by the law; be custodian of the corporate records, and in general, perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the President or the Board of Directors.

Section 4.05 Treasurer The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for the receipt, care, disbursement and disposition of all funds (monies and obligations received and paid or incurred for or on account of the corporation), property and securities of the corporation. The Treasurer shall keep accurate records of all payments and receipts and publish annual financial reports for the International Circle of Faith. The Treasurer shall in general perform all duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him/her by the President or the Board of Directors. Additionally, he shall see that the books of the corporation are audited each year, as soon after the 31st day of December as practicable.

Section 4.06 Compensation The officers of the corporation shall serve without compensation except in a reasonable amount for services rendered and as authorized by the Board of Directors, or as specifically allowed for in these Bylaws and attachments. Officers shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses necessarily incurred in carrying out their duties as approved by the Board of Directors.

Section 4.07 Agents and Representatives The Board of Directors may appoint such agents and representatives of the ministry and with such powers to perform such acts or duties on behalf of the corporation as the Board of Directors may see fit, so far as they may be consistent with these By-Laws and the Constitution to the extent authorized or permitted by law.

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Section 4.08 Contracts Unless so authorized by the Board of Directors, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement, or to pledge its credit, or render it liable peculiarly for any purpose or to any amount.

Section 4.09 Voting Upon Shares of Other Corporations Unless otherwise ordered by the Board of Directors, the President shall have full power and authority on behalf of the corporation to vote either in person or by proxy at any meeting of shareholders of any corporation in which this corporation may hold shares, and at such meeting may possess and exercise all of the rights and powers incident to the ownership of such shares which, as the owner, this corporation might have possessed and exercised if present. The Board of Directors may confer like powers upon any other persons and may revoke any such powers as granted as its pleasure.

Section 4.10 Corporate Seal The seal of the corporation shall be circular in form and shall bear outside the circle the words “International Circle of Faith” and within the circle, the numbers “1932.” The Board of Directors may change the form of the seal or the inscription thereon at its discretion.

Article V. DEDICATION OF PROPERTY & EARNINGS BY MINISTERIAL ACTIVITIES Section 5.01 Pledge of Properties The properties and assets of the corporation are pledged in perpetuity to carry on the evangelical missionary work and other purposes set out in these Bylaws and the Constitution of the ministry.

Section 5.02 Vesting on Dissolution Dissolution of the fellowship will be determined by a two-thirds decision of the Board of Directors. In the event of dissolution of the corporation, the properties and assets of the corporation shall be transferred to and become vested in such organization or organizations, organized and operated exclusively to charitable, educational or religious purposes, as may be deemed by the Board of Directors most suitable and appropriate with regards to continuance of the evangelical 23

missionary work and activities for which this corporation has been formed, and as may qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under the provision of the Internal Revenue Code, in accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation of this corporation.

Section 5.03 Prohibition Against Sharing in Corporate Earnings No director, officer or employee of, or member of a committee of, or person connected with, the corporation, or any private individual shall receive at any time any of the net earnings or pecuniary profit from the operations of the corporation.

This shall not apply to the payment to any such person for reasonable compensation for services rendered to or for the corporation in effecting any of its purposes as shall be fixed by the Board of Directors. Additionally, no such person or persons shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets upon the dissolution of the corporation.

Section 5.04 Investments The corporation shall have the right to retain all or any part of any securities or property acquired by it in whatever manner and to invest and re-invest any funds held by it, according to the judgment of the Board of Directors, under its general powers specified in Section 2.08 of these By-Laws, without being restricted to the class of investments which a trustee is or may hereafter be permitted to make, or any similar restriction; provided, however, that no action shall be taken by or on behalf of the corporation if such action is a prohibited transaction, or would result in the denial of the tax exemption under Section 503 or Section 507 of the Internal Revenue Code and its Regulations as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended.

Section 5.05 Exempt Activities Notwithstanding any other provision of these By-Laws, no director, officer, employee or representative of the corporation shall take any action or carry on any activity by or on behalf of the corporation not permitted to be taken or carried on by an organization exempt under Section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and its Regulations as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended, or by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170 (C) (2) of such code and regulations as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended.

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Article VI.

Membership

Section 6.01 Membership of the fellowship shall be determined, governed, and subject to the provisions of the Constitution.

Section 6.02 -Self- Dissolution It is the purpose of the fellowship to maintain the integrity of each local church.

The local church is self-governing, self-supporting and self-propagating.

Self-Governing Because each church is self-governing, this fellowship will not govern local churches, except when failure to maintain purity, financial responsibility, ministerial integrity and doctrinal stability. During such times, the Pastor and/or Elders can request the members of the International Presbytery to attend a meeting to provide counsel and guidance.

Self-Supporting. Because each church is self-supporting, this fellowship will not financially support local churches nor their minister except in special cases.

A financial committee, or the Board of Directors, will evaluate each new member or church needing financial assistance, and counsel will be provided.

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Article VII.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: INDEMNITY

Section 7.01 Limitation of Liability No person shall be liable to the corporation on account of any action taken or omitted to be taken by him in good faith as a director, officer, member of a committee, agent or employee of the corporation, if in respect thereto he used or exercised the same degree of care and skill as a prudent man would have used or exercised under the circumstances in the conduct of his own affairs. Without limitation on the foregoing, any such person shall be deemed to have used and exercised such degree of care and skill if he took or omitted to take such action in reliance in good faith upon advice of counsel for the corporation, or reports or information made or furnished to the corporation by any of its officers, accountants, engineers, appraisers or other experts employed by the corporation and selected with reasonable care by the Board of Directors, an authorized officer, or committee of the corporation.

Section 7.02 Indemnity The corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless each director, officer, member of a committee, agent or employee of the corporation and each person who at any time acted in such capacity and his heirs, devises, personal representatives and assigns, against all liability, loss, damage, judgments, expenses and cost (including attorney’s fees) imposed on or incurred by him in connection with any claim asserted against him, by legal proceeding (civil or criminal) or otherwise by reason of his being or having been such director, officer, member of a committee, agent or employee of the corporation, except in relation to matters as to which he shall have been adjudged guilty of negligence or misconduct in the performance of his duty; provided, however, that the corporation shall be given reasonable notice of the assertion or institution of the claim or proceeding, and in the event the same shall be settled, in whole or in part, otherwise than by a judgment, the corporation or its counsel shall consent to such settlement and it shall be determined by its counsel or found by a majority of the Board of Directors then in office and not involved in such controversy, although less than a quorum, that such settlement was to the best interest of the corporation, and the person to be indemnified was not involved in such controversy, although less than a quorum, that such settlement was to the best interest of the corporation, and the person to the indemnified was not guilty of negligence or misconduct in respect of the matter in which indemnity is sought.

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If such corporation has not theretofore fully indemnified any such person, the court having jurisdiction of any action instituted by such person on his claim for indemnity, may assess indemnity against the corporation, or its receiver, trustee or successor, for the amount paid or to be paid by such person in satisfaction of any judgment or in settlement of any such claims (exclusive in either case of any amount paid by the corporation) and any expenses and costs (including attorney’s fees) incurred by him in connection therewith to the extent that the court shall deem reasonable and equitable, provided that the person indemnified was not guilty of negligence or misconduct in respect of the matter in which indemnity is sought.

Section 7.03 Rights Cumulative The provisions of this Article shall not be deemed exclusive or in limitation of, but shall be deemed cumulative of and in addition to any other limitation of liability or right of indemnity to which such director, officer, member of committee, agent or employee of the corporation may be otherwise entitled.

Article VIII. AMENDMENTS & ATTACHMENTS Section 8.01 Amendments (a) Amendments to these By-Laws may be made by a two-thirds (2/3) decision of the Board of Directors and after a confirmation decision of a majority of the ICOF members in good standing, who attend the meeting.

Amendments shall be presented for confirmation decision at the annual International Circle of Faith Meeting, or a special meeting called for that particular purpose, with proper notice being given. All amendments must be in writing, acknowledged by the Bishop/President, and attested to by the Secretary.

Section 8.02 Attachments (a) All attachments to these By-Laws are subject to the provisions therein and shall be deemed to be part of these By-Laws. They may be amended according to the terms of the provisions of Article 8.01 of these By-Laws.

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2016

The following are attached hereto and made a part hereof: 1. Constitution of the International Circle of Faith (ICOF) 2. Statement of Administrative Principles; and 3. Fund-Raising Ethics Code Dr

ICOF Presbytery International Presbytery Bishop Ron Allen Bishop Dilshad Bhatti Stan Coates, Ph.D. Bishop Joseph Freeson Bishop David Ngwa, Ph.D. Barney P. Phillips, Ph.D. Apostle Stephen Strader Tembi Alfred Tembi, Ph.D Daniel J. Ubonabasi, Ph.D. Daisy R. Wade, Ph.D.

Marcus Benson, Ph.D. Cindye Coates, Ph.D. Ralph E. Day, Ph.D. Bishop Herbert Gadian Bishop Asher Peri Pastor Riaz Sadiq, Ph.D. David Tait Apostle Phillip Torboe Bernie L. Wade, Ph.D.

Memorial Counsel* Bishop Oswaldo Arroyo Dr. Garnet Budge Dr. Mary Dimungue Pastor Bruce Hawthorn Dr. Bishop Mbongo Andrew Likowo Patrick Garrett Phillips Bishop Anifiok Simonson Bishop Morris Thompson Pastor Georgia A. Wade *All of our Founding Fathers are considered part of our Memorial Counsel.

However, those who we have lost since 2001 are noted here as part of this special group.

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The Next Wave International Circle of Faith 1/1/2016

Bishop Ron Allen CEO/President of the International Faith Based Coalition. Broker - Ron Allen School of Real Estate Senior Pastor

Bishop Marcus Benson, Th.D. Regional Director of Ireland, for the International Association of Christian Theologians. A member of the College of Bishops of the International Circle of Faith. National Bishop of Ireland for the ICOF. President of Marcus Benson Ministries International and Glorious LandMarks. He is married to Precious; they are blessed with four children. They live in the Republic of Ireland.

Bishop Dilshad Bhatti Bishop Bhatti heads up a dynamic church network in Pakistan, one of the most difficult places to build a church in the world. The Jesus Calls Church of Pakistan has over 250 ministers and churches and over 60,000 members and is growing rapidly. Because of constant persecution he has relocated to Brazil, South America.

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Cindye Coates, Ph.D. Cindye is a 7th generation Georgian. Cindye cheered for the NFL (Atlanta Falcons) 197981. Served with the FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) for a decade. In 1996, Cindye was chosen to be a Goodwill Ambassador for the Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games. Dr. Coates is an award-winning speaker with Toastmasters International. She is a gifted communicator. She has appeared on TBN, 700 Club, and Atlanta TV 57. She taught high school History, US Government, Business & Economics. She is a 3-time Nominee to the Georgia State House of Representatives and actively serves on several civic boards Pastors Stan and Cindye have been married 27 years and are the blessed parents of two amazing sons: Kyle and Tyler (who both serve the Lord in ministry at “The Porch”).

Stan Coates, Ph.D. Pastor Stan toured 300 days a year for 5 years all over the US, Canada, & Mexico with Mylon & Broken Heart. As a major singer and songwriter, he was nominated for several Grammy's. While Stan was in the band they played every major Christian music festival, appeared on every Christian TV network, and with bands like Petra, 2nd Chapter of Acts & A Band Called David (featuring Phil Keaggy) they pioneered Christian Rock. They made history producing the very first Christian music video for MTV “Stranger to Danger” . In 1996, Stan released his first solo project, “Many Colours” which featured a 40 -voice Gospel choir with 11 original songs. Stan holds a BA in Music. He has a Doctoral degree in Music from ICOF CSU (Now Life College). Pastors Stan and Cindye have planted 7 churches and mentored countless worship leaders, singers, musicians, and ministry leaders. In 2010,

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Bishop Donald Crousser Donald Crousser is one of Bishop Bernie L. Wade’s spiritual sons. Don has a true servant’s heart and has helped to guide ICOF since our reorganization in 2001. He is passionate, spirit filled leader.

Ralph E. Day, Ph.D. Dr. Ralph E. Day, Jr. has served in the ministry for over 40 years. He is a tremendously gifted teacher and leader. He currently serves as Chairman of Life Network’s Executive Advisory Committee. The son of a Pentecostal Minister, Ralph has enjoyed to pleasure of knowing service to others.

He resides in Bridgeville, Delaware. He is married to Mary Beth (Tarnow) Day and has four children and four grandchildren.

Bishop Joseph Freeson Bishop of Christ Peoples Chapel International – Ghana. Doctoral degree from Life College, USA (formerly ICOF CSU).

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Bishop Herbert (Bing) Gadian President - Jesus for All Nations established in 1984. A Five-fold ministry. In 1994, the Lord stirs up the heart of Dr. Fritz Cobrado, the founding pastor of Praise and Worship Cathedral in Jimenez, Misamis Occidental to reach the lost with the message of love and hope This became Love Asia Missions Partner (LAMP) Foundation International, Inc – the lead Mission Agency of Jesus For All Nations in mobilizing the Body of Christ in local and cross cultural missions. In 2006, there was still a cry of winning more souls.

By uniting churches from different denominations in church planting, Dr. Jill Boyonas headed the formation of CMC, CHURCH MULTIPLICATION COALITION. Thousands of churches have been planted.

Bishop David Ngwa, Ph.D. Bishop David C. Ngwa is the Founder and Director of Global Harvest Foundation (GHF).

President of the Global Biblical Institute & Theological Seminary (GBIATS), part of ICOF CSU (now Life College). He also serves as the District Pastor of The Apostolic Church, Buea II, Cameroon and a Supervising Mentor for the Evangelical Bible College, Australia.

He holds Diplomas in Christian Leadership and Radio Broadcast & Production, a Bachelors Degree in Biblical Studies from the Center of Biblical Studies (CBS), Cameroon - an affiliate of Seattle Bible College USA, a Masters in Biblical Counseling from IBATS and a Doctor of Ministry from ICOF Colleges & Seminaries, USA (Now Life College) .

Bishop Ngwa is also a Haggai Institute graduate.. Dr. Ngwa was ICOF Executive Vice President of Ministry Operations for Cameroon and now serves as ICOF Secretary General. He is married to Elizabeth and they are blessed with three daughters and a son.

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Barney P. Phillips, Ph.D. He serves as Vice President of International Circle of Faith [ICOF]. Chief Development office of the Life Network as well as Life College, Harvard High School International, International College of Chaplains and more.

He is a gifted teacher who leads the Spiritual Development Department for Life Church and the Life Church Network.

He holds Doctoral degrees in Theology, Ministry, and Business Administration from Life College.

Barney and his wife Pastor Sarah Phillips live in Kentucky with their two children.

Pastor Riaz Sadiq, Ph.D. Founder of Good News Ministry in Pakistan.

Currently pasturing in Canada. Riaz holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Life College. He is a pastor and bible translator.

Pastor Sadiq lives in Canada with his wife Agnes and their three adult children.

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Apostle Stephen R. Strader He worked as an associate pastor at the Carpenter’s Home Church, in Lakeland, Florida, from 1978 to 2005 with his father, Karl D. Strader. In 2005, Stephen became the senior pastor, and renamed the church, Ignited Church.

Stephen began his education at Trinity College and completed his B.A. degree at Southeastern University in Lakeland. He did graduate studies in Theology and Leadership at ORU, in Tulsa, OK. In 2012, Stephen was awarded an Honorary Doctorate degree in Signs and Wonders, from the International Miracle Institute, Pensacola, FL. Stephen also travels throughout the United States and internationally, igniting, fanning, and reviving revival fires. Signs, wonders, and unusual manifestations of the Holy Spirit confirm the Word preached.

His mission: spread this revival fire everywhere.

Stephen and Janice reside in Lakeland FL where they have pastored for over 30 years. They have four amazing children named: Jordan, Marcus, Austin, and Alexis.

David Tait David serves as the Editor in Chief for ICOF. Producing weekly publications such as TGIF (Thank God it’s Friday) and Tuesday Teachings. David is a gifted teacher and the founder of Walking With Jesus Ministries in New Zealand.

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Tembi Alfred Tembi, Ph.D. Rev. Dr. Tembi Alfred Tembi the President of Revival Gospel Ministries of Cameroon. CEO of Christian Communication Network Cameroon, He runs his own private radio station which is a blessing to more than two million people in four out of ten regions of Cameroon. He is the secretary General for Haggai Institute alumni association Cameroon for the past four years, and also the ICOF Bishop for Cameroon. He has two honorary doctorates degrees one from the Corner stone University of USA and Israel and the other from the ICOF university of Kentucky USA. He is married to Rev. Dr. Tembi Beatrice an ordained minister of the Gospel. They have two grown up children who are faithfully serving God with them in the ministry.

Apostle Phillip Torboe Apostle, Global Glory Invasion aka Grace Church of God since 1972. Port Viila, Republic of Vanuatu, S W Pacific Ocean. Ministered the Word of God throughout Vanuatu and in Australia, Fiji, Kenya, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Uganda.

A pioneer Charismatic leader. In Vanuatu the Glory of God is invading it and its people throughout the country; causing spiritual awakening everywhere, healing of the lands from curses and economic transformation and enhancement everywhere.

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Daniel Joseph Ubonabasi, Ph.D. Since 2012 he has served as ICOF Executive Vice President of Business Development.

Previously he served as ICOF Continental Bishop of Africa. During this time he has worked diligently to bring unity to the body of Christ. He is the point man for all of ICOF’s endeavors in Africa.

His business interests include: Chords Resources Investment Limited -Chairman/ CEO. First Honesty Ventures Limited -Chairman.

Adeyadipo & Company Limited - Chairman. Kingdom Resources Centre - President/CEO. Human Development Christian Village President/CEO.International prelate of International Board of African Ministers. Presiding Bishop Ambassador for Christ Convention of Church. Senior Pastor Believers Redemption Mission.

He holds a Masters’ Degree in Missiology from the Logos Christian College and Seminary, Uyo, Nigeria (1994) and a Doctor of Theology from Muskegon Christian Institution, Indiana, U.S (1997), Doctor of Christian Philosophy in ICOF University (Now Life College) United State (2011).

APPOINTMENTS Ambassador for Peace by U.P.F inter Religious and Economic Arm of United Nations. 2006- African coordinator Niger Delta Peace Movement. 2008- International coordinator Niger Delta Peace Movement. 2011- ICOF International Vice President Business Development.. 2012- ICOF Chairman African Round-Table. Member campaign for the total Environmental Clean-up of Niger Delta.

He and his wife Regina Ubonabasi [who leads Women for Christ] live in Uyo, Nigeria with their five children.

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Daisy R. Wade, Ph.D. Daisy has served as the Principle for Harvard High School International for more than nearly two decades. She leads the Prayer ministry for Life Church and serves as part of the Life Church Dream Team. http://www.lifecommunity.us he holds a Master of Pastoral Counseling Degree from ICOF Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Life College. She is the life matron of Betty International School in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.

Daisy and her husband Bernie have two natural children and 4 natural grandchildren plus dozens who call them Mom and Dad or Grandma and Grandpa.

Bernie L. Wade, Ph.D. Bernie Wade is a visionary. Under his direction International Circle of Faith -ICOF was organized [2001] out of the original mission of the Apostolic Faith Church of God in Cleveland, Ohio (1932).

He previously served as Chief Operations Officer to CBN (Christian Brotherhood Newsletter), President of CWN (Christian World Network), Chief Operations Officer (Barberton Rescue Mission), and Pastor of Apostolic Faith Church of God, Church in the Warehouse, and Life Church.

He holds doctoral degrees in: Divinity (Dallas Evangelical Theological), Ministry (Life College), Theology (ICOF CSU – Now Life College & Seminary) and Non Profit Management (Life College).

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CONSTITUTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CIRCLE OF FAITH (ICOF) NAME The name of this shall be International Circle of Faith (ICOF). Dba’s of this ministry include: International Circle of Faith Global Union, ICOF African Union, International Circle of Faith Colleges Seminaries and Universities (ICOF CSU), and other departments of ICOF as approved by the ICOF Congress.

PURPOSE To bring global unity to the body of Christ fulfilling the prayer that Jesus prayed for the Church in the Gospel of John 17:21.

To obey in our capacity the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-20; Acts 1:8; 8:4).

To provide apostolic covering and means of accountability to ministers and ministries (Acts 16:4-5; I Corinthians 9:2).

To promote interaction and relationship between like-minded ministries (Rom. 12:5).

To provide a context in which isolated ministers may experience a defined relationship and a larger identity (Ephesians 4:16).

To draw together ministries that will form apostolic teams that will reach out to the nations of the world (Acts 13:1-3).

To help strengthen and edify all member ministries and member churches (Acts 20:35).

To be available to pastors and local church elders to help mediate churchrelated problems, as requested (Proverbs 11:14).

To be involved in discipline of fellowship members when deemed necessary (Titus 1:10-13).

To provide a forum where present truths can be pursued, encouraged, examined and judged in the light of scripture (II Peter 1:12; I Timothy 4:13; Acts 15:2). 2.9 To sponsor gatherings for mutual strengthening, deeper relationship and spiritual challenge (Hebrews 10:25). \ This fellowship will sponsor seminars for training in youth ministry, evangelism, education, missions, planting churches, etc. (II Timothy 4:12).

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To provide ordination for qualified candidates (Ephesians 3:7; Acts 13:23).

To encourage and equip members to be strong in the five fold ministry, apostolic, prophetic, teaching, preaching, and evangelism.

PEROGATIVES This International Circle of Faith shall have the right to govern itself according to the standards of the New Testament Scriptures. (Eph. 4:1-16; 1 Cor. 12:27, 28).

To have a membership this is determined by the ICOF International Presbytery.

To choose or call its fivefold Ministers (Pastors, Teachers, Evangelists, Prophets and Apostles), elect its officers, and handle other business pertaining to its life and conduct as a Ministry or Church.

To purchase or acquire by gift, bequest or otherwise (either directly or as Trustee) and to own, hold in trust, use, sell, convey, mortgage, lease, or otherwise dispose of any real estate or chattels as may be necessary for the furtherance of its purposes. All things should be done in accordance with its Constitution and Bylaws or as the same may be hereafter modified or amended.

AFFILIATION While maintaining its inherent rights to sovereignty in the management of its own affairs, this Assembly shall voluntarily enter into cooperative fellowship with Assemblies of "like precious faiths and doctrines in a cooperative environment in fulfillment of the prayer that Jesus prayed for His Church, that we would all be one. “That they all may be one as you Father are in Me and I in You. That they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.� John 17:21

TENETS OF FAITH The ICOF accepts only the Holy Scriptures as the revealed will of God, the all sufficient rule for faith and practice, and for the purpose of maintaining general unity; it shall adopt the Statement of Fundamental Doctrines, namely: We believe in the operation of the gifts of the Spirit as enumerated in I Cor. 12:11 and as manifested in the Early Church.

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We believe in the Spirit-filled life, a life of separation from the world and the perfecting of holiness in the fear of God as an expression of the Christian faith (Ephesians 5:8; II Corinthians 6:14, 7:11).

We believe in the healing of the body by divine power, or divine healing in its varied aspects as practiced in the Early Church (Acts 4:30; Romans 8:11; I Corinthians 12:9; James 5:14-15).

We believe in the Table of the Lord, (commonly called Communion) and refer to this as The Lord’s Supper for all believers (I Corinthians 11:28-32).

We believe in eternal life for believers (John 3:16, 5:24) and eternal punishment for unbelievers (Mark 9:43-48; II Thessalonians 1:9; Revelation 20:10-15).

We believe in the reality and personality of Satan and eternal judgment of Satan and his angels (Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:10-15).

We believe that the Biblical form of church government is theocratic, consisting of a senior five-fold designated minister under apostolic authority, who qualifies on the basis of the call of God, spiritual life, domestic life, character, and ability to lead, along with plurality of eldership (I Timothy 3).

We believe that marriage, as intended by God, the Father, exists only between man and woman. We do not accept the so-called “gay-rights” as an acceptable lifestyle for any follower of Jesus Christ as homosexuality is an abomination in the Sight of God (Romans 1).

We believe that sexual relationships are to be held in the marital covenant between a man and a woman.

We believe the Bible consisting of the sixty six books is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to man, the infallible rule of faith and conduct, and is superior to conscience and reason, but not contrary to reason (Heb. 4:12; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; 2 Tim. 3:15-17).

We believe the One True God has revealed Himself as the eternally selfexistent, self-revealed "I AM", and has further revealed Himself as embodying the principles of relationship and association (Deut. 6:4; Is. 43:10-11; Matt. 28:19; Mark 12:29; Matt. 3:16-17; John14:16-17).

We believe Man was created well and upright, for God said, "Let Us make man in our image, after our likeness". But man fell by voluntary transgression and his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Gen. 1:26-31; 3:1-7; Rom. 5:12- 21).

We believe in the necessity of water baptism by immersion in the name of the Lord, Jesus Christ, the Eternal Godhead in order to fulfill the command of Christ (Matthew 28:18-19; Acts 2:34-39; 10:47-48; 19:1-6).

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We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit as an experience subsequent to salvation with the Scriptural evidence, namely, speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance (Acts 2:1-4; 8:14-17; 10:44-46; Galatians 3:14-15).

ORDINANCES The ordinance of baptism by immersion, the Lord's Supper, the anointing of the sick with oil and laying on of hands for healing and the and the dedication of children shall be observed at stated times and whenever requested. (Matt. 19:1315, 28:19, Acts, 2:38; 1Cor, 11:23-25; James. 5:14-16)

OFFICERS The officers of the ICOF shall be the President, Secretary, Treasurer, International Presbytery and the ICOF Congress.

No officer of the Board shall be allowed to hold more than one of the three essential offices President, Secretary and Treasurer.

All officers of the Ministry must qualify according to the scriptural qualifications described in Acts 6:3 and I Timothy 3:8-13.

No person shall be considered eligible for nomination as an officer of the official board if he has not been a member in good standing with the Ministry and is not of at least 18 years of age.

The governing body of the International Circle of Faith shall be the ICOF International Presbytery.

MEMBERSHIP Individuals shall be eligible for membership in this Ministry who give evidence of personal living faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and who voluntarily subscribe to the Tenets of Faith and agree to be governed by the Constitution and By-Laws as herein stated. Membership shall be governed by the ICOF Congress of each nation where the Ministry has membership. In the absence of national leadership the ICOF International Presbytery will have jurisdiction. Membership is open to individuals, organizations, ministries, and church bodies.

All members must have a lifestyle consistent with the qualifications set forth for elders enumerated in I Timothy 3 and Titus 1 of the Holy Bible.

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Member before they can be considered for membership. Those without a relationship with a member can place an application which will be reviewed by the ICOF leadership for that nation.

2. Candidates for membership who are already affiliated with another organization are not required to surrender credentials.

3. Candidates for membership must complete an Application for Membership.

4. Candidates will make themselves available for a personal interview with members of the Membership Committee of the ICOF International Presbytery.

5. The Membership Committee will review the application and make a final recommendation concerning the candidate’s approval or denial.

6. Candidates will be notified in writing as to membership status.

7. Candidates who are accepted for membership will receive a membership Certificate indicating the same and their ordinance and confirmation into ICOF will take place at the Annual ICOF meeting.

8. All members shall pay dues.

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All members shall recognize and submit to the spiritual authority and oversight of the ICOF International Presbytery

MEETINGS There shall be an annual business meeting of the Ministry at which time the reports of all officers shall be read.

Special business meetings of the Ministry may be called when necessary by the President, Secretary or by the majority of the Board after notice has been given by the President or by the Secretary.

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Right of Initiative- Special business meetings may also be called by petition having been signed by not less than one-fourth of the voting membership, the petition to be placed in the hands of the President or the Secretary and announcement made of three weeks prior to the date of the meetings.

Quorum- No record of any regular or special business meeting shall be made unless majority or more voting members shall be present to constitute a quorum.

Executive Board shall meet annually or at times as it deems necessary to conduct business of the ministry.

No meeting other than official business meetings shall be called for the discussion of ministry business.

Charges of misconduct shall be in writing and must be signed by the accuser before official action is taken. Upon finding proof of misconduct, the Congress may call a hearing and appropriate action be taken. No minutes shall be taken of these proceedings.

FINANCES The assembly shall be financed according to the scriptural method of Tithes and offerings by the members and friends of the ministry. Ministerial members will also participate in an annual gift as directed by the national congress. (Mal. 3:10: Matt 23:23; Heb 7:4-9; 1 Cor. 16:1-2; 2 Cor. 9:6-15).

PROPERTY All property (real or chattel) shall be taken, held, sold, transferred or conveyed in the name of the Ministry No real property of the ministry shall be sold, leased, mortgaged or otherwise alienated without authorization by at least a two-thirds majority vote by the membership at a regular or special business meeting of the Ministry, solely called for the purpose of consideration of the proposal.

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Chattels of the value of $10,000.00 or more shall be subject to the same restrictions as given in Section 11.02 for real property. In order to expedite the business of the Ministry, the Congress shall have the right to dispose as they see fit of chattels, singly or in the aggregate, below the value of $10,000.00.

The President and the Secretary of the Ministry shall certify in such conveyance, lease, or mortgage that the same has been duly authorized by the vote of the membership or by the official board if Section 3 applies. Such certificate shall be held to be conclusive evidence thereof. A listing of all chattels covered by Section 11.03 above of the value of $10,000.00 or more shall be listed and be presented by the Treasurer at each business meeting and included in the minutes of such meetings.

In the event that the organization here in mentioned ceases to function as a Ministry, then the mentioned property, real or chattel may be disposed of and the entire proceeds shall be handed over to a religious, charitable organization similar in purpose in Article II, that is qualified for exemption under Sec. 501(c) (3), Internal Revenue Code. The official board is empowered with the authority to conduct this transaction upon the consent of two-thirds of the membership in a meeting specifically called to discuss this matter.

CHURCH DESIGNATION Affiliate Church: ICOF has a partnership with the Life Church Network for those churches looking for a church network. We also work with Joel Osteen’s Champions Network, the Association of Related Churches (ARC), Life Network, Evangelical Fellowship International and others.

MEMBERSHIP REMOVAL OR WITHDRAWL A member church may be removed from the ICOF Fellowship if it is no longer in good standing. Additionally, a member or a church may be removed if the Board of Directors determines the ministry is no longer exemplifying the ideals of the Fellowship, it is no longer upholding the fundamental statements of faith or it is no longer demonstrating support for the operation of the Fellowship.

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DISCIPLINE OF MEMBERS One of the purposes of the Fellowship is to help maintain purity of character and to provide an apostolic covering for like-minded ministers. For this reason discipline may be required with regard to certain members who fail to maintain the standards of the fellowship in personal purity, financial responsibility, ministerial integrity and doctrinal stability.

Discipline will be handled on the basis of Matthew 18:15, and in the spirit of Galatians 6:1. If the International Presbytery determines that discipline is deemed necessary, the following events will occur:  A meeting with at least two ICOF members will be held. In the event there is no change, the next step will follow.  Meeting with a member of the International Presbytery and if applicable leaders of that particular church. In the event there is no change, the next step will follow.  Representative of the International Presbytery, in case of violation of ministerial ethics, will have the authority to address the situation in the local church (Matthew 18:17).

In all cases, if there is no change, the International Presbytery may make any decisions deemed necessary for the ultimate purpose of maintaining the integrity of the ministry.

Members of the fellowship may also be disciplined by removal from the ICOF if, in the judgment of the International Presbytery such offenses are worthy.

(Galatians 5:17-21).

If a member is removed from the ICOF, The ICOF International Presbytery will send a written notice of removal to the member in question and if applicable to their church and their church leaders. A member who has been removed can be reinstated with the recommendation of the ICOF International Presbytery.

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APOSTOLIC COVERING

ICOF is fivefold ministry oriented. This meaning that we believe the fivefold (Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers and Evangelists) are all part of the Body of Christ today.

For more information see The Next Wave, Restoration of the Charismata by Dr. Bernie L. Wade. The fivefold ministry of ICOF performs a plethora of duties.

They are available to provide counseling to Fellowship members.

They are available to visit churches and impart strength to them.

They are available to elderships that need assistance in pulpit supply and selecting pastoral candidates.

The ICOF President is available to local Church congregations and leaders MINISTERIAL ETHICS Members in good standing, who desire to move to another ICOF affiliated church, shall request a letter of recommendation from the church they are leaving.

Any accusation against an ICOF member should not be received unless it is through the method outlined in Scripture of first going to the offended. If then the issues is not resolved, then going to the congregation and only then will the matter be heard by the ICOF Congress or designate (Matthew 18:15-17).

AMENDMENTS Amendments to this Constitution may be made by a majority vote of the members of the Ministry who are in attendance at any regular or special meetings called for that purpose, provided that due notice be given three weeks prior to the proposed change.

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