Church / Charity Constitution
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 Tim 3 v. 16)
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. (Gen 1 v.1; Gen 1 v.26; Matt 3 v.16)
1.3. MAN’S DEPRAVED NATURE
We believe that “all men have sinned and come short of the Glory of God” (Rom 3 v.23) and are subject to eternal punishment (Matt 13 v.41; Rom 6 v.23) and need repentance (Acts 2 v.38) and regeneration.
1.4. THE SAVIOUR
We believe man’s need of a Saviour has been met in the Person of Jesus Christ (Matt 1 v.21)
PURPOSE
1.1. To propagate the Gospel of Jesus and to disciple and deepen the spiritual lives of believers.
1.2. Church services shall be held on Sundays. There shall also be evening services or prayer meetings held on Wednesdays and Fridays.
TRUSTEES
1.1. TRUSTEES
The management of our church and charity is the responsibility of the two Senior Pastors who are the actual founders of the church and charity, and the Board of Trustees.
1.2 GOVERNING DOCUMENT
The Church is an unincorporated charity and her governing document consist of a charitable Trust Deed registered with the Charity Commission.
1.3 APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES
Trustees are nominated by the chairman or the Director of Trustees; and further appointment by the whole Board of Trustees.
The management of the church and charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the form of the Trust Deed. In appointing Trustees, consideration is given to individuals who have adequate experience in running organised groups and youth groups, training, education and community outreach.
POLICIES ADOPTED FOR THE INDUCTION AND TRAINING OF TRUSTEES
The induction process for any newly appointed member of the Trustees comprises an initial meeting with the Chair / the Director of Trustees and the entire Board of Trustees, followed by a series of short meetings with the Senior Ministries on the powers and the responsibilities of the Trustees.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE DECISION MAKING
The church and charity is organised so that the Board of Trustees meet quarterly to manage and deliberate its affairs.
At quarterly Trustee meetings, agreement is made by the Trustees on the strategy and activity of the church and charity which includes charitable donations, investments, reserves and risk management policies and performance.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The church and charity has assessed all the major risks to which the charity is exposed to, especially in areas of operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risk.
