Polity

Question 1

Purpose of the General Council of the Assemblies of God

Answer 1

CN: Preamble “We Believe”

BL: Article 3, Section 1, Paragraph A

Question 2

Who Comprises the Membership of the General Council of the Assemblies of God

Answer 2

BL: Article VII, Sections 1-3

Question 3

The Composition and Terms of Office of the Executive Presbytery

Answer 3

CN: Article IX, Section 2, Paragraphs a and b

Question 4

The Representation, Qualifications and Responsibilities of the General Presbytery

Answer 4

CN: Article IX, Section 3

Question 5

The Regular Sessions of The General Council of the Assemblies of God Membership Referred to as “General Council” Occur Every Two Years

Answer 5

CN: Article VIII, Section 1

Question 6

The Corporate Officers and the Executive Leadership Team of the General Council

Answer 6

CN: Article IX, Section 1, Paragraphs a and b

Question 7

The Executive Presbytery Serves as the Board of Directors

Answer 7

CN: Article IX, Section 2, Paragraph b

Question 8

District Councils: Geographical and Language/Ethnic Districts

Answer 8

CN: Article X, Section 3, Paragraphs a and b

Question 9

The Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of a Local Assembly Is in Alignment with General Council and District Council Bylaws

Answer 9

CN: Article XI, Section 1, Paragraphs a-e

Question 10

Local Assemblies and the Right of Self-Government

Answer 10

CN: Article XI, Section 1, Paragraph c

Question 11

Dissolution of a Corporation and the Distribution of Assets and Payments of Obligations

Answer 11

CN: Article XII

BL: Article IX, Section 7, Paragraph c

Question 12

The Work of The General Council is Governed by “Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised”

Answer 12

BL: Article 1

Question 13

Duties of the Executive Presbytery

Answer 13

BL: Article III, Section 7, Paragraphs a-t

Question 14

Sponsorship of a Resolution for Consideration by the General Council

Answer 14

BL: Article IV, Section 4, Paragraph b

Question 15

The Primary Roles of the District Council

Answer 15

BL: Article V, Section 2

Question 16

Voting Constituency at a District Council

Answer 16

BL: Article V, Section 4

Question 17

Language and Ethnic District Councils

Answer 17

BL: Article V, Section 6

Question 18

The Requirements of Affiliation for a Local Assembly

Answer 18

BL: Article VI, Sections 1-8

Question 19

Safeguarding Local Assemblies from Dismissed Ministers

Answer 19

BL: Article VI, Section 3, Paragraphs a and b

Question 20

Relationships between Churches, District Councils, and the General Council

Answer 20

BL: Article VI, Section 4, Paragrahs a-d

Question 21

Affiliated Churches Are Amenable to the General Council While Being Sovereign, Autonomous, Self-Governing, and Self-Determinjng

Answer 21

BL: Article VI, Section 4, Paragraph a

Question 22

Recognition of Ministry Gifts without Regard to Gender, Race, Disability, or National Origin

Answer 22

BL: Article VII, Section 1

Question 23

Sacerdotal Functions of Credentialed Ministers

Answer 23

BL: Article VII, Section 1

Question 24

Qualifications for Ministerial Credentials

Answer 24

BL: Article VII, Section 2, Paragraphs a-m

Question 25

Voluntary Cooperation and Commitment to the Fellowship

Answer 25

BL: Article VII, Section 2, Paragraph g

Question 26

Basic Education Requirements for Credentialed Ministers

Answer 26

BL: Article VII, Section 2, Paragraph h

Question 27

Ecclesiastical Annulments and Marriage Dissolutions

Answer 27

BL: Article VII, Section 2, Paragraph k

Question 28

Eligibility of Women in Ministry

Answer 28

BL: Article VII, Section 2, Paragraph l

Question 29

The Three Levels of Ministerial Credentials in the Assemblies of God

Answer 29

BL: Article VII, Section 3, Paragraphs c-e

Question 30

The Qualifications for Ministerial Ordination

Answer 30

BL: Article VII, Section 3, Paragraph e

Question 31

Amenability of Credentialed Ministers to Both the District Council and the General Council

Answer 31

BL: Article VII, Section 8, Paragraph a

Question 32

Ministerial Transfer of Credentials from One District to Another Must Occur within Sixty Days

Answer 32

BL: Article VII, Section 9, Paragraph a

Question 33

Credentials Holders Who Transfer between Language/Ethnic Districts and Geographic Districts

Answer 33

BL: Article VII, Section 9, Paragraph d

Question 34

Ministerial Credential Renewals and Reinstatements

Answer 34

BL: Article VII, Section 10

Question 35

Reinstatement of a Lapsed Ministerial Credential

Answer 35

BL: Article VII, Section 10, Paragraph d

Question 36

Ministerial Financial Support of the National Leadership and Resource Center

Answer 36

BL: Article VII, Section 10, Paragraph f

Question 37

Christian Marriage Is between a Man and a Woman

Answer 37

BL: Article VII, Section 1

Question 38

Disapproved Doctrine: Unconditional Security

Answer 38

BL: Article IX, B, Section 1

Question 39

Disapproved Doctrine: Legalism

Answer 39

BL: Article IX, B, Section 2, Paragraphs a and b

Question 40

Disapproved Doctrines and Practices as It Pertains to Eschatological Errors

Answer 40

BL: Article IX, B, Section 3, Paragraphs a-e

Question 41

Imminent Return of Christ

Answer 41

BL: Article IX, B, Section 3, Paragraph c

Question 42

Divorce and Remarriage

Answer 42

BL: Article IX, B, Section 3, Paragraph c

Question 43

Performing Marriage Ceremonies

Answer 43

BL: Article IX, B, Section 5, Paragraph d

Question 44

Tithing

Answer 44

BL: Article IX, B, Section 7, Paragraph a

Question 45

Violations of Ministerial Courtesy

Answer 45

BL: Article IX, B, Section 8

Question 46

Ministry in a Non-Assemblies of God Church

Answer 46

BL: Article IX, B, Section 9

Question 47

Divine Healing and Professional Medicine

Answer 47

BL: Article IX, B, Section 12

Question 48

The Nature and Purposes of Discipline

Answer 48

BL: Article X, Section 1

Question 49

Ministerial Discipline: The District Hearing the Case

Answer 49

BL: Article X, Section 7, Paragraph a

Question 50

Assemblies of God World Missions and the Indigenous Principle

Answer 50

BL: Article XIII, Section 1, Paragraph d

Question 51

Support of Assemblies of God World Missionaries

Answer 51

BL: Article XIII, Section 5, Paragraphs a-d

Question 52

Chi Alpha Campus Missionaries

Answer 52

BL: Article XIV, Section 2, Paragraph c, (2)

Question 53

U.S Missions Missionary Church Planters and Developers

Answer 53

BL: Article XIV, Section 2, Paragraph c, (3)

Question 54

Military Service

Answer 54

BL: Article XVII