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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Title

Page Number

Preamble ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Article I Name................................................................................................................................ 3
Article II Mission Statement .......................................................................................................... 3
Article III Objectives and Corporate Purposes .............................................................................. 3
Article IV Statement of Faith ......................................................................................................... 3
Article V Membership.................................................................................................................... 5
Article VI Election and Tenure of Officers ................................................................................... 6
Article VII Professional Conduct of Officers ................................................................................ 7
Article VIII Board of Governors ................................................................................................... 8
Article XI Officers ....................................................................................................................... 10
Article X Departments ................................................................................................................. 12
Article XI Right to Designate Objects of Contributions ............................................................. 14
Article XII Meetings .................................................................................................................... 14
Article XIII Finances ................................................................................................................... 15
Article XIV Great Commission fund ........................................................................................... 16
ARTICLE XV Dissolution Clause .............................................................................................. 16
Article XVI Procedure for Revision and Amendment ................................................................. 16
ADDENDUMS ............................................................................................................................ 18
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PREAMBLE
We, the members of The Association of Christian
Leaders, do hereby declare and establish this
Constitution to preserve and secure the principles
of our faith and to govern the body in an orderly
manner, to maintain the autonomy of this
association in freedom of action in relation to other
ministries and organizations.
ARTICLE I
NAME
This organization shall be known, styled, and
incorporated as:
The Association of Christian Leaders,
Incorporated
ARTICLE II
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Association of Christian
Leaders, Incorporated is to fulfill the Great
Commission of Jesus Christ; transforming,
renewing and re-engineering Christian leaders for
21st Century ministry.
Proverbs 27:17; Ephesians 4; 1 Corinthians 3:9
ARTICLE III
OBJECTIVES AND CORPORATE PURPOSES
Section 1
The Association of Christian
Leaders, Inc. is a voluntary union of Christian
leaders; clergy and laity operating as a religious
association pursuant to the laws of the United States
of America, subject to its Articles of Organization
and Constitution filed in the State of Texas, with
the Texas Secretary of State.

Section 2
The basic objectives of this
voluntary union (hereafter referred to as Body,
Association, or Parent Body) are as follows:
1. To unite Christian leaders so as to fulfill
the Great Commission of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ through preaching,
teaching, healing, and singing;
2. To promote our mission objectives;
3. To provide and environment encourage
and support Christian education and
leadership growth and development;
4. To provide opportunities for Christian
Fellowship
5. To equip, encourage and edify members
to share their faith and to do good works;
6. To engage in any other endeavors deemed
fitting and proper in order to advance the
cause of Jesus Christ throughout the
world.
ARTICLE IV
STATEMENT OF FAITH
WE BELIEVE there is only one true God. God is
omnipotent (all-powerful), omnipresent (present in
all places at the same time), and omniscient
(knowing all things). He is the sovereign God. God
exists, simultaneously and eternally, and reveals
Himself to us as one in three distinct personalities
biblically called the Godhead: God the Father,
God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. God is
without division of essence, nature, mind, or will.
We believe that the economy of God moves in
concert executing the will of God the Father
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fulfilled by Christ the Son, by the power of the Holy

Spirit. Genesis 1:1, 26-27; 3:22 Psalm 90:2;
Matthew 28:19; Acts 17:29; Romans 1:20;
Colossians 2:9; I Peter 1:2; II Corinthians 13:14
WE BELIEVE God as Father reigns with
providential care over His universe, His creatures,
and the flow of the stream of human history
according to the purposes of His grace. He is allpowerful, all knowing, all loving, and all wise. God
is Father in truth to those who become children of
God through faith in Jesus Christ. He is fatherly in
His attitude toward all men. Genesis 1:1; 2:7;
Exodus 3:14; 6:2-3; Leviticus 22:2; Deuteronomy
6:4; 32:6; 1 Chronicles 29:10; Psalm 19:1-3;
Isaiah 43:3,15; 64:8; Jeremiah 10:10; 17:13;
Matthew 7:11; 23:9; 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; John
4:24; 5:26; 14:6-13; 17:1-8; Acts 1:7; Romans
8:14-15; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Galatians 4:6;
Ephesians 4:6; Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17;
Hebrews 11:6; 12:9; 1 Peter 1:17; 1 John 5:7.
WE BELIEVE Jesus Christ is the eternal and only
begotten Son of God. He was conceived of the Holy
Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died on the
cross and in His substitutionary death; He made
provision for the redemption of men from sin. God
raised him from the dead, he appeared unto His
disciples, and ascended into heaven and is now
exalted at the right hand of God where He is the
One Mediator, our High Priest and Advocate.
Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 14:1030; Hebrews 4:14-15; I Corinthians 15:3-4;
Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14-15;
Titus 2:13
WE BELIEVE The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God,
complete and divine. Through illumination, He
enables men to understand and receive truth. He
inspired men of old to write the scriptures. The
ministry of the Holy Spirit is to exalt the Lord Jesus

Christ, to convict men of sin, regenerate the

redeemed sinner, indwell, guide, instruct, and
empower the believer for Godly living, worship and
service. He enlightens and empowers the believer
and the church in worship, evangelism, and service.
Judges 14:6; Job 26:13; Psalms 51:11; Isaiah
61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; John 16:7-13; 14:16-17;
Acts 1:8; 2:4; I Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; II
Corinthians 3:17; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25;
Ephesians 5:18
WE BELIEVE The Bible is the infallible Word of
God, that it is Holy and perfect instruction. It is
divinely inspired, salvation is its end, and truth is
its matter. It is food for the spirit that sustains us in
all circumstances. All scripture is a testimony to
Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine
revelation. It is the supreme and final authority. II
Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; II Timothy 1:13;
Psalms 119:105, 160; 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
WE BELIEVE In the image of God was man
created but fell into sin and therefore is lost, and
only the grace of God can bring man into His Holy
fellowship and enable man to fulfill the creative
purpose of God. All men need to come to the saving
knowledge of Jesus Christ through His shed blood
on the Cross. The sacredness of humanity is evident
in that God created man in his own image, and in
that Christ died for man; therefore, every person of
every race possesses full dignity and is worthy of
respect and Christian love. Genesis 1:27; Psalm
8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2
WE BELIEVE Salvation involves the redemption
of the whole man. It is freely offered to all who
accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Salvation is
eternal redemption for the believer through the shed
blood, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In an
all-inclusive sense, salvation includes regeneration,
justification, sanctification, and glorification. There
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can be no salvation apart from personal faith in

Jesus Christ as Lord. John 3:16; Romans 6:23;
Ephesians 2:8-9 John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5;
Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
WE BELIEVE the believer is secure in eternity by
reason of salvation through Jesus Christ as a gift
from God the Father. Salvation is maintained not
by the self-effort of the Christian, but by the grace
and power of God. It is the keeping power of Gods
grace that gives the believer this security. John
10:28-30; II Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:1014; I Peter 1:3-5; Romans 8:35-39
WE BELIEVE Baptism of the believer should be
by immersion in water, in the name of the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is an act of
obedience that we publicly identify with the death,
burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the
prerequisite to the Lords Supper. Matthew 3:1317, 28:19-20; Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22; John
3:23; Acts 2:41-42; Romans 6:3-5; Colossians
2:12
WE BELIEVE The Lords Supper is a symbolic act
of obedience whereby members of the Church
partake of the bread and the fruit of the vine to
commemorate the death of the Lord Jesus Christ
until He comes again. It was instituted be Jesus
Christ. Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke
22:19-20; I Corinthians 11:23-29
WE BELIEVE Worship is reserved for the Lord
God. We believe in the complete worship of
the Lord God in Spirit and in truth; that we are to
worship Him with our whole being and instrument
without reservation. Psalm 9:1-5, 34:1-3, 95:1-3,
96:1-4a, 100:1-5, 105:1-3, 150:1-6; John 4:23;
Acts 16:25

WE BELIEVE Family is the matrix and foundation

of society. We believe that the family is a
God ordained institution for humanity. Its
composition is made up of persons related to one
another by marriage, blood, or adoption. We further
believe that family begins with the Holy matrimony
of one man to one woman in covenant for a lifetime
with God, before God. The husband and wife are
equal in value to the Lord God. The husband/father
is to be the priest, protector, and provider of his
home. The wife/mother is to be supportive to her
husband first, working with him in managing the
affairs of the home and nurturing the development
of the children. Parents are to teach and
demonstrate to their children Gods pattern for
Christian living, moral values, character and
integrity, and a strong work ethic through
loving discipline and biblical teaching. Children
are to honor and obey their parents. Exodus 20:12;
Proverbs 23:24, 31; Malachi 4:6; Ephesians 5:216:4, I Timothy 3:4-5
ARTICLE V
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1
Privileges and Limitations of
Membership. Membership is renewed annually.
Members must adhere to the Statement of Faith
(Article IV) and support the policies and spirit of
The Association of Christian Leaders as set forth in
this document.
Each member is expected to support the activities
and programs of the association through time, talent
and finances.
Section 2
Resolutions of Questions regarding
Membership Rights, Privileges, and Obligations.
The Board of Governors is the sole and final arbiter
of any questions regarding membership rights,
privileges, and obligations. Acceptance of
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membership in the Association shall constitute

agreement that the Board of Governors itself is the
supreme
forum
regarding
membership
controversies from which there is no appeal.
Section 3
Under no circumstances shall a
member or group of members have the right to
litigate, adjudicate, or arbiter disputes and
questions regarding membership rights, privileges,
or procedures of this Body in the secular courts or
any other forum other than that prescribed by this
constitution. Rather, the Association shall
adjudicate such disputes and questions in
accordance with Biblical procedures subject to final
approval by the Association through the vote of
members. In all instances and matters except for
removal from office, the simple majority vote of the
Board of Governors shall be binding.
Upon appeal to the Board of Governors, the
outcome of all controversies and disputes is
decided by the simple majority vote of the
assembled members, with said vote being final and
binding on the individual, the Association.
Section 4
Voting privileges. Voting Privileges
for elections and items deemed action items on a set
agenda during meetings of this Body is restricted to
certified members only, i.e., known to be in
harmony with the purposes of this Association, as
verified by procedures established by the Board of
Governors.
Voting shall be by members certified by the Board
Administrator and shall take place by process and
methods set forth in this Constitution. Each
member present at an Association meeting is
entitled to one vote without reference to member
organizations, regions or states. Casting of votes
shall be by paper ballot, voice, show of hands, or

by electronic means; as deemed necessary or

appropriate by the Board of Governors.
Section 5
All properties, assets, funds,
liabilities, and entitlements of the Association, its
departments bodies, boards, commissions, and
other entities, are solely vested in the parent body
The Association of Christian Leaders, Inc. In all
categories, membership and/or holding office in the
Association shall confer no personal, equity, or
separate property rights in any assets, property,
funds, liabilities, and entitlements of the parent
body The Association of Christian Leaders, Inc.
Section 6
Member Registration Fee. The
annual fees of this association for an individual
member is $60.
ARTICLE VI
ELECTION AND TENURE OF OFFICERS
Section 1
Election and tenure of officers. The
Office of the President is the only office requiring
general election and shall be elected by the
members of the Association at an Annual Meeting
designated for that purpose, and shall be confirmed
to and installed by the Board of Governors. No
person shall be elected or appointed as President
who is not a member of the Association and in good
standing having been a member for a period of two
years (24 months).
(a) Other officers may be elected to office
pursuant to resolution by the Board of
Governors; otherwise is appointed by the
President or a designated proxy pursuant to
this Constitution.
(b) The Board of Governors will serve as the
official elections commission of the
association; and is the authorized to
prescribe the nomination, campaign, and
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election process, and shall be the

preliminary arbiter of any election
questions, disputes, or controversies, with
final judgment on such matters.
Section 2
Upon election as prescribed by
Section 1 of this Article VI, the President-Elect and
such other persons or officers designated by the
President-Elect shall promptly be apprised of any
matters pertaining to the work of the Association
including its fiscal affairs, mission activities and
any other information pertinent to effecting an
orderly transition from the previous administration.
(a) Consistent with and pursuant to this
provision, the person serving as outgoing
President and all other officers of the
Association and its, boards, commissions,
subsidiaries, and other entities, shall
immediately initiate transfer of authority for
the work of the Association upon election
of the new President, and shall complete
that transfer of authority no later than thirty
(30) days following the election of the
President. By this procedure, it is the
explicit intent of the Association that the
work of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
through the Association will in no way be
hindered, compromised, or otherwise
prejudiced due to the change in leadership.
Section 3
The President shall be elected for a
four-year term, and shall not be eligible to serve
more two consecutive terms in the same office.
After being out of office for one term, a person may
seek and be eligible for re-election. This provision
regarding tenure and term limits shall apply to all
officers, departments leaders and officials, and
subsidiary leaders, with the exception of the Board
of Governors.

Section 4
Oath of Office. The Chairman of the
Board of Governors will rise and recite the
following (Name of Elected), will you please
rise and come forward. The Board of Governors has
certified you as President of the Association of
Christian Leaders It will be your duty to preside at
meetings, to enforce impartially the constitution of
the association, to function in every respect as chief
administrative and managerial officer. It will be
your duty to guide your cabinet in further
developing the associations vision and mission.
You must be familiar with the associations
constitution, Roberts Rules of Order and all
governing resolutions and procedures. In the last
analysis, the ultimate success of this association
rests in your hands.
(Name of Elected), are you prepared to take the
oath of office as President of the Association of
Christian Leaders?
Please raise your right hand and repeat after me. In
the presence of God and these witnesses assembled
I, (Name of Elected) do solemnly affirm and
pledge that I will faithfully execute the duties as
President of the Association of Christian Leaders
to the best of knowledge and ability to commit
myself to the Word of God and Holy living
further the vision and mission of the association
and assume full responsibility of the association.
ARTICLE VII
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF OFFICERS
Section 1
Ten-Day Compliance Initiative.
Elected or appointed officers shall be given ample
time to complete all tasks by their due dates. If a
task is not completed within the time given ten
days, (10) is granted to become compliant with the
original request (weekends and holidays excluded).
After ten days, any officer found not to be
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compliant is suspended pending further review by

the Executive Vice President.
Section 2
Monthly Reports. All leaders are
required to have a monthly written report of the past
months activities and the present months goals
and objectives. This report must be completed by
the seventh (7th) of every month. The report, when
asked must be produced within 24 hours of the
request. This report should be detailed describing
the events you held the previous month including
departmental meetings, Services, Fundraisers, etc.
This report should also include a financial report.
An itemized list of your expenditures should also
be included along with any monetary amount that
is sent to the parent body or your corresponding
department. For records and accountability
purposes, we do ask that you scan in and/or mail a
hard copy of your receipts to the Office of the
Board Administrator.
Section 3
Behavior and Morality Clause All
leaders must uphold a Christian standard of living.
All public domain representations of a leader must
reflect and meet the standards outlined in the Holy
Scriptures, our Statement of Faith and general
Christian morals. This applies to but not limited to
Any Social Networking sites (i.e. Facebook,
Myspace, Twitter, etc.) any Blogging Sites, public
appearances and private encounters that could be
made public.
Section 4
Failure to Comply Any Failure to
comply with the Behavior and Morality Clause is
cause for an investigation after which the attained
evidence is presented to the accused for defense;
and then brought before the Executive board for
review and final disposition.
ARTICLE VIII
BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Section 1
Board of Governors Members of
the Board of Governors is appointed by the
Chairperson and serves indefinitely at his or her
discretion. The Board of Governors is the chief
policy making body of the association and works in
concert with the President of the association to
ensure harmony. The Board of Governors shall
meet quarterly to assess the business of the
association and address items necessary for the
continuation of the association. The Board of
Governors may not interfere with the day-to-day
operations of the President or officers that will
result in any personal disagreement, which does not
specifically concern the continuation of the
association or for any other matters that will cause
personal gain at the expense of the association.
Specific duties of the Board of Governors are but
not limited to:
(a) Adhere to the Association's policies
regarding
conflicts
of
interest,
confidentiality,
protection
of
the
Association's assets, ethical conduct in
business dealings and respect for and
compliance with applicable law and all
other requirements of the association's
Standards of Ethics and Business Conduct.
(b) Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by
the association for evaluating its impact,
and regularly measuring its performance
and effectiveness using those metrics.
Oversee, monitor, and counsel the officers
of the association. Oversee the performance
and effectiveness of the President and
officers and all extensions of the Parent
Body.
(c) Follow a strict policy of confidentiality of
association business and membership data.

(d) Settle all disputes in regards to membership

as well as those regarding leadership.
(e) Review and approve new policies and
changes to existing policies, and consider
proposals for constitutional amendments
and revisions.
(f) Shall give advice and recommendations
concerning management and policy to the
President, the Executive Board, the
departments, and other subsidiaries of the
association.
(g) The governors may intervene in the matter
of confusion, misuse of office or abuse of
powers by any appointed officer of the
association to include a member of the
Board of Governors.
(h) The governors have a fiduciary
responsibility to represent and protect the
members interest in the association. The
board shall make sure the assets and other
public disclosures are kept in good order.
This includes the associations vehicles,
equipment and facilities including human
capital management. Approve major
investments, divestitures, and transactions.
(i) Be reasonably available when requested to
advise the association on specific issues not
requiring the attention of the full board but
where an individual governor's insights
might be helpful to the association.
Section 2
The Board of Governors shall meet
at least three times a year at a time and place
designated by the Chairperson.
Section 3
Composition of the Board of
Governors - The Board of Governors shall consist

of the Chairperson, and the Vice Chairperson,

President of the Association and six members at
large. The Board must at all times maintain a
membership of no less than six.
Section 4

Officers of the Board of Governors

(a) Chairperson the Chairperson upon taking

office shall be the Chief Executive Officer
of the corporation, and gives oversight to
the President. The Chairperson with the
authority of the Board of Governors shall
recall any elected official of the association
that brings reproach to themselves or the
association. The incumbent shall be
authorized to issue executive orders,
resolutions and transact business as deemed
necessary on behalf of the association when
not in session. The incumbent shall also
maintain the ability to appoint special
committees and commissions, as well as
appoint officers of the association. The
Chairperson will represent the association
at all times in legal matters and represent the
association along with the President at
events, services, fellowships and the like. In
the event of a vacancy in the Vice
Chairperson shall assume the position of
Chairperson and will appoint a Vice Chair
and an additional member to the board to
ensure a five-member structure.
(b) Vice Chairperson - In absence of President,
chair Board meetings, ensure agendas and
minutes are distributed, and implement the
strategic plan. Reports and works closely
with the Board Chairperson, board
members, and officers; Helps the Board
Chair to develop and implement office
transition
plans;
performs
other
responsibilities as assigned by the board.
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Provides leadership and direction to the

Board; Ensures transparent communication
between all Board members; helps guide
and mediate Board actions with respect to
organizational priorities and governance
concerns; represents the association at
events and other activities; and plays a
leading role in fundraising activities.
(c) Board Administrator The Board
Administrator is appointed by the
Chairperson, is responsible for the
recording and transcription of the minutes
of all meetings of the association, and is
responsible for presenting and distributing
reports to all members of the Board of
Governors, as well as officers and general
members. In addition, the Board
Administrator works to ensure that all
business of the association are handled
promptly and with confidentiality. The
Board Administrator also works closely
with the Department of Member Care in
order to ensure that membership and
statistical information is accurate and
current. The Board Administrator works to
ensure proper financial control of all
association monies as the treasurer of the
association. As well, will oversee and be
custodian of all financial records of the
association. The Board Administrator
works with all departments to ensure budget
harmony; will also ensure that the
association is in total and complete
compliance of all city, county, state and
federal tax laws of the United States of
America.
ARTICLE XI
OFFICERS

Section 1
The officers of the association are
directed by, and reports to the President. All
officers are charged to assist with the development
and implementation of programs and services for
the association as a whole.
The officers will support the work of the
association and provide leadership and strategic
guidance as directed by the President. Specific
responsibilities include:
(a) Serving as a trusted advisor to the President
also develops and implements the
associations mission and vision.
(b) Oversee assigned departments and be held
accountable for those persons and their
performance.
(c) Reviewing agenda and supporting materials
prior to meetings.
(d) Prepare reports and material business
decisions and appropriately address and
present them to the Board of Governors.
(e) Working to ensure that the resolutions and
visions of the association are met in a timely
and effective manner.
(f) Serving on boards, commissions, and
committees or task forces and taking on
special assignments.
(g) Represents the association; acting as
ambassadors for the organization.
(h) Follow a strict policy of confidentiality of
association business and membership data.
Section 2

Duties and Descriptions of Officers

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(a) President The President is charged with

the day-to-day operations of the association
and all of its, departments, boards,
commissions, subsidiaries and the like. The
President is elected as according to Article
VI of this Constitution. The incumbent
reports directly to the Chief Executive
Officer and the Board of Governors, and
will appoint a cabinet of officers and be
responsible for the character and integrity of
said cabinet. The incumbent is Ex-officio of
all departments, subsidiaries etc. The
President is held accountable for facilitating
the annual session of the association and
presiding over all meetings of the
association. The President will also be
responsible for the implementation of
programs and services for the membership
and must be accessible at all times to the
same. The President will also be responsible
for creating and maintaining the national
itinerary. In the event that the office of
President becomes vacant during a term, the
Board of Governors shall appoint an interim
person to the Office of the President until
the current term expires.
(b) Vice President The Vice President under
the direction of the President, assists in such
matters and manner as directed. In addition,
the Vice President shall exercise geographic
oversight under the direction of the
President for association constituents and
entities. The Vice President takes initial
meetings with outside parties for screening
purposes or as a representative of the
Presidents office for greater accessibility.
The Vice President must know the
functioning of each department, and
possess strong team building to include
active and proactive leadership abilities. In

the event of a vacancy in this office, the

President will appoint a replacement not
more than thirty (30) days following the
effective date of the vacancy.
(c) Director of Member Care The Director of
Member Care works toward developing
strategies to recruit members, engage, and
retain current members in the overall
mission and vision of the association. The
Director of Member Care will ensure that
the Department of Member Care works with
all departments in harmony. The director is
the chief custodian of all member records
and the incumbent will ensure proper
security of all statistical information and
data of all members and officers of the
association. The director must be passionate
about finding practical ways to meet the
needs of real people and gains the
involvement of members and outreach
areas.
(d) Director of Music and Fine Arts The
Director of Music and Fine Arts is
responsible for the direction of all
musicians and choirs/choruses of the
Association and leads the Department of
Music and Fine Arts. The Director of Music
and Fine Arts is responsible for facilitating
an annual workshop during the annual
meeting of the Association in the music
field. The director is responsible for the
ongoing creative efforts of the Department
of Music and Fine Arts; is responsible for
the appointing and/or election of officers
within the Department of Music and Fine
Arts.
(e) Director of Missions and Evangelism The
Director of Missions and Evangelism will
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lead the Department of Missions and

Evangelism and will maintain a level of
harmony between the Missions and
Evangelism Department and its parent body
within the United States and internationally.
In addition, will also oversee and
incorporate outreach and evangelism into
the overall scope of ministry in the
Department of Missions and Evangelism;
responsible for continuing the ongoing
missions outreach programs and services as
well as efforts of the parent body.
(f) Director of Conference Services The
Director of Conference Services works in
harmony with all departments to ensure
participation in all areas of meetings of the
association. The Director of Conference
Services works to coordinate all aspects of
logistics, program layout, seating protocol,
registration and any event planning
measures of all association events.
Section 3
Regional Directors Regional
Directors are appointed and report to the
Department of Member Care. Regional Directors
are responsible for the overall guidance of the
region, and may serve simultaneously as state
Directors. They will design a regional plan in
accordance to the standards set by the Department
of Member Care. The incumbents will work with
all State Directors to recruit members; take an
active role and provide leadership to State
Directors.
Section 4
State Directors State Directors
work with Regional Directors to implement
policies of the parent body, they are local
ambassadors.

ARTICLE X
DEPARTMENTS
Section 1
The following entities, their
successors in identity, purpose, or interest; and all
other entities or bodies of such nature or similar
situated, whether created and established prior to
incorporation of this Association or at some other
time. And whether specifically identified in this
Constitution or not, are hereby recognized and
designated as subsidiary or department bodies of
this Association, as the case may be, and shall work
in harmony with the Association (parent body) to
contribute to the accomplishment of its mission,
fulfillment of its needs, and attainment of its
corporate purposes, mission, and vision:
(a) Department of Member Care Under the
supervision of the Director of Member
Care, this department will perform the
following tasks:
(i) Work toward engaging all members in
areas of the association, and will
furthermore assess all member fees and
payment levels. Ensure proper and secure
record keeping of member data.
(ii) Develop and maintain an annual
membership campaign in conjunction
with
the
President
and
Board
Administrator.
This
membership
campaign will include plans for recruiting
and sustaining members of the
association.
(iii) Plan and execute quarterly new members
orientation and interests meeting to
provide insight and get new members
involved in different aspects of the
association.
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(iv) Ensure all new members have received

their welcome materials within thirty days
of their initial application.
(v) Maintain a Spiritual Gifts survey bank to
assist the association in identifying and
implanting members talents in a variety
of methods to enhance the associations
primary vision and mission.
(vi) Work with Regional Directors and State
Directors to ensure that national programs
are implanted in their respected areas, and
assist when needed with projects and
programs.
(b) Department of Music and Fine Arts Under
the supervision of the Director of Music &
Fine Arts, this department will perform the
following tasks:
(i) Plan and organize music for all association
events.
(ii) Recruit and develop musicians and artist
(instrumental, keyboards, conducting,
vocal and related arts: dance, drama,
mime, etc.) who are interested in serving
the association.
(iii) Organize an annual musical as an annual
fundraiser in conjunction with the annual
meeting.
(c) Department of Conference Services
Under the supervision of the Director of
Conference Services, this department will
perform the following tasks:
(i) Assist the Board of Governors and
President with planning the annual

meeting and other events

necessary by the association.

deemed

(ii) Select and secure venues and hotels for

events in compliance with budget and
meeting requirements.
(iii) During the annual meeting, maintains
registration/service desks. Coordinates
arrangements including seating and
transportation, and support services
required by officers, speakers, presenters
and attendees.
(iv) Work with the Department of Finance to
secure sponsors for events and maintain
itemized receipts of income and expense.
(d) Department Missions and Evangelism
Under the supervision of the Director of
Missions and Evangelism, this department
will perform the following tasks:
(i) Develop and maintain a mission and
evangelism campaign keeping accords
with Matthew 28:19-20.
(ii) Organize and coordinate quarterly
teaching seminars on mission and
evangelism related topics.
(iii) Develop and oversee association outreach
projects during official functions with the
approval of the Board of Governors.
(iv) Work with the Great Commission Fund to
secure, distribute and maintain a fund base
on established procedures.
Section 2
Departments and subsidiary entities
and their officers and directors shall not possess or
exercise power or control over their affairs and
properties independent of the Association. All such
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entities shall amend their charters and any

organizing documents to reflect that they are
subordinate and subject to the governance,
jurisdiction, and control of their parent body.
Section 3
The Association shall have the
exclusive right and power to nominate and appoint
the officers, managers, directors, and missionaries
of its departments or subsidiary entities, for each
and all said departments and subsidiary entities,
either at its annual session or at such other time as
provided by the Constitution or specified by
resolution of the Board of Governors.
Section 4
Departments and subsidiary entities
and bodies shall submit monthly reports of their
activities, revenues, and all assets, expenditures,
and operations to the Association. These reports
shall be subject to approval by the Board of
Governors.
Section 5
All officers, directors, agents,
employees, and missionaries of or subsidiary
entities to this Association must be members in
good standing; unless otherwise excused as a
condition by the Board of Governors. It is the
responsibility of the department leaders to ensure
that respective departments are being innovative,
effective, and efficient in the furtherance of the
overall vision and mission of the association.
Section 6
Each board, department, region,
state and local chapter should have some type of
fundraiser to generate funds for your area and the
Parent body. This area of the report should list the
itemized amounts raised from each fundraiser.
ARTICLE XI
RIGHT TO DESIGNATE
OBJECTS OF CONTRIBUTIONS

Members and organized entities affiliated or

unaffiliated with this association shall have the
right to specify the object or objects to which their
contributions shall be applied. However, when this
right has not been exercised, the association and/or
its appointed financial officials shall disburse
appropriations and other contributions from
persons or entities at its discretion.
ARTICLE XII
MEETINGS
Section 1
Annual Meeting the Annual
Meeting of the association is the national meeting
of fellowship and instruction for members, as well
for business discussion for the association
leadership. The annual meeting will convene in
July or August of each calendar year unless
otherwise designated.
Section 2
Leadership Meetings A joint
leadership meeting to include all the Board of
Governors and officers shall take place quarterly to
ensure working harmony. The association
President or Chairman of the Board of Governors
may call a meeting.
(a) All business sessions of the association are
conducted with Roberts Rules of Order and
procedures adopted in this constitution and
by resolution or Executive Order of the
President.
Section 3
Quarterly Membership & interest
Meetings The association shall convene via
conference call or other means at least once a
quarter to apprise the membership on the workings
of the association, as well as provide a forum for
membership questions and concerns. This meeting
will also serve as the official means of those
interested in the association to glean information
and ask questions before joining the association.
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Section 4
All elected and/or appointed
officers are mandatorily required to be present at all
meetings of the association unless otherwise
cleared or absence approved.
Section 5
All meeting minutes are required to
be submitted to the Board of Governors no more
than ten (10) days following a scheduled meeting.
ARTICLE XIII
FINANCES
Section 1
No part of the net earnings of the
corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be
distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or
other private persons, except that the corporation
shall be authorized and empowered to pay
reasonable compensation for services rendered and
to make payments and distributions in furtherance
of the purposes set forth in Article VII hereof. No
substantial part of the activities of the corporation
shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise
attempting to influence legislation, and the
corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in
(including the publishing or distribution of
statements) any political campaign on behalf of or
in opposition to any candidate for public office.
Notwithstanding any other provision of these
articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other
activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a
corporation exempt from federal income tax under
section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or
the corresponding section of any future federal tax
code, or (b) by a corporation, contributions to
which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the
Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding
section of any future federal tax code.
(a) The Board of Governors shall receive not
more than $1, 500.00 collectively during a
fiscal year for their services and shall not

exceed that amount annually for the

duration of their service to the association.
(b) Officers shall not receive more than $1,
000.00 collectively during a fiscal year for
their services.
(c) Hired or contracted employees of the
association shall receive compensation
commensurate with their experience and
skills, and signed contract or employment
agreement.
Section 2
The Board of Governors shall be
authorized to raise the compensation and
honorarium levels as deemed necessary and shall
not exceed $1, 000 every four years.
Section 3
Purchasing.
The
Board
Administrator must approve all purchases for the
association. Purchasers must at all times submit a
requisition no less than two weeks prior to the
intended purchase meant for the ongoing work of
the association and/or its boards, commissions, etc.
The Board Administrator will approve or deny and
forward the requisition.
(a) If a requisition for purchasing an item(s) is
denied by the Board Administrator; the
requester reserves the right to bring the
requisition before the Board of Governors
for approval or denial with such decision
being absolute and final.
(b) Purchases made without an approved
official requisition will not be reimbursed;
unless in cases being emergencies so
deemed by the Board of Governors.
(c) It is and shall be the declared policy of the
Association that no member, region or state,
or any other entity or person shall use the
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tax-exempt status, FEIN, DUNS Number,

or any of such of this Association without
the express written authorization of the
association acting through the Board of
Governors.
Section 4
Guest
Honorariums.
Persons
brought in at the invitation of the Association will
be compensated according to an agreement reached
by the association and by the contracting parties.
Section 5
Budget. The Board Administrator is
charged with presenting a fair and balanced budget
to the Board of Governors for approval no later than
November 1 of any fiscal year. The budget must
cover all expenses and salaries, and contain a
reserve for unexpected incidentals

ARTICLE XIV
GREAT COMMISSION FUND
The Great Commission Fund serves, as an
extension of the association; its primary existence
is to serve as a small grant-making organism for
missions, outreach and benevolent needs of our
members and mission ministries and projects. Our
scope of funding for projects include but are not
limited to:

Foreign & Home Mission Programs and

Trips
Minor Church Repairs
Scholarships
Community Outreach Programs &
Initiatives
Membership Financial Assistance

The Great Commission Fund receives an annual

gift from the associations General Operating Fund.
The annual gift will be determined during each
budget session yearly. The fund also provides the

financial operating support of the online resource

library.
A committee appointed by the Board of Governors
manages the Great Commission Fund.
ARTICLE XV
DISSOLUTION CLAUSE
Upon the dissolution of the corporation, assets shall
be distributed for one or more exempt purposes
within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding
section of any future federal tax code, or shall be
distributed to the federal government, or to a state
or local government, for a public purpose. Any such
assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by a
Court of Competent Jurisdiction of the county in
which the principal office of the corporation is then
located, exclusively for such purposes or to such
organization or organizations, as said Court shall
determine, which are organized and operated
exclusively for such purposes.
ARTICLE XVI
PROCEDURE FOR REVISION
AND AMENDMENT
Section 1
No revision or amendment proposed
for adoption to this Constitution shall not be
considered without initial study and analysis by the
Board Administrator; and presentation to the Board
of Governors.
Section 2
No
proposed
Revision
or
amendment shall be implemented into the
constitution unless two-thirds of the assembled
Board of Governors when it is presented for vote is
in approval.

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Section 3
Each
adopted
revision
or
amendment to this Constitution shall take effect
immediately unless otherwise stated.

___________________________________
Chairman, Board of Governors
Association of Christian Leaders, Inc.

All other constitutions and laws or

parts of constitutions and, except for the Holy
Bible, are hereby declared null and void and invalid
upon the adoption of this Constitution.

___________________________________
Board Administrator, Board of Governors
Association of Christian Leaders, Inc.

Section 4

Essence C.
Jackson

Monday, August 11, 2014

Adopted ___________________________________

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ADDENDUMS
1. Order of Precedence
Chairperson
Board of
Governors

Vice Chairperson
Board of
Governors

Great
Commission
Fund

Board of
Governors

Director of
Member Care

Regional
Directors

President of the
Association

Vice President

Director of
Conference
Services

Director of Music
& Arts

Director of
Missions &
Evangelism

State Directors

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2. Regions of the Association

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