CAMACOP

A compilation of guidelines for the

local church, national, regional and
district ministry teams, and auxiliary
groups, & other policies

The Christian and Missionary Alliance

Churches of the Philippines, Inc.
(C A M A C O P)
2011

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CAM ACOP M inistry Handbook
A compilation of guidelines for the local church, national,
regional and district ministry teams, and auxiliary groups and
other policies

Published by the Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches

of the Philippines (CAMACOP, Inc.)

Published in the Philippines

Copyright © 2011
By the Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the
Philippines (CAMACOP, Inc.)
No. 13 West Capitol Drive, Barangay Capitolyo, Pasig City
www.camacop.org.ph

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CAMACOP
A compilation of guidelines for the
local church, national, regional and
district ministry teams, and auxiliary
groups, & other policies

The Christian and Missionary Alliance

Churches of the Philippines, Inc.
(C A M A C O P)
2011

 
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Article XIII - General Provisions ««««««. 191

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 A Word from the Bishop

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Greetings of peace and grace to all in the sovereign name of
our Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior, Sanctifier, Healer and Coming King!

The Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the

Philippines, Inc. (CAMACOP) is now one of the largest Evangelical
denominations in the Philippines and it has grown to what it is now,
comprising 2,826 churches nationwide. Part of its growth is shown in
the various corporate documents that have been formulated and
established through the years in order to govern its ministries and
programs.

The CAMACOP constituents and primarily its leaders need

WR KDYH ³RUJDQL]DWLRQDO NQRZOHGJH´ Rf the institution they belong to.
Authors Byham, Nelson and Paese encourage leaders to know the
various functions of the organization, including operations and
information systems, laws and regulations, and how it is being managed
and administered.

I am thankful to the Lord that we now have a CAMACOP

Ministry Handbook, a compendium or compilation of the various
corporate documents of the organization, including that of its auxiliary
organizations. This handbook will aid in the acquisition of
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therefore, all leaders and constituents to take the time to read this
manual and have a working knowledge of the various corporate
documents. Leaders who are familiar with the several matrixes or
functions of the organization are better equipped to administer and
respond to its demands and challenges.

May this CAMACOP Ministry Handbook be helpful to you as

you discharge your duties as leaders of our churches, and guide you in
making decisions for the orderly function of CAMACOP as a religious
society. My sincerest thanks to Rev. Joel B. Garcia, Director for
Personnel Records and Licensing, and Research and Statistics, Mrs.
Susan Aragon, HRD Director, and Bishop Eduardo Cajes, Auxiliary
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Bishop and NEM- DCM, for working on this CAMACOP Ministry
Handbook so that we can have it in our hands.

Make good use of this handbook and be efficient, effective

and excellent leaders for the glory of the Lord!

Blessings,

Bishop Reniel Joel A. Nebab

President

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Together Everyone Achieves More

The M inistry
By Amos Wells

Not to sit on a lifted throne, not to rule superbly alone; not to be

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might; not to be great and first of all, not to hold others in humble thrall;
not to lord it over the world, a scepter high and a flag unfurled; not with
authority, not with pride, vain dominion, mastery wide ± nothing to
wish for, nothing to do ± not, ah, but to minister! Lowly to sup with the
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the stream of woe; out where the people of sorrow are, walking
brotherly, walking far; known to bitterness, known to sin, to the poor
and the wretched comrade and kin; so to be helper, the last and least,
serf in the kingdom, slave at the feast, so to obey, and so to defer, and
so, my Savior! to minister. Yes, for never am I alone: this is Thy glory
and this is Thy throne. Infinite servant, well may I be bondman and
vassal and toiler ± with Thee!

(Adopted from &KULVWLDQ0LQLVWHU¶V0DQXDO, USA,1937)

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 Qualifications of a Pastor
It is a true saying that if a man wants to be a pastor he has a
good ambition. For a pastor must be a good man whose life cannot be
spoken against. He must have only one wife, and he must be hard
working and thoughtful, orderly, and full of good deeds. He must enjoy
having guests in his home, and must be a good Bible teacher. He must
not be a drinker or quarrelsome, but he must be gentle and kind, and not
be one who loves money. He must have a well-behaved family, with
children who obH\TXLFNO\DQGTXLHWO\)RULIDPDQFDQ¶WPDNHKLVRZQ
little family behave, how can he help the whole church?
The pastor must not be a new Christian, because he might be
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downfall is an example). Also, he must be well spoken of by people
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trap him with many accusations, and leave him without freedom to lead
his flock.

- I Timothy 3:1-7, The Living Bible -

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ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION
of The Christian and
Missionary Alliance
Churches of the
Philippines, Inc.

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 AM ENDED
ARTI CLES OF I NCORPORATI ON OF
THE CHRI STI AN AND M I SSI ONARY ALLI ANCE
CHURCHES OF THE PHI LI PPI NES, I NC.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

I
That the Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the Philippines,
Incorporated is a non- stock and non- profit religious society and/ or
corporation, organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of
the Philippines. Formally organized on March 20, 1949 and
incorporated on December 19, 1950, with amendments to Articles IV, V
& VI of the Articles of Incorporation on May 14, 1985.

II
That a regular meeting of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
Churches of the Philippines, Inc. held on 20th day of March 1949, at
Zamboanga City, Philippines, at least two- thirds (2/3) of the
membership of the said religious society, gave their written consent of,
and voted to incorporate under and by virtue of the laws of the
Philippines.

III
That the incorporation of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
Churches of the Philippines, Inc. is not forbidden by competent
authority nor by its own constitution, rules, regulation and discipline of
the Christian and Missionary Alliance Mission of the Philippines, of
which it was formerly a part.

IV
That the Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the Philippines,
Inc. is charged with the administration of the temporalities and
management of its estates and properties of the Christian and
Missionary Alliance Mission within the entire Philippine territory.

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And further:

1. To participate aggressively in the discipling of the nations for

the glory of God by planting missionary churches in the power
of the Holy Spirit among unreached and/ or responsive people
groups in urban and rural centers, committed to holistic
ministry, world evangelization, Christian education, leadership
development, and fullness of life in Jesus Christ as Savior,
Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King.

2. To instill full consecration to the will of god, the fullness and

power of the Holy Spirit, and life of prayer and intercession
among its members.

3. To establish Alliance communities which shall serve as

catalysts for social services and social action to uphold the
principles of righteousness and justice through the power of the
Gospel.

4. To disciple the nations in obedience to the Great Commission.

5. To plant and nurture churches and congregations among the

nations here and abroad.

6. To establish Christian schools and theological institutions.

(As amended by the General Assembly of membership
on May 1, 2005.)

That the principal office of the said religious society is to be established

and located in 13 West Capitol Drive, Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City.
The National Board of Trustees may establish regional offices as the
religious society expands its ministries in the country. (As amended by
the General Assembly of membership on May 1, 2005.)

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That the number of National Board of Trustees (NBOT) shall be fifteen
(15) who are to serve until their successors are elected and qualified as
provided by the By-Laws. (As amended by the General Assembly of
membership on May 1, 2005.)

NAMES RESIDENCE

REV. JEREMIAS DULACA ZAMBOANGA CITY

REV. FILEMON CADUNGOG ZAMBOANGA CITY
REV. ALEJANDRO SALON DAVAO CITY
REV. JOSE ATO SIOCON, ZAMBOANGA
DOLORES ROBLES COTABATO, COTABATO

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We, the members of the Christian and

Missionary Alliance Churches of the Philippines, Inc. have signed these
presents, this 31st day of December 1949, in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and forty nine, at the City of Zamboanga,
Philippines.

(SGD) REV. JEREMIAS DULACA

(SGD) REV. FILEMON CADUNGOG
(SGD) REV. ALEJANDRO SALON
(SGD) REV. JOSE ATO
(SGD) DOLORES ROBLES

SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF

(SGD) ILLEGIBLE (SGD) ILLEGIBLE

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 ACKNOWLEDGEM ENT

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)

CITY OF ZAMBOANGA) S.S

BEFORE ME, this 31st day of December 1949, at the City of

Zamboanga, Philippines, PERSONALLY CAME AND APPEARED:
Rev. Jeremias Dulaca, with Residence Certificate No. A- 702286, issued
at Zamboanga City on January 4, 1949; Rev. Filemon Cadungog, with
Residence Certificate No- A-674711, issued at Labason, Zamboanga, on
January 4, 1949; Rev. Jose Ato, with Residence Certificate no A-
686604, issued at Siocon, Zamboanga, on February 8, 1949; Rev.
Alejandro Salon, with Residence Certificate No. A-427577, issued at
Davao City on February 15, 1949; and Dolores Robles, with Residence
Certificate No. A- 718471, issued at Zamboanga City on December 17,
1949, are known to me and to me known to be the same persons who
executed the foregoing Articles of Incorporation and they jointly and
severally acknowledged that they executed the same as their own free
act and deed and free act and deed of the Christian and Missionary
Alliance Churches of the Philippines they represent.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and

caused the seal of my office to be affixed hereto on the day, on the
month, year, and at the place first above stated.

(SGD) ILLEGIBLE
NOTARY PUBLIC
Until Dec. 31, 1950

Not. Reg. No 378

Page No. 11
Book No. 21
Series of 1949

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AMENDED BY- LAWS
of the
The Christian and Missionary
Alliance Churches of the
Philippines, Inc.

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 PREAM BLE

We, the members of the Christian and Missionary Alliance

Churches of the Philippines, Inc., depending upon the grace and
blessings of Sovereign God, in order to establish a religious
organization and ministry that shall embody the teaching and mission of
the Lord Jesus Christ, conserve and practice the distinctives of the
Christian and Missionary Alliance, promote evangelism, discipleship,
church planting, cross-cultural mission and education, and to be faithful
stewards of the grace, joy and the fullness of life through faith in the
Lord Jesus Christ our Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King, do
hereby promulgate the following:

ARTI CLE I ± NAM E AND PRI NCI PAL OFFI CE

SECTION 1. Name. The name of this religious organization shall be the

CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE
CHURCHES OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. hereinafter
called the CAMACOP.
SECTION 2. Principal Office. The principal office shall be located at
13 West Capitol Drive, Pasig City, Metro Manila or such
other place in the Philippines.

ARTI CLE I I ± CORPORATE SEAL

SECTION 1. Corporate Seal. The corporate seal of this

ecclesiastical society shall include the cross, the crown, the
laver, and the pitcher.

ARTI CLE I I I ± STATEM ENT OF FAI TH

1. Revelation and the Word of God7KH%LEOHLV*RG¶VUHYHlation, the

Word of God. It is the ultimate authority for faith and practice.
2. God. There is one true God existing in three persons, Father, Son
and Holy Spirit.
3. Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is true God and man. He suffered as a
substitutionary sacrifice to provide eternal salvation for mankind.
He was buried and on the third day He rose again and ascended into
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things and interceding for us as Advocate and High Priest, until He
comes again to establish His kingdom upon the earth.

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4. The Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a Divine Person, the Executive
of the Godhead; the Comforter who indwells, guides and empowers
the believers for victorious living and effective service. He calls and
keeps the church in faith and holiness, and convicts the world
concerning sin, righteousness and judgment.
5. 0DQ¶V6LQDQG*XLOW. Man was created in the image and likeness of
God; hence, he is of infinite worth and dignity. Through
disobedience, he fell into sin and incurred physical and spiritual
death.
6. Salvation. Salvation is by grace through the redemption provided by
the Lord Jesus Christ and received by faith in Him. Upon
repentance from sin and the exercise of faith in Christ, the believer
is juVWLILHG LQ *RG¶V VLJKW DGRSWHG LQWR *RG¶V KRXVHKROG ERUQ
again, and united in Christ.
7. The Church. The church is the community of believers from all
cultures, tribes and languages. It is called to belong to Christ, to
confess and proclaim His lordship among peoples. Thus the church
is commissioned to: (1) make disciples of all nations and integrate
them into local congregations; (2) proclaim the uniqueness and
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the Gospel through acts of justice, righteousness, mercy and peace.
The sacraments/ordinances to be observed are Baptism and the
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Christ in his death and resurrection, and expresses his resolve to
die to sin, self and the world and be loyal to Christ.
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remembrance of the Lord, and a renewal of commitment of the
participants.
8. The Ministry. The whole church is commissioned to continue and
fulfill the mission of Christ. All believers serve God and their
fellowmen in the church and in the world by the exercise of spiritual
gifts and through their earthly occupations and stations in life.
Within the ministry of the people of God are those who are called
and ordained to perform special functions like Gospel proclamation,
shepherding, equipping the body of believers and administration of
the sacraments/ordinances.
9. Sanctification and Power for Service. God wills the consecration and
sanctification of all believers, thereby receiving power for holy
living and effective service. Sanctification occurs after conversion,
but it should be a continuing and growing experience. The believer
is also exhorted to seek the power of the Holy Spirit for service.
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10. Divine Healing and Health. In his mercy, power and sovereign
will, God can heal the sick. Provision is made in the atoning death
of Christ for the healing of the body. The anointing with oil and
praying for the sick by the elders of the church, as set forth in James
5:13-16, is to be practiced.
11. Christian Hope and the Life to Come. God will accomplish his
eternal purpose in history and bring all things to their
consummation in Christ. In the end, Christ will come again
personally and visibly WRHVWDEOLVK*RG¶VUXOHRYHUDOOWKLQJV$W+LV
coming, God will call believers to eternal life, and unbelievers will
be judged for their sins and suffer everlasting punishment.

ARTI CLE I V ± STATEM ENT OF VI SI ON, M I SSI ON,

AND OBJECTI VES

Section 1. Vision Statement

That we envision transformed communities with mission-driven
Christian congregations here and abroad for the glory of God.

Section 2. Mission Statement

We exist to transform communities and to aggressively disciple
the nations by engaging in holistic development ministries; and by
planting churches that proclaim Jesus Christ as Savior, Sanctifier,
Healer and Coming King.

Section 3. CAMACOP Objectives

1. To instill in CAMACOP full consecration to the will of
God, the fullness and power of the Holy Spirit, and the life
of prayer and intercession.

2. To establish theological institutions and Christian schools.

3. To disciple the nations in obedience to the Great
Commission.

4. To plant and nurture churches and congregations among the

nations here and abroad.
5. To organize Alliance congregations, which shall serve as
catalysts for social services, social actions, and advocacy
that uphold the principles of righteousness and justice in
society through the power of the Gospel.

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Section 1. The membership of this society shall be as follows: all local

churches duly organized and recognized, individual registered members
of the local churches, and licensed ministers.

ARTI CLE VI ± ADM I NI STRATI VE SCOPE AND

M I NI STRY UNI TS

Section 1. Ministry Scope. The scope of ministry of this society includes

the entire Philippines and other countries.
1. The local ministry scope of this society shall embrace the
entire Republic of the Philippines.
2. This religious society shall establish missionary work in
other countries as may be approved by the National Board of Trustees
upon the recommendation of the Office of the President/Bishop.

Section 2. Administrative and Ministry Units. There shall be as many

regional administrative and ministry units as the General Assembly may
deem necessary. The NBOT may create as many smaller administrative
and ministry units. The creation, functions, and supervision of such
units shall be embodied in the administrative ministry guidelines in
accordance with the policies and procedures of this society.

ARTI CLE VI I ± GOVERNANCE

Section 1. The Constituent Elements.

The constituent elements of this society shall be as follows:
General Assembly (GA), National Board of Trustees (NBOT), Regional
Ministry Units, District Ministry Units, local churches, auxiliary
organizations, fellowships, institutions, agencies, standing committees,
and licensed ministers.

Section 2. The General Assembly (GA)

1. The Authority of the General Assembly. The General
Assembly is the highest legislative body of this society. Being a
deliberative and representative body, its powers and acts represent the
entire society. The corporate powers mentioned in this provision shall be
delegated to the National Board of Trustees when the General Assembly
is not in session.
2. The Composition of the General Assembly. The General
Assembly shall be composed of the local churches through their duly
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authorized representatives, the licensed ministers in good standing, and
institutions and agencies through their duly authorized representatives.

Section 3. The National Board of Trustees.

1. Functions. The functions of the National Board of Trustees
shall be as follows:
1). The NBOT shall promulgate policies and
procedures when the GA is not in session, provide
general direction, and exercise discipline over its
constituency.

2). It shall have the power to fill vacancies due to

removal, death, permanent incapacity, disqualification
or resignation.

3) An NBOT member: (a) shall be accountable also to

his local church and district; (b) must maintain close
consultation with the district to truly represent their
sentiments in the Board; and (c) shall give regular
reports to them about the programs, progress and
prayer concerns of this society.

4) To serve the best interests of the society and his

district, region in the board to ensure that this society
and its policies and programs in particular are
responsive to the needs of the constituency.

5) To keep the Board and the President/Executive

Bishop informed of trends that affect the churches or
the ministries in his/her district as well as to provide
insights and counsel to CAMACOP staff in dealing
with issues arising from the district.

6) To encourage, pray and generate prayer in his/her

district for the President/Executive Bishop and staff in
particular and for CAMACOP in general.

7) To generate awareness and resources for ministries

of CAMACOP in his/her district and in close
consultation with the member churches in the district.

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 8) To give his/her time and resources to promote
CAMACOP and to minister to his/her region and
district constituencies.

9) To contribute or encourage the churches in his/her

district, which he/she represents to contribute to the
cost of his/her attending meetings.

10) To perform whenever possible such other non-

executive functions as the GA may require.

2. Composition. There shall be fifteen (15) members of the

NBOT, which shall include the President/Executive Bishop, the Vice-
President/Auxiliary Bishop, six (6) ordained ministers, six (6) lay
members, and one (1) lady minister.

3. Qualifications.
1. The members of the NBOT shall be of good
standing based on Biblical standards and demonstrate
Biblical leadership prior to the election.

Ordained Minister: At least five (5) years of active

faithful service in CAMACOP after ordination.

Lady Minister: At least eight (8) years of active faithful

service in CAMACOP after graduation.

Lay members:
(a) For layman: He must be a member in good
standing of the CAMACOP local church and an elder
at the time of election and during his tenure, or active
officer of the AMP, and had been an elder of the local
church. He has been a faithful officer of the local
church and AMP for at least eight (8) years. Such
qualifications shall be certified to by the pastor and the
District Ministry Supervisor.

(b) For laywoman: Currently holder of a

responsible position and has been faithfully serving in
a CAMACOP local church for at least eight (8) years
and in good standing in the local church during her

CAMACOP 17
 term. Such qualifications shall be certified by the
pastor and the District Ministry Supervisor.

2. Must be a physical resident of the Philippines at the

time of the election and during the time of incumbency.

4. Term. The fifteen (15) trustees shall have a term of four (4)
years and are eligible for election for another term only. In case a trustee
becomes trustee by election to serve an unexpired term, the remaining
years being served shall not be considered one (1) term.

5. Election
a) There shall be an Election Committee appointed by
the NBOT, which will administer the election of the NBOT
members.
b) Ordained ministers and lay members of the NBOT
shall be nominated by the District Forum to the GA Election
Committee. No two members shall come from the same district.
c) The President/Executive Bishop, Vice-
President/Auxiliary Bishop and the Lady Minister member of
the NBOT shall be elected by the General Assembly. They may
come from the same district but not from the same local church.

6. Executive Committee. The Executive Committee of the

NBOT shall be composed of the President/Executive Bishop, Vice
President/Auxiliary Bishop, Corporate Secretary, and two other
members to be elected from among themselves. It shall meet in between
meetings of the NBOT as may be called by the President/Executive
Bishop.

Section 4. Officers
1. The President/Executive Bishop. The
President/Executive Bishop, shall be an ordained
minister and has served faithfully in CAMACOP for at
least ten (10) years after ordination and currently
serving in CAMACOP for not less than five (5) years
before election. He shall be elected by the General
Assembly. He shall head the entire society, exercising
general management and supervision the work at
home and abroad, preside over the General Assembly,
and chair the NBOT. He shall have a tenure of four

CAMACOP 18
 (4) years and may be re-elected for another two (2)
terms. (Amended GA 2009)
2. The Vice-President/Auxiliary Bishop. The Vice-
President/Auxiliary Bishop, shall be an ordained
minister and has served faithfully in the CAMACOP
for at least ten (10) years after ordination and currently
serving in CAMACOP for not less than five (5) years
before election. He shall be elected by the General
Assembly and shall be the deputy presider of the GA
and the Vice-Chairman of the NBOT. He shall have a
tenure of four (4) years and he may be re-elected for
another two (2) terms. (Amended GA 2009) However,
in case the Vice-President/ Auxiliary Bishop becomes
President/ Executive Bishop by succession, the
remaining years shall not be considered one term. In
the event that both are incapacitated, the most senior
ordained minister-member of the NBOT who got the
highest vote upon his election shall assume the Office
of the President/Executive Bishop, with the
concurrence/confirmation of the NBOT, until the next
General Assembly shall have elected the new
President/Executive Bishop.
3. Corporate Secretary. The Corporate Secretary shall
be elected by the NBOT from among themselves.
He/she shall perform such duties as are inherent to the
nature of his/her office. He/she shall be the
chairman/chairperson of the GA Secretariat.
4. The Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be appointed by
the President/Executive Bishop and confirmed by the
NBOT. He shall be accountable to the
President/Executive Bishop in the performance of his
duties.

Section 5. Ministry Divisions, Departments and Special Services. For

the accomplishment of the vision, mission, and objective statements of
CAMACOP, the following ministry divisions, departments and special
services shall be under the Office of the President/Executive Bishop.
1. Ministry Divisions and Departments
1) The Division of Missions (DM)
a) International Ministries
b) National Ministries (Specialized)
c) Ethnic Ministries
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 2) The Division of Church Ministries (DCM)
a) Church Growth Ministries
b) Human Resources Development
c) Personnel Records/Licensing
d) Auxiliary/Support Agencies
e) Alliance Continuing Educ. Program for
Pastors
f) Research and Statistics

3) The Division of General and Theological

Education (DGTE)
a) Residential Training Institutions (Bible
schools)
b) Non- Residential Institutions (All-TEE,
PBS)
c) Faculty and Leadership Development
Program
d) Department of Alliance Christian Schools
e) Dept. of Christian Education in the Local
Church

4) The Division of Finance and Stewardship (DFS)

a) Accounting Services Department
b) Real Estate Projects
c) Stewardship and Resources Development
d) Subsidiary Corporations and Agencies
e) Alliance Retirement Plan (ARP)
f) General Services

2. Special Services
All special services, ministries and foundations shall be
administered under the Office of the President/Executive Bishop.

Section 6. The Regional Ministry Units.

The field shall be divided into ministry regions. Such regions
shall be composed of realigned or clustered District Ministry Units. The
functions, organizational structure, relationships, and appointments of
the Regional Ministry Coordinators shall be embodied in the Regional
Ministry Guidelines.

Section 7. The District Ministry Unit

The District Ministry Units shall be composed of aggrupation of
CAMACOP 20
provinces, cluster of provinces, cities, zones, areas, and circuits, which
shall be administered by the District Ministry Supervisors. The
functions, organizational structure, relationships, election and
appointment of the District Ministry Supervisors shall be embodied in
the District Ministry Guidelines.

Section 8. The Local Churches.

The local churches are the basic ministry units of CAMACOP,
administered and supervised by their pastors and officers. Their
functions, organizational structure, and relationships shall be embodied
in the Local Church Administrative and Ministry Guidelines.

Section 9. Auxiliary Ministries and Support Agencies

1. There shall be auxiliary ministries, fellowships, and
agencies, such as the Alliance Men Philippines, Alliance Women
Philippines, Alliance Youth Philippines, Alliance Professionals
Philippines, and Philippines Students Alliance Lay Movement
(PSALM). These are support ministries for the achievement of
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membership, tenure of office of the officers, and the time of meeting
shall be approved by the National Board of Trustees.
2. There shall be as many institutions and support agencies that
will attend to special ministries and needs such as Pastoral Care Center
(PCC), KANDEP, and others. Their names, functions, membership, and
term of the officers shall be prescribed in their manuals, as approved by
the National Board of Trustees.

Section 10. Standing Committees

There shall be as many standing committees as the General
Assembly shall decide. Initially, the standing committees necessary are
as follows: Policy, Ordination, Doctrines and Polity, Arbitration,
Finance, Mission Alliance Retirement, Search and Election.

ARTI CLE VI I I ± DI SCI PLI NE

Section 1. The General Assembly shall have the power to discipline

members for violation(s) of the existing articles of incorporation, by-
laws and policies, to include limiting privileges, denying voting rights,
reprimand, suspension, and expulsion from the society.

CAMACOP 21
Section 2. Disciplinary power shall be vested in the NBOT when the
General Assembly is not in session, whose decisions shall be final and
executory upon a two-thirds (2/3) vote on matters related to immorality,
dishonesty, acts unbecoming of a Christian and doctrinal deviation.
Member churches, NBOT members, and licensed ministers of this
society are subject to the disciplinary action by the NBOT. Individual
members shall be disciplined according to local church policies.

Section 3. Disciplining %RG\³7KHRIILFHRIWKH3UHVLGHQWVKDOOH[HFXWH

all disciplinary measures as the Executive Bishop and Chairman of the
GA and the Board of Trustees. He may delegate his authority to a
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ARTI CLE I X ± M EETI NGS

Section 1. General Assembly

1. The biennial meeting of members shall be held at the
location of the principal office of this society or at any place in the
Philippines as may be determined by the General Assembly.
2. The biennial meeting of members shall continue to be
known as the General Assembly and shall be held in the month of April
for a period of at least four (4) consecutive days, or in such other months
as may be determined by the NBOT.
3. Written notices of the biennial meeting of the GA shall be
sent to the members at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of such
meeting.
4. A special meeting of the members may be called by the
President/Executive Bishop or on demand of the majority of the
members. A written notice stating the day, time, and place of meeting,
and the general nature of the business to be transacted shall be sent to its
members at least fifteen (15) days before the date of such special
meeting.
5. The presence of majority of all registered licensed ministers
and representatives or delegates of member churches and institutions to
the General Assembly shall constitute a quorum to transact any official
business of this society at a regular or special meeting of the members.

Section 2. National Board of Trustees

1. The National Board of Trustees shall meet in the second
week of March and October or such other dates at the office of this
society at such particular dates and place as the Board may fix. A
special meeting of the NBOT may be called by the President/Executive
CAMACOP 22
Bishop or on the written request of at least two (2) members of the
NBOT at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
2. The members of the NBOT shall act as a Board and the
individual trustee shall have no power as such. A majority of the trustees
shall be necessary at all meetings to constitute a quorum duly assembled
as a Board.

ARTI CLE X ± SUPPORT AND BUDGET

Section 1. Support
The financial support of the administrations and ministries of
this society shall come from the tithes, love offerings, gifts and
donations of individual members, member churches, institutions,
friends, and partners.

Section 2. Budget
The General Budget of this society shall be approved by a two-
thirds (2/3) vote of the National Board of Trustees in accordance with
the budgetary policies and guidelines as may be prescribed by the
General Assembly.

ARTI CLE XI ± PROPERTY, RI GHTS, AND

OBLI GATI ONS

Section 1. This society may acquire properties, real and personal, and
rights through purchases, donations, bequests, legacy, and other means
as allowed by law.

Section 2. Properties acquired by local churches and institutions legally

incorporated, movable or immovable, by purchase, donation or other
means, however, should they dissolve or depart from the approved
doctrines and practices of this society, the property so acquired should
be held in trust by this society until such a time as a group shall organize
themselves under the approved policies and procedures. Properties
acquired by this society through non-incorporated churches or
institutions may be encumbered or disposed of, only upon proper
consultation and approval of the local church board or institution
concerned.

Section 3. When properties of incorporated churches and institutions

are no longer used for the purpose intended, the same may be
encumbered or disposed of by the incorporated churches concerned,
CAMACOP 23
with the approval of the National Board of Trustees of this society.

Section 4. Churches, which are incorporated whose properties were

acquired from this society in whole or in part, must have the consent of
this society before their properties are encumbered or conveyed.

Section 5. All properties of this society transferred to other incorporated

bodies shall revert to this society when the same shall no longer be used
for the purpose for which they were intended.

Section 6. In the event of dissolution of this society, the net asset shall
be donated to similar organizations or to the Republic of the Philippines.

ARTI CLE XI I ± ACCOUNTI NG PERI OD

Section 1. The fiscal year of the corporation shall begin on the first
day of January and end on the last day of December of each
year.

ARTI CLE XI I I ± AM ENDM ENTS

Section 1. The General Assembly may amend or may delegate to the

National Board of Trustees the amendment of the By-Laws for the
ratification of the majority vote of the General Assembly. The procedure
for amendments, in so far as not contrary to existing law, shall be
governed by the policies and procedures of this society.

Section 2. Proposed amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and

By-laws shall be sent to the constituent elements at least sixty (60) days
prior to the General Assembly. The Policy Committee shall then review
responses from the constituent elements and make the final proposal(s)
to the General Assembly.

CAMACOP 24
 ARTI CLE XI V ± EFFECTI VI TY

Section 1. This By-laws shall take effect upon its approval by a two-
thirds (2/3) vote of the General Assembly.

To All CAMACOP Constituents:

The NBOT amended this CAMACOP By-Laws on November

11-12, 2004 in Tacurong City, and was ratified by the General Assembly
on May 1, 2005, with the instruction of integrating inputs during the
said Assembly. The said integration shall be made by the Office of the
Bishop/President in consultation with the NBOT. The NBOT made its
participation on November 18, 2005.

In witness thereof, we affix our signatures below to attest to the

validity of this document this 31st day of December 2005 at the National
Ministry Center of the CAMACOP in the City of Pasig.

Certified Correct:

(Sgd.) Rev. Nathan Costes

Corporate Secretary

Attested By:

(Sgd.) Bishop Reniel Joel A. Nebab

President

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CAMACOP 26
 3
AMENDED LOCAL CHURCH
ADMINISTRATIVE AND
MINISTRY GUIDELINES
(Note: Be guided by this chapter in formally organizing your
local church. As a standard procedure, your church should
initially have an official name that will be registered with
CAMACOP. The next pages will guide you through putting in
place all the needed components for your church to properly
function. The CAMACOP National Board of Trustees or NBOT
amended the Local Church Administrative Guidelines on April
26, 2005. It was ratified by the General Assembly on May 1,
2005. Further revisions were made by the NBOT on November
18, 2005 that included amendments mandated by the 2005
General Assembly. Some amendments were also introduced at
the 2009 General Assembly).

CAMACOP 27
 ARTI CLE I - NAM E

The name of this local church shall be _________________ of

the Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the Philippines.

ARTI CLE I I - VI SI ON AND M I SSI ON STATEM ENT

SECTION 1. VISION
Mission-driven Christian congregations transforming
communities here and beyond for the glory of God.

SECTION 2. MISSION
The local church exists to aggressively Win people to Christ,
I ntegrate them into the church life, Disciple them to become responsible
citizens, Engage in planting missionary churches and in holistic and
developmental ministries, and Rejoicing in worship in the community
DQGEH\RQGIRUWKHJORU\RI*RG´)URPDQDFURQ\PRIW I D E to W I
D E R. (Amended as per GA 2009- 14).

ARTI CLE I I I - M EM BERSHI P AND ORGANI ZATI ON

SECTION 1. MEMBERSHIP
Membership in a local church shall be based on: (a) spiritual
birth and commitment to follow Jesus Christ; (b) water baptism; (c) an
acceptance of the doctrines outlined in the Statement of Faith of
CAMACOP; (d) commitment to participate in the mission, objectives,
programs, and projects of the local church; (e) willingness to conform
to the standard, discipline, practices, and policies of CAMACOP; and
(1) whose application for membership is duly processed by church
elders and approved by the pastor.

In the case of transfer members from other CAMACOP

churches, they shall submit a written endorsement from the former
church. Transferees from other evangelical non-CAMACOP churches
should meet the qualifications of membership and a minimum of six (6)
months integration in the local church.

SECTION 2. FORMATION AND ORGANIZATION OF LOCAL

CHURCHES
When 25 or more baptized believers have accepted the truth
and principles of CAMACOP, they may be organized into a church
under the direction of the local pastor, official worker. Upon
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organization, the church shall file a written application of membership
to CAMACOP through channels: District Ministry Team; Regional
Ministry Team; and National Board of Trustees.

SECTION 3. AFFILIATION
A local church planted and organized by a non-CAMACOP
worker/member who wishes to affiliate with CAMACOP shall file a
written application of membership to CAMACOP through channels:
District Ministry Team, Regional Ministry Team, and National Board
of Trustees, after the church has met the required two (2) years
orientation.

ARTI CLE I V - SACRAM ENTS / ORDI NANCES

The sacraments1/ordinances to be observed in the local church

include Water Baptism and Lord's Supper.
SECTION 1. WATER BAPTISM
1. Water Baptism symbolizes the believer's identification with
Christ in his death and resurrection and his resolve to be faithful
to Christ.
2. Water baptism shall be administered by immersion.
3. An applicant for membership, who had been baptized by another
mode of baptism, may be received if the baptism was
administered after the experience of new birth in Christ;
however, they may be baptized again by immersion if they so
desire.
4. The ordained minister/licensed minister of CAMACOP assigned
in the local church shall conduct the Water Baptism ceremony.
In case there is no ordained or licensed minister, an elder duly
authorized by the DMS may conduct the baptism.
5. The baptismal certificate should be issued in quadruple and filed
as follows: one for the baptized, one for the church's file, one for
the district file and one for the national file.

_____________________________
1
Sacrament is not a means of grace. It is an expression of, or "as an
outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace," which we freely
received by faith In Christ Jesus. Ordinance, on the other hand, refers to the
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Water Baptism are more than ordinance. Both have outward sign and inward
signification (Sinclair Ferguson, 1988, p. 606-607).

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SECTION 2. THE LORD'S SUPPER
1. The Lord's Supper is a proclamation of the ministry, death,
resurrection, ascension, and second coming of Christ. It is an
act of memorial.
2. The Lord's Supper shall be administered at least once a month.
3. The Lord's Supper shall be administered by the ordained or
licensed minister.
4. In case there is no available ordained or licensed minister, one
of the elders or an intern pastor duly authorized by the DMS
may administer the Lord's Supper.

ARTI CLE V ± STANDARDS AND PRACTI CES

SECTION 1. SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGE

1. The solemnization of marriage in the local church, as provided
by the Family Code of the Philippines, shall be officiated by the
duly licensed resident minister of by a non-resident Evangelical
minister duly licensed by the General Civil Registrar of the
Philippines with proper arrangement with the resident minister.

2. The Office of the President shall process the granting of

authority to solemnize marriage and its renewal for all ordained
ministers. The applicants should pay direct to the CAMACOP
National Office.

3. There shall be four (4) copies of the marriage contract: one for
the Local Civil Registrar, one for the district, one for the
national office, and one for file.

SECTION 2. DEDICATION OF CHILDREN

1. The spiritual duties of parent to their children should be

constantly observed before the congregation. The presentation
of young children to the Lord is a practice commended by the
Scripture, stimulating to the faith and zeal of parents, and can
be spiritually helpful to the child when he/she comes to the
age of accountability.

2. The resident minister shall officiate the dedication service

after instructions are given to the parents and sponsors as to its
significance and their obligations (Luke 2:22, 1 Samuel
1:27,28).
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 3. Dedication of children is administered to children of
CAMACOP members preferably to be administered in the
church. In the case of children of non-CAMACOP parent/s.
the officiating minister has the discretion to officiate the
dedication, provided either of the parents has expressed the
intention to dedicate the child.

4. There shall be (four) 4 copies of the certificate: one for the

parents, one for the district office, one for the national office,
and one for church file.

SECTION 3. CHRISTIAN CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

1. Every church member is expected to live an exemplary

Christian life, based on biblical standards.

2. Any member or leader who is found guilty of conduct

unworthy of the name of Jesus Christ, the Senior Pastor in
consultation with the church elders, shall administer appropriate
disciplinary action.

3. All discipline should be done according to Biblical standards

exercised in a kindly manner and in the spirit of love with a view
to restore to full membership the one who has fallen.

4. After consideration by them, the head pastor/minister or one of

the elders shall interview the sinning member, with the purpose
of winning him back to the fold right way.

5. No action should be taken without earnest prayer for the

guidance and sanction of the Lord and the realization that the
souls of men are really dealt with in judgment by those who have
been set apart for this work in the church.

6. However, should the disciplined member refuse to submit

himself to discipline, he may be severed from membership,
unless there is a subsequent sign of repentance.

______________________________
Matthew 18:15-20, Matthew 5:25-26, 1 Corinthians 6:1-11,1 Timothy
5:17-21, Hebrews 13:17.

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 7. A written report on the disciplinary action should be submitted
to the proper authorities.

8. When the pastor commits any sin (please refer to Art. VIII,
Sec. 2 of the CAMACOP By-Laws), the church elders shall
establish the case and elevate the same to the District Ministry
Supervisor for proper action.

SECTION 4. CHURCH SUPPORT

The support of the local church rests upon its members through
their tithes, offerings, sacrificial giving, donations and others.

SECTION 5. CHURCH ALLOCATION

1. CAMACOP percentages.
2. Missions and church planting.
3. Church operational budget shall be prioritized as follows:
personnel, ministries, facilities and others.

ARTI CLE VI - RELATI ONSHI PS & OBLI GATI ONS

SECTION 1. RELATIONSHIP WITH CAMACOP

1. The local church is the basic ministry unit of CAMACOP

administered by the minister(s) and officers. The local church has
the following duties and obligations:
1.1 Promote and implement the vision, mission, objectives,
ministry goals, programs, and policies of CAMACOP.
1.2 Contribute at least fifteen percent (15%) of its General
Fund income to CAMACOP. (Note: Amended as per GA
2009- 21: Approved the UHGXFWLRQRIWKHORFDOFKXUFKHV¶
percentage share for the National Operation from 17% to
at least 15% of the General Fund to take effect on
January 2010).
1.3 Contribute financially to foreign missions, church
planting, and other ministry programs of CAMACOP.

2. The local church as a basic ministry unit of CAMACOP shall

have the following privileges:
CAMACOP 32
 2.1 It shall have minister(s) invited from the current official
list of CAMACOP workers.

2.2 It shall have minister(s) trained by Bible schools, colleges,

seminaries and institutions recognized by CAMACOP.

2.3 It shall avail of the services of CAMACOP through the

regional, district and other ministry units.

2.4 It shall be entitled to the position of CAMACOP on

matters of law in the legitimate exercise of its rights and
obligations against third parties, as well as in doctrine,
practice, and in fellowship with the society.

2.5 It shall be aided by the CAMACOP in the promotion of

the missionary and evangelistic programs of the church.

SECTION 2. RELATIONSHIP WITH THE REGION, DISTRICT AND

OTHER MINISTRY UNITS
1. The local church shall be under the supervision of the
Regional Ministry Director through the District Supervisor.
The local church shall support the national programs and
projects of CAMACOP.

2. The Region and District shall fulfill their obligations to the

local church as embodied in their respective administrative and
ministry guidelines.

3. In case of unresolved conflict within the local church,

CAMACOP policies shall apply.

ARTI CLE VI I - ORGANI ZATI ON AND M I NI STRY

FUNCTI ONS

SECTION 1. THE CONGREGATION

1. The local church is the concrete expression of the Body of Christ
in a particular locality. It is commissioned to continue and fulfill
the mission of Jesus Christ.
2. All believers serve God and their fellowmen in the church and in
the world by the exercise of spiritual gifts and through their
earthly occupations and stations in life.
CAMACOP 33
 3. The congregation shall implement the vision. mission, and
objectives of CAMACOP through the Church Ministry Team
(CMT)
4. The congregation, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote, shall confirm all the
appointed officers.

SECTION 2. CHURCH MINISTRY TEAM

1. Composition. The Church Ministry Team (CMT) shall be
composed of all the ministers, all elders, chief deacon, chief
deaconess, secretary, treasurer and auxiliary heads.
2. Functions. The Church Ministry Team shall perform the
following functions:
1) It shall approve programs, budgets, and projects of the local
church.
2) It shall take charge of the overall administration and
ministry of the church through the pastors.
3) It shall invite and hire ministers in consultation with the
District Ministry Supervisor.

SECTION 3. THE PASTOR(S)

1. Functions
1) The pastor, duly licensed by CAMACOP, is the spiritual
leader of the local church. He is the chief elder. He shall
provide leadership, vision, direction, and training for the life
and ministry of the church.
2) He shall preside over the church elders' meetings and the
Church Ministry Team meetings.
3) He shall promote and lead the church in implementing the
vision, mission, objectives, programs, ministry goals, and
policies of CAMACOP.
4) He shall appoint church elders, church officers, and ministry
division and department heads, which shall be confirmed by
the authorized bodies.
5) He shall preside over congregational meetings. He shall
submit annual written reports about the ministries, finances,
plans, projects, and programs to the church and CAMACOP
authorities.

2. Appointment and Confirmation

1) A minister, duly licensed by CAMACOP, may apply or be
invited by the local church through the DMS.
2) His ministry in the local church shall be affirmed by the
CAMACOP 34
 DMS in writing.
3) His term of ministry shall be determined mutually with the
church and confirmed by the District Ministry Supervisor.
In the absence of a contract the pastor should tender a
courtesy resignation every year.

3. Resignation
1) In case the minister shall resign before the expiration of his
term of ministry, he shall give at least 60 days notice to the
CMT, in consultation with the DMS. He shall be considered
resigned upon the approval of the CMT.
2) In the event the church asks the pastor to resign, he shall be
given 90 days notice in consultation with the DMS.
However, the studies of the children have to be considered.
3) The following grounds shall be considered under the DMS
section: 1) deliberate neglect and abandonment of duty; 2)
final conviction for any criminal offense; 3) theological
deviation; and (4) a decision made by the DMS regarding
a disciplinary case.
4) In case of unresolved conflict in any of the above, the
Regional Ministry Director may intervene as needed. His
decision, in consultation with the Regional Ministry
Team, shall be final unless appealed to the President
within sixty (60) days.

4. Severance Pay
In both cases, severance pay from the church shall be given in
the amount equivalent to at least fifteen (15) days for every year
of service, based on the highest monthly support, but in no case
shall the total amount be less than the equivalent of thirty (30)
days.

5. Pastor's Ministry Support Package

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monthly support, SSS, Philhealth, Pagibig, ARP, Health Care,
and 13th month pay as mandated by law, and 14th month pay,
which will be kept in trust for future severance pay.

SECTION 4 - CHURCH ELDERS

The office of church eldership is a function of spiritual maturity
that qualifies an elder to serve the church along with the pastors.

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 1. Qualifications. An elder should possess the biblical
qualifications of a church elder listed in 1Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
An elder should have a teaching or preaching ministry at the
church. He should be a member and officer of the church in
good standing for at least three (3) years.

2. Functions. The church elders function best as a ministry team

along with the pastors.
1) They shall assist in providing overall spiritual leadership.
2) The elders shall assist in shepherding the church of God by
preaching and teaching the Word, administering
sacraments/ordinances, discipleship and caring for the
members, and other church ministries.
3) They shall assist the pastor in implementing the vision,
mission, and objectives of CAMACOP, and providing
direction and training for the life and ministry of the local
church.
4) The elders shall process the applications of new members
for approval by the pastor.

3. Appointment and Confirmation

The pastor shall appoint qualified elders, one for every
twenty-five (25) bona fide members, but not more than twenty-
four (24). They are to be confirmed by two-thirds (2/3) votes
cast by members present in a meeting called for that purpose.

4. Term. They shall serve for one year and may be reappointed.

SECTION 5: QUALIFICATIONS OF OTHER OFFICERS

1. Qualifications
1) All other officers of the church must be chosen according to
Biblical qualifications appropriate to their functions.

2) They shall be registered members of the church for at least

two (2) years. The two-year qualification will not apply to
newly established churches.

2. Officers. For the proper attainment of the administrative and

ministry functions of the local church, the following officers shall
assist the pastor and the church elders.

2.1. The Church Deacon. The church deacon is a function of

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 spiritual service/ministry that qualifies him to serve the
church along with the pastors and church elders.

(1) Functions
a) A church deacon shall assist the pastor/s and church
elders in financial management and expenditure,
preparation of the budget for approval by the CMT,
purchase of equipment, and properties, and
maintenance of building, facilities, furniture,
fixtures, appliances, vehicles, and other properties of
the church. They shall conduct inventory and keep
records of all the properties of the church.
b) In keeping with their spiritual gifts, they shall also
lead Bible studies, prayer meetings, visitations, and
other ministries.
c) They shall choose their officers and form committees
to facilitate the performance of their functions.

(2) Composition. There may be one deacon for every

twenty-five (25) baptized members, but in no case
should the number be more than twenty-four (24).

(3) Appointment and confirmation. The pastor shall appoint

the deacons, to be confirmed by two-thirds (2/3) votes
of the congregation.

(4) Term. They shall serve for one year and may be
reappointed.

2.2 The Church Deaconess. The church deaconess is a

function of spiritual service/ministry that qualifies her to
serve the church along with the deacons, elders and pastors.

(1) Functions
a) The deaconess shall assist the pastor in managing the
affairs of the local church in the following areas:
preparation of the communion elements,
beautification of the church buildings and
surroundings, and hosting of guests and fellowships
in the church.
b) In the exercise of her spiritual gifts, she shall also
lead Bible studies, prayer meetings, visitation, and
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 other ministries of the church.
c) They shall choose their officers and may form
committees to facilitate the performance of their
functions.
(2) Composition. There shall be one deaconess for every
twenty-five (25) baptized members, but in no case shall
there be more than twenty-four (24) deaconesses.

(3) Appointment and Confirmation. The church deaconess

is appointed by the pastor, to be confirmed by two-
thirds (2/3) votes of the congregation.

(4) Term. The church deaconess shall serve for one (1)
year and may be reappointed.

2.3 The Treasurer

(1) Functions
a) He shall receive all monies, issue receipts thereof
and deposit the same to a bank authorized by the
CMT.
b) He shall disburse funds according to the approved
budget.
c) He shall remit all funds due CAMACOP.

(2) Appointment and Confirmation. The pastor appoints

the treasurer, to be confirmed by two-thirds (2/3) votes
of the congregation.

(3) Term. The treasurer shall serve for one (1) year and
may be reappointed.

2.4 The Bookkeeper/Financial Secretary

(1) Functions
a) The bookkeeper/financial secretary shall count all
the monies of the church with the treasurer and
one of the deacons.
b) He shall record all funds received and prepare
vouchers for disbursements.
c) He shall prepare financial statements/reports.

(2) Appointment and Confirmation. The financial

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 secretary shall be appointed by the pastor to be
confirmed by two-thirds (2/3) votes of the
congregation.

(3) Term. The bookkeeper/financial secretary shall serve

for one year and may be reappointed.

2.5 Internal Auditor

(1) Functions. He shall audit the books of accounts every
six months, or as often as he may deem necessary.

(2) Appointment and Confirmation. The auditor shall be

appointed by the pastor, to be confirmed by two-
thirds (2/3) votes of the congregation.

(3) Term. The auditor shall serve for one year and may
be reappointed.

SECTION 6. CHURCH MINISTRIES AND COMMITTEES

1. Ministry Divisions
1) The church shall have the following ministry divisions:
Worship, Home and Foreign Missions, Fellowship, Christian
Education, Prayer and Healing, Social Concern, Advocacy,
and Pastoral Care. The church, however, may determine the
kind and styles of ministries, as in the concept of cell church.

2) The ministry division shall plan, coordinate and implement

the programs, projects, and activities of the respective
ministry divisions in support of the overall objectives,
ministry goals, programs, and projects of the local church.

3) In cases where there is no full-time minister, church elders or

qualified members may be designated by the DMS to handle
this ministry division.

2. Fellowship Groups
1) The following fellowship groups shall be organized in the
local church: The Alliance Men, The Alliance Women, The
Alliance Youth, and such other organizations as the church
may create.

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 SECTION 7. MEETINGS
1. Congregational Meetings
1) The regular annual meeting of the church shall be
held on any Sunday of January. During the meeting,
the pastor shall submit a written annual report.
2) The congregation, by two-thirds (2/3) votes, shall
confirm the appointment of the church elders and all
other officers. Only registered members, eighteen
(18) years old and above, shall cast their votes.

2. Organizational Meetings. The different church

organizations and fellowship groups shall meet at least once
a month for prayer, evaluation, planning and fellowship.

3. Quorum of meetings. The simple majority of members

present shall constitute a quorum to transact business during
the meetings of the congregation, CMT, church elders,
church deacons, church divisions, and fellowship ministry
groups.

ARTI CLE VI I I - M I SSI ONS PROGRAM OF THE

CHURCH

The church shall cause the zeal for missions to develop and
continually burn in the hearts of members. The church shall seek to
understand the movement of God's Spirit for the times and shall plan
the missions programs accordingly. It shall prayerfully consider and
make a decision to involve its members in these mission projects each
year.

1. Missionary Convention. The churches shall conduct a regular

missionary convention or emphasis month once a year to
create missions awareness and participation by its members.

2. Missions Exposure Trips. The church may send a team each

year to church planting areas or unorganized churches in the
district, region or other islands to help in the ministries most
needed by the recipient ministry/church.

3. Missions Research. The church shall encourage members to

research on unreached people groups in the Philippines and
abroad. It shall consider doing missions outreach to these
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 groups.

4. Giving and Prayer. The church shall challenge members to

make a yearly pledge for missions.

5. Tentmakers/Career missionaries. The church shall encourage

members to become tentmakers or career missionaries.

ARTI CLE I X ± GENERAL PROVI SI ONS

1. Local churches may adopt or develop ministry models (not

organizational structure) to enable them to effectively carry out
WKHFKXUFK¶VOLIHand ministry based on spiritual gifts, which is
consistent with CAMACOP vision, mission, and objectives.

2. Local churches may adopt the calendar year, that is, from
January 1 to December 31.

ARTI CLE X- EFFECTI VI TY AND AM ENDM ENTS

SECTION 1. EFFECTIVITY
This amended Local Church Administrative Guidelines shall
take effect immediately upon approval by the National Board of
Trustees and ratification by the General Assembly.

SECTION 2. AMENDMENTS
Amendments to this Local Church Administrative and Ministry
Guidelines shall be acted upon by the National Board of Trustees for
ratification by the General Assembly.

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To All CAMACOP Constituents:

The NBOT amended this Local Church Administrative

Guidelines on April 26, 2005, and was ratified by the General Assembly
on May 1, 2005. Further revisions were made by the NBOT on
November 18, 2005 that included amendments mandated by the 2005
General Assembly.
In witness thereof, we affix our signatures below to attest to the
validity of this document this 31st day of December 2005 at the National
Ministry Center of the CAMACOP in the City of Pasig.

Certified Correct:

(Sgd.) Rev.Nathan Costes

Corporate Secretary

Attested By:
(Sgd.) Bishop Reniel Joel A. Nebab
President

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 4
DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATIVE AND
MINISTRY GUIDELINES

CAMACOP 43
 I. NAME
The name of this District Ministry Unit is __________
__________________________ of the Christian and Missionary
Alliance Churches of the Philippines, Inc. [CAMACOP].

I I . MI SSI ON AND VI SI ON STATEMENT

Vision Statement: A denomination attaining its vision for doing its

mission efficiently.
Mission Statement: To harness a district ministry teamwork and
efficiency accomplishing the vision and mission of the Alliance
ministry.

I I I . ORGANI ZATI ONAL OBJECTI VES

The District Ministry Unit (DMU) is established to provide

fellowship, coordination, cooperation, integration, and
management/administration to a cluster of local churches in a certain
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Specifically, it is responsible for the following:
promote and implement the mission, ministry goals,
programs, and policies of CAMACOP;
provide leadership development and continuing education
process for ministers and church leaders in the area;
enhance fellowship, cooperation, and partnership among
ministers and local churches;
administer CAMACOP properties in the area in order to
effect the best upkeep and development in cooperation with
the Regional Ministry Director [RMD];
provide direct link between the local church and the
President/Bishop through the RMD.

I V. ORGANI ZATI ONAL STRUCTURE

1. District Ministry Supervisor
The District Ministry Supervisor (DMS) is the supervisor of the
local churches and workers within a specific geographical area, as
determined by the National Board of Trustees [NBOT]. He is the head
of the District Ministry Team (DMT).

CAMACOP 44
 2. Assistant District Ministry Supervisor
The DMS may designate one or more assistant District Ministry
Supervisors to assist him render some specific acts by making an
executive decision for the said intent.

3. District Ministry Team

A District Ministry Team (DMT) shall be composed of the
DMS, the Chairpersons of the District Ministry Committees, AMP
President, AWP President, AYP Director, and some qualified ministers
and lay persons constituted by the DMS appointing the members
individually. The DMT shall assist the DMS address all concerns of the
district and shall serve as his accountability and consultative body. The
DMS shall be the Chairman of the team. Upon composition, the team
shall select from among themselves a Vice- Chairman and a recording
Secretary. Regular meetings of the DMT shall be held every quarter of
the year. The DMS may call a special meeting of the DMT as the need
arises..

4. District Standing Committees

There shall be as many standing committees as the DMS deems
necessary upon consultation with the DMT, in order to address some
specific needs requiring some level of expertise. Each of these standing
committees shall be headed by a chairman, preferably a member of the
DMT.
The ministry of a standing committee may evolve into a
ministry department within the district as needed.
The chairman of every standing committee is accountable to the
DMS.

5. The District Forum (DF)

The district forum shall be conducted at least once in every two
years.
Its schedule should fall within the first or second quarter of the year, as
the national office sets the schedule in consultation with the DMS.

It is the major event of fellowship, coordination, cooperation,

integration, and belongingness of the clustered churches as a District
Ministry Unit (DMU). It is an occasion for information, evaluation,
consultation, and dialogue of matters pertinent to the plans and
implementation of CAMACOP mission, vision, and values in relation to
the DMU. It is a time of appreciating reports on the progress of the
national, regional, and district programs. It is also a time of evaluating
CAMACOP 45
policies and exploring possibilities of introducing amendments to the
said policies or crafting new ones.

The manner and procedure of conducting the district forum

shall comply with its manual, which shall be reviewed periodically for
enhancements. In the absence of this manual, the office of the
President/Bishop shall be responsible for formulating its manner and
procedure.

The membership of the DF shall include all ministers in good

standing within the DMU and the duly authorized delegates of every
local church sent by its leadership, as evidenced by the certified minutes
of its meeting. Each church of the DMU is entitled to one delegate for
every 25 members, but its total number of delegates shall not exceed
five. Other attendees may be welcome to the DF as observers, and as
such, they are not permitted to participate in the discussion and vote on
whatever issue. A CAMACOP institution within the DMU is entitled to
three delegates to the DF.

V. RELATI ONSHI PS AND FUNCTI ONS

1. The DMS is the link between the Regional Ministry Director
and the local churches and workers. He is responsible for the district,
and accountable to the RMD.
2. Some Specific Functions of the DMS
The DMS shall have the following specific functions:
He is the overall manager and administrator of the ministry of
the District.
He promotes, implements, and monitors the missions,
ministries, goals, programs and policies translated in and
through the local churches.
He promotes participation of local churches in CAMACOP
percentages, and other funds due the national office. He
facilitates the remittance of these funds to the national treasury.
He evaluates workers and recommends them for license and/or
ordination, and screens those who apply or are invited to pastor
a local church.
He disseminates all information from the regional and national
offices to the local churches, workers, institutions and agencies
in the area.
He supervises the workers in the district, and keeps an updated
record of official workers.

CAMACOP 46
 He coaches pastors and churches in vision casting and goal
setting in light of the CAMACOP national program, requires
growth goals, and formulates report forms.
He serves as pastor to the pastors, and conducts spiritual
retreats and development activities.
He submits periodic written reports as required by the Regional
Ministry Director.
He heads the body that investigates cases or complaints filed
against workers and other church leaders. He recommends to
the RMD possible courses of action concerning erring workers.
In consultation with the RMD, he appoints members of the
District Ministry Team.
He performs other tasks assigned by the RMD.
He presides over the standing district ordination committee,
which screens and approves candidates for ordination, licenses,
and other credentials and reports them to the Office of the
President through the RMD for review in the national
ordination committee.
Provides the President an updated list of ministers in the district
who are qualified to apply or renew authorization to solemnize
marriages.
He assists the National Executive Minister for Administration
and Finance in the administration of the CAMACOP
equipment, facilities, and properties assigned and located in the
area, in coordination with the RMD.
3. Functions of the District Ministry Team
The following are some of the specific functions of the DMT:
The team shall assist the DMS in preparing the ministry
program of the DMU.
It shall prepare and approve the ministry budget of the DMU.
It shall assist the DMS recommend to the appropriate office or
body every candidate declared passer by the District Ordination
Committee for license and ordination.
It shall investigate complaints filed by individuals or churches
and assist the DMS enforce the corresponding discipline or
corrective/redemptive measures, and, when necessary,
recommend appropriate courses of action to the higher office or
body.
It shall screen churches or ministers applying for membership
coming from an evangelical orientation and recommend each
passer to the higher office or appropriate body for action.
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 It shall be responsible for the formulation of district ministry
policies provided such policies will not contradict national
policies.
It shall recommend to the NBOT the operational budget for the
DMU.
It shall guard the integrity of handling the finances of the DMU.

Functions of Each Committee/Department

The following are the initial committees in the district with a general
description of their corresponding functions. The rest of the committees
may have to be created by the DMS upon consultation with the DMT.
1.1. Committee/Department of Evangelism, Church
Planting and Missions. This committee is responsible for
planning, initiating programs, and raising funds for
evangelism and missions of the district. It shall recommend
to the District Ministry Team the needed personnel, target
areas, and support.
1.2. &RPPLWWHH'HSDUWPHQW RQ 3DVWRU¶V 6XSSRUW. This
committee is responsible for systematizing and
enhancing/upgrading the total support of every
Minister/Pastor in the local church and in any other type of
ministries within the DMU. Support includes the spiritual,
social, emotional, intellectual, technical, material, financial,
and all other kinds of support.

1.3. Committee/Department of Prayer. This committee is

responsible for planning, initiating programs, and raising
funds for the prayer ministry of the district.

1.4. Committee/Department of Emergency and Social

Concern. This committee is responsible for planning,
initiating programs, and raising funds for developmental
assistance to needy workers, church members, and members
of the community in times of hardship or emergency.

1.5. Committee/Department of Fellowship. This committee

is responsible for planning, initiating programs, and raising
funds for fellowship activities of district workers and church
members. It shall assist the auxiliary organizations, i.e.,
AMP, AWP, AYP, etc., in their programs and activities.

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 1.6. Committee/Department of Christian Education. This
committee is responsible for planning, initiating programs,
and raising funds for Christian education of church members
and continuing education of workers. It shall recommend to
the District Ministry Team policies governing Christian
Education.

1.7. Committee/Department of Finance. This committee is

responsible for the proper collection, acknowledgment, and
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contributions/collections and grants. It shall recommend to
the District Ministry Team financial policies governing the
ministry.

VI ± QUALI FI CATI ONS

District Ministry Supervisor. The DMS shall be an ordained

minister and has served CAMACOP faithfully for at least (5) years after
ordination. He must have a leadership, management, and administrative
skills.
Assistant Ministry Supervisor. The Assistant DMS should have
the same qualification as that of the DMS as much as possible, but in the
absence of any other possessor of such qualification anyone most senior
or most acceptable may be appointed.
Every member of the DMT should be a man/woman whose
integrity, character, conduct, and commitment exemplify the ideals of
the Alliance ministry and consecration.
Every committee chairman must possess a conceptual and
technical know-how in addressing the need his/her committee is
mandated to resolve.

VI I ± NOM I NATI ON AND APPOI NTM ENT

The District Ministry Supervisor shall be (a) nominated by the

district forum (DF); (b) appointed by the President/Bishop; and (c)
confirmed by the National Board of Trustees. His nomination shall go
through a process, in accordance with the following steps:
A representative of CAMACOP National Office shall preside in
a segment of the district forum to receive as many nominations
as possible from the floor.
Every nominator shall be required to submit proof of his
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 The district forum delegates shall be asked to write their first,
second, and third choices among the nominees by requiring
each delegate to write the names of his/her chosen nominees in
a ballot indicating the order of choice.
The choices shall be assigned corresponding weights such that
the first choice earns one whole vote, the second choice earns
one-half (1/2) vote, and the third choice earns one-third (1/3)
vote.
The nominees earning the top three choices shall then be
subjected to a written examination prepared by the Office of the
President/Bishop.
Results of the nomination process and the examination shall be
submitted to the President/Bishop for his perusal.

VI I I ± TERM AND TENURE OF OFFI CE

The term of office of the DMS shall be co-terminus with the

President/Bishop who appoints him, unless removed earlier for a just
cause.
DMT membership is co-terminus with the DMS unless relieved
earlier for some reasons.
The Assistant DMS is co-terminus with the DMS unless
relieved earlier for some reasons.
The term of the chairman and members of committees shall be
one year. They may be reappointed.

I X ± FI NANCI AL M I NI STRY SUPPORT

The monthly financial support of the District Ministry

Supervisor, including administrative budgets, shall come from at least
15% contributions of local churches to the National Office.
Each local church shall support the other ministries of
CAMACOP through special offerings, pledges, and other fund raising
projects.
7KHPLQLVWHUV¶WLWKHVare among the sources of financial support
of the District Ministry Unit.

X ± PRI ORI TY AND REPEAL CLAUSE

All policies, rules, regulations, and letters of instruction

contrary to these guidelines are deemed amended, modified, or repealed.

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 5
REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATIVE AND
MINISTRY GUIDELINES
_______________________________________________________

CAMACOP 51
 I - NAME
The name of this Regional Ministry Unit is _______________
___________________________ of the Christian and Missionary
Alliance Churches of the Philippines, Inc. [CAMACOP].

I I - MI SSI ON AND VI SI ON STATEMENT

Vision Statement: A denomination attaining its vision for doing

its mission efficiently.
Mission Statement: To harness a regional ministry teamwork
and efficiency, thereby accomplishing the vision and mission of the
Alliance ministry.

I I I ± ORGANI ZATI ONAL OBJECTI VES

The Regional Ministry Unit (RMU) is established to provide

fellowship, coordination, cooperation, integration, and
management/administration to a cluster of District Ministry Units
(DMUs) in a certain area, in order to implement the CAMACOP
mission, vision, and values.
Specifically, it is responsible for the following:
To promote and implement the mission, ministry goals,
programs, and policies of CAMACOP;
To provide leadership development and continuing
education for ministers and church leaders in the following
areas: enhancing fellowship, fostering cooperation, and
strengthening partnerships among ministers and local
churches;
To administer CAMACOP properties in the area in order to
effect the best upkeep and development;
To provide direct link between the district and the
President/Bishop.

I V ± STATEMENT OF PRI NCI PLES AND STANDARDS

The concept of regionalization is premised on the following

aspirations and intents:
1. Every RMU is intended to showcase the totality of the
CAMACOP ministry. Thus, its size is large enough to provide for the
diverse types of logistics needed for a complete ministry operation
reflective of the ideals of the denomination.

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 2. The RMU is meant to provide a mechanism of cooperation
for several DMUs which, if left only individually, could only be very
limited in each ministry engagement by reason of its smallness. Thus,
each RMU must be large enough to provide more sufficient resources,
and yet small enough to provide ease in administrative oversight.
3. The mechanism of regionalization intends to provide a non-
stop flow of administrative processes by removing any collective body
between two positions of line officials in the organizational line of
authority and accountability, starting from the office of the
President/Bishop down to the lowest official in the organization.

V - ORGANI ZATI ONAL STRUCTURE AND

RELATI ONSHI P

Section 1. REGIONAL MINISTRY UNIT

The RMU is a ministry area composed of clustered
DMUs that are geographically contiguous.
It is the largest ministry unit of the denomination
headed by the Regional Ministry Director (RMD).
Its formation is determined by the General Assembly,
upon the recommendation of the National Board of Trustees.

Section 2. REGIONAL MINISTRY DIRECTOR (RMD)

RELATIONSHIPS
The Regional Ministry Director (RMD) is also a
District Ministry Supervisor in one of the DMUs within the ministry
region. He is the representative of the Office of the President/Bishop in
the area. He is the link between the President/Bishop and the districts
within his area of jurisdiction.

Section 3. FUNCTIONS OF THE RMD

The RMD presides over the regional

conferences/forums and administers the affairs of
Regional Ministry Unit (RMU).
He provides vision and direction to the ministries
of CAMACOP in the region.
He implements the mission, ministry goals, and
programs of CAMACOP through the District
Ministry Supervisors.
He represents the region before the CAMACOP
President.
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 He disseminates information, memoranda, and
other directives of the President/Bishop to the
persons and institutions concerned in the region.
He monitors and evaluates the behavior and
performance of DMSes, and gives proper
commendation, guidance, and counsel as needed.
In consultation with the Regional Ministry Team,
he administers corrective measures to erring
ministers and churches after complying with due
process. He may administer preventive
suspension, not exceeding 90 days, to an errant
minister, and recommend disciplinary measures
for approval by the NBOT. His decisions in
relation to discipline may be appealable to the
Office of the President within 30 days from
receipt of the decision.
He sees to it that the churches in the region give
to the National Office the required contributions
and comply with all obligations and
requirements.
He submits regular reports to the Bishop or
President on matters of church planting and
church growth, membership nurture, giving, and
other matters the President/Bishop may require.
He serves as the pastor and coach to the DMSes.
He facilitates the activities of auxiliary
organizations, fellowship groups, and agencies in
the area.
He assists the National Executive Minister for
Administration and Finance in the administration
of the CAMACOP equipment, facilities, and
properties assigned and located in the area in
coordination with the DMSes.
He performs other tasks assigned by the
president.

Section 4. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE RMD

The RMD shall be an ordained minister and has served CAMACOP
faithfully for at least (5) years after ordination. He must have leadership,
management, and administrative skills.

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Section 5. APPOINTMENT OF THE RMD
The Regional Ministry Director shall be appointed by the
President/
Bishop and confirmed by the NBOT.

Section 6. TERM
The term of ministry of the RMD shall be coterminous with that
of the President/Bishop, except when his appointment is revoked by the
President/Bishop for a cause. He may be reappointed by the next elected
President/Bishop.

VI - THE REGI ONAL CONFERENCE AND FORUM

A regional conference/forum (RCF) shall be conducted every

two years such that its occurrence shall not fall within the same year
when the General Assembly convenes.
Its schedule should fall within the first or second
quarter of the year, as the national office sets the
schedule in consultation with the RMD.
It is the major event of doing fellowship, coordination,
cooperation, integration, and belongingness of the
clustered districts as a Regional Ministry Unit.
It is an occasion for information, evaluation,
consultation, and dialogue of matters pertinent to plans
and implementation of CAMACOP mission, vision,
and values.
It is also a time of appreciating reports on the progress
of the national, regional, and district programs.
It is also a time of evaluating policies and exploring
possibilities of introducing amendments to the said
policies or crafting new ones.
The manner and procedure of conducting this RCF
shall comply with its manual, which shall be reviewed
periodically for enhancements. In the absence of this
manual, the office of the President/Bishop shall be
responsible for formulating its manner and procedure.
The participants to the RCF shall include all ministers
in good standing within the RMU and the duly
authorized delegates of every local church sent by its
leadership, as evidenced by the certified minutes of its
meeting.

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 Each church under the RMU is entitled to one delegate
for every 25 members, but its total number of delegates
shall not exceed five. Other attendees may be welcome
to the RCF as observers, and as such, they are not
permitted to participate in the discussion and vote on
whatever issue.
CAMACOP institutions within the RMU is entitled to
three delegates.

VI I . REGI ONAL ADVI SORY COUNCI L

A Regional Advisory Council (RAC) may be convened

at the instance of the Regional Ministry Director.
Composition. This council shall be composed of the District
Ministry Supervisors in the region, one representative from each
of the auxiliary groups, one representative from each CAMACOP
institution, agency, or specialized ministry in the region, and such
other representatives as the Regional Ministry Director shall
invite.
Membership. Membership to this council is invitational and must
therefore depend on the willingness of the invitee to invest his
time, talent, money, and resources for the regional ministry.
Functions. The RAC shall be headed by the RMD. Its functions
are as follows:
It shall serve as a consultative body.
It may also be tapped by the RMD for
operational planning in the region.

VI I I - REGI ONAL MI NI STRY TEAM

Composition. The Regional Ministry Team (RMT) is composed of

District Ministry Supervisors (DMSes) in the area. It is headed by the
RMD.
Functions. The Regional Ministry Team has the following
functions:
It serves as the administrative and implementing body
of the region.
It also monitors the ministry performance of churches
and workers within the region.
It is the primary planner of the program and projects of
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 the RMU.

Finance and Resources. The Office of the Regional Ministry

Director shall be supported by the National Treasury. He shall be
supported with an administrative and mobilization fund in addition to
his financial support as DMS in his assigned DMU.
Special projects like church planting, however, shall be funded
from the freewill offerings and sacrificial giving of members, churches,
and DMUs within the RMU. Any help or grant from outside sources
may also be tapped.
The support of the Regional Ministry Director, including
administrative budgets, shall come from at least 15% contributions of
local churches to the National Treasury.
Each local church shall support the other ministries of CAMACOP
through special offerings, pledges, and other fundraising project.

Projects and Programs. The project initiatives and programs of

the region should be submitted to the Office of the President for
administrative blessing and recognition.

District Ministry Units and Supervisors. The District Ministry

Supervisor (DMS) is the head of the District Ministry Unit within an
RMU. His job description and the charter of each DMU are delineated
in the District Administrative and Ministry Guidelines.

I X ± REPEAL CLAUSE

All policies, rules, regulations, and letters of

instruction contradicting any of the provisions of this Regional
Administrative and Ministry Guidelines are deemed amended,
modified, or repealed.

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CAMACOP 58
 6
NATIONAL
ADMINISTRATIVE AND
OFFICE MANUAL
Pursuant to the biblical principles of service and/or work
for the glory of God, proper management to strengthen and
sustain healthy working relationships, respect, discipline,
and good stewardship of time and resources in order to
attain the objectives, mission, and vision of this Christian
society, this office manual is hereby promulgated.
__________________________________________________________

CAMACOP 59
 RULE 1
GENERAL PROVI SI ONS

SECTION 1. Title. - These rules shall be known as the

CAMACOP National Administrative & Office Manual.

SECTION 2. Applicability. ± These shall be applicable to the

national offices of this religious society. The different ministries,
auxiliaries, and local churches may adopt some of these rules whenever
applicable and beneficial.

SECTION 3. The Personnel Division of this Manual is designed

to provide guidelines on work procedures, discipline and maintenance of
professionalism among staff. It also provides provisions of various
benefits offered to the employees.

SECTION 4. The Administrative division provides guidelines on

how the different positions in the office should function in relation to
each other for efficiency and effectiveness in discharging their
respective duties.

SECTION 5. Office Standards - this office shall manifest a

culture of excellence, strive for the highest standard, and must be
managed with efficiency and effectiveness such that its personnel are
competent and render their assigned tasks, duties, and responsibilities
wholeheartedly as unto the Lord in order to accomplish CAMAC23¶V
objectives, mission and vision.

SECTION 6. DOCUMENTS & RECORDS STEWARDSHIP.

Stewardship of documents shall be governed by policy enactments
which may be done from time to time. Initially, the following
documents should be kept with the National Office:
a. SEC Registration of corporate existence: Articles of
Incorporation and By-Laws,
b. Registry of Names of Local Churches and Photos,
c. Registry of Names of Pastors/Pastoras with Photos,
d. Registry of CAMACOP Missionaries and Church
Planters,
e. Official History of this religious society, to include
bio-data of the President/Bishop, Vice-
President/National Executive Ministers, and National
Board of Trustees with their bio-data & photos
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 f. Original Certificates of Titles, Transfer Certificates of
Titles of CAMACOP real estates
g. Deeds of Donations of real estates
h. Minutes of the General Assembly
i. Minutes of the National Board of Trustees
j. Audited Financial Reports
k. Registry of CAMACOP Seminaries, Bible Schools and
Colleges with their respective Articles of
Incorporations and By-Laws;
l. CAMACOP List of Donors with their addresses both
local and foreign,
m. Communications
n. Other important records and documents.

RULE 2
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT & RECRUI TMENT

SECTION 1. The Personnel Management shall strive to recruit

and employ only those persons best fitted by their attitude, professional
qualification, mental and physical health, technical skills, and spiritual
maturity.

SECTION 2. Develop, manage and periodically review a staff

compensation program, job enrichment, and promotions that will attract
and retain the best employees.

SECTION 3. New Employees. Request for new personnel is

directed to the President/Bishop and endorsed to the Administrative
Committee for approval. The request must contain the following
information:
(a) Position to be filled
(b) Job Description
(c) Qualifications
(d) Starting Salary

SECTION 4. Considerations for Employment. (a) Christian

with good moral character; (b) appropriate educational attainment; (c)
experience and potential; (d) mental and physical health; and (e) past
records and references.

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 SECTION 5: Pre-employment Requirements: (a)
Recommendation from pastor; (b) employment contract; (c) tax
identification number (TIN); (d) SSS number; (e) I.D. photos; and (e)
such other requirements as may be necessary.

SECTION 6. Appointment and/or employment of managerial

and supervisory personnel must be recommended by the
President/Bishop and with the concurrence of the National Board of
Trustees.

SECTION 7: Employment Contracts. The office of the

Personnel Officer is responsible for the preparation of the Employment
Contract. Contracts for supervisory position are signed by the
President/Bishop and for non-supervisory by the Personnel Officer.

SECTION 8. Pre-employment Orientation. There shall be a pre-

employment orientation for a new employee on office policies,
orientation for its duties and responsibilities in relation to its job
description, and other matters necessary to acquaint the concerned
employee. It will be conducted by the Office of the President/Bishop or
his duly authorized representative.

SECTION 9: Employment Categories. Employees are

classified into different categories in accordance with their specific
assignments, appointments, duration of employment, office policies and
salary structure, as follows:
(a) Temporary and/or Substitute
1. One who is hired primarily to replace a regular employee
who maybe on authorized leave of absence for an extended
period of time or to fill a temporary requirement for a
specific project(s) or seasonal job.
2. The duration of his employment shall not exceed six (6)
months.
3. He may not be entitled to the fringe benefits granted to
regular employees except those provided by law.
4. He will be required to observe in-house rules and
regulations.
5. His services may be terminated anytime or when his
services are no longer needed.

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 (b) Contractual
1. A staff engaged in a temporary or contractual basis in order
to perform a particular task or project.
2. His compensation and term of services shall be stipulated
in the service contract.
3. His services may be terminated anytime, or when such
services are no longer needed, through a written notice if
not stipulated in the contract

(c) Probationary and/or on-the-job training employee

1. All newly hired employees shall undergo a probationary
period not exceeding six (6) months. This period shall also
be known as the on-the-job-training (OJT). During this
period an employee shall be oriented with the vision and
mission of the organization including its work ethics. An
OJT program and schedule shall be formulated and reviewed
from time to time after one has gone through the whole
process.
2. During the probationary period, the employee may be
terminated with just cause or when he fails to qualify as a
regular employee, in accordance with reasonable standards;
3. Within the probationary period, the immediate supervisor
shall evaluate the employee. If found qualified according to
the standard set forth therein, a favorable recommendation
shall be submitted to the Personnel Officer, where a regular
appointment shall be issued.

(d) Regular
1. One who has been issued a regular appointment in
accordance with the standards set forth by the preceding
provision.
2. All regular employees shall be entitled to the benefits,
rights and privileges granted by law and office policy, as
may be embodied in the employment contract or
appointment.

RULE 3
WORK ATTENDANCE AND DECORUM

SECTION 1: Working Days. The total working

days is computed on a 262 days determined as follows:
365 days
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 - 103 rest days (Saturdays and Sundays)
262 working days

SECTION 2: Work Hours. The National Office follows a

schedule of eight (8) hours work per day inclusive of 15 minutes breaks
in the morning and afternoon and exclusive of one (1) hour time taken
for lunch break.

SECTION 3: Punctuality. An employee is expected to report to

work promptly at the start of the designated working time.
An employee is considered tardy if he reports 15 minutes after
the start of scheduled work hours. In such case, he is required to explain
in writing the reason for tardiness.
a. The immediate supervisor, at his discretion, may or may
not grant excuse. Late time-in must be corrected by his
supervisor and shall indicate action taken.
b. Treatment of frequent and habitual tardiness is covered
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SECTION 4: Time Record/Time Sheet. All rank and file

employees (non-supervisory) are required to properly accomplish their
Daily Time Records/Time sheets. The Daily Time Records/Time Sheets
shall be collected by the supervisor 15 minutes after the start of work
schedule. Late comer shall sign his time sheet in the presence of his
supervisor, where he shall indicate if the tardiness is excusable or not.

SECTION 5: Overtime. An employee who may be required to

work beyond regular working hours, rest days, and special days shall be
paid a premium in accordance with the provision of the Labor Code as
illustrated in the salary administration policy. Overtime work cannot be
offset against undertime. An authority to render overtime work will be
required by the filing of Overtime Authority form indicating the name of
employee, the nature of work to be done and inclusive time. This
authority shall be noted by the supervisor and approved by the
department head or personnel officer. A copy shall be given to the
accounting department for payroll purposes. The supervisor or
department head that renders overtime work, but is not paid premium
pay, may be granted an allowance.

SECTION 6: Holidays. Holidays are non-working days

enumerated in Executive Order 2003 dated June 30, 1987, but are part
of the working days observed by the National Office. As such, an
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employee is excused from work without loss of pay. However, an
employee may be requested by his supervisor to work in these holidays
with appropriate compensation mandated by law, as illustrated in the
salary administration policy. The list of regular holidays is as follows:

Date
1HZ<HDU¶V'D\ January 1
2. Maundy Thursday Thursday of Holy week
(Movable date)
3. Good Friday Friday of Holy week
(Movable date)
4. Araw ng Kagitingan April 9
5. Labor Day May 1
6. Independence Day June 12
1DWLRQDO+HURH¶V'D\ Last Sunday of August
(Movable date)
8. Bonifacio Day November 30
9. Christmas Day December 25
10. Rizal Day December 30

Nationwide and Local Special Days

1. All Saints Day November 1
2. Last Day of the Year December 31
3. Araw ng Pasig July 2

Suspension of Work
1. The National Office may suspend work on
certain occasions due to inclement weather or
due to other disasters or calamities.
2. Pronouncement of suspension shall be done by
the Office of the President.

SECTION 7: Office Attire and Identification Card. An

employee is expected to report for work in neat and appropriate attire.
Every employee must wear inside the office building an identification
card (ID) issued by the office. Failure to wear an ID shall be fined with
an amount not higher than ten percent (10%) of his daily wage. Subject
to availability of funds, the National Office may provide uniform
allowance to all regular employees. In such event, a guideline for the
wearing of uniform will be formulated.

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 SECTION 8: Professional Conduct. The National Office
upholds professionalism among its officers and employees and affiliated
churches. As a matter of policy, the National Office imposes the
following prohibitions:

a. Conflict of Interest
An employee is discouraged from engaging in other personal or
professional pursuits which may be in conflict with or
prejudicial to the interest of the National Office.

b. Personal Business Solicitations

An employee is prohibited from conducting personal business
during working hours. This includes selling or distributing
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telephone, mail, or with visitors, and any activity not related to
assigned work responsibilities.

c. Entertaining Personal Visitor

An employee should refrain from entertaining personal visitor
during work hours in order not to interrupt or delay completion
of assigned work responsibilities.

d. Uses of Stationary and Supplies

An employee is prohibited from using stationary for personal
letter or communication. It is prohibited to use stationary,
printed forms, and supplies other than the purposes for which
they are provided.

RULE 4
SALARY ADMI NISTRATI ON

SECTION 1: Salary Structure$QHPSOR\HH¶VVDODU\FRQVLVWVRI

the following:
a. Basic Pay
b. Applicable allowances for officers (if any)
c. Overtime Pay
d. 13th Month Pay
e. 14th Month Pay (Severance Pay)

SECTION 2: Salary Rate Computations. The computation of

salary is based on 262 working days a year (365 days less 103 rest
days). The 10 regular holidays are considered working days, therefore,
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are considered paid. The following formula is used to determine the
monthly pay:

a. Equivalent Daily Rate (EDR) = Monthly Rate x 12

262 Days

b. Equivalent Rate/Hour = EDR

8 hours

c. Days Overtime Rendered Formula

1. Ordinary Days-after No. of Hrs. x EDR

rendering 8 Hrs. + 25%

2. Rest Days No. of Hrs. x EDR

+ 30%

3. Holidays No. of Hrs. x EDR

First 8 Hours + 100%

Succeeding Hours No. of Hrs. x EDR

+ 25%
4. Holiday falls on Rest Days
First 8 Hours No. of Hrs. x EDR+ 100%
Succeeding Hours No. of Hrs. x EDR + 30%

SECTION 3: Other Earnings. Thirteenth (13th) month pay is a

government- PDQGDWHGSD\PHQWRIRQHPRQWK¶VVDODU\,WLVJLYHQLQ
December of the current year.

SECTION 4: Salary Withholding and other Legal Deductions.

(a) Statutory Deductions. The following are deductions from
employee earnings:
1. Withholding Tax
2. Social Security System (SSSContribution)
3. Pag-ibig & Philhealth Contributions
4. Alliance Retirement Plan (ARP)

(b) Leave Without Pay/Unauthorized Absences/Tardiness. The

following incurred by an employee due to late arrival or knocking off
earlier than schedule without excuse are included in the term tardiness:
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 From 1 to 10 minutes no deduction
11 to 22 minutes 25% of hourly rate
23 to 37 minutes 50% of hourly rate

(c) Other Deductions. These are deductions that an employee is

authorizing the National Office to deduct from his earnings, such as:
1. SSS loan payments
2. Loans from the National Office

SECTION 5: Preparation of the Payroll. The following steps

shall be followed in the preparation of the payroll:
a. A payroll shall be used in the preparation of payroll.
b. The personnel officer shall verify all additional pays
(overtime, etc.) of each personnel.
c. The personnel officer shall verify all deductions (absences,
tardiness, etc.) for each personnel.
d. The accounting officer or the payroll clerk shall prepare the
payroll for the period covered.
e. Approval of the payroll shall be done first by the
Administrative Assistant, and then by the President.
f. The checks will then be prepared for each personnel. No
checks will be prepared without the prior approval of the
Administrative Assistant and the President.

SECTION 6: Release of Payroll. Salary is released on a semi-

monthly basis not later than the fifteenth (15th) and last working day of
the month. If the fifteenth or last working day of the month falls on a
Saturday, the payments are given on or before the last banking day.

RULE 5
PERFORMANCE APPRAI SAL AND DI SCI PLI NE

SECTION 1: Performance Appraisals. Performance appraisals

of all staff shall be conducted once a year. Staff appraisals shall be used
as a basis for the review of salaries, transfers and promotions. The
appraisals shall be conducted by the supervisor, and shall specifically
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period. The appraisal results shall be submitted to the Personnel Officer
for further evaluation.

SECTION 2. Job Classification and Salary Scale. Employees

shall be classified according to their position, job description, education,
CAMACOP 68
training and work experience. There shall be a salary scale level setting
minimum and maximum limits within each classification. Employees
have reached the minimum level of their job category if they meet the
qualifications set forth therein, after due evaluation and
recommendation.

SECTION 3: Code of Discipline. In order to get the optimum

efficiency and effective operation, the National Office has set forth the
following rules and regulations for the guidance and protection of every
employee. The Management will correspondingly impose the punitive
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and regulations. However, it is the guiding principle of the National
Office to be sympathetic, fair and objective, and consistent in its
dealings with its employees.

SECTION 4: CATEGORY 1 of Prohibited Acts: PROHIBITIONS -

a) Failure of the employee to sign in or sign out his time
sheet/time record for that particular working day.
b) Failure to report for overtime work without good reason after
having been advised and scheduled to work, or working
overtime without due authorization.
c) Wasting office hours in personal telephone conversations
during office hours.
d) Indulging in unduly long and/or unnecessary private
conversations during office hours.
e) Failure to report immediately to the supervisor any personal
injury during working hours, within or outside of the National
Office.
f) Use or possession of another employee¶V WRROV DQG HTXLSPHQW
ZLWKRXWWKHHPSOR\HH¶VFRQVHQW
g) Allowing visitors to sleep inside the premises of the National
Office without the consent of the Management.
h) Vending or selling foods and other goods or transacting
personal business in National Office premises without proper
authorization from the Management.
i) Smoking in the premises or use of prohibited drugs.
j) Over extension or abuse of the fifteen-minute coffee break
period.
k) Other acts analogous to the above-stated.

SECTION 5: Disciplinary Action for Prohibited Acts (as stated in

Section 4), to wit:
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 First offense - oral reminder
4th to 5th offense - written reprimand
6th to 7th offense -seven (7) working days without pay
8th to 10th offense - fifteen (15) working days suspension
w/out pay
10th offense - Dismissal

SECTION 6: CATEGORY 2 of Prohibited Acts.

PROHIBITIONS -
(a) Excessive or abusive absence incurred under any of the
following circumstances:
1. Absence incurred without proper written permission
from the immediate supervisor concerned.
2. Absence due to ill-health, accident, etc. but no
information whatsoever written or oral, has been
transmitted to the immediate supervisor concerned
within 24 hours.
3. Absence incurred with notice of advice written or oral,
but unwarranted and or unjustified upon proper
investigation and review by the Management.
4. Absence incurred after enjoying a privilege of official
leave or over-extension of leave without proper
permission.
(c) Three (3) tardiness incurred within a pay period.
(d) Abandonment of work station activities and preparing to
leave the National Office premises prior to regular knock-
off time as scheduled, or going home during working hours
without prior permission.
(e) Creating unnecessary noise or disturbance within the
premises.
(f) 0DNLQJDUWLFOHVIRUSHUVRQDOJDLQZLWKWKHRIILFH¶VPDWHULDOV
or property within or outside working hours.
(g) Unauthorized movement from one work area to another and
not in connection with official performance of work.
(h) Refusal to receive or acknowledge receipt of office
memoranda, circular, etc. without justifiable cause.
(i) Vandalism.
(j) Other acts similar to the above-mentioned.

SECTION 7: DISCIPLINARY ACTION of Prohibited Acts (as

stated in Section 6), to wit:
First offense - written warning/reprimand
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 2nd Offense -three (3) working days without pay
3rd Offense -seven (7) working days without pay
4th Offense -fifteen (15) working days suspension
without pay
5th Offense -dismissal

SECTION 8: CATEGORY 3 of Prohibited Acts Befitting

Termination. In accordance with the provision of Book VI, Title I of the
Labor Code of the Republic of the Philippines, Articles 282, 283 and
285, the following are just causes for termination of employment.
a. Serious misconduct or willful disobedience by the employee of
the lawful orders of his employer or representative in
connection with his work such as:
1. Willful refusal and/or defiance to comply with proper
orders/instructions from the supervisor in connection
with the official performance of assigned duties and
responsibilities.
2. Immorality, concubinage, bigamy
3. Gambling in any form
4. Intoxication, drunkenness or using, selling or giving
alcoholic beverages inside the office premises at any
time.
5. Unauthorized possession of narcotics or habit-forming
drugs and/or carrying of firearms, explosives or any
deadly weapon or material.
b. Gross and habitual neglect by the employee of his duties.
c. Fraud or willful breach by the employee of the trust reposed in
him by his employer or duly authorized representative, such as
but not limited to the following:
1. Dishonesty and falsification of office documents and
records.
2. Pilferage, theft or removal from office premises,
without proper authorization, of any property or
records, or property of any employee or person.
3. Conniving with persons in stealing National Office
money or property.
4. Divulging, disclosing, transmitting or communicating
National Office confidential information.
5. Using the name of the National Office in a private or
personal transaction for personal profit.

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 d. Commission of a crime or offense by the employee against the
person of his employer or any immediate member of this family
or his duly authorized representative, such as but not limited to
the following:

1. Insolence or disrespect, by word or deed, toward the

employer, the representative, or the officers of the
office.
2. Assaulting or attempting to inflict physical injury with
the intention to harm the person of the employer,
supervisor and/or officials.
3. Uttering insulting, profane, vulgar or obscene words or
language to, and in the presence of, his employer,
supervisor or officials.
4. Conviction of a crime or criminal offense involving
moral turpitude.
5. Trespassing or unlawful forcible entry into a place
where one is not supposed to be and which is not in
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property is destroyed.

e. Other causes analogous to the foregoing (as amended by Batas

Pambansa Bilang 130), such as:
1. Serious misconduct
2. Fraud or willful breach by employee
3. Loss of confidence
f. The employer may also terminate the employment of any
employee due to the following reasons (Article 283):
1. Installation of labor-saving devices and
redundancy.
2. Retrenchment to prevent losses or the closing
or cessation of operation of the establishment
or undertaking.
g. Under Article 248, the employer may also terminate the
employee if his work is prejudicial to his health as well as that
of his co-employees.
h. Termination by Employee (Article 285)
1. An employee may terminate the employer-employee
relationship without just cause, by serving a written
notice on the employer at least one month in advance.
The employer, upon whom no such notice was served,
may hold the employee liable for damages.
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 2. An employee may put an end to the relationship
without serving any notice to the employer for any of
the following just causes:
a) Serious insult by the employer or his
representative on the honor and
person of the employee.
b) Inhuman and unbearable treatment
accorded the employee by the
employer or representative.
c) Commission of a crime or offense by
the employer or his representative
against the person or the employee or
any of the immediate members of the
family; and
d) Other causes analogous to any of the
foregoing.

SECTION 9. JOB PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT. There

shall be a regular enhancement of job performance of office workers.
Seminars, workshops, etc. shall be conducted on a regular basis.

SECTION 10. MEETINGS. Prayer meeting, Bible Study or any

kind of meeting for office personnel shall be conducted regularly for the
purpose of enhancing spiritual growth, teamwork and improving
efficiency. Thus, each meeting plays a major component of giving
administrative direction. As such, everyone is expected to attend every
meeting promptly. Tardiness in any meeting shall be counted against
office personnel.

RULE 6
EMPLOYEE BENEFI TS

SECTION 1: Vacation Leave. A full-time regular employee

who has completed one (1) year of service is entitled to a total of 15
working days leave with pay commencing from date of permanency.
a. Vacations are determined on the basis of the calendar year
of the National Office (January 1 to December 31).

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 b. Guidelines for Grant of Vacation Leave:
1. The vacation leave must be regulated in order not to
prejudice work schedule. Therefore, it is required to
properly file such notice of vacation leave at least one
(1) month in advance.
2. The vacation leave form must be properly filed and
noted by the supervisor and approved by the Personnel
Officer.
3. A copy of the vacation leave must be forwarded to the
Personnel Officer and the accounting department.
4. Unused vacation leave is non-cumulative and not
commutable to cash.
c. Vacation Leave without Pay
An employee who wishes to apply for a vacation leave
without pay shall make a written application to his
respective department head through his immediate
supervisor, who shall indorse the approval.

SECTION 2: Emergency Leave. A regular employee with one

(1) or more years of service may be granted an emergency leave of
absence with full pay up to five (5) working days. An emergency leave
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department head and approved by the Personnel Department.
(a.) The following are just causes applicable to an emergency
leave:
1. Child birth of a spouse
2. Accident or sickness of an immediate member of
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3. Death in the family of the employee within the
first civil degree;
4. Appearance in judicial and administrative tribunals
upon submission of summons or notification.
5. Other circumstances similar to or analogous with
any of the above.
(b.) It shall be the responsibility of the supervisor to notify the
Personnel Officer of such emergency leave filed by his
subordinate/s.

SECTION 3: Sick Leave Policy. For an employee to avail of

sick leave with pay, the following are required:

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 1. Medical certificate from a doctor must be
submitted for sick leave of more than three (3)
days.
2. Supervisor concerned must be duly notified as
soon as sickness occurs.
a. A full-time staff member who has rendered at
least one (1) year service shall be entitled to a
yearly sick leave of fifteen (15) working days
with pay.
b. Any unused sick leave is non-cumulative or not
commutable to cash.
c. Guidelines for reporting sick leave:
An employee must report his absences due
to illness by filing an Application for Leave
form with the recommending approval by his
supervisor or department head. It must be
submitted to the Personnel Officer within one
week from the time the sickness occurred.
Failure to report such leave within one week
may result in such leave being automatically
considered without pay.

SECTION 4: Social Security System. Each employee, whether

probationary or regular, is covered by SSS, Pag-ibig, and Philhealth in
accordance with the provisions of the Social Security System and
Philhealth for the following: Sickness benefits, Disability benefits,
Death benefits, Retirement benefits, Housing loans, Salary loans,
Educational loans, Investment incentive loans, and Calamity loans.

SECTION 5: Maternity Leave. Paid leave benefits are granted

through SSS to female employees for a period of 45 calendar days for
reason of childbirth, or miscarriage. As soon as a staff member becomes
pregnant, she shall immediately notify her immediate supervisor of such
pregnancy by duly accomplishing the SSS Maternity Notification Form
(SSS Form No. B-300).
Paternity leave with pay shall also be granted to a married male
employee for a period of seven (7) days upon the child delivery of his
spouse whenever necessary and with proper prior filing of application
for such leave up to three (3) childbirths.

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 SECTION 6: Salary Loan. When funds are available, salary
loans may be granted to a regular employee who has served with the
National Office for at least one (1) year.
a. Loans may be granted only for any of the following
purposes:
1. Major medical expenses
2. Further education
3. Funeral expenses for immediate family
4. Calamities (fire, flood, earthquake, etc.)
b. Repayment will be on equal monthly deductions for a
maximum of one year.
c. The maximum amount of loan will be equivalent to a one
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d. $OO XQSDLG ORDQV VKDOO EH GHGXFWHG IURP WKH HPSOR\HH¶V
separation pay upon termination of his employment.
e. Procedure for Loan Application:
1. Fill out a loan application form from the Business
Office and submit it duly accomplished.
2. Processing time for the loan approval/disapproval takes
one (1) week from the date of submission to the
Business Office.
3. A written notice of action will be given to the
applicant.

SECTION 7: Personnel Development. A personnel or staff

member may attend special seminars intended to improve his
productivity in the performance of his job in the office. He will seek the
recommendation of his immediate supervisor and final approval by the
Personnel Officer.

RULE 7
ADMI NI STRATI VE FLOW & JOB DESCRI PTI ONS

SECTION 1. THE PRESIDENT/BISHOP

1. The President/Bishop heads the entire organization;
exercises general management and supervision of
the work at home and abroad; presides over the
General Assembly; and chairs the National Board of
Trustees.
2. For the accomplishment under his office of
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objectives, he shall be assisted by at least four (4)
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 National Executive Ministers who shall implement
in his behalf any programs duly approved by the
GA or the NBOT.
3. His primary responsibility therefore is to look after
the ministry of the National Executive Ministers
who shall implement programs in his behalf.
4. He shall also supervise the administration of special
services and ministries being managed by his duly
designated officers to operate in his behalf.
5. He is responsible to the General Assembly (GA),
which elected him into office, in the discharge of his
duties. The GA, however, is represented by the
National Board of Trustees to provide him with a
mechanism of accountability in the pursuit of
implementing the vision, mission, and values of the
denomination.
6. As head of the religious society, he shall enjoy a
visitorial authority to all the local churches of
CAMACOP and its institutions and, as such, he
shall be allowed the opportunity to speak in any
given worship service.
7. He shall accept donations for and in behalf of
CAMACOP provided, however, that this authority
may be delegated in writing in the form of Special
Power of Attorney.
8. He shall perform such other duties as may be
assigned by the General Assembly or the National
Board of Trustees.

SECTION 2. THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MINISTER

(NEM). Each National Executive Minister [NEM] heads a Ministry
Division. The different ministry divisions are:
(a) Division of Missions
(b) Division of Church Ministries
(c) Division of General and Theological Educations
(d) Division of Administration and Finance.

SECTION 3. DIVISION OF MISSIONS. The NEM for the

Division of Missions is tasked to:
1. Prepare plans, programs, and budget for foreign and
home missions in accordance with existing guidelines,
and in consultation with the President/Bishop;
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 2. Administer and implement the approved programs for
foreign and home missions of CAMACOP for and in
behalf of the Bishop/President;
3. Assist in the attainment of the objectives, vision and
mission of CAMACOP;
4. Lead in the promotion of missions; inculcate
awareness; and support and encourage interest in
missions among the constituents and other groups
sympathetic to missionary work.
5. Perform his duties as provided under the Missions
Manual and discharge other duties as may be assigned
to him by the President/Bishop, the Committee on
Missions, and the National Board of Trustees.

SECTION 4. DIVISION OF CHURCH MINISTRIES. The NEM

for the Division of Church Ministries is tasked to:
1. Prepare plans, programs, and budgets for the Division
of Church Ministries in accordance with existing
guidelines, and in consultation with the
President/Bishop;
2. Administer and implement the approved programs for
the Division of Church Ministries for and in behalf of
the President/Bishop;
3. Assist in the attainment of the objectives, vision and
mission of CAMACOP;
4. Lead in the dissemination of circulars, memos,
guidelines and other necessary information; advise or
provide counsel to and encourage the development,
establishment, and expansion of local congregations
through the Regional Ministry Director, the District
Ministry Supervisor, and the local leadership of the
church;
5. Lead in the investigation and imposition of discipline
to erring ministers of CAMACOP through the
Regional Ministry Director and the District Ministry
Supervisor;

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 6. Directly supervise the placements of all CAMACOP
pastors, the department of Christian organizations,
church planting and church growth ministries,
auxiliaries and agencies, and the religious instructions.
7. Perform such other duties as may be assigned to him
by the President/Bishop and the National Board of
Trustees.
SECTION 5. DIVISION OF GENERAL & THEOLOGICAL
EDUCATIONS. The NEM for the Division of General and Theological
Educations is tasked to:
1. Prepare plans, programs, and budgets for the DGTE in
accordance with existing guidelines, and in
consultation with the President/Bishop;
2. Administer and implement the approved programs of
the DGTE and assist in the attainment of the
objectives, vision, and mission of CAMACOP through
quality education.
3. Chair the board of trustees of all existing colleges and
seminaries of CAMACOP, however, he may delegate
the presiding over board meetings to a member of the
NBOT who may be a member of the board of trustees
of such college or seminary or to the president of the
concerned institution;
4. Have general supervision over all Bible schools,
colleges and seminaries, Alliance Theological
Education by Extension (ALL-7(( 3DVWRUV¶ %LEOH
Schools, Personnel Development and Scholarship
Program, Continuing Theological Education, and
church or Christian schools.
5. Perform other duties as may be assigned to him by the
President/Bishop and the National Board of Trustees.

SECTION 6. DIVISION OF FINANCE & STEWARDSHIP

(Ammended GA 2009). The NEM for the Division of Finance and
Stewardship is tasked to:
1. Prepare plans, programs, and budgets for the Division
of Finance and stewardship in accordance with existing
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 guidelines and in consultation with the
President/Bishop;
2. Administer and implement the approved programs of
the DFS; encourage the local churches to financially
support, be involved in, and become faithful in the
remittances of the percentages, mission offerings and
such other funds due CAMACOP through visitations
and disseminations of necessary information and
updates;
3. Administer the temporalities, properties both real and
personal owned by CAMACOP and make them useful,
profitable and productive through workable projects for
the attainment of the purposes, objectives, and
ministries of this religious society;
4. Implement sound fiscal management, fund raisings,
investments, and such other schemes to support the
ministries of CAMACOP. As such, he shall directly
supervise the accounting service department, real estate
projects, stewardship and resource development,
subsidiary corporations and agencies, and general
services.
5. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the
President/Bishop or the National Board of Trustees.

SECTION 7. NATIONAL TREASURER. The National Treasurer

is tasked to:
1. Receive all funds remitted to CAMACOP, oversee the
issuances of the corresponding official receipts, and
ensure the prompt sending of acknowledgment to the
donors;
2. Be directly responsible in the safekeeping of all funds,
the depositing of the same in the duly authorized
depository banks, and the proper custody of the
duplicate official receipt booklets for recording in the
cash book/journal by the Bookkeeper and for auditing
purposes;
3. Disburse funds in accordance with the approved
budget. In making any disbursements, he shall inform
the Accounting Office to prepare the voucher to
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 document the payment or the release of any cash in
harmony with the standard procedure;
4. Secure the approval of NEM-DFS or any duly
designated official for an approval of every financial
transaction. In case of any doubt on the propriety of a
financial transaction, he shall consult the
President/Bishop, NEM-DFS, and the Chairman of the
Finance Committee.
5. Be responsible to the NEM-DFS for direction and to
the Bishop/President and NBOT for accountability. He
shall submit periodic financial reports to the NEM-
DFS and to the President/Bishop as often as necessary,
and to the NBOT during scheduled meetings.
6. Instruct, inspect, monitor, and validate all funds
deposited and not yet deposited as often as necessary,
and to include official receipts used and unused.
7. Collect the proposed budgets from the different
divisions for study and submission to the Finance
Committee.

SECTION 8. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

1. He shall serve as the Chief of Staff of the
President/Bishop and shall serve as the Office
Administrator;
2. He shall represent the President/Bishop in
appointments or engagements when the latter is not
available, and upon instruction of the President/Bishop;
3. He shall coordinate with other CAMACOP ministers
needing consultations or actions from the
President/Bishop office;
4. He shall render assistance on any administrative
matters and may act as the Personnel Officer in the
absence such officer, and as may be delegated to him
by the President/Bishop.
5. He shall serve as the liaison officer of the Office of the
President/ Bishop in compliance with governmental
requirements, especially with the Securities and
Exchange Commission and other offices as may be
necessary;
6. He shall see to it that problems brought to the office of
the President/Bishop are properly addressed and

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 brought to the attention of the President/Bishop or the
official concerned.
7. Perform other duties as may be assigned to him by the
NEM through the Bishop/President.

SECTION 9. NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE MINISTRY

TEAM. It shall be composed of the following: President/Bishop, the four
(4) National Executive Ministers, the Treasurer, and the Administrative
Assistant. The National Administrative Ministry Team may be convened
by the President/Bishop from time to time to assist him in addressing
important and pressing issues; facilitate the execution or implementation
of executive decisions; and to consider other matters as may be
necessary.

SECTION 10. THE HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR

1. Shall be in-charge of the Human Resource Department
under DCM. ; In the absence of a Human Resource
Director, the NEM-DCM shall assume the position in a
concurrent capacity.
2. Shall be responsible for the development of the
manpower of CAMACOP in order to ensure the
availability of competent personnel/staff to fill up
ministry positions.
3. Shall prepare plans, research, and trainings and
conduct seminars, symposia, and such other activities
related to the development of efficient and qualified
personnel/staff.

SECTION 11. SECRETARY TO THE PRESIDENT/BISHOP

1. The Secretary shall be responsible for the orderly
communications, appointments and commitments of
the President/Bishop; shall remind the latter of all the
daily, weekly, and monthly schedules and itinerary as
often as necessary; and shall assist the Administrative
Assistant in the management of the office and function
of a personnel officer.
2. She shall see to it that the Office of the
President/Bishop is tidy and in an orderly manner at all
times.

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3. She shall consult the Administrative Assistant/Chief of
Staff on matters that need immediate action in the
absence of the President/Bishop;
4. She shall receive and attend with courtesy to the
visitor/guest seeking audience with the
President/Bishop. For security reasons, prior to
allowing such visitors/guests to enter the
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the name, address and purpose of such visit and brief
the President/Bishop about the presence of such guest
and the purpose of such visit before allowing the guest
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5. Any communication or letter needing reply, the
Secretary shall prepare a draft thereof and refer the
same to the Administrative Assistant for correction,
and then submit the same to the President/Bishop for
final correction before the same is finalized. Official
outgoing letters and fax messages must be properly
filed.
6. She shall receive all official communications (letters,
faxed messages, e-mail, telephone calls, or texts for the
CAMACOP or President/Bishop, and promptly inform
the latter of the said message. She may refer the same
to the Administrative Assistant for consultation, if
necessary, and take note of any action taken. Important
fax messages must be photocopied and e-mail
messages that are likewise vital must be printed. All
such written communications must be properly filed.
7. She shall take down notes of the President/Bishop¶s
instructions, proposals and commitments and
disseminate the same to all concerned; keep track of
things to be done and problems to be addressed; and
prepare meetings, seminars, conferences headed or
chaired by the President/Bishop to include the details
for travel, accommodation, amenities and all other
things needed, in consultation with Treasurer and the
Administrative Assistant.
8. She shall perform other responsibilities relative to her
duties as Secretary and such other instructions and
functions as the President/Bishop shall assign from
time to time.

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 SECTION 12. CASHIER
1. Shall be responsible for the administration of the petty
cash fund: liquidation and request for the
replenishments of the said fund.
2. Shall assist the National Treasurer in handling
accurately remittances received; account those directly
deposited in the banks by the donors; prepare bank
deposit slips; and issue corresponding official receipts
to be mailed to donors.
3. Shall be responsible for maintaining a record of cash
flow and cash book receipts that shall be validated
regularly by the National Treasurer.
4. Shall perform such duties and responsibilities as may
be assigned by the National Treasurer.

SECTION 13. OFFICE ASSISTANT OF THE TREASURER

1. Shall take orders from the National Treasurer in the
preparation of checks as well as in the releasing and
recording of such releases.
2. Shall prepare letters or letters of acknowledgment to
donors, statements, receivables, liquidation reports, and
bank reconciliations.
3. Shall maintain files of communications in the Office of
the Treasurer and assist the National Treasurer in cash
counts, time record computations, payroll preparations,
and counter-checking of petty cash liquidations and
replenishments.
4. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the
National Treasurer from time to time.

SECTION 14. BOOKKEEPER

1. Shall be responsible for the orderly recording of cash
receipts and disbursements in the journals or respective
books of accounts, as may be necessary
2. Shall coordinate with the National Treasurer in the
recording and bank reconciliation, preparation of
monthly cash receipts and disbursements, trial
balances, and quarterly and annual financial reports.
3. Shall provide proper guidance in the office of the
National Treasurer on the matter of correct
computerization scheme of accounting procedure for
fast and reliable financial reporting.
CAMACOP 84
 4. Shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by
the NEM-DAF through the National Treasurer.

SECTION 15. ACCOUNTING CLERK

1. Shall perform clerical duties, such as the preparation of
vouchers and all other financial documents.
2. Shall encode or record all financial transactions as may
be necessary to the updating of funds.
3. Shall maintain a recording of the ledger and assets
inventory listing; keep track of all assets and
equipment; and update the depreciation of assets and
inventory of office supplies.
4. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the
National Treasurer from time to time.

SECTION 16. MAINTENANCE

1. He shall be responsible for the physical cleanliness and
maintenance of the office and the security of the
building.
2. He shall perform other duties as may be assigned to
him by the Office Administrator, or the
President/Bishop.

RULE 8
FI NANCI AL PROCEDURES

SECTION 1. COLLECTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. The

Office of the Treasurer, through the Cashier or duly authorized
representative, shall issue official receipts for all remittances it receives
from churches, organizations, or individuals. Whenever a provisional
receipt is issued, the same shall be replaced with an official receipt upon
receipt of the fund by the Treasurer.

SECTION 2. DIRECT BANK DEPOSIT. For remittance by

church, organization, or individual through direct bank deposit, the
depositor should immediately notify the Treasurer of such deposit for
proper issuance of Official Receipt. In the event that donor or depositor
fails to notify the Treasurer within a reasonable period of three (3)
months, such remittance shall be receipted as unknown donor and
credited to General Fund.

CAMACOP 85
 SECTION 3. Remittances from local rural churches where there
is no depository bank of this religious society may be coursed through the
District Ministry Supervisor (DMS) or the District Treasurer; and that any
remittances of such nature should be turned over to the National Treasurer
by the DMS accompanied by the (a) provisional receipt (duplicate); (b)
summary list of donors indicating the dates and amounts with the
addresses and the particular donations, and the purpose for such donations
every end of each month.

SECTION 4. Provisional Receipts stubs used or unused booklet

issued to the DMS must be returned by December 31 of each year to the
National Treasurer for inventory and auditing purposes.

SECTON 5. Letters of acknowledgment with the Official

Receipts must be promptly sent to the donors by the National Treasurer.
End-of-the-year balance must be confirmed through confirmation letters
sent to the churches, and all contributors/donors to the society for
auditing purposes.

SECTION 6. For yearend receipts, financial statements must be

released on time with cut-off date every December 31st in the National
Office and December 20th in the Districts, but all collections due to
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the last banking day of the year to avoid much fund in transit and/or in
the office of the National Treasurer.

SECTION 7. Provisional Receipts and Official Receipts must

be printed by one printer, pre-numbered, in triplicate. Official receipts
must show references or provisional receipt number and amount.

SECTION 8. Issuance of Official Receipt and Provisional

Receipt. Booklets must be recorded/controlled in a logbook that shows
the booklet, serial numbers and to whom it was released under the
custody of the National Treasurer; and unused or un-issued official
receipts and provisional receipts must be kept in a safe to be part of
regular audit.

SECTION 9. By the end of the year, all unused provisional

receipts must be submitted back to the National Office. The National
Office still issues new sets of provisional receipts at the beginning of
the year; and that Provisional Receipt booklets issued to different

CAMACOP 86
districts must be pre-signed by the Treasurer or Cashier for authenticity
of PR.

SECTION 10. For control purposes, any official from the

National Office authorized to collect percentages, missions, etc. shall
remit said collections, together with the provisional receipts stubs given
to him/her upon his/her return and he/she is advised not to use from
his/her collections during his/her travel. The same stub of provisional
receipts maybe re-issued to the same official and he/she must follow
same Instructions.

SECTION 11. Official workers of the districts, such as the

District Ministry Supervisors, District Treasurers, Zones & Circuits
Supervisors and other officials authorized to collect percentages,
missions, and other funds for the National Office must be given
instructions not to use such funds for any other purpose, neither shall
they be allowed to cash out check or money order, but must remit all
collections immediately to the National Treasurer.

SECTION 12. All accounts receivables and/or cash advances

that are impossible to collect and/or hopeless to be liquidated shall be
declared bad debts upon approval by the NEM-DFS and upon attestation
by the President/Bishop, provided that the same shall be reported to the
NBOT during meetings.

SECTION 13. Churches, entities, or individuals with financial

obligations with the National Office shall be furnished a monthly
statement of account and follow up letter when necessary.

SECTION 14. Confirmation letters shall be sent by the External

Auditor to churches, organizations, and individual donors for them to
confirm correctness of the amounts remitted as well as the accounts
receivables.

SECTION 15. All accounts receivables shall be confirmed by

the churches, entities or individuals by signing and noting remarks on
the confirmation letter prepared and sent by the External Auditor.

SECTION 16. Checks for this religious society should be

payable to CAMACOP Inc., and not to any individual official employee
of the society; and all funds for this religious society must be deposited

CAMACOP 87
in the name of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the
Philippines (CAMACOP) Inc.

SECTION 17. Each fund, such as General Fund, Separation

Pay Fund, DTE Fund, Trust Fund, ARP, Mission, Church Planting fund,
and such other funds, must have its own separate bank accounts; and all
deposit slips must be in triplicate copies: one for the bank, one for the
National TreDVXUHU¶VRIILFHDQGRQHIRUWKHDFFRXQWLQJRIILFH

SECTION 18. Petty Cash fund of P1,000.00 must be

maintained, and must be replenished when the Petty Cash Fund is
exhausted.

SECTION 19. A monthly Cash Position Report, to include bank

reconciliation of all funds, must be prepared every first week of the
following month.
SECTION 20. Cash advances should be requested and
approved by the respective division heads or officials designated by the
NBOT. Liquidation should be made within a week after the event. In
case of travel of officials and employees, liquidation should be made
after travel and no other cash advance will be issued if previous cash
advance is not yet liquidated.

SECTION 21. Payment of services rendered is mandatory,

hence, the Division of Administration and Finance and National
Treasurer are authorized to source from any available funds by priority
with the approval by the President/Bishop.

SECTION 22. With the written consent of the

President/Bishop, the Division of Administration and Finance and the
National Treasurer are authorized to initiate programs, projects and
deposit with any liquid banks that offer the highest interest rates of
unused funds; and that funds should be deposited in different known
safe and liquid banks, such as, but not limited to: BPI, METROBANK,
PNB, LANDBANK, and others; provided further that they shall monitor
the liquidity of those financial institutions where funds are deposited, for
utmost safety.

CAMACOP 88
 RULE 9
DI SBURSEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

SECTION 1. All expenses shall be in accordance with the

approved budget, and with cash availability duly certified. Any voucher
shall be processed by the accounting services department or its
authorized officer/staff, and then it shall be coursed through the internal
audit as NBOT representative for approval. The approved voucher shall
be submitted to the National Treasurer for the preparation and issuance
of the corresponding check for signatures by the duly authorized
signatories.

SECTION 2. The order of check signatories are the following:

For P 50,000.00 and below, the issuing officer is the National Treasurer
and the countersigning officer shall be the NEM-DFS or the duly
authorized signatories of the NBOT; for over P50,000.00 to
P200,000.00, the NEM-DFS shall be the issuing officer and the
countersigning officers shall be the NBOT member duly authorized
signatories. For over P200,000.00, the issuing officer shall be the NEM-
DFS and the countersigning officer shall be the President/Bishop or
NBOT member duly authorized signatories.

SECTION 3. Any payment in excess of the approved budget or

outside the approved budgeted item shall need NBOT approval,
provided that in case of extreme emergency and urgency, the
President/Bishop is duly authorized to pay a maximum amount of
P200,000.00, and provided further that majority of NBOT members
shall be informed even through text messages about such urgent
payment or release of such fund.

SECTION 4. All duly signed checks shall be released by the

National Treasurer and all supporting documents shall be stamped
³3$,'´

SECTION 5. Any possible surplus budgeted funds for

maintenance and other operational funds may be used for personal
services; likewise, any possible surplus budgeted for personal services
can be used for maintenance and other operational expenses whenever
necessary, upon approval by the NEM-DFS and President/Bishop even
without prior NBOT approval.

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 SECTION 6. All requisitions for purchases of any items or
supplies must be properly canvassed by the duly authorized
personnel/staff with the use of Official Canvass form serially numbered.

SECTION 7. All petty expenses in the amount of less than

P200.00 may be paid through the Petty Cash Fund; however, payment of
P200.00 and above must be paid through check. The issuance of check
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&$6+$QG LI DFKHFN LV3D\ WR WKH 2UGHU RI³DQHQWLW\ RU FRPSDQ\´
WKHFKHFNPD\ EH³FURVVHG´ RU ³IRU GHSRVLW RQO\´ IRU WKHVDIHW\ RI WKH
payee.

SECTION 8. As a matter of policy, all signatories, including

the requisition officer and persons affixing their signatures and initials
in the documents related to the disbursement of fund or cashing of
check, shall be accountable, and in case of fraudulent transaction and
fund is required to be returned but could no longer be retrieved for any
reason whatsoever, the same shall be charged equally from all
signatories in all documents leading to the issuance of such check;
hence, everyone must be extra-careful in the processing and paying of
any claims.

SECTION 9. For added protection to all concerned, it is further

a guideline that the National Treasurer, Cashier, Disbursing officer or
anyone designated to issue check shall not be an approving officer in
vouchers, payrolls, and other claims for payment to ensure a stronger
check-and-balance accounting principle in this Office.
.

RULE 10
AMENDMENTS AND EFFECTI VITY

SECTION 1: AMENDMENTS. Amendments to this manual

shall be proposed by the Office of the President/Bishop and the Policy
Committee, and shall be presented to the National Board of Trustees for
approval during its scheduled meetings. .
SECTION 2: EFFECTIVITY. This manual shall take effect
thirty (30) days after its approval by the National Board of Trustees.

CAMACOP 90
 7
BY-LAWS OF THE
ALLIANCE MEN
PHILIPPINES OF THE
CAMACOP, INC.
(Amended on November 2, 2002 during the 17 th National
Convention held at DABC Compound, Davao City)

CAMACOP 91
 PREAM BLE

We, the ALLIANCE MEN of the Christian and Missionary

Alliance Churches of the Philippines, imploring the aid and guidance of
our Almighty God, in order to establish an organization that shall
embody our ideals, conserve and promote the true spirit of evangelism
and missions and secure to ourselves and our posterity the blessings of
that great salvation by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, our
Savior, Sanctifier, Healer and coming King, do hereby promulgate and
adopt the following:

ARTI CLE I ± NAM E AND PRI NCI PAL OFFI CE

Section 1. Name - The name of this organization shall be the

ALLIANCE MEN PHILIPPINES, hereinafter referred to as AMP.
Section 2. Principal Office ± Its principal office and national
headquarters shall be in the church or office of whoever is the
incumbent national president.

ARTI CLE I I ± OBJECTI VES

Section 1. To promote a closer relationship and better

understanding among the Alliance men of the CAMACOP;
Section 2. To assist the CAMACOP in the effective
implementation of its vital programs and projects such as CADAP,
church planting, and raising missions funds.
Section 3. To undertake programs and activities such as church
planting, evangelism, and missions in order to develop and enhance an
effective and fruitful lay ministry within the church and in the
community;
Section 4. To promote and encourage proper respect for the
stewardship of time, talent and money;
Section 5. To promote and enhance unity of mind and purpose
through effective training programs for spiritual growth.

ARTI CLE I I I ± M EM BERSHI P

Section 1. The AMP shall be composed of all male baptized

believers of CAMACOP churches and its affiliates, 21 years old
and above if single, and regardless of age if married, who shall file an

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application for membership under the criteria set forth by the Committee
on Membership and duly approved by the National Executive Council.
Section 2. All registered members of the Organization during
the 2002 National Convention are deemed AMP members without need
of filing any application for membership.

ARTI CLE I V ± GOVERNM ENT AND OFFI CES

Section 1. The affairs and business of the AMP shall be

governed and administered by and through the following constituent
bodies:

a. National Convention
b. National Executive Council
c. The Executive Board
d. District AMP
e. AMP Zones
f. AMP Circuits
g. Local Church AMP Chapters

Section 2. National Convention. The National Convention is the

legislative body of the AMP through which the lower constituent bodies
shall make known their desires and shall act to carry out their purpose
through the voice of their representatives emanating from local church
chapters.

Section 3. The National Convention shall be composed of all

registered members of this Organization from all chapters duly
recognized and acknowledged by the Executive Council and/or the
Executive Board.

Section 4. The government of the Organization shall be vested

in the National Executive Council (NEC) through the Executive Board
(EB). It shall carry out the will of the Convention and act for the AMP
in between conventions. It shall be composed of the following:

a. All members of the Executive Board

b. All district presidents, provided that for the
purpose of quorum, eight (8) members present
shall be sufficient.

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 Section 5. Executive Board. The executive officers of the
Organization shall be as follows:
1. President
2. Executive Vice President
3. Vice President for Mindanao (5)
4. Vice President for Luzon (3)
5. Vice President for the Visayas (2)
6. Treasurer
7. Auditor
8. Public Relations Officer
9. Secretary

The President, EVP, Treasurer, Auditor, and PRO shall

be elected at large by the Convention every four years. The Vice
Presidents shall be elected by their respective delegates within the areas
they represent. The Secretary shall be nominated by the President,
subject to confirmation by the Executive Board. He will serve at the
pleasure of the President.

Section 6. Duties of Executive Officers

A. President
1. He is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
the AMP. As such, he shall preside over all the
meetings of the National Convention and the
Executive Board, and perform all other
functions and duties pertaining to his position
and those incidental thereto. He is ex-officio
member of all standing committees.
2. He shall render an annual report to the
Convention furnishing copies thereof to the
District Presidents and the President of the
CAMACOP, through the EVP for Church
Ministries.
3. He shall perform such other duties and
functions as may be assigned to him by the
National Executive Council and/or the
Executive Board.
4. He shall hold office for four years following
his election, and is eligible for one election
only.

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 B. Executive Vice President
1. He shall succeed to the presidency, in case of
vacancy arising from death, resignation,
physical incapacity and for any other causes
under which the President is rendered
incapable to perform his duties.
2. He shall assist the President in the
performance of his duties, and may perform
such other duties as may be assigned to him by
the Executive Board and/or the National
Executive Council.
C. Area Vice President (For Mindanao, Luzon and
Visayas)
1. He shall be responsible for the implementation
of all AMP programs and projects within his
area of responsibility and supervise all the
activities of the District and other constituent
bodies.
2. He shall submit to the Executive Board
through the President, once a year, all the
programs of the AMP undertaken within his
area of responsibility.
3. He shall see to it that all annual dues for the
National Office shall be collected and remitted
to the National Treasurer.
4. He shall perform such other duties and
discharge such responsibilities as the President
or the Executive Board may direct.
D. Treasurer
1. He shall be responsible for the collection,
safekeeping, and disbursement of all monies
of the AMP.
2. He shall see to it that all funds of the
organization are properly deposited in the
bank in the account of the AMP and all
withdrawals shall be made by him under the
supervision of the President.
3. He shall render financial report to the
Convention and, when required, shall submit
a periodic financial statement to the
Executive Board.

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 4. He shall keep and maintain all financial
records of the Organization.
5. He shall disburse funds in accordance with
the duly approved budget and pay all
accounts based on the vouchers duly
approved by the President.
6. He shall render a periodic report to the
Executive Board and an audited annual report
to the National Convention.
E. Auditor
1. He shall periodically audit the book of
accounts of the AMP as required by the
Executive Council.
2. He shall render an annual audited financial
report to the National Convention and make
the necessary recommendations that will
improve the fiscal management of the
Organization.
F. Public Relations Officer
1. He shall act as liaison of the AMP with the
general public on matters of information to
promote social and spiritual understanding of
the goals, activities, and programs of the
AMP.
2. He shall exercise such other duties as may be
assigned to him by the President or the
Executive Board.
G. Secretary
1. He shall be responsible in taking down and
recording all proceedings of the National
Convention, meetings of the Executive
Council, and the Executive Board.
2. He shall act as the official custodian of all
records of the AMP.

Section 7. The advisers of the AMP shall be the President of

CAMACOP and the EVP for Church Ministries. The National President
may also request/designate any past President of the AMP to be an
adviser of the Organization.

Section 8. The National Convention may create the following

committees as may be necessary. However, in case of exigencies, this
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power may be exercised by the National Executive Council or the
Executive Board:
1. By-Laws Committee
2. Project Committee
3. Missions Committee
4. Finance and Budget Committee
5. Evangelism Committee

ARTI CLE V ± M EETI NGS

Section 1. The National Convention shall meet every two years

anytime during the month of October/November, the time and place will
be determined by the Convention or the National Executive Council of
the Executive Board. In case of failure, the same may be determined by
the President.

Section 2. The National Executive Council shall meet at least

once a year. The Executive Board shall meet at least twice a year in
May and October. Special meetings may be called by the President
or upon written notice of at least four members of the Executive Board.
If, for some reason, the NEC or EB fails to meet, the President is hereby
authorized to make urgent decisions for the good of the Organization.

Section 3. Quorum. For the National Convention, the presence

of at least three hundred (300) members representing at least 10 districts
is required. For the National Executive Council, the presence of at least
nine (9) members is necessary. For the Executive Board, attendance of
at least five (5) is required.

Section 4. All official affairs of the AMP shall be called, as

follows:
1. National - CONVENTION
2. District - ASSEMBLY
3. Zone/Circuit - FELLOWSHIP
4. Executive Council - SESSION
5. Executive Board - Meeting
6. Chapter - Meeting
7. All others - Gathering/Rally

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 ARTI CLE VI ± ELECTI ON, TERM OF OFFI CE AND
APPOI NTM ENT

Section 1. The National Convention shall elect the Executive

Officers of the AMP every four years, by a simple majority of all voting
members present, there being a quorum.

Section 2. The District Assembly shall elect the district officers

every two years.

Section 3. The Zone/Circuit Fellowship shall elect their officers

every two years.

Section 4. The Chapters shall elect their officers once a year,

provided that it shall be held not later than December 30 of each year.
The local chapter is free to determine the term of office of their officers
provided no single term shall exceed four years.

Section 5. Qualifications of National Officer. He must be a

District Officer at the time of nomination and election, if nominated for
the first time. This provision shall not apply to incumbent officers.

Section 6. Term of Office. National officers shall hold office

for four (4) years and may only run for one re-election. The elected
officer shall hold office on the day following his election.

Section 7. The appointment of committees such as Finance,

Program, Publication, etc. shall be done during the first session of the
National Executive Council or the Executive Board. Two or three
members shall compose each committee, provided that the President
and/or the EVP shall be ipso facto member of each standing committee.

Section 8. No member may be elected into office in absentia,

except when an absent member during the convention had submitted a
written consent for his nomination with commitment that if elected, he
will serve faithfully the duties of the position.

Section 9. Election/voting shall be done by secret balloting

unless another mode has been authorized or approved by the convention.

Section 10. In case there is only one nominee for a position, it

is required that the incumbent Secretary shall enter a vote for the lone
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nominee to the position. Subsequently, said nominee shall be
proclaimed as duly elected for the position for which he was nominated.

ARTI CLE VI I ± THE NATI ONAL EXECUTI VE

COUNCI L, THE EXECUTI VE BOARD DUTI ES AND
POWERS

Section 1. The National Executive Council (NEC) shall be

composed of the executive officers and all district AMP presidents. In
between National Conventions, it shall function as the policy-making
body of the Organization. All its actions shall be subordinated to the will
of the National Convention. It shall promulgate administrative
rules and regulations, as it may deem necessary. It shall
have the power to control, supervise, and direct the general affairs of the
Organization, through the Executive Board (EB).

Section 2. The Executive Board (EB). The Executive Board,

which is chaired by the President, shall implement and enforce all
policies and actions of the National Convention and/or of the National
Executive Council. It shall have the power to appoint subordinate
officers and create committees to carry out the objectives of the
Organization.

Section 3. The power to discipline the officers and members of

the Organization is hereby vested to the National Executive Council,
observing at all times due process.

Section 4. Through the President, the EB shall represent the

Organization and shall perform other duties and exercise
powers and rights that are necessary to carry out the goals and
objectives of the Organization. The NEC may, however, override any
action of the EB by two-thirds (2/3) votes of its members in a meeting
called for the purpose.

ARTI CLE VI I I ± FEES, DUES, AND FUNDS

Section 1. The operation of the AMP shall be funded by

membership dues, annual dues, voluntary contributions and/or offerings
from its members and/or sympathizers.

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 Section 2. There shall be annual membership dues in the
amount of TWO HUNDRED PESOS (Php200.00), which shall be paid
to the National Treasurer not later than June 30 of each year. Such dues
may be paid through the Treasurer of each local chapter and shall be
remitted to the National Treasurer periodically. The payment of annual
dues shall be the basis of the issuance of AMP ID.

Section 3. Other levels of the AMP may also assess their

members on the payment of fees and/or dues for their operational
expenses.

Section 4. The AMP shall undertake, when necessary, fund

solicitation to finance special projects like church planting, construction
of church buildings, etc. provided that such fund allocation shall be
reported to the CAMACOP President.

Section 5. Each local AMP Chapter is under obligation to

support the National AMP in the solicitation and payment of funds due
to the Organization.

ARTI CLE I X ± ACCOUNTI NG PERI OD

Section 1. The fiscal year of the Organization and accounting

period shall be from January to December of each calendar year.

ARTI CLE X ± AM ENDM ENTS

Section 1. The National Convention may make amendments to

this By-Laws at any regular or special meeting called for the purpose by
two-thirds (2/3) votes of the members present, there being a quorum.

ARTI CLE XI ± EFFECTI VI TY

Section 1. This By-Laws shall take effect upon its approval. As

provided by this By-Laws, the first set of officers of the National AMP,
who are to be elected during the first AMP National Convention held
immediately after the ratification of the By-Laws, shall serve for a
period of one (1) year only until 1985. However, the officers elected in
the 1985 National Convention shall serve the two-year term as provided.

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 ARTI CLE XI I ± TRANSI TORY PERI OD

Section 1. The Executive Officers who were elected during the

2001 National Convention held at Zamboanga City Alliance Evangelical
Church shall serve until November 5, 2004. Those elected during the
18th National Convention, and thereafter, shall serve for four (4) years,
as provided in this amended By-Laws.

__________________________________________________________

CERTI FI CATI ON

This is to certify that the original By-Laws of the AMP was

duly approved by the delegates to the National Convention on May 6
and 7, 1984 at Tetuan, Zamboanga City, Philippines. Amendments to
the original By-Laws were made, viz: First Amendment ± November 1,
1991 (9th National Convention, Tetuan, Zamboanga City) Second
Amendment±November 2, 2001 (17th National Convention, DABC,
Davao City)

(Sgd.) APOLONI O E. ROBLES, JR.

Secretary
(Until Dec. 31, 2003)

(Sgd.) ROGELI O L. FELICIANO

Secretary
(Since January 1, 2004)

ATTESTED BY:

(Sgd.) ATTY. PAULI NO R. ERSANDO (MNSA)

National AMP President

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CAMACOP 102
 8
NATIONAL ALLIANCE
WOMEN PHILIPPINES
Amended By-Laws
(Ratified May 1984 at the National Convention in
Zamboanga City. Amended 1986, 1992, 1996, 2002)

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 ARTI CLE I ± NAM E

The name of this organization shall be the National Alliance

Women Philippines of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches
of the Philippines, Inc., hereinafter called the NAWP of the
CAMACOP.

ARTI CLE I I ± OBJECTI VES

The objectives of this organization shall be:

Prayer ± to give intercessory prayer support for the overall
ministries of the CAMACOP, especially its foreign missions.
Propagation - to build up the local church by evangelistic
outreach.
- to encourage spiritual growth in the lives of
women by:
a. Teaching Biblical principles
b. Providing inspirational fellowships
c. Emphasizing stewardship
Promotion - to share knowledge of the overall ministries
of CAMACOP.
- to encourage the local churches and workers
in implementing the missionary program of
CAMACOP.
Provision - to encourage sacrificial giving for the
purpose of aiding CAMACOP overseas missionaries in
obtaining their outfits, and assisting those workers serving in
church planting.

ARTI CLE I I I ± M EM BERSHI P

Section 1. Local Fellowship

Any local church Alliance Women Philippines of the
CAMACOP, duly organized in accordance with the By-Laws of NAWP,
is a member of the National Alliance Women Philippines.

Section 2. Any female member of the local church twenty-one

(21) years old and above if single and if married regardless of age, may
become a member of the NAWP.

CAMACOP 104
 ARTI CLE I V ± GEOGRAPHI CAL
JURI SDI CTI ON

Section 1. Worldwide
a. The NAWP provides intercessory support for
Alliance missions worldwide.
b. The NAWP extends financial and material aid to
CAMACOP missionaries in foreign fields, in coordination with the
Department of Foreign Missions.

Section 2. National
The jurisdictional area of the NAWP embraces the
entire Republic of the Philippines.

Section 3. The creation of the district AWP follows the

CAMACOP districting. The AWP of the local churches shall comprise
the Zone, Circuit, District AWP, and shall be under the supervision of
the District AWP Executive Committee.

ARTI CLE V ± M EETI NGS

Section 1. National Convention

The National Alliance Women Philippines shall have a
biennial convention (once every two years). The site for the next
convention shall be decided by the current convention delegates.

Section 2. Schedule
The National Convention shall be scheduled for three
consecutive days within the summer months, the dates of which shall be
decided by the National Executive Board.

ARTI CLE VI ± DELEGATI ON TO THE NATI ONAL

CONVENTI ON

Section 1. Local
The local churches are encouraged to send their
respective delegates to the NAWP Convention.

Section 2. District
Every district must send its president as an officially
funded delegate to the National Convention.

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 Section 3. Voting
Every registered delegate has the right to vote in the
election of officers.

ARTI CLE VI I ± ELECTI ON

Section 1. Election Committee

The Election Committee composed of five (5)
members as appointed by the National Executive Board (NEB) has the
following functions:
Administers the nomination and election of officers; and
Posts the names of nominees at least six (6) daylight hours
before the election is conducted

Section 2. Mode of Election

All the officers are to be elected every two (2) years during the
National Convention. The President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, and Auditor shall be elected by secret balloting. The
representatives of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao shall be elected in the
same manner as the officers are elected by their respective constituents
or delegates.

Section 3. Term of Office

The term of office for every elected officer/representative shall

be two (2) years. The elected officer/representative is eligible for re-
election for not more than three consecutive terms.

ARTI CLE VI I I ± NATI ONAL EXECUTI VE BOARD

(NEB)

Section 1. Composition

The National Executive Board (NEB) shall be composed of the

following: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, and
two members representing the main islands (Luzon, Visayas or
Mindanao) except the main island where the president comes from.

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 Section 2. Qualifications

Officers and representatives should be born-again and baptized

believers who have been members of a local AWP for at least three (3)
years and registered delegates during the National Convention.

Section 3. Officers

a. President. The President shall head the entire organization

exercising general management and supervision of the work, preside
over the National Assembly, and chair the National Executive Board.

b. Vice President. The Vice President shall be the deputy

presider of the National Assembly, and the vice chairman of the
National Executive Board. In case of a vacancy of the Office of the
President, she shall succeed.

c. Secretary. The Secretary shall perform the duties inherent to

the nature of her office.

d. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be financially accountable to

the NEB and the NA. She shall receive and disburse funds in accordance
with the approved budget, send out financial annual/biennial reports
covering January 1 to December 31 of each accounting year duly
audited by the internal and/or external auditor, and submit/give the same
to the National Assembly.

ARTI CLE I X ± FI NANCE

Section 1. Budget

The appointed Budget Committee, together with the NAWP

officers, shall prepare the budget and present it to the NAWP
Convention for approval.

Section 2. National Dues

a. Registration. The registration fees and donations for the

National Convention shall be set and occasionally adjusted by the

CAMACOP 107
NAWP Executive Board. The collection shall fund the expenses of the
said convention.

b. Membership. Every member of the NAWP shall pay an

annual due of twenty pesos (P20.00) except for the Life-Time Members.
The local treasurer is deputized to collect and remit the fees to the
District Treasurer who will turn it over to the National Treasurer.

c. Personal Pledge. Every member is encouraged to give a

personal faith offering to support the foreign and home missions
programs of the CAMACOP.

d. Local AWP Special Sunday Offerings. All offerings

received for special AWP Sundays shall be remitted to support foreign
missions.

e. Missionary Offerings. Each local AWP is encouraged to

receive missionary offerings during its regular meetings.

f. Project Proceeds. Proceeds of all fundraising projects by the

districts, zones, circuits, and local AWPs in the name of missions shall
be apportioned correspondingly to foreign missions and church planting.

g. National Goals. The NAWP Executive Board shall set a

financial goal for missions to which all the districts shall contribute
proportionately.

ARTI CLE X ± NATI ONAL EXECUTI VE BOARD

The National Executive Board shall be composed of the President, Vice

President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, and two (2) area
representatives. The NEB shall execute and implement the NAWP By-
laws, policies, programs, and work as legislated in the biennial
conventions. It may legislate for and in behalf of the organization in
between conventions. It shall prepare the program for the national
convention and shall invite speakers and lecturers for the same occasion.

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 ARTI CLE XI ± FUNCTI ONS

The NEB shall convene annually to discuss salient matters relative to

the organization and give its inputs to the national program of the
succeeding year(s). It shall evaluate the accomplishments of the
preceding year. It shall introduce/suggest new ideas and share feedbacks
from the field that need attention/action by the national leadership.

ARTI CLE XI I ± AM ENDM ENTS

Amendments to these By-Laws shall be approved by two-thirds (2/3)

votes of the delegates present at the business meeting.

ARTI CLE XI I I ± DI STRI CT POLI CI ES

The district policies shall be patterned after the NAWP By-Laws.

ARTI CLE XI V ± EFFECTI VI TY

This approved amended By-Laws shall take effect immediately upon its
ratification by the 24th NAWP Convention held at the Life Renewal
Christian Ministries Center, Puerto Princesa City on April 24, 2002.

Respectfully submitted by the Ad Hoc Committee:

(Sgd.) M rs. Leoncia de Jesus

Chairperson

(Sgd.) M rs. Sylvia Ocsio

Chair of Appointed Amendment Com 2002

(Sgd.) M rs. Basilisa Reyes (Sgd.) Mrs. Luz Labiano

Member Member

(Sgd.) M rs. Ella Hidalgo (Sgd.) Mrs. I sabel Brillantes

Member Member

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CAMACOP 110
 9
MINISTRY MANUAL OF
THE NATIONAL
ALLIANCE YOUTH
PHILIPPINES

CAMACOP 111
 GUI DELI NE 1- NAME

The name of this organization shall be the National Alliance

Youth Philippines (NAYP) of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
Churches of the Philippines, Inc.

GUI DELI NE 2- MI NI STRY VI SI ON & MI SSI ON

STATEMENT

Section 1: Ministry Vision Statement

The National Alliance Youth Philippines envisions an auxiliary
organization that helps the CAMACOP achieve its vision of having
mission-driven congregations that transform communities here and
abroad for the glory of God.

Section 2: Ministry Mission Statement

The National Alliance Youth Philippines exists to Share the
Gospel, Help them maximize their gifts and abilities for various
Ministries, I ntegrate them into our Local Churches, Nurture them in
their spiritual life, and Exalt the name of the Living God (SHINE).

Section 3: Ministry Commitment Statement

The AYP is committed to be a catalyst and to assist the local
churches, through the District Youth Ministry (DYM); to reach the
youth through peer and creative evangelism; equip them through
ministry trainings and provide avenues for them to exercise their gifts
and abilities; provide a safe environment where the youth belong;
establish mentoring relationships and small groups (accountability
groups, cell groups, care groups, discipleship groups, etc.); and promote
individual and corporate worship as a way of life.

GUI DELI NE 3: STATEMENT OF FAI TH

1. Revelation and the Word of God. 7KH%LEOHLV*RG¶VUHYHODWLRQWKH

Word of God. It is the ultimate authority for faith and practice.

2. God. There is one true God existing in three persons, Father, Son and
Holy Spirit.

3. Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is true God and true man. He suffered as a
substitutionary sacrifice to provide eternal salvation for mankind. He
was buried and, on the third day, rose again and ascended into heaven
CAMACOP 112
where He is now seDWHGDW*RG¶VULJKWKDQGUXOLQJRYHUDOOWKLQJVDQG
interceding for us as advocate and as highest priest, until He comes
again to establish His kingdom upon the earth.

4. The Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a divine Person, the Executive of
the Godhead, the Comforter who indwells, guides, and empowers the
believers for victorious living and effective service. He calls and keeps
the church in faith and holiness, and convicts the world concerning sin,
righteousness and judgment.

5. 0DQ¶V 6LQDQG*XLOW. Man was created in the image and likeness of

God, hence, he is of infinite worth and dignity. Because of disobedience,
he fell into sin and incurred physical and spiritual death.

6. Salvation. Salvation is by grace through the redemption provided by

the Lord Jesus Christ and received by faith in Him. Upon repentance
from sin and the exercise of faith in Christ, the believer is justified in
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Jesus Christ.

7. The Church. The church is the community of believers from all

cultures, tribes and languages. It is called to belong to Jesus Christ and
to confess and proclaim His Lordship among peoples. Thus, the church
is commissioned to: (1) make disciples of all nations and integrate them
into the local congregation; (2) proclaim the uniqueness and finality of
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through acts of justice, righteousness, mercy, and peace. The
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sin, self and the world; and manifests his loyalty to Jesus
Christ.
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remembrance of the Lord, and a renewal of commitment of
the participants.

8. The Ministry. The whole congregation is commissioned to continue

and fulfill the mission of Jesus Christ. All believers serve God and their
fellowmen in the church and in the world by the exercise of their
spiritual gifts and through their earthly occupation and stations in life.
Within the ministry of the people of God are those who are called and
CAMACOP 113
ordained to perform special functions, like Gospel proclamation,
shepherding, equipping the body of believers, and administration of the
sacraments/ordinances.

9. Sanctification and Power for Service. God wills the consecration and
sanctification of all believers, thereby receiving power for holy living
and effective service. Sanctification occurs after conversion, but it
should be a continuing and growing experience. The believer is also
exhorted to seek the power of the Holy Spirit for service.

10. Divine Healing and Health. In His mercy, power and sovereign
will, God can heal the sick. Provision is made in the atoning death of
Jesus Christ for the healing of the body. The anointing with oil and
praying for the sick by the elders of the church as set forth in James
5:13-16 is to be practiced.

11. Christian Hope and the Life to Come. God will accomplish His
eternal purpose in history and bring all things to their consummation in
Christ. In the end, Jesus Christ will come again personally and visibly to
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call believers to eternal life and unbelievers will be judged for their sins
and suffer everlasting punishment.

GUI DELI NE 4: MEMBERSHI P, ORGANI ZATI ON AND

RELATI ONSHI PS

Section 1: Membership
1. Any unmarried or single youth approximately between 12-40
years old and a member of a CAMACOP local church can be a member
of the youth ministry.
2. Individuals who are married or above 40 may be involved as
adult volunteers and/or members of the National Alliance Youth
Ministers Fellowship.

SECTION 2: ORGANIZATION
The AYP may be organized according to the following
fellowships:
1. The National Young Teens Fellowship
(NYTF): 12-17 years old.
2. The National Young Adults Fellowships
(NYAF): 18-40 years old.

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4. The National Alliance Youth Ministers
Fellowship (NAYMF)

The national fellowships and the District Alliance Youth Ministry

shall plan and implement their own programs according to the vision,
mission, goals, and objectives of the AYP.
The District Alliance Youth Ministry is composed of the zones,
circuits, and local church youth ministries.

SECTION 3: RELATIONSHIPS
1. To the CAMACOP. As an auxiliary organization, the NAYP
will, as a matter of policy, support and implement the vision, mission,
goals, objectives, projects, and policies of CAMACOP and render
annual reports through the NEM-DCM. The AYP expects a harmonious
and closer relationship with and supported by CAMACOP, and updated
regarding new programs, policies and guidelines.

2. To the Fellowship Groups. The NAYP, in consultation with the

Office of the Bishop through the NEM-DCM, shall (a) provide direction
and structural programs; (b) supervise the implementation of such
programs; (c) provide avenue for national gatherings and
communications; and (d) be supportive of its constituents. In case the
members of the national fellowships fail to function or carry out their
responsibilities, the AYP Leadership Team will administratively take
over for re-organizational purposes.

3. To the District. The NAYP, in consultation with the respective

DMSes, shall: (a) provide direction and structural programs; (b)
supervise the implementation of such programs; (c) link districts
through national congresses and communications; and (d) be supportive
of its constituents.

4. To PSALM. The NAYP recognizes PSALM as its primary

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 GUI DELI NE 5- GOVERNANCE

Section 1: Constituent Elements

The NAYP shall be composed of the following constituent
elements:
1. The NAYP Leadership Team
2. The National Young Teens Fellowship
3. The National Young Adults Fellowship
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6. The District Alliance Youth Ministries
7. The Local Church Alliance Youth Ministries

Section 2: The NAYP Leadership Team

1. Composition
The NAYP Leadership Team shall be composed of six (6)
representatives from each CAMACOP region, the NAYP National
Youth Minister (Director) and the NEM-DCM.

2. Duties
2.1 The NAYP Leadership Team is the legislative and
administrative body of the NAYP.
2.2 The NAYP Leadership Team shall have charge over all
the ministries of the NAYP.
2.3 The members of the NAYP Leadership Team shall
elect the officers from among themselves: President,
Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Auditor.
2.4 The Team shall have the authority to fill vacancies
among its officers caused by death, incapacity or
resignation, and create other offices as it is deemed
necessary.

3. Tenure
The regional representatives shall serve for a term of two (2)
years. However, he/she may not serve for more than three (3)
consecutive terms.

Section 3: The Regional Representatives

1. Selection. The six (6) regional representatives are chosen from
the District Youth Presidents (DYP) from each CAMACOP region
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each respective region. Each region may designate an alternate
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representative who shall attend the NAYP Leadership Team in case the
regular representative cannot attend such meeting.
2. Must be a resident of the region he/she will be representing.

Section 4: The Officers

1. National Youth Minister (NYM)
1.1 Appointment
The NYM shall be recommended by the AYP
Leadership Team, approved and appointed by the
CAMACOP Bishop/President and supported by the
CAMACOP. He shall be confirmed by the NBOT.
1.2 Qualifications
The NYM shall be a licensed Minister of CAMACOP
and has ministered with the youth for at least five (5)
years. He/she must be an official member of the
NAYMF.
1.3 Functions
To oversee the whole NAYP ministries and to serve as a
liaison between the NAYP and the CAMACOP.
1.4 Tenure
The NYM shall serve for one term of four years and co-
terminus with the appointing officer and shall not
serve for more than two (2) consecutive terms.

2. President
He/she shall be elected from among the six (6) regional
representatives in a regular meeting of the NAYP Leadership Team
called by the NYM. He/ she shall serve as chairman of the NAYP
Leadership Team and may serve for one term of two (2) years, but not
more than three (3) consecutive terms.

3. Vice-President
He/she shall also be elected from among the six (6) regional
representatives in a regular meeting of the NAYP called by the NYM.
He/she shall serve for one term of two (2) years, but not more than three
(3) consecutive terms. He/she may succeed the President in case of
death, incapacity or resignation. The remaining years served shall not be
considered one term.

4. Secretary
The Secretary shall be elected from among the six (6) regional
representatives in a regular meeting of the NAYP Leadership Team
CAMACOP 117
called for by the NYM. He/she shall perform duties inherent to the
nature of her office. He/she shall serve as the secretariat of the
Congress. He/she may serve for one term of two years, but not for more
than three (3) consecutive terms.

5. Treasurer
The Treasurer shall likewise be elected from among the six
regional representatives in a regular meeting of the NAYP Leadership
Team called for by the NYM. He/she shall be responsible for the overall
finances of the organization and shall disburse money according to the
approved budget, and upon availability of funds. He may serve for one
term of two (2) years, but not for more than three (3) consecutive terms.

6. Auditor
The Auditor shall also be elected from among the six (6)
regional representatives elected in a regular meeting of the NAYP
Leadership Team called for by the NYM. He/she shall be responsible in
auditing the financial records of the NAYP every six (6) months, if
possible, prior to the regular meetings of the NAYP Leadership Team.
He/she may serve for one term of two years, but not for more than three
(3) consecutive terms.

Section 5: Officers of Fellowship Groups

1. Composition
Each Fellowship Group (NYTF, NYAF, NPKF, NAYMF) shall
elect its own coordinator and a secretary.

2. Duties of Each Officer

2.1 Coordinator
The Coordinator facilitates meetings of their respective
group during NAYP Congress.
2.2 Secretary
The Secretary shall be responsible in taking down the
minutes of the meetings of their respective groups.
3. Tenure
3.1 The Officers of the respective fellowship groups shall
serve for one term of two (2) years, but not for more
than three (3) consecutive terms.

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 GUI DELI NE 6- NATI ONAL AND REGI ONAL
GATHERI NGS
Section 1: National Gathering
1. NAYP Congress
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CAMACOP General Assembly, and shall be rotated between Mindanao,
Visayas & Luzon.
2. Venue
The site for the congress shall be determined by the Regional
Representative, subject to the approval of the NAYP Leadership Team.

Section 2: Regional Gathering

1. AYP Conference
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should at least be held four (4) weeks before or after the General
Assembly.
2. Purpose
The regional gathering shall primarily be for fellowship between
the District Alliance Youth Ministries within a CAMACOP region.

GUI DELI NE 7 - MEETI NGS

Section 1: Regular Meetings

The AYP Leadership Team shall meet twice a year for planning
and evaluation at a place and time designated for its purpose

Section 2: Special Meetings

2.1 The AYP President or the NAYM can call a meeting
with 7 days notice for important matters that need
the approval of the AYP Leadership Team.
2.2 A special meeting can proceed validly with 6
members present.

GUI DELI NE 8 ± SUPPORT

The ministries of the AYP shall be supported by 10% of the

registration fees and offerings of AYP gatherings in the district and
regional levels, or as the NAYP Leadership Team may decide.

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 GUI DELI NE 9- AMENDMENTS

This AYP Ministry Manual shall be amended through two-thirds

votes of a particular AYP Congress.

GUI DELI NE 10- BI NDI NG AND REPEALI NG CLAUSE

This AYP Ministry Manual shall be binding upon all ministries

and fellowship groups of the whole AYP, and existing by-laws, policies
and procedures of the AYP contrary to this manual are expressly
repealed.

GUI DELI NE 11- EFFECTI VI TY

This AYP Ministry Manual shall take effect immediately after the
approval of the CAMACOP National Board of Trustees.

(Note: This NAYP Ministry Manual was ratified by more than 2/3
votes of the NAYP Congress participants on April 14, 2006 at
Ebenezer Bible College and Seminary in Zamboanga City).

CAMACOP 120
 10
POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES FOR
ORDINATION AND OTHER
LICENSES

CAMACOP 121
 EXPLANATORY NOTE

A. Biblical Background

Jesus did not leave nor pre-empt a blue print for the Church to
follow in the ordination of its ministers. Rather he left a basic structure
which was capable of being developed historically. Institutions like
ordination are a developed dogma. Hence, a model is needed to unveil
the processes and factors which interplayed in the development of such
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5:12 ff; Phil. 1:1) to the late 50¶V,&RUVKRZYDULHWLHVRI
models of style of leadership in both fluid and non-fluid organizations.
,QWKH¶Vpresbyter-episkopos (like that of I Tim. 3:1-7), arose out of
the need of the community of faith to continue what the apostles had
already started. Leaderships require them like a true tatay of a home in
order to prove a model (as indicated in the qualifications for episkopoi)
of leadership, relationship, care and credibility. By and large, were
appointed to continue and preserve the apostolic tradition (i.e., post
resurrection interpretation of the deeds and works of Jesus) in the
changing life of the communities. They were chosen to continue what
Jesus had started.

B. Doctrinal Statement on Ordination

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WKHSHUVRQ¶Vcall to ministry, charisma and credibility to lead the Church
in her life: faith, Worship, Prayer, Mission and Action through the
Sacraments and the Word within the multiplicity of gifts that the
Community of Faith maybe strengthened in the life of holiness and
witness. At the ordination rite, the Holy Spirit is invoked through the
laying of hands so that the equipping and caring ministries of the
ordained are to be performed in dependence upon the power of the Holy
Spirit. The presence of an ordained minister in the Community of Faith
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Apostolic Tradition.

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The CAMACOP as among the Ordination instruments of the

Lord, hereby affirms our belief that every believer is a minister, but
there are some believers whom the Lord has gifted for leadership in the
equipping of the believers for the ministry. The exercise of their gifting
CAMACOP 122
necessitates a concentration that prevents them from engaging in an
occupation to earn a living. They need therefore a support, which the
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spiritual but also the material support. Such support is viewed as our
corporate investment in the leadership and coordinative functions of the
ministry. Persons accorded with this kind of support are the ones whose
competence integrity and gifting are properly verified. Verification here
requires a process, which includes some calculated steps for a candidate
to go through. The verification process includes a reposing of a
confidence and support on a minister under a probationary status until
the time when the verification process is completed and a minister is
accorded with ordination. While there are some preliminary steps
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belong to the formal process.

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spiritual gifts; (d) Ministry apprenticeship or going to a Bible School;
(e) Serving and proving oneself as a lay pastor/lay minister, or proving
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(f) and etc. A comprehensive treatment on these preliminary steps shall
be addressed as among the major concerns in the basic discipleship or
equipping program in every local Church.
This policy here shall simply seek to delineate the formal steps
in the ordination process.

SECTION I . THE FIRST FORMAL STEP BEGI NS WHEN ONE IS

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follower of Jesus Christ falling in any of these two categories:

1. Category A: Lay Preacher/Minister

(a) Who could be a Lay Preacher

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 A lay preacher/minister is a male ministry worker who exercises a
pastoral gift in a given CAMACOP Church as evidenced in his
consistent exercise of the various facets of ministry directed towards
pastoral care. He conducts at least one bible study weekly to at least
two non-churched persons, and a one and half hour prayer meeting
or discipleship session to a group of at least three believers weekly
also for a minimum of two consecutive years. He may be among the
ministry workers whose ministry accreditation is within a certain
local church of a district. In addition, he manifests a disposition of
teamwork and submission to the various leadership levels in
CAMACOP. The cluster of ordained ministers who commend his
gifting to any of these leadership levels is noticing his pastoral gift.
Consequently, his status as Lay Preacher/ Minister has been granted
by the DMS.
Search Process

There must be a search process in identifying qualified lay

preachers who may be recommended for ChristiaQ 0LQLVWHU¶V
License. The DMS in his district shall oversee the search process,
which includes a consultation with the respective Board of Elders
following a prescribed procedure from the office of the
President/Bishop. This procedure shall include, among other things,
the submission of his curriculum vitae and other pertinent
information that vouch for his consistent service and moral
rectitude.

(b) &DQGLGDWH¶V,QLWLDWLYH

A candidate may submit to the DMS an intentional prayer request

regarding his openness to undergo the CML qualifying process.
This prayer request shall be accompanied with an excerpt of his
prayer journal which indicates his weekly praying over the said
openness for at least seven successive weeks. Thereafter, he shall
be subjected to an intensive ministry guidance and counseling for at
least six months under a counselor designated by the DMS. Upon
satisfactory completion of the ministry guidance and counseling, he
may be required to submit all those documents prescribed in any of
the preceding paragraphs.

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 (c) Requisites

(1) Endorsement for the Lay Preacher/Minister

The Lay Preacher/Minister who may be eligible to be granted
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the nearest level of CAMACOP leadership in his area. He is to
be endorsed as biblically qualified in his character, behavior
and spiritual life by the following: (a) The Board of Elders of
his church; (b) At least three CAMACOP pastors near his
church; and (c) the Circuit or Zone Supervisor in the area. The
candidate or recommendee shall be duly informed of the
endorsement and he may concur forthwith. His concurrence
shall be done by filling up a ministry availability form brought
to him by the endorsing minister

(2) The Lay Preacher/Minister who may be eligible for the CML is
one who is undergoing training in the Pastors Bible School
(PBS) or the Alliance Theological Education by Extension
(ALL-TEE) or its equivalent. For a candidate from the PBS, he
must at least complete level four; and for a candidate from the
ALL-TEE, he must also complete level one of the respective
curricula. (The curriculum of Levels 1-4 in the PBS and Level 1
of the ALL-TEE must be attached as an integral part of this
document.) Special cases may be afforded to Bible school
students who have not finished schooling, but have earned at
least 60 units in a Bible school or college and at least 30 units
in a Seminary. A certification, however, must be secured from
the respective training program or institution.
(3) He is faithfully and regularly giving his tithes to the District.
The District Treasurer will certify to such fact.
(4) His Church is faithfully and regularly giving the percentages
and other designated offerings to CAMACOP, as duly certified
by the District Treasurer.
(5) He regularly attends the circuit, zone, district, regional, and
national approved affairs (forums, conferences, seminars,
prayer fellowships/retreats, etc.)
(6) He adheres to and is able to adequately teach the CAMACOP
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stand, and biblical teaching on the church, stewardship,
baptism, Communion, dedication of children, prayer,
discipleship, Alliance history, Fundamental Articles of
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 Ministerial Standards, and CAMACOP Organizational structure
and polity.
(7) He is above reproach in behavior, speech, appearance, and in
relationship with others.
(8) He passes both the oral and written examinations as prescribed
by the District Ordination Committee.
(9) If married, the spouse will write a letter of concurrence that she
is willing and is committed to support her husband as a
Christian Minister.
(10) He is willing to sign a 0LQLVWHU¶V&RYHQDQWFRYHULQJSURYLVLRQV
adhering to CAMACOP doctrines, practices, program, policies,
procedures, etc.
(11) When applicable, he will be presented to either the District or
Regional Forum for Confirmation together with the spouse.

Upon compliance of the aforementioned requirements, the Lay

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In cases where there are certain individuals who may intend to
handle a ministry within a given District, an authorization from the
District Ministry Supervisor will have to be secured. The
authorization issued by the DMS will be the purpose of
identification, and certification of legitimacy of his/her ministry,
and shall be used within the specified District only.

2. Category B: Bible School Graduates

(a) Upon graduation from any CAMACOP Bible School, a

male candidate shall submit his ministry availability
statement together with his curriculum vitae, transcript
of records and diploma to any DMS, preferably the one
whom he intends to serve under.
(b) Then the DMS, assisted by the DMT, shall examine the
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and habitude through the District Ordination
Committee.
(c) Upon passing the examination and orientation, the
candidate shall be granted a probationary status as
Christian Minister for a period of at least six months.
During this period the candidate must avail himself of
an intensive counseling from pastors nearby following
a prescribed standard under the direction of the DMS.
Results of the counseling sessions shall be reported,
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 following a prescribed format, to the DMS who shall
submit the same to the President/Bishop through the
RMD.
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Profile Form in triplicate copies with 2x2 I.D. photo to
be submitted to the District, the Region, and the
National Office.
(e) After the probationary period, the Pastor may be
granted the full-pledge status of CML on the following
requisites:
(1) He is recommended as biblically qualified in his
character, behavior and spiritual life by his Senior
Pastor, if applicable, by the Board of Elders, and
the pastors nearby who have counseled him.
(2) He is giving his tithes faithfully and regularly to
the District as certified by the District Treasurer.
(3) His Church is also faithfully and regularly
remitting its percentages and other designated
offerings to the CAMACOP as certified by the
District or National Treasurer.
(4) He regularly attends circuit, zone, and district-
approved activities.
(5) He adheres to and is able to teach the CAMACOP
distinctives, CA0$&23¶VVWDWHPHQWRIIDLWKDQG
doctrinal stand, and the biblical teachings on the
church, mission, stewardship, baptism,
communion, dedication of children, prayer,
discipleship, Alliance History, Fundamentals
Articles of Ministerial Standards, and CAMACOP
organizational structure and polity.
(6) He is above reproach in behavior, speech, and in
relationship with others.
(7) He must know how to dress appropriately
depending on the occasion and cultural conviction.
(8) If married, the spouse will write a letter of
concurrence stating the fact that she is willing to
support her husband as a Christian Minister.
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covering provisions that he will adhere to
CAMACOP doctrines, practices, programs,
policies, procedures, etc.

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 (10) When applicable, he will be presented either to the
District or Regional Forum for confirmation,
together with the wife and children.

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a lady follower of Jesus Christ falling on any of these three
categories: (Note: GA 2009- 29 MSC: Ordered the removal of
WKH WHUP ³/DG\´ LQ WKH /DG\ 0LQLVWHUV /LFHQVH DQG VKDOO EH
issued Christian Ministers License like the Licenses being
used by their men counterparts and shall function with equal
authority and privileges in the absence of a male licensed
minister).

1. &DWHJRU\$3DVWRU¶V:LIH
A non-Bible School graduate who is a wife of a holder of CML
or Ordained Minister may be eligible to receive the CML if she has
satisfactorily served at least three years with her husband in a local
church and has at least received training from any of CAM$&23µV
non-formal theological training programs or its equivalent. The
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formal theological training programs refer to the Alliance
Theological Education by Extension (ALL-TEE) and the Pastors
Bible School (PBS). For ALL-TEE, the applicant should have
finished the first level of studies and for PBS, the applicant should
have finished 4 levels of studies.]

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Graduate
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Bible school may be accorded with the CML if she has proven her
gifting and dedication as a Lady Lay Preacher (LLP).
Lady Lay Preachers, in order to qualify for CML, shall also be
governed with the requirements prescribed earlier for Lay
Preachers subject to the distinction based on gender difference and
the difference in license category.
(Note: GA 2009- 30 MSC: Approved the recommendation that
lady ministers to be ordained depend on the same standards
required of their male counterparts. Priority shall be given to
single ladies and widows who are doing pastoral ministries).

3. Category C: Bible School Graduates

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(whether single or married) who have finished a Bible school
degree or its equivalent and concurrently handling a pastoral work,
church planting ministry or teaching ministries associated with the
local church. A married Lady Minister may retain her license even
if she does not officially render any work, as long as her husband is
ministering in the local church.
Processing her CML necessitates compliance of the steps
prescribed for processing CML of Bible School Graduate category.

4. The license can be withdrawn or revoked for a cause.

C. $ZDUGLQJWKH&KULVWLDQ0LQLVWHU¶V/LFHQVH
Upon satisfactory completion of all the aforementioned
pertinent requirements, the candidate will be issued a Christian
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church he/she ministers. This recognition ceremony shall
include all the program elements prescribed by the CAMACOP
national office. The ceremony shall be facilitated by the
District Ordination Committee under the direction of the DMS.

D. Validity and Renewal

1. 7KH&KULVWLDQ0LQLVWHU¶V/LFHQse issued to a Lay Preacher

shall be valid for only 12 months. It shall bear an expiry
date. Renewal of the said license shall be processed thirty
(30) days before the expiry date. The licensee should
submit the following:

(a) Letter of Intent.

(b) Certification from the ALL-TEE Facilitator or PBS
Principal in his area that he has continued his non-formal theological
studies.
(c) Recommendation from the Board of Elders.
(d)Recommendation from the nearest level of CAMACOP
leadership in the area. Non-filing of intent for renewal upon reaching the
last day of the twelfth month, the license is deemed disinterested, and
thus he loses his corresponding ministerial status the following day.
Should a licensee feel indisposed to continue ministering as a CML
holder, he shall write the DMS in the tenth month of his license issuance
in order to ascertain of separation benefits or honorable discharge.
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any of the CAMACOP Bible Schools shall be valid for 24
months. The expiration date shall be indicated in the
license. Renewal of this license shall be processed thirty
(30) days before its expiry date.

3. $&KULVWLDQ/DG\0LQLVWHU¶V/LFHQVHLVVXHGWRDJUDGXDWH

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License issued to a graduate from any CAMACOP Bible
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non-Bible school graduate, shall have its validity and
renewal procedure governed with this same provision also.

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Bible school graduate shall have its validity and renewal
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License to a Lay Preacher/Minister. Every license in this
category should be a passer of all the requirements a CML-
eligible Lay Preacher has gone through. In other words she
must have been a Lady Lay Preacher/Minister before she
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E. The 6LJQLILFDQFHRIWKH&KULVWLDQ0LQLVWHU¶V/LFHQVH
1. 7KHLVVXDQFHRIWKH&KULVWLDQ0LQLVWHU¶V/LFHQVHLQFOXGLQJ
the probationary issuance) is an affirmation that indeed a
licensee does have the spiritual gift necessary in the
leadership of equipping the believers for the ministry. His
gift is one that necessitates a concentration that prevents
him from engaging in an occupation to earn a living. Thus
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on him. He is, however, given a number of years (about 5
years) to get himself adjusted in all the aspects of his life
for this kind of ministry. He is also given the opportunity
to confirm his calling, or to determine otherwise which
could mean the Lord is leading him to another kind of
ministry. This stage is meant evidently to prepare him for
ordination.

2. 7KHLVVXDQFHRIWKH&KULVWLDQ/DG\0LQLVWHU¶V/LFHQVHLV

also an affirmation similar to that of the Christian
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is not yet on sight for ladies because the CAMACOP
General Assembly has not yet opened an ordination for
ladies due to their non-willingness.
(Note: GA 2009- 31 MSC: Accepted the recommendations
of the Theological Commission on the Ordination of
Women as approved en toto).

F. Privileges
1. The holder of a CML is afforded all the privileges as an
official worker CAMACOP and carries the title, Pastor.
The holder of the CML (Lady), likewise enjoys all the
privileges as an official worker of CAMACOP and carries
the title, Pastora.

2. The holder of a CML can officiate water baptism,

communion, funeral services, dedication of children, and
other pastoral-related ministries except the solemnization of
weddings. The CML (Lady) holder can likewise officiate
all functions mentioned above only in the absence of a
CAMACOP licensed minister.

G. Restrictions
1. Licenses issued both to the Christian Minister and Lady
Minister is nullified once the holders of these licenses
transfer to another denomination. In the case of a lady
minister whose husband is not an official worker of
CAMACOP, the license is nullified upon written objection
of the husband.

2. Licenses are valid only on the dates indicated on it.

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License for at least five (5) years (including the
probationary period), and having served a church or any
CAMACOP institution for at least three (3) consecutive
years.

2. The applicant will put into writing his intention to be

ordained addressed to his DMS not later than October 31 of
any given year. The following requirements should be
submitted:

(a) Letter of intent

(b) Letter of endorsement from the Board of Elders.
(c) Letter of recommendation from the Senior Pastor if
applicable.
(d) Letter of recommendation from the District Ordination
Committee and endorsed by the DMS.
(e) Transcript of Records.
(f) Diploma from Theological Institution.
(g) Certification from the District Treasurer that the
candidate for ordination has faithfully and regularly
given his tithes to the District.
(h) Certification from the District Treasurer that his church
is remitting faithfully and regularly the percentages and
other designated offerings to the CAMACOP.
(i) Statement that he has regularly attended circuit, zone,
district, regional and national approved affairs.
(j) Covenant that he is willing to adhere to and adequately
teach the
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faith and doctrinal stand, biblical teachings of the
church, mission, stewardship, baptism, communion,
dedication of children, prayer, discipleship, Alliance
History, Fundamentals of the Articles of the Ministerial
Standards, and CAMACOP organizational structure
and polity.
(k) Other necessary documents as required by the DMT.

3. In cases where the applicant is a teacher/instructor of a

CAMACOP Bible School, he must still go through the
process, that is, through the District Ordination Committee
and submit the following requirements:
CAMACOP 132
 (a) Letter of endorsement by the School Head or President.
(b) A FHUWLILFDWLRQ IURP WKH 6HFUHWDU\ RI WKH 6FKRRO¶V
Board of Trustees. Letter of endorsement by the School
Head or President.
(c) Other requirements as mentioned above and such other
requirements as may be prescribed by the respective
DMS/DMT.

A Lay Preacher/Minister can only be eligible to obtain the status of

an Ordained Minister if he finishes the whole course of the PBS or
ALL-TEE and the requirements as set forth in the provision above.

4. The District Ordination Committee will make a thorough

interview concerning the applicant with the following:
(a) Board of Elders.
(b) Selected individuals from the membership of the
Church.
(c) Spouse.
(d) Colleagues in the area.
(e) Previous church ministered.
(f) And others as the DMT may decide.

In cases where the members of the District Ordination Committee

cannot interview the people concerned due to distance, they may
designate the Zone Supervisor or other Ordained ministers nearby to
conduct the necessary interviews.

5. During the District Forum, the applicant will take oral and
written examinations on Bible and Theology, Alliance
History and Distinctives, Practical Theology, etc. He will
be required to read and master the Fundamental Articles of
the Ministerial Standards of the CAMACOP.

6. The members of the committee will interview him, together

with his wife. She will also be interviewed separately.

7. The District Ordination Committee presents the qualified

candidate for ordination to the District Forum for
endorsement by the RMD to the National Ordination
Committee and confirmation by the General Assembly.

CAMACOP 133
 8. The National Ordination Committee will conduct a final
interview for the candidates for Ordination. Names of the
candidates will be displayed in the venue during the
General Assembly for at least 48 hours before the final
presentation. Any question or complaint on the candidates
for ordination must be submitted to the National Ordination
Committee at least 24 hours before ordination.

9. $SURRIUHFHLSWVRIDFFXPXODWHGVXSSRUWWRWKHPLQLVWHU¶V

fund in an amount of at least three hundred pesos (P300.00)
from his onset of ministry involvement shall be required of
the candidate. He may give this prescribed support in
lumped, and a pledge to give to this fund an amount of at
least fifty pesos yearly thereafter. Note: The amount or
figure may change from time to time without prior notice.

10. The candidate shall sign a Covenant during the formal

presentation. The Covenant shall include important
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standards; it is also a covenant indicating support to the
CAMACOP programs, projects, discipline, policies and
procedures. During this ceremony a certificate of
ordination shall be presented.

11. A solemn ceremony shall be conducted in the local church

or institution where the ordinant serves.

B. Privileges
1. The Ordained Minister as an official worker of CAMACOP
is granted the title Reverend.
2. In addition to his privilege of officiating ministerial
functions afforded to the holder of the CML, he now
qualifies for appointment to solemnize marriages.

C. Restrictions
1. His I.D. as a CAMACOP Minister and his authority to
solemnize marriage are nullified once he transfers to
another denomination.

CAMACOP 134
SECTI ON I I I . THE FI NAL STEP TO ORDI NATI ON I S
THE MONI TORI NG AND CONTI NUOUS
MENTORI NG PROCESS.

This process includes the continuous verification of an ordained

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certificate of ordination shall be issued every four (4) years of
ministry service. Hereunder are some initial provisions:

A. The status of an ordained minister can still be suspended or

revoked for a cause.

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every four (4) years. Non-renewal of such license will mean
that the pastor will no longer be under the status of a bona fide
CAMACOP Worker.

C. The Certificate of Ordination shall include this notation:

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CORRECTED
20JULY2005

ORDINATION POLICIES MANUAL REVISION COMMITTEE:

1. REV. BISHOP RENIEL J. A. NEBAB
2. REV. GERYL NILLOS
3. MRS. SYLVIA GUEVARRA
4. REV. NATHANIEL COSTES

CAMACOP 135
CAMACOP 136
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A COMPILATION OF
PERTINENT CAMACOP
POLICIES

CAMACOP 137
BT-95-93 Right to Protect CAM ACOP Properties
M SC That the Board shall authorize CAMACOP local churches,
institutions, and agencies of CAMACOP churches to protect and defend
CAMACOP properties and projects held-in-trust by them against any
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controversy.

BT-98-58 Sale of Non-Performing Assets

M SC To authorize the sale of non-performing assets of CAMACOP,
receipts of which shall be placed in profitable investments.

BT-98-69 Remittances
M SC To strongly encourage the regional, district, and local church
officials and workers to properly remit money singly for the purposes
for which they were
designated.

BT-99-43 Guidelines for Projects

M SC That projects that refer to financial aids and others of similar
nature should have clear guidelines, e.g. for what project, to whom
funds should be remitted, from what date up to what date, etc.

BT-99-63 Policies on CAM ACOP Real Properties

M SC That the following policy on sale, lease, mortgage, encumbrance,
usufruct of CAMACOP real properties be adopted:
A. General Policy
1. Properties acquired at the cost of or donated specifically to the
CAMACOP local church or institution and registered in the name of
CAMACOP shall be held In Trust by CAMACOP for the exclusive use
of the local church or
institution for the purpose for which the properties were acquired. Said
properties may not be sold, leased or encumbered or given in usufruct to
a third party without the written consent of the local church or
institution of
CAMACOP.
2. Properties owned by CAMACOP and leased or given in usufruct to a
local church or institution giving them reasonable time to find an
adequate replacement. The local church or institution has the pre-
emptive right to the purchase of said property, which right shall be
exercised within a reasonable time as may be agreed by CAMACOP.

CAMACOP 138
The CAMACOP, to the extent possible, shall assist the local church or
institution to find an adequate replacement.

B. Procedure for the use of Property as Collateral

The local church or institution may apply in writing to CAMACOP for
permission to use real property under their care or use to build facilities
or acquire additional property to meet their growing demands in
ministry. Such
request must show: (1) the purpose and allocation of funds, (2) copy of
the plan and budget of the project, (3) financial capacity to meet
mortgages, (4) good stewardship practices in the church, (5) and the
approval of at least 2/3 of the Board of Trustees or governing body and
2/3 of the Congregation. It is understood that the local church or
institution is in good standing with the CAMACOP.

C. Sale of Property
At least three real estate brokers shall be consulted in the pricing of real
property owned by the local church or institution that is for sale
according to industry standard in the area. In case of a local church, the
sale of church
property shall be for the purpose of acquiring a bigger property, or
location, or expansion of existing property. In case of the institution, the
sale shall be primarily for the same reason as that of the local church
and for such
other purposes as the NBOT may approve to carry out the mission of the
institution and of CAMACOP. In the sale of the real property the
approval of at least 2/3 of the Board of Trustees and 2/3 of the
Congregation for or 2/3
of the Board of Trustees and 2/3 of the members, if, any, for institution,
will be required.

D. Others. The NBOT shall resolve cases of shared ownership of

properties and all other cases not covered by this policy.

BT-02-32 Creative Funding Proposals

M SC To approve in principle the Creative Funding Proposals presented
by the NEM-DAF, and that any implementation will be subjected to the
following conditions: submission of project study and other necessary
guidelines for approval by the Executive Committee of NBOT, and that
the other members of
the Board will be informed prior to implementation.

CAMACOP 139
BT-03-14 M SC Budget for Evangelists
M SC To include all national evangelists in the General Fund and this
supersedes previous NBOT actions. Moved further, that all donations
should go to the General Fund.

BT-96-3ROLF\RQ:RUNHUV¶$IILOLDWLRQV
M SC That the DTE and DCM shall come up with policy updating
matter regarding affiliation of graduates of other Bible schools outside
of CAMACOP schools and its duly accredited institutions.

BT-98-43 Guidelines on Affiliation for Workers

M SC To approve the Guidelines on Affiliation for Workers as proposed
by the Executive Vice President for the Division of Church Ministries,
as follows:

previous denomination whenever possible.

worker of CAMACOP, and such letter shall be addressed to the

District Ministry Supervisor. He should indicate in his letter
that he is willing to undergo orientation under any CAMACOP
accredited theological program.

District Ministry Team, shall screen the applicant based on

CAMACOP standards and procedures.
nistry Team shall
endorse him to the Regional Ministry Director for confirmation
by the General Assembly or the National Board of Trustees.

for one year after which he will be officially recognized as a

CAMACOP worker and be granted credentials accordingly.

BT-98-44 Affiliation of Churches

M SC To approve the Guidelines on Affiliation for Churches as
proposed by the Executive Vice President for the Division of Church
Ministries, as follows:

membership to CAMACOP through the District Ministry

Supervisor.

District Ministry Team, shall screen the applicant according to

CAMACOP policies.
CAMACOP 140
 membership, the applicant will be given two years of
integration.

be recommended by the Regional Ministry Team for

recognition by the National Board of Trustees.

Benevolence Fund
BT-99-06 Fund for Accused Workers
M SC To create a benevolence fund, which can help financial pastors
and workers who are accused of any wrong doing and who are willing to
abide to the decisions of the EVP-DCM. Those who will not abide will
be subject to sanctions.

BT-01-35 Special Welfare Fund

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putting up a welfare fund for pastors/pastoras and that implementing
guidelines be submitted to the next NBOT meeting with improvements
on its sourcing provisions.

GA-89-73 Chairman of the Policy/By-Laws Committee

M SC That a member or, when possible, the Chairman of the Policy and
By-Laws Committee shall serve as ex-officio member of the Board of
Directors to provide advice and service on all matters related to By-
Laws and Policy. He shall have no vote and is not considered for
quorum purposes.

BT-04-65 CAM ACOP Office Relocation

M SC To create a committee of five composed of NBOT members and 2
non-NBOT members, which will study the possible relocation of
CAMACOP principal office. The NBOT members are Rev. Nathan
Costes, Mr. Orias Serrano and Hon. Judge Manuel Sabillo. The two
non-NBOT members shall be appointed by the Executive Bishop.

CAMACOP Ministers
A. Policies on Newly I nvited Workers
GA-89-43
M SC that the District Superintendent shall certify to the Board of Elders
of the local church that an Official Worker being invited to serve the
church is a CAMACOP worker of good standing. The tenure shall be
governed by the provisions of the Local Church By-laws. Any contract
CAMACOP 141
drawn beyond one (1) year shall be confirmed by the District
Superintendent.

GA-89-:RUNHU¶V5HPXQHUDWLRQV
M SC That the remuneration of the worker shall be made in consultation
with the District Superintendent, at the time of invitation or acceptance,
to ensure that the basic pay of the worker is within the District wage
standard.

BD-90-51 I nvitation of New Workers

M SC That a church which invited a minister from one district to another
must inform the District to whom such minister belongs, by furnishing a
copy of the letter of invitation and, provided further, that a clearance
from the church must be secured. Failure to observe this rule may be
ground for non- confirmation of his appointment by the District.

B. Policies on Resigned Workers

GA-89-47 Policy on Starting a New Church by Resigned Workers
M SC That any worker who resigns or whose services are terminated by
the local church may not plant another church within the vicinity nor
perform any ministerial work without proper agreement with the church
where he was formerly working and without proper permission from the
DEXCOM.

BD-90-50 MSC that a minister/ worker who shall resign or be separated

from the pastorate/ ministry shall notify his District Superintendent of
such resignation or separation. He shall secure clearance from the local
church or office and furnish the same to the District.

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TENURE (Article VII, Sec. 6A ² Senior Minister, 3rd par., Church
By-Laws), to wit:
He shall give the Board of Elders at least sixty (60) days notice of his
intention to resign from the church. The Board of Elders, in consultation
with the Church Consultative Council, may request for the resignation
of the Minister by giving him at least ninety (90) days notice. In both
cases, separation allowance shall be given in the amount of at least
fifteen (15) days for every year of service but in no case the total
amount be less than thirty (30) days. Transportation arrangements shall
be made by the local church that
invites him. In case of resignation for another ministry, transportation
from the church may not be paid.
CAMACOP 142
GA-89-7KH0LQLVWHU¶V:LIH
M SC That the wife of a worker employed in a local church or
CAMACOP institution shall, whenever possible, be provided with a
ministry in accordance with her spiritual gift or training. If such is not
possible, she should at least be covered with SSS/ Medicare and with
ARP based on minimum wage scale or equal to her husband. Whenever
possible, she should be employed to exercise her gift and training.
(NOTE: The wife of District Superintendent who is not employed shall
be covered with Medicare/ SSS/ ARP).

GA-97-19 Annual Dues

M SC That all licensed CAMACOP workers shall pay to CAMACOP an
annual due of P500 for ordained ministers and P300 for other licensed
workers. The fund shall only be used for the development of Christian
workers. The Policy Committee shall recommend guidelines for its
implementation to the President for approval by the National Board of
Trustees. (Note: This was approved in principle, however, the NBOT is
mandated to reduce the amounts of dues to an equitable level
considering the income of the workers.)

BD-89-23 :RUNHU¶V7LWKHV
M SC That any worker who repeatedly and deliberately fails to faithfully
give his tithes will be given counsel, reprimand, and a more drastic
measure, if necessary. (NOTE: The DCM is instructed to encourage the
District Superintendent to exercise this responsibility.)

BT-97-:RUNHU¶V,' $QQXDO'XHV
M SC To ask the Office of the President to survey for a more presentable
ID card for our workers which can be made valid for one (1) to five (5)
years with corresponding amounts of annual dues, as follows:
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BT-97-69 M SC That in relation to BT/97/68, those who have not paid

their respective annual dues may not avail of Christian Workers
Development privileges nor may they be appointed or elected to any
District, Region or National position/function.

CAMACOP 143
BT-02-83 Tenure of Pastors
M SC That the term of pastors serving in local churches should not end
earlier than the end of the school year.

CAMACOP Properties
GA-95-12 Policy on Selling CAMACOP Properties
M SC That the proposed amendment on the policy of selling
CAMACOP properties, as stated below, be approved.
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the guidelines as may be provided by the General Assembly. The
proceeds, unless designated in a will or trust or contract, shall form part
of the General Fund. The sale or disposition of said real estate properties
as well as the use of funds PXVWEHUHSRUWHGWRWKH*HQHUDO$VVHPEO\´

BT-01-44 Request for Resolution to Purchase

M SC To authorize the President/Executive Bishop to deal with all
matters pertaining to acceptance of donation or purchase of local church
lots and of all the other kinds of lots, and to work out the procurement of
titles for still untitled / non-titled lots, and also to deal with real estate
matters.

BT-02-75 Cemeteries
M SC To authorize the Office of the President to adapt guidelines for
proper administration of CAMACOP cemeteries.

GA-89-71 M SC that the EVP/ DCM shall be an ex-officio member of

all DEXCOMs.

Church Planting
BD-90-79 Prohibitions on Church
Planters/Evangelists
M SC That church planters and evangelists fully funded by CAMACOP
National Office may not be elected or appointed to district position
without prior written
approval of DCM. (This is to allow the concerned church planter or
evangelist to concentrate on his main ministry.)

BT-98-54 Campaign on Church Percentages

M SC To encourage the Executive Vice President for the Division of
Church Ministries and the Treasurer to launch a massive campaign in
the different regional, district, and local church levels on the necessity of
CAMACOP 144
their disciplined sending of percentages to the national office explaining
that these are the resources used for the various ministries of
CAMACOP which include sending of missionaries abroad, helping
other local churches and districts in need, Church Planting, and others.

BT-97-23 I ndividual Church Planting Programs

M SC To authorize the Administrative Committee to look into the
individual church planting programs and needs taking into consideration
the viability of each project, and also giving preference to church
planting projects in key towns, along highways, and frontier missions.

BT-97-63 Target Offerings

M SC To give authority to the CAMACOP President to communicate to
the local churches to collect Target Offerings one Sunday of their choice
each month. The amount collected should be remitted to the national
office.

BT-03-78 Church Planting Program

M SC To authorize the Office of the President to create a committee for
Church Planting program through the National Executive Minister for
Division for Church Ministries to monitor and set standard for the
purpose of fulfilling the Great commission and our vision and mission
statements

Conflicts and Lawsuits

BD-94-57 Creation of I ndependent I nvestigating Body
M SC Authorizing the President to create an independent investigating
body (similar to that of the Ombudsman) with power to investigate cases
involving CAMACOP workers/ members that are referred to the Board
or the President, and further authorizing him to appoint a committee
tasked with formulating policies, rules, and guidelines for the proposed
independent investigating body.

GA-95-21 M SC that the recommendation on Issue on Conflicts/

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between CAMACOP and
other individuals or parties, the CAMACOP through its elected
President and Board of Directors, should be prepared to defend itself
against lawsuits and
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GA adopted guidelines.

BT-95-63 M SC to authorize the creation of ARBITRATION

COMMITTEE in all levels of the organization following the guidelines
set forth by the Board of
Trustees.

Guidelines for the Arbitration Committee

1. COMPOSITION
a. There shall be at least five (5) members who are members of good
standing of CAMACOP;
b. Two members each to be appointed by contending parties;
c. Chairman may either be a Board or EVP as agreed upon by
contending parties.

2. AGREEMENT
The contending parties to a case whose case shall be brought before the
Committee shall sign an agreement before the hearing that they will
abide by the rules, and decision of the Arbitration Committee.

3. PROCEDURE
a. A written formal complaint.
b. Selection of Arbitrators.
c. Hearing of the Complaint; giving the parties the chance to defend,
submission of position papers, witnesses, evidences, etc.
d. Decision of Committee within 30 days.
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he can file Motion/ Petition for reconsideration with the Board of
Trustees.
f. Decision of the Board of 2/3 votes becomes final and executory.

BT-97-64 M SC To authorize the President to form a National

Arbitration Committee to be composed of selected workers and lay
leaders. This committee has to be confirmed by the NBOT.

GA-97-15 No Lawsuit between CAM ACOP members

M SC That CAMACOP members are not to file cases against each other
(1 Cor 6:1-11) and must immediately seek reconciliation in accordance
with the steps mentioned in Matt 18:15-20. Where the case involves
workers, The Board of Elders may refer the matter to the District for
CAMACOP 146
resolution. The Board of Trustees shall develop guidelines in resolving
conflicts: (1) members vs. Members; (2) members vs. Workers; and (3)
workers vs. Workers.

GA-97-16 M SC That in resolving conflicts between members or

between members and workers or between workers, the parties must
exhaust intra or administrative remedies. During the pendency of the
case or conflict, the parties are enjoined to inform CAMACOP
responsible officials only, and no other. Sympathy or signature
campaigns against a person or officer in church are unacceptable
practices. Violations of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action.

GA-97-17 Arbitration Board

M SC To establish an Arbitration Board that will hear and decide cases
affecting cases between CAMACOP members, local churches and
institutions. It shall be composed of legal personalities, Christian
Workers, and competent laymen.

BT-99-21 M SC That when there is conflict between workers and

members of CAMACOP churches, the procedure shall be:
1. The general principle to be followed is there shall be no filing of
cases between workers and members of the society.
2. The two opposing parties shall be encouraged to submit all
arbitration.
3. Should there be cases already filed in court, such should be
withdrawn.
4. If no case has been filed, but one party refuses arbitration, Matthew
18:15-20 shall be applied on him or her.
5. If everything has been exhausted, then the filing of cases may be
recognized with regrets, especially considering the principle of Matthew
18:15-20.

Discipline
BT-02-42 CAMACOP Stand on Deliverance M inistry.
M SC That we authorize the President to write a circular to all
CAMACOP churches standing the stand and regulation of CAMACOP
pertaining to deliverance ministry.

BT-02-61 Discipline of Workers

M SC To accept the written report of the Executive Bishop with much
appreciation and uphold the authority of the Executive Bishop to
discipline erring workers and members.
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BT-03-79 On Pyramiding Schemes/ M ulti-Level
M arketing
M SC In line with the information (regarding pyramid schemes and
multi-level marketing) all licensed ministers and workers of
CAMACOP, schools and institutions are hereby enjoined to refrain and
guard against engaging in, participating to, associating with, or
encouraging pyramiding scheme and that
violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions. The
committee identified indicators of pyramid schemes as follows: 1) no
products sold, 2) no limits of income, 3) infinite down line system and
4) gains derived from membership registration. Indicators of multi-level
marketing include the following: 1) there is product to sell, 2) limited
number of down line, 3) reimbursement derive from rebate and
commission, 4) no middle man, end user becomes middle man. If the
persons involved in any of these schemes appear to be covetous to the
buyer or prospective down line member whether the business is
legitimate or not, it is ungodly.

BT-99-05 Sanction of Workers from District/Region Level

M SC That the Regional Directors and the District Ministry Supervisors
are clothed with power from the Office of the President to mediate in
problems in churches, including calling a meeting of the officers of the
church involved in sanctioning the workers and suspending the worker
for 90 days pending investigation of the situation.

BD-89-28 Decentralization of SSS Premiums

M SC That the administration of SSS premiums be decentralized by
Districts using CAMACOP SSS number. (NOTE: District reports on
SSS premiums
be reported to the CAMACOP Office.

BD-94-90 Securing of Title Lots

M SC That for purposes of emphasis, it is hereby reiterated that local
church and/ or District Superintendents are enjoined to secure titles to
their church lots for CAMACOP, the same being their duty and
expenses for titling are to be shouldered by the local church. However,
financial assistance for such purpose may be given by the National
Office whenever requested.

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BT-97-96 Collection, Retention and Operational Budget
M SC To adopt Model B of Collection, Retention and Operational
Budget with slight modification for the Districts, while exceptions may
be recommended by
the EVP-DCM, to be approved by the Administrative Committee,
selected NBOT members and the President.

BT-99-38 M SC That before their appointment, the names of nominees

for District Ministry Supervisors shall be sent to local churches which
were not present during the district forums.

BT-99-39 M SC That should the Office of the President deem that there
is no qualified nominee for the position of District Ministry Supervisor,
it can appoint another provided it sends related notices to the local
churches which were not present during the district forums.

BT-99-41 MSC That the Office of the President shall take a confidence
vote on all the District Ministry Supervisors that were appointed by the
President.

BT-99-42 That the wives of DMSes shall not be qualified to be the

Treasurer of the districts.

BT-04-25 District Travel Budget

M SC To authorize the Office of the President to review the process of
determining travel budget by giving the District Ministry Supervisors
the privilege to determine their actual travel expenses every month.

BT-04-43 Districts Upgraded to Group A2

Contributors
M SC To upgrade Metro Davao District, South Mindanao district and
West Mindanao District to Group A2 for having reached the million
level of percentage contribution and approve in principle the
implementation of the benefits and other incentives.

Financial Assistance Fund

BD-90-117 Guidelines
M SC To approve the guidelines for the Church Financial Assistance
Fund, as follows:

CAMACOP 149
1. It shall be limited for the building of a pioneering church or new
organized church that cannot afford to avail the Church Building
Revolving Fund and not qualified for the rental grant;
2. It shall be limited for the purchase of lots or titling of church lots and
not exceeding P5,000.00;
3. That requirements for the CBRF shall also apply generally to
borrower from this church Financial Assistance Fund.

GA-89-19 MSC to approve Article III, Section 3, MISSION FIELDS.

The CAMACOP shall establish missionary work in other countries as
may be approved by the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of
the CAMACOP President.

BD-90-76 Policy on Returning M issionaries.

M SC That a CAMACOP missionary shall lose his/ her missionary
status under the DFM if he/ she shall fail for any reason whatsoever to
return to his/ her mission field within one (1) year from date of arrival
for furlough; thereafter said missionary shall be paid his/ her benefits
under the law and existing policy and including separation pay. He shall
be in inactive status until official assumption of a ministry duly
recognized by CAMACOP.

BT-97-26 M SC That the EVP of DFM shall be responsible for the

oversight of the Division under the guidance of the Missions Council
whose functions and jurisdiction shall be indicated in a Missions
Manual. The EVP shall chair the Mission Council.

BT-97-62 M onthly M issions Offering

M SC To give authority to the CAMACOP President to communicate to
the local churches to collect Missions Offerings one Sunday of their
choice each month. The amount collected should be remitted to the
national office.

BT-01-31 M issions Committee

M SC That a Missions Committee be formed comprising of the EVP
(NEM) DAF as chairman with one minister representing churches
actively participating on Missions from Metro Manila, one NBOT
representative, the President as Ex-Officio, the Treasurer and a
representative from the C&MA Mission.

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Fundraising
GA-89-76 Policy on Organization / Foundation
M SC That the Policy Committee shall initiate the organization of a non-
stock and non-profit subsidiary Organization/ Foundation, owned by
CAMACOP but managed by its own Board of Trustees, composed of
60% laymen and 40% clergy, for the purpose of raising and managing
the fund for Church Building Ministry of CAMACOP. The organization
shall submit periodic reports to the President, the Board of Directors and
the General Assembly. CAMACOP shall determine the priority areas
for assistance provided that the District Superintendent and the President
shall endorse all applications. In case of dissolution, the properties and
funds of the organization shall revert back to CAMACOP to be used for
the same purpose. The President shall be ex- officio member of the
Board.

General Assembly
GA-89-23 M SC to approve Article V, Section 2, THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY. Ministers, Associate Ministers and Deaconesses serving
local churches and other workers who are officially serving CAMACOP
institutions are also voting delegates in the Assembly. The Board of
Directors shall determine the credentials and status of the workers
including that of loan workers.

GA-89-74 Church Delegates

M SC 7KDW WKH FKXUFK¶V GHOHJDWHV WR WKH General Assembly shall be
officers of said local church. Exceptions may be granted by the
DEXCOM in cases where no officer from said church is available to
attend.

BT-97-04 Voting Delegates

M SC There shall be at least one (1) voting lay delegate per 25 church
members but not more than 4 per church. (Board members and ordained
ministers and licensed workers with their spouses are voting members.)

BT-03-07 MSC To adopt the GA deliberation guidelines and authorize

the Office of the Executive Bishop to make any adjustments for the
good and success of the General Assembly.

BT-97-73 MSC That policies concerning clergy running for NBOT

shall also apply to affiliates.

CAMACOP 151
GA-97-06 M SC That nominees who lost in the election for President
shall be automatically candidates for Vice-President or Members of the
National Board of Trustees, and that nominees for Vice-President who
lost shall likewise be automatic candidates for National Board of
Trustees even without being nominated, unless such nominees decline.

GA-97-20 Counting of Votes

M SC That the counting of votes for the Office of the President shall be
before the Assembly, and the counting of votes for the National Board
of Trustees shall be by group of five (5) members of the Election
Committee and the Secretariat at the back stage.

BD-89-64 MSC to amend from simple majority to simple plurality.

(Quorum is simple majority (50%+ 1).

BT-03-19 No Filing of Candidacy

MSC To adapt the proposal of the Office of the President concerning no
filing of candidacy during GA election and this supersedes previous
NBOT actions.

BD-90-54 Percentages for Bible Schools/Seminaries

M SC To encourage all CAMACOP churches to give an additional of
2% of their income towards the support of Bible schools and Seminary
or include the same in their monthly budget; and must be sent to the
National Treasurer who shall allocate the money proportionately for
theological institutions.

BD-90-96 Policy on CAM ACOP Schools

M SC The changing of name, relocation and disposition of property,
incorporation, and closure of CAMACOP schools be done only upon
fulfillment of the following:
1. Endorsement by the school administration and Board of Trustees;
2. Concurrence of the DTE;
3. Approval by the CAMACOP Board of Directors.

BD-90-97 Guidelines for Starting a School

M SC To approve the following guidelines and requirements for the
establishment of a Bible, Seminary or secular school, as follows:
1. Endorsement by the district concerned;
2. Submission of a feasibility study and project proposal to the DTE
with copies furnished the CAMACOP President and DAF-EVP; the
necessary documents and forms will be prepared by DTE;
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3. Approval by the DTE;
4. Final approval by the CAMACOP Board of Directors indicating the
opening date.

BD-91-03 M SC that all member churches are required to contribute at

least two (2) percent of their general fund for Theological schools of
CAMACOP.

BD-93-35 M SC to approve and implement the recommendation for a

Continuing Education Program for all levels of leadership in
CAMACOP.

BT-95-97 MSC that the recommendation for recognition of schools

where our Alliance people can study and minister be approved in
principle, giving authority to the Administration to prepare guidelines
and implement the same.

BT-97-27 M SC Since all Bible schools are auxiliary arms of

CAMACOP, all Presidents or Directors of these schools should be
confirmed by the NBOT.

BT-97-28 MSC That policies will be formulated by the Board in order

to clarify the felt ambiguous relationship between CAMACOP and the
schools.

BT-97-77 M SC That all seminaries and Bible schools will incorporate

in their respective Bylaws the requirement that all Bible school
Presidents or Directors
should be confirmed by the NBOT.

BT-97-79 MSC That the EVP-DTE will create an Accreditation Body

for basic academic requirements according to academic level and in
support of the GHQRPLQDWLRQ¶VJRDOVYLVLRQPLVVLRQDQGHPSKDVLVLQDOO
CAMACOP Bible school and seminaries.

BT-98-103 M SC To approve the recommendation from the EVP-DTE

that the faculty and staff of our Bible schools be also consulted
whenever the reappointment or choice of new presidents or directors is
due. To approve further that this policy or guideline be incorporated in
the school by-laws or other appropriate schools documents.

CAMACOP 153
BT-98-106 M SC To permit the ALL-TEE to establish an education and
development foundation for its purposes.

BT-01-08 Request to Open Schools. M SC To authorize the Office of

the President / Executive Bishop to grant permission to any of our local
churches that intends to open and operate Christian Schools.

Legal M atters
BT-98-34 Legal Fund.
M SC That a legal fund be established to assist CAMACOP workers
against whom legal cases are filed.

BT-02-14 M SC Tapping Services of a Lawyer

M SC To authorize the President / Executive Bishop to tap any lawyer to
file appropriate case/s in court on any problem.

BT-03-13 MSC To create a corporate legal counsel for CAMACOP to

deal with all legal matters.

Loaned Workers
BD-89-30 MSC that any pastor/worker seeking another pastorate or
ministry must produce proper clearances from the church or institution
and district he comes from before he may be accepted and given another
pastorate or ministry.

GA-89-'LUHFWRU¶V&KDQJHRI6WDWXV
M SC That a Director who changes staWXVIURPDFWLYHWRORDQHGZRUNHU¶V
status during his incumbency in the Board shall be allowed to serve up
to the next GA unless, as a loan worker, he is also Senior Minister of a
CAMACOP church. This applies to clergy to clergy members of the
DEXCOM whenever possible.

BT-97-18 MSC that CAMACOP licensed ministers working with para-

church organizations shall henceforth be classified as Official
CAMACOP Workers/ Ministers entitling them to all privileges except
the right to be elected to national offices.

BT-97-80 Policy on Resignation

M SC That before accepting the invitation from other independent
evangelical groups, the prospective CAMACOP worker must give at
least sixty (60) days notice of his intention to resign from the church and

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other ministry he is involved in with CAMACOP. Before his clearance
is given, he must present an invitation from the inviting group.

BT-97-81 Policy on Reinstatement

M SC That should a returning Loaned Worker desire to serve back with
CAMACOP, he must serve no less than two (2) years to qualify him for
any elective or appointive position as long as he meets the requirements
for that position.

BT-97-82 M SC That as part of CAMACOP while a worker is on a

loaned status, he is obliged to comply with the existing policies on
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CAMACOP.

BT-97-83 M SC That should a loaned worker desire to attend district,

regional or national conferences, his status shall be that of an associate
delegate.

BT-97-84 M SC That should a loaned worker desire to affiliate with an

evangelical group, he must tender his resignation as member of
CAMACOP with the Office of the President.

GA-97-09 MSC That the President may approve the application of an

official CAMACOP worker as a loaned worker to an evangelical
independent organization or local church subject to local church
policies. The national Board of Trustees shall provide the implementing
guidelines.

BT-99-60 Request for Secondment

M SC That an independent local congregation or Christian organization/
para-church organization may request in writing from the NBOT
through the President that an official CAMACOP worker be seconded to
the church or organization. The request shall be accompanied by: (1) the
statement of Faith or other information to ensure that they are
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subscribe to the CAMACOP Statement of Faith;
(2) that there is compatibility with CAMACOP ministry and practices;
(3) that the new employer shall provide for his compensation under law,
coverage in ARP, SSS, Medicare, PAG-IBIG; and if approved,
(4) a willingness to enter into a written contract between the
CAMACOP and the church or organization specifying the terms and
tenure of such an agreement.
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BD-29-89 M SC that an accredited active Lay Preacher may be covered
with SSS under CAMACOP provided the church concerned is
financially able and willing to pay for the monthly premiums of the Lay
Preacher concerned.

GA-89-20 Church M embership

M SC To approve Article IV, Section 1 (Combine Section 1 & 2),
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP. All local churches duly recognized in
accordance with the By-Laws of the CAMACOP and approved by the
Board of Directors, are member churches. The Board of Directors shall
approve the incorporation of local
churches whenever the same conform to the CAMACOP and local
church By-Laws. Any church that shall follow the teachings, practices,
principles and/or policies of CAMACOP and shall call its workers from
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adopting the By-Laws for Local Churches and by submitting itself under
the supervision of the CAMACOP.

GA-89-50 14th M onth Budget

M SC That all CAMACOP Churches and Institutions shall maintain a
14-month budget for their official workers broken as follows: 12 months
allowance, 13th month pay, and the other month to go to a trust fund to
cover his separation pay in accordance with CAMACOP policy and
existing laws.

GA-89-75 M SC that accredited active Lay Preachers may be covered

with SSS under CAMACOP provided the church concerned is
financially able and willing to pay for the monthly premiums of the Lay
Preacher concerned.

BD-90-44 M SC that all congregations organized or unorganized

pioneered by CAMACOP ministers or members shall become
CAMACOP members upon written application with the DEXCOM who
shall then report to the DCM. All churches that are registered as
members at the time of the adoption of this policy are deemed bona fide
members.

BD-90-75 M SC that in conformity with GA 42-89, BD 82-89 be

amended as follows: That the Senior Pastor shall remain as Chief Elder
and Chairman of the Board of Elders.

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BD-90-77 I ncorporation Guidelines
M SC That local churches be allowed to incorporate provided the
following requirements are met:
(a) That the local church shall incorporate as a member church of
CAMACOP and shall subscribe to its Statement of Faith and abide by
its policies;
(b) That the Articles of Incorporation shall provide for a reversion
clause in the event of its dissolution;
(c) That no encumbrance and disposal of real property be done without
the approval of CAMACOP;
(d) That it shall assume all responsibilities mandated by CAMACOP in
accordance with existing laws/ policies and regulations;
(e) That the incorporation is for the purpose of protecting CAMACOP
from adverse legal claims and to facilitate the operation of the church
especially in cases where: a) the church engages in school ministry, and
b) any other public
activity duly approved by the church; (f) That the Article of
Incorporation and By-Laws shall be reviewed and approved by
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approved by the Board of Elders and the congregation and duly
endorsed by the DEXCOM.

BD-90-78 MSC that the Policy Committee shall prepare and make
available a standard form of all documents necessary for incorporation
similar to that of SEC EXPRESS LANE which shall provide, among
others, the pre- requisites required by CAMACOP.

GA-97-24 Age for Baptism

M SC That the age of baptism of believer shall be 12 years old and
above. Exception may be granted to candidates twelve years old and
below provided the Pastor of the church and/or Board of Elders are
convinced that the child clearly understood the Gospel and his decision
and has shown evidence of spiritual fruitfulness.

BT-97-65 MSC To adopt the revisions and improvements made by

Group 3 on the Local Church Administrative and Ministry Guidelines.

BT-97-66 MSC To affirm that in the CAMACOP the Local Church is a

congregational body on matters of doctrine and election of officers but
outside of this, the Board of Elders is the policy making and governing
body.

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BT-97-67 MSC That the employment and termination of workers in the
Local Church may be done in consultation with the congregation but
that the final decision resides in the Board of Elders through a two-
thirds (2/3) vote.

GA-97-08 M SC That the Board of Elders has the sole responsibility to

invite, define duties, determine compensation, evaluate performance,
and terminate the services of CAMACOP workers ministering in local
churches.

Policy on Splinter Groups

BT-98-48 MSC To approve the Policy on Splinter Groups as proposed
by the Executive Vice President for the Division of Church Ministries,
as follows:
1. As a matter of policy, it is the conviction of the National Board of
Trustees (NBOT) that it is wrong for churches to split in the spirit of
resentment and hatred. Hence, church-split is never approved or
encouraged as a solution to unresolved conflicts in the local church.
2. However, the NBOT recognizes the fact that even in situations such
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national, regional, and district leaderships to facilitate the integration of
splinter groups into the main stream of CAMACOP life and ministry
according to established policies and procedures.
3. Any splinter group that congregates separately from the mother
church shall only be allowed outside a one kilometer radius from the
mother church.
4. The group, through their officers, shall be required to submit a letter
of intent to the NBOT through the District Ministry Supervisor and
Regional Ministry Director concerning their desire to be a part of
CAMACOP ministry.
5. Once their application is approved by the NBOT, and requirements
for a local church have been compiled with (i.e., at least 25 baptized
believers, a set of officers), they may be recognized as a member-church
of CAMACOP.

BT-98-29 Bank Accounts

M SC To approve the opening of bank accounts for member local
churches and auxiliary bodies. The Board of Elders of the local church
and equivalent officers
of the auxiliary bodies shall issue a resolution and designate the Bank
signatories.

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BT-98-30 MSC That the CAMACOP Corporate Secretary may issue a
certification to implement the above-mentioned resolution to authorize
the opening of bank accounts by member local churches or auxiliary
bodies after submitting the following:
1. Resolution from the local church or auxiliary body Board of Elders to
open a bank account;
2. Waiver of liability for CAMACOP from the local church or auxiliary
body; and
3. Updated annual information on signatories.

BT-98-32 Rights to Public Records

M SC That we affirm the right of every CAMACOP member to have
access to the records of CAMACOP; hence the President should inform
the constituency on developments in the CAMACOP through
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BT-99-34 Policy on Forming Another Local Church

M SC To recognize that as a matter of policy, members of an existing
local church who want to form another local church should first get the
approval and blessing of the mother church and only after this should
the matter of recognition be entertained by the NBOT.

BT-01-79 SSS Payments/Loans

M SC To authorize the local churches who want to pay for SSS
employer ID Number and administer their own SSS for their won
respective pastors subject to the following guidelines:
1. That the said churches should seek approval from the Office of the
President/Executive Bishop;
2. That the said churches should make arrangement with their pastors
regarding salary loan.
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SD\PHQWRIDSDVWRU¶V666ORDQ7KHVDLGSDVWRUVKRXOGEHFleared first
of his SSS loan before
giving him the clearance to leave his church.

BT-02-81 Authority to Open Bank Accounts

MSC To authorize the administrative constituents, institutions, agencies,
etc. in CAMACOP to open bank accounts.

BT-02-82 To authorize the Office of the President to open bank

accounts with Land Banks and/or any other banks as necessary to
service church remittances.
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BD-25-89 Authority to Solemnize M arriage
M SC That a CAMACOP minister applying for authority to solemnize
marriage shall secure a written recommendation from the D.S.
concerned, and endorsement from the EVP-DCM to the Office of the
Civil Registrar-General for appropriate action.

BD-26-89 Exceptions for Non-ordained M inisters

M SC That permission be granted to non-ordained ministers of
CAMACOP to apply for authority to solemnize marriage on a special
case to case basis (for instance the minister concerned is assigned in a
remote place where there is no ordained minister nearby. NOTE: Follow
procedure as above [BD-25-89]). The
recommendee must be approved by the BOD.

BD-89-88 M SC that CAMACOP members are members of the whole

CAMACOP churches and every CAMACOP minister with authority to
solemnize marriage in his area of coverage may legally solemnize
marriage in any CAMACOP
church.

BT-97-70 M arriage of Live-in Partners, Annulled,

Divorced, etc.
M SC That after a sign of genuine repentance, the marriage of pregnant,
live-in and eloped couples may be solemnized in a CAMACOP local
church in the spirit of forgiveness. Separated individuals by annulment
or divorce maybe treated similarly. (In relation to GA-97-4-10.)

National Officers
National Board of Trustees
BD-89-59 M SC that all incumbent CAMACOP appointive officers are
deemed resigned from their respective positions when they accept
nominations for any
elective position.

BD-89-61 MSC that any minister member of the Board, whose term is
not yet expiring, who desires to run as President or Vice- President is
deemed resigned upon election. Such vacant position shall be filled up
immediately and the one elected shall serve the unexpired term only.

BD-89-62 M SC that official delegates who are qualified and who desire
to run for any elective position shall file their certificate of candidacy

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and availability with the Nomination Committee 48 hours before the
scheduled election. (His bio-data shall be attached to the certificate).
Such certificate shall be approved by the Nominating Committee and
shall be posted in conspicuous places at least 24 hours before the
election. Any aggrieved nominee who fails to get the approval of the
nominating committee, upon receipt of notice of such disapproval, shall
immediately file a request for reconsideration, if he so desires, to the
committee whose decision shall be final.

BD-89-75- Per Diem for BOD

M SC That per diem for BOD shall be intact and the cost of food served
by CAMACOP shall not be charged against said per diem. The
computation shall include one day before and after the meeting.
However, members of the BOD who are residing in the venue of the
meeting are entitled only to the days of the actual meeting. This
supersedes previous BOD action on this matter. This action takes effect
immediately.

GA-95-22 M SC that the amendment from Board of Directors to

National Board of Trustees be approved.

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WKH 2IILFH RI WKH 3UHVLGHQW´ IURP UXQQLQJ IRU %RDUG RI 7UXVWHHV RI
CAMACOP, and further authorizing the President to grant exemptions
on the rule.

GA-95-11 M SC that the amendment on the Qualification of

Board of Director Member, as stated below, be approved:
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of the election and during his tenure. Such qualification must be
certified to by the local church of which he is a member at the time of
his election and whenever required by the President or Board of
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BT-97-71 MSC That an incumbent Presidential appointee may run for

National Board of Trustees and deemed resigned upon election.

BT-97-72 MSC That an incumbent of the National Board of Trustees

who accepts any appointive position is deemed resigned upon
assumption of appointive office.

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GA-97-25 That he must be an ordained minister and active in
CAMACOP ministries for at least five (5) years prior to his election;
minister and/or CAMACOP missionary holding regular ministries
overseas may not qualify unless he holds residency in the Philippines
and applies for active status with the President. The National Board of
Trustees shall provide the implementing guidelines.

BT-99-10 M SC That the members of the NBOT should be considered

official workers during the GA therefore entitled to vote during the
election.

BT-03-82 Budget for NBOT Committee

M SC To include in the 2004 budget items for the following standing
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Committee, and Executive Committee.

Opportunity Sunday
BD-90-56 M SC to declare every third Sunday of December as
CAMACOP Opportunity Sunday, and a special offering be received for
the CAMACOP expansion programs.

Ordination Council
GA-89-66 The Ordination Council
M SC That all issues related to the granting of CML and ordination shall
be resolved by the Ordination Council and shall be presented to the GA
for confirmation without debate. Special cases may be approved by the
Board of Directors but to be confirmed by the General Assembly.

Percentages from Churches

BT-97-96 M SC To adopt Model B of Collection, Retention and
Operational Budget with slight modification for the Districts, while
exceptions may be recommended by the EVP-DCM, to be approved by
the Administrative Committee, selected NBOT members and the
President.

PHI LCAM Restrictions

BD-94-34 M SC to lift the restrictions on PHILCAM on a case to case
basis leaving the implementation to the local churches.

Political I nvolvement
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BT-95-98 Pastors in Politics
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Conferences by the President or his representative. (Already superseded)

GA-97-18 On Being Christian Citizens

M SC That CAMACOP recognizes the duty of Christian citizens to get
involved in the socio-political life of the State (Rom. 13:1-6; 1 Tim 2:1-
3). Members may be members of political parties or seek public office
as a ministry. CAMACOP and churches may not, however, endorse a
political party or a particular candidate.

BD-94-05 MSC to authorize the administration to raise funds for

ministries/ projects, which may or may not be in current budget and
disburse the same in DFFRUGDQFHZLWKGRQRUV¶LQVWUXFWLRQRUSHUPLVVLRQ

BD-94-57 M SC authorizing the President to create an independent

investigating body (similar to that of the Ombudsman) with power to
investigate cases involving CAMACOP workers/ members that are
referred to the Board or the President, and further authorizing him to
appoint a committee tasked with formulating policies, rules, and
guidelines for the proposed independent investigating body.

BT-95-50 MSC that Board minutes for circulation to the local churches
must be sent through the workers/ pastors.

BT-95-51 M SC to create a Property Committee to advise the President

on the stewardship of properties and to prepare guidelines on the
acquisition, disposition and development of projects.

BT-95-52 MSC that EVPs are co-terminus with the President, and
maybe allowed to hold over for at least six (6) months after the term of
the outgoing President.

BT-95-53 M SC to authorize the President of CAMACOP to use the title

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GA-95-28 M SC to grant appropriate ecclesiastical titles to our leaders

and ministers especially in government functions to represent
CAMACOP.

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GA-95-29 M SC WR FRQIHU WKH WLWOH ³%,6+23´ WR WKH 3UHVLGHQW RI WKH
CAMACOP.

BT-97-74 M SC That in relation to GA-97-4-26, a CAMACOP

President who has served his term shall at the end of his tenure for one
or two terms receive a lifetime monthly pension equivalent to 25% of
the basic pay of the incumbent President.

BT-97-75 M SC That in light of BT-97-74, if a former President aspires

again for another term as President and wins, he will lose the gratuity
benefits upon assumption of office and gain it back only after he
finishes his new term.

BT-97-76 MSC That in case the President referred to in BT-97-74 and

75 commits doctrinal or moral deviations, the benefits shall be forfeited.

GA-97-26 M SC To provide benefits for presidents of CAMACOP and

mandating the National Board of Trustees to prepare guidelines for its
implementation.

BT-98-25 M SC That the assignment of legal cases to lawyers be made

in writing, specifying services to be rendered and amount to be paid.
Contract shall be signed by the President or his authorized
representative and copies to be sent to the NBOT members.

BT-98-42 M SC To authorize the President to classify the CAMACOP

workers according to their presence or absence in ministry, either as
Active, Unassigned, Retired active, On loan, On leave, Retired, etc.

BT-01-78 MSC To adopt the solution presented by the President /

Executive Bishop on the Creation of Council of Advisers to the present
leadership of CAMACOP.

Regionalization
BD-95-39 MSC that in the light of the Con-Con regionalization and
possible re-alignment of districts according to provincial boundaries the
same is hereby submitted to the Office of the President for
implementation. (This action supersedes BD-94-45).

GA-95-14 M SC to approve the amendment to regionalize CAMACOP.

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BT-96-02 M SC that the Board strongly support and approve the
regionalization of CAMACOP for effective Management and so that
neglected regions could be assisted. The exact members of regions and
details will be decided later.

BT-96-39 M SC to approve the implementing guidelines of the

CAMACOP Regionalization as corrected, forming part of the Minutes.

BT-96-46 M SC that the implementation for the regionalization shall be

in 1998.

BT-97-17 M SC to appropriate the sum of 2M pesos as seed money for

the proposed regionalization.

BT-99-04 M SC To present to the assembly the need for major

amendments to the Bylaws of the CAMACOP, e.g. regionalization, to
be tried out for at least eight (8) years before it is set for evaluation by
the assembly.

BT-03/33 M SC To approve recommendation #1 from the Office of the

Bishop that the issue of possibly amending the regionalization structure
be brought to the Discussion Group during the 47th General Assembly
for possible crystallization of broader amendments that shall be sent to
the CAMACOP constituents at least 60 days before presenting it again
to the 48th General Assembly for a vote.

BT-03/34 M SC To approve recommendation #2 from the Office of the

Bishop that series of intensive dialogues and workshops be made solely
on the issue of amending the regionalization structure and other matters
that need amendments pertaining to the By-Laws, and these shall be
conducted in all Districts.

Relief
BT-97-43 M SC That the CAMACOP will recognize PHILRADS as its
relief agency, effectively dissolving ARDA.

BD-93-08 Authority to Transfer Funds

M SC To authorize the Executive Vice Presidents to transfer excess fund
from one department to another within its division with copy furnished
to the auditor, subject to limitation as maybe imposed by the Executive
Committee.

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BT-01-36 I nvestiture of Auxiliary Bishop
M SC That the recommendation of the President on the investiture of the
Vice President as Auxiliary Bishop be approved.

BT-06-19 MSC To approve the recommendation that any special

power of attorney from the OFFICE OF THE BISHOP shall be valid for
one year only.

Revivalist
BT-06-51 MSC To approve the appointment of Rev. Danilo
Cagampang as CAMACOP National Revivalist beginning January 1,
2007 until the end of the term of the incumbent President/ Bishop.

BT-06-53 MSC To approve the ordination of all CAMACOP pastors

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Assembly action removing the status among CAMACOP ministers.

Allowance for Past CAM ACOP Presidents

BT-06-59 M SC To amend BT-97-74, that a fixed amount of P2,000.00
a month as allowance be allocated for each of the surviving past
President/ Bishop of the CAMACOP to be taken from the General Fund
to commence on January 2007.

Unknown Donors
BT 07-51 MSC To consider all funds of unknown donors and
designations sent to the CAMACOP treasury as part of the general fund
after two years and to request the Treasurer to show that efforts have
been made to identify the source of the funds.

Purchase of CAM ACOP Vehicle

BT 07-52 M SC To confirm the purchase of the vehicle for general
utility of the CAMACOP assigned to the Davao CAMACOP office
primarily for Mindanao Ministry sourced from the General Fund. Upon
further investigation, it was concluded that a cash purchase is better
than on account purchase because the difference is about P600,000.00.
Since CAMACOP can afford to purchase in cash, it was acted upon.
This supersedes all resolutions pertaining to the previous actions.

BT 07-71 MSC To authorize the Office of the Bishop/President to

appropriate for the CBRF the unused balance designated for the

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upgrading of the finance network in order to strengthen our services to
our Barangay Churches.

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BT 07-76 M SC To adopt the policy proposal on the tenure of the
appointees of the Bishop/President, namely, in the event
Bishop/President can no longer perform his duties and responsibilities to
the CAMACOP, all of his appointees shall remain in office until his
unfinished term expires unless an appointee cannot work well with the
new Bishop/ President as determined by the NBOT.

January as Bible M onth

BT- 07-16 M SC To designate the month of January of every year as
Bible Month throughout the CAMACOP constituency.

September as CAM ACOP M onth

BT- 07-17 M SC To designate the month of September of every year as
CAMACOP month throughout the CAMACOP constituency with a
focus on the Alliance Distinctives.

BT- 07-37 M SC That an incumbent NBOT member who desires to

serve for another term must be nominated by at least three voting
delegates from his/ her district; for lay member, an endorsement from
his/ her pastor and the DMS and for the ordained member an
endorsement by the DMS.

BT- 07-38 M SC To allow the Bishop to disburse not more than

P200,000.00 in any case of emergency, as funds are available. Any
amount beyond this shall require the concurrence of the NBOT
Executive Committee.

BT-05-56 M SC To affirm the election of Rev. Nathaniel B. Costes as

the new Corporate Secretary of CAMACOP.

BT-05-58 M SC That we authorize the Bishop to organize the ARP

Committee according to its guidelines with an NBOT representative.

CAM ACOP Slogan

BT- 05-75 M SC To adopt the CAMACOP slogan: The Alliance:
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National Prayer Coordinator
BT- 05-78 MSC To approve the appointment of Rev. Danilo
Cagampang as National Prayer Coordinator beginning August 2005.

BT- 05-79 MSC To approve the appointment of Rev. Eliezer Fiel as

National Evangelist to fill the vacancy incurred by the resignation of
Rev. Hernane Villaruel.

National Church Planting Director

BT- 05-81 M SC To approve the inclusion in the General Fund Budget
beginning January 2006 for the office of National Church Planting
Director.

BT- 05-85 MSC To approve the month of October as the Missions

Awareness Month of CAMACOP that may culminate with a Missions
Festival in every district.

I nternational Evangelist
BT- 05-91 M SC To confirm the designation of Dr. Jose DC Dalino as
CAMACOP International Evangelist with SSS and ARP coverage.

CAM ACOP Church Lot and Building Program (CCLBP)

BT-05-132 M SC 7R DGRSW WKH %LVKRS¶V SURSRVHG &$0$&23
CHURCH LOT AND BUILDING PROGRAM (CCLBP) with
implementing guidelines from the office of the Bishop to be
implemented January 2006.

PCC Volunteer
BT-05-141 MSC To appoint Mrs. Ana A. Nebab as PCC Volunteer
Director to assume function starting today, November 18,2005.

Signatory for M emorandum of Agreement

BT-05-143 M SC To assign the Bishop/President as the signatory for
any Memorandum of Agreement entered into by CAMACOP or his duly
authorized representative with a Special Power of Attorney.

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BT-05-145 M SC To accept the NEM-DAF report and analysis of the
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(Recommendation/ Proposal: That incentives be given back to the
region which overshoots its projected income base on the following:
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1. Viable region - 50% RIWKHUHJLRQ¶VSURMHFWHGVXUSOXV
2. Semi-viable - 40%
3. Independents 30%
4. Dependents - 20%
These incentives shall be used particularly for church planting
ministries).

Church and M embership Goals

BT-06-11 M SC To approve the CAMACOP church planting and
membership goal of 658 churches and 500,000 members by 2010.

Financial M atters
BT- 05-10 M SC to appropriate at least P500,000.00 every year effective
2006 to subsidize the GA expenses and/or improve an existing
CAMACOP building or build a permanent GA convention center.

BT-07-20 MSC To implement BT-05-10 with the following remedial

measures: that from the remaining un-appropriated General fund surplus
of 2006, P400,000.00 shall be added to the project; and for the year
2007, a supplemental budget of P400,000.00 be added for the purpose

BT- 07-26 M SC To authorize the Treasurer to review and liquidate all

long standing un-liquidated cash advances and be declared as bad debts
and report the same to the NBOT.

BT 08-07 M SC To correct BT-07-51 to read as follows: To consider all

funds of unknown donors and designations sent to the CAMACOP
Treasury as part of the general fund after two years, and to request the
Treasurer to show that efforts have been made to identify the source of
the funds.

I ncome Tax Exemption for Workers

BT 08-13 MSC That CAMACOP apply for income tax exemptions for
its ministers, pastors, evangelists, missionaries, teachers, workers, and
staff and authorize NBOT member Atty. Antonio Sta. Romana to
facilitate the application and report to the office of the Bishop.

BT 08-14 M SC To authorize the lawyer members of the NBOT, Hon.

Judge Manuel Sabillo, Atty. Antonio Sta. Romana and Atty. Jordan
Reyes to discuss with the Finance personnel of the CAMACOP and the
Bishop about the implications of the income tax exemptions (Ref. BT
08-14).
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BT 08-17 MSC To create a committee to study the possibility of
incorporating the ARP to further ensure the protection of the funds to be
composed of the following Judge Manuel Sabillo, Atty. Antonio
Sta.Romana, Atty. Jordan Reyes, Rev. Ray Eding, Rev. Joseph Reyes,
Aux. Bishop Ed Cajes, a non- administration/ non-NBOT member who
is an ARP member to report to the NBOT on its next meeting.

BT- 05-96 M SC To approve 50% of the surplus of the General Fund

balance of 2004 to be used to offset the church planting deficit.

Proposed Policies
BT 08-24 MSC To approve the submission to the Policy Committee for
study to be acted upon by the 2009 G.A.:
1. Term of Bishop/ President
That the term of the Bishop/ President be changed from two
(2) consecutive terms to three (3) consecutive terms of four
(4) years each term beginning in the year 2013.
2. Local Church Mission Statement
That the mission statement of the Local Church
Administrative and Ministry Guidelines be changed from
WIDE to WIDER thus it will read:
The local church exists to aggressively win people to Christ,
integrate them into the church life, disciple them to become
responsible citizens, engage in planting missionary churches
and in holistic and developmental ministries, and rejoicing
in worship in the community and beyond for the glory of
God.
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CAMACOP ministers who work for a para-church
organization and do not inform and request for a loan status
from the CAMACOP within six months from their date of
employment shall be deemed severed from the
denomination.

Other CAM ACOP Offices

BT 08-30 MSC To approve the establishment of a Communication and
Publications Department in CAMACOP under the office of the Bishop
and that the item of a Department Head be included in the 2009 budget
proposal.

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Legal Office for CAM ACOP
BT 08-32 M SC To create a legal office for CAMACOP with an
appropriate budget, with the three (3) lawyer members of the NBOT to
man it.
BT 08±34 MSC To mandate the CAMACOP legal office to have the
following functions:
1. To oversee the legal needs of CAMACOP including but not
limited to:
a. Titling of lands of CAMACOP properties.
b. Identification of legal problems with which the CAMACOP
constituents are involved.
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constituents
d. Identify all CAMACOP members who are Practicing
lawyers or have been trained in legal matters.

Selected 2008- 2010 NBOT and GA Approved Policies

BT 08-74 M SC To authorize the Office of the Bishop to disburse the

General Fund surplus of any given year in consultation with the NAMT
for priority program and projects in CAMACOP.

BT 08-75 MSC To require applicants for ordination to go through one

week of orientation on CAMACOP history, life, distinctives, polity,
policies and procedures, spiritual formation, etc., beginning 2011 GA to
be implemented through the DGTE in consultation with the DCM.
Further recommend that pastors who fail to attend and complete the
orientation cannot be eligible to apply for ordination.

BT 08-90 MSC To give the Executive Committee of the NBOT blanket

authority to approve the issues submitted by the Policy Committee to be
reported in the next NBOT meeting.

Related Executive Committee of the NBOT actions:

ECBT 01-09-03 MSC To approve the Policy committee report as

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and the GA in Cebu City.

ECBT 01-09-03 (a). Term of District M inistry Supervisors

M SC That a DMS shall serve a term co- terminus with the Bishop who
appointed him. However, he may be reappointed for another term if the
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incoming Bishop deems it necessary, but shall not serve for more than
twelve (12) consecutive years.

ECBT 01-09-03 (b). M inisters Whose Spouses are Working

Overseas
M SC In CAMACOP, we affirm the actual partnership of a couple in
doing ministry. We strongly uphold the standard of couples serving and
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recent times, due to economic difficulties and the need for bigger
resources demanded by the educational needs and other basic needs of a
family, there are workers who decide to send their spouses abroad to
work. In view of the well known tragedies separation has caused upon
our countrymen, we counsel our workers not to take this path.

However, upon careful consideration and counseling, the couple still

decides to pursue their plan, the worker who is a pastor or church
planter is advised to resign in that ministry and seek one that does not
require pastoral oversight.

ECBT 01-09-03 (c). Workers Who May Seek Annulment or Have

Annulled Their Marriages
M SC We in CAMACOP strongly affirm the permanent nature of the
marriage covenant. We reject by policy, the remedies of annulment or
legal separation and physical separation to a troubled marriage unless
this is sought because there is eminent to the life of one of the spouses,
if after all counseling and pastoral intervention, a couple resorts to annul
their marriage, to legally and physically separate as a couple, this shall
undermine their moral ascendancy to lead over the flock. We as a
denomination express grief and sadness over this situation. We will
show a continuing concern to the estranged spouses. Workers whose
marriages were annulled shall lose their privileges in serving on pastoral
and other leadership ministries in CAMACOP.

ECBT 01-09-G*XLGHOLQHVIRU&KDQJHVLQ1DPHVLQ7&7¶V

M SC (a) All real property of CAMACOP shall be in the name of
CAMACOP to be used by the local church; (b) If changing of name in
the TCT is an extreme necessity, then it should be coursed through the
office of the Bishop but subject to the approval of the NBOT; (c)
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by the requesting party; (d) The requesting party will give the original
copy of the TCT to the CAMACOP office for safekeeping and they will
hold only authenticated photocopy.
CAMACOP 172
ECBT 01-09-03 (e). Incorporation of Local Churches
M SC We discourage local churches to seek incorporation from the SEC.
All existing incorporated churches and institutions under CAMACOP
shall be regularized through the process prescribed by the NBOT. BD
90-77 to be reviewed and revised.

GA 09-06 MSC To refer back to the Policy Committee the policy of

giving back to the region 50% of the excess of targeted remittances and
that the surplus or the balance in the general fund for the year be
reverted for the funds of the church planters, retired workers, and the
supplies of the district offices.

GA 09-16 M SC To approve the transfer of the administration of the

Church Planting program from the Division of Missions to the Division
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GA 09-20 M SC To change the Division of Administration and Finance

to Division of Finance and Stewardship (DFS) and assign the Alliance
Retirement Plan (ARP) under its administration.

BT 09-13 MSC To adopt of the CORE Values for CAMACOP as

presented.
C-hrist-centered denomination
A-ttuned with God (Intimacy)
M-issions-driven
A-dvocating societal transformation
C-ompassion- inspired ministries (Holistic)
O-utstanding leadership
P-assionate in prayer and the Planting of holistic
churches.

BT 09-14 MSC To practice the giving of Golden Service Awards in

CAMACOP in the succeeding General Assemblies including a cash gift
to be decided by the Office of the Bishop and adopt the criteria for the
selection of the awardees of the Golden Service Award.

BT 09-20 M SC To approve the ARP guidelines for loan to the

Churches as endorsed by the ARP Committee.

BT 09-21 MSC To approve a Vehicle Reserve Fund for the purpose of

purchasing vehicles to replace the old ones when necessary in the
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amount of P100,000.00 each year for each vehicle beginning 2010 and
to be part of the regular budget.

BT 09-76 M SC Approved the establishment of a Business Component

of the CAMACOP to oversee income generating activities.

BT 09-77 M SC Appointed the EXECOM members to implement the

resolution creating the income generating corporation.

BT 09-78 MSC Approved the request of DABC to rent out an area of

not more than 1,200 square meters fronting the main road in
consultation with the Legal Aid Ministry and that all matters pertaining
to licenses and other matters related thereto be secured before any MOA
will be undertaken with any interested party.

BT 09-88 MSC Approved the establishment of a Leadership

Development Program for organizational leaders in CAMACOP to be
designed and implemented by DGTE in coordination with AGS
beginning in 2010 and that the said program will be part of the Annual
Budget.

BT 09-109 M SC To approve the Leadership Matters Course (LMC) as

one of the training programs for our CAMACOP leaders and send our
district ministry supervisors and other leaders to attend and complete the
LMC on May 23 to June 4, 2010.

BT 09-110 M SC To approve the position charter of the Executive

Bishop/ President for the term 2009-2013, and that the Louis Allen
Management System shall be adapted by each division and department
of the CAMACOP starting 2011 where the budget shall be supported by
the action plan and the key objective.

BT 09-112 M SC To express gratitude to the various donors for the

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MMD leaders and their people for helping pack the relief goods for
distribution to the calamity victims.

BT 09-123 M SC Adopted new Missions strategies, namely, Bible

translation ministries and Missions mobilization of a national partner
organization (e.g. C&MA India) and supporting a national group in their
country.

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BT 09-124 MSC Approved that CAMACOP grant Ecclesiastical
Recognition (Doctorate of Christian Ministry) to deserving individuals
recommended by our Bible schools.

BT 09-125 M SC Granted authority to the Office of the Bishop to confer

the Doctoral degrees, Honoris Ecclesia subject to the following criteria:
a. Not less than 50 years old
b. Has ministered in church and society for at least 20 years
c. Has earned M.A., or M.S. or its equivalent
d. Has substantially contributed financially to one of our Bible
schools
e. Not a member of the NBOT, NEM, or related to the school at
the time of the granting
f. Open to Filipino and non- Filipino Evangelicals
g. Highly recommended by his/ her organization.
The Office of the Bishop is also tasked to report to the NBOT those that
have been granted.

BT 09-126 M SC Approved in principle, subject to a full study, the

proposed Vision- Mission of DGTE, namely the establishment of an
Alliance University.

BT 09-127 M SC Approved the Faculty Development Program of our

Bible schools reactivated with the scheme of support to be shared by the
sending school, DGTE, the host district, and/or the DCM beginning with
school year 2010.

BT 09-134 M SC To grant the status of Ordained Minister to Miss Ruth

Tablada as endorsed by the Filipino Fellowship of the Union Church of
Hongkong and Rev. Marcos Venezuela the team leader of Hongkong.

BT 09-136 M SC To approve in principle to cover forty-four

CAMACOP personnel with a pension plan and accident insurance at the
beginning of 2010 with the total amount of two hundred fifty thousand
pesos (P250,000.00) and to be taken from the 2008 surplus.

BT 09-157 MSC To authorize the office of the President/Bishop to

study and file an application for a radio and TV network franchise.

BT 10-03 M SC Approved the resolution about disallowing local

churches of the CAMACOP to apply for incorporation. A resolution in

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lieu hereof has been prepared by Atty. Antonio Sta. Romana to be
signed by all present NBOT members.

(The resolution reads as follows: We discourage local churches to seek

incorporation from the SEC. All existing incorporated churches and
institutions under CAMACOP shall be regularized through the process
prescribed by the NBOT. BD 90- 77 to be reviewed and revised.)

BT 10-04 M SC Approved the resolution regarding existing parcels of

land, and those acquired by purchase, donation and any other legal
means by local churches, shall be registered under the corporate
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Churches of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMACOP, Inc.). However, the
beneficial use of said parcels of land shall be for the local churches only.
A resolution in lieu hereof has been prepared by Atty. Antonio Sta.
Romana to be signed by all present NBOT members.

BT 10-07 M SC Approved that meantime that the Policy Committee is

working out a Code of Discipline subject to the approval by the NBOT,
the President shall be vested with authority and power to impose
disciplinary action on every erring CAMACOP worker and may
delegate this authority to the concerned different levels of leadership in
CAMACOP.

BT 10-11 M SC Repealed BT 01- 48 (MSC To recognize the Dipolog

Alliance School of Christian Leadership and Evangelism as a ministry
arm of Dipolog City Alliance Church.) deleting Dipolog Alliance
School of Christian Leadership and Evangelism as one of the ministry
institutions of the CAMACOP.

BT 10-12 M SC $GRSWHGWKHVWDWHPHQWRQWKH:RUNHUV¶7LWKHVQDPHO\
LQJHQHUDOWKH:RUNHUV¶7LWKes should be given to the respective district
treasuries. In case of the Bible school workers who are not members of
local churches outside of the school but are members of the campus
church, they should give their tithes to the campus church.

BT 10-14 M SC Mandated that the Articles of Incorporation and the By-

Laws of different Bible schools and General Education schools should
reflect relationship with CAMACOP by:
a. The provision of at least two- thirds of the Trustees should be
CAMACOP leaders;
b. Confirmation of the Trustees should come from the NBOT, and
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 c. The schools should subscribe to all policies of the CAMACOP.
The details will be worked out with the respective Bible schools.

BT 10-16 M SC Mandated to include Funeral Rites as another section in

the Local Church Ministry Guidelines.

BT 10-17 MSC Amended the Piso- Piso Program from one peso to five
pesos every month which from hereon shall include one peso as a
portion for the Calamity Fund.

BT 10-33 M SC Directed CAMACOP to apply for accreditation to the

Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) to serve as Continuing
Professional Education (CPE) Provider for the purpose of providing
training/ seminars to upgrade the credentials of our Faculty members
and staff as endorsed by the NEM- DGTE.

BT 10-34 M SC Mandated that the last Sunday of every month shall be

designated as Missions Sunday as endorsed by the NMMT.

BT 10-42 M SC Approved to make the statement from the NBOT that

CADAP (CAMACOP Development and Assistance Program) is a
ministry program of the CAMACOP.

BT 10-47 MSC Approved that construction of the extension building of

the National Ministry Center shall be made first before its renovation,
and authorize the Office of the Bishop to transact with building
contractors for the lowest cost possible, without sacrificing safety
building standards.

BT 10-53 M SC Permitted Alliance Graduate School to start a Doctor of

Ministry degree program for the development of leaders in the
CAMACOP; and also permitted Bishop Reniel Joel A. Nebab to be the
Program Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program as requested by
Alliance Graduate School.

BT 10-70 M SC Approved the action of the Church Planting Summit to

plant an additional 1,500 churches from 2011- 2015 with the condition
that the program shall be presented to the NBOT.

BT 10-75 M SC Approved that a study should be made on the

possibility of creating CAMACOP corporations abroad in line with our
Church Planting Program abroad through the missionaries.
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BT 10-89 M SC A Nominee Agreement shall be executed between
CAMACOP and the Nominee to the Board of GRACE with the
following conditions:
1. He or she is holding the stocks for CAMACOP,
2. He is holding the position at the pleasure of the CAMACOP,
and
3. Any financial benefit he gets shall be turned over to
CAMACOP, net of illegitimate expenses, such as taxes and
others costs.

BT 10-90 M SC Approved that only current CAMACOP NBOT

members shall represent CAMACOP in the Board of GRACE, Inc.

BT 10-98 M SC Approved that a District Ministry Team (DMT) shall be

composed of the DMS, the Chairpersons of the District Ministry
Committees, AMP President, AWP President, AYP Director, and some
qualified ministers and lay persons shall be constituted by the DMS
appointing the members individually.

BT 10-99 M SC Approved that regular meetings of the DMT shall be

held every quarter of the year. The DMS may call a special meeting of
the DMT as the need arises.

BT 10-100 M SC Approved that local churches may adopt or develop

ministry models (not organizational structure) to enable them to
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gifts, which is consistent with CAMACOP vision, mission, and
objectives.

BT 10-104 MSC Approved that the national officers and missionaries

shall give their tithes to the General Fund; 85 percent of the tithes of the
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per cent of the tithes of the missionaries should go to the M- Ministry
Fund.

BT 10-105 M SC Approved that fifteen (15) per cent of the accumulated

tithes of all workers in the respective districts shall be remitted to the
national General Fund.

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MANUAL OF THE
ALLIANCE RETIREMENT
PLAN (ARP)

CAMACOP 179
 M ANUAL OF THE ALLI ANCE RETI REM ENT PLAN
(ARP)

ARTI CLE I - CREATI ON AND PURPOSE

Section 1. Creation
The Christian & Missionary Alliance Churches of the
Philippines Inc., hereinafter known as CAMACOP, hereby adopts this
contributory plan( as mandated by the law of the RP) which shall be
called "The Alliance Retirement Plan of CAMACOP, Inc." hereinafter
called the PLAN.

Section 2. Purpose
In establishing this Plan, it is the desire of CAMACOP to
reward those employees who remain in CAMACOP's service
continuously for a substantial number of years of loyal service. It is the
policy of CAMACOP to recognize that its interest and those of its
workers are inseparable and, in keeping with that policy, CAMACOP
has committed, under the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan, to
assist its workers financially in providing for their retirement years.

In creating the Plan and establishing the Trust Fund therefore, it

is the purpose of CAMACOP to ensure that the retirement benefits of
the employees shall and will continue to be exempted from taxes as
provided by law.

Section 3. Exclusive Benefit of the Employees/Workers

The Plan has been established by the CAMACOP for the
exclusive benefit of the workers and their beneficiaries. As far as
possible, this Plan should be interpreted in a manner consistent with this
intent and with CAMACOP's intention that this Plan satisfies those
provisions of law relating to employee/worker retirement plans.

Under no circumstances, prior to the satisfaction of all

liabilities with respect to the participants and their beneficiaries under
the Plan, shall any income or corpus of the Trust Fund or any funds
contributed to the Trust Fund by CAMACOP, be diverted to or used for
purposes other than for the exclusive benefit of the Plan participants and
their beneficiaries.

CAMACOP 180
ARTI CLE I I ± DEFI NI TI ONS

Section 1. Definitions of Terms

As used in this Retirement Plan:

A. "Plan" shall mean the Alliance Retirement Plan of CAMACOP,

Inc., including any amendment there to as may from time to time be
in effect.

B. "CAMACOP" shall mean the Christian and Missionary Alliance

Churches of the Philippines, Inc.

C. "ARC" shall mean the Alliance Retirement Committee named and

constituted to have charge of the management of the Plan.

D. "WORKER/EM PLOYEE" shall mean any person in the active

service of CAMACOP but shall not include temporary or
probationary employees/workers.

E. "PARTICI PANT' shall mean a worker/church qualified for

participation in the Plan.

F. "FUND or TRUST FUND" shall mean all property, money

securities and other assets held pursuant to the Plan, including all
interest, dividends and other increments and returns from
investments net of all charges applicable thereto.

G. "PENSI ONER' shall mean any person currently receiving pension

payments as provided for in the Plan.

H. "BENEFI CIARY" shall mean the person or persons so designated

by participants as the rightful recipient of benefits in case of the
participant's death in accordance with Article XI hereof.

I. "CREDITED SERVICE" shall mean the years of continuous

service counted to the nearest month, rendered by a participant
commencing from his date of hiring and ending upon his separation
from CAMACOP subject however to the rules on credited service
as provided for in Article VII.

CAMACOP 181
J. "CONTRIBUTI ONS" shall mean the agreed shares of
CAMACOP and the workers to the Fund of the Plan in accordance
with Article V hereof.
K. "PREM IUM S" shall mean added benefits to the Contributions
paid to the credit of the workers in Article IX hereof.

L. "PERMANENT DI SABI LI TY" shall be defined as Paragraph C,

Article 190, Presidential Decree 442 as amended.

M. "ACTI VE WORKER" shall mean a worker not covered by the

inactive and loaned category.

N. "I NACTI VE WORKER" shall mean a worker who is not covered

by the loaned category and who is not in active employment or
service of CAMACOP.

O. "LOANED WORKER" shall mean a worker who is granted by

CAMACOP to serve in interdenominational-Evangelical Service
Organization duly recognized by CAMACOP.

Section 2. Whenever Appropriate, in the interpretation of terms under

the Plan, the masculine gender shall include the feminine and the
singular shall include the plural.

ARTI CLE I I I : ADMI NISTRATI ON OF THE PLAN

Section 1. Administration of the Plan

CAMACOP through the ARC shall administer the Plan.

CAMACOP hereby designates the following powers and duties to the

ARC:
a. Communicating the Plan to the participants;
b. Interpretation of the Plan Provisions;
c. Settlement of all questions which may arise in
connection with the administration of the Plan;
d. Promulgation of regulations and procedures governing
the Plan's administration;
e. Payments of benefits under the Plan or as may be
directed by CAMACOP.
f. To manage and invest the Fund under the following
guidelines
CAMACOP 182
 1. To preserve the corpus of the Fund;
2. To maintain regular earnings for the Fund;
3. To maximize the growth of the Fund consistent with
safety; and
4. To diversify investment risks.
g. To submit Reports to CAMACOP on a quarterly basis
consisting of the following:
1. Balance Sheet
2. Income Statement
3. Evaluation of Investments

Section 2. Alliance Retirement Committee

The Alliance Retirement Committee shall be composed of the

Administrative Staff. It shall formulate its own organizational set up
accounting system and implementing policies to be approved by the
Board of Trustees.

Section 3. Liability of CAMACOP and ARC

Neither the establishment of the Plan nor any modification

thereof, nor any action taken hereunder, nor any omission to act if in
good faith and not constituting willful misconduct, either by any
member of ARC or CAMACOP or any officer, director or employee
thereof, shall be construed as giving to any participant or other persons,
any legal or equitable right against CAMACOP, or any officer, director
or employee thereof, or against any member of ARC. No member of
CAMACOP or ARC shall be liable for the act or omission of any other
member or agent or employee CAMACOP or ARC.

ARTI CLE I V: THE ALLI ANCE RETI REMENT PLAN

Section 1. Contribution and Rights to the Fund

All contributions to the Plan shall form the main corpus of the
Fund. Donation, Usufructs, or bequests made to the Plan shall be
governed by a Trust underlying the Plan, to be held in Trust by
CAMACOP and to be dealt with and managed in accordance with the
provisions of the said Trust Agreement.

All payments to be made under the Plan shall be made from the
Fund. No one shall have any right to, or interest in the Fund except as
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provided for in the Plan and/or Trust Agreement. All participants and
beneficiaries shall look solely to the Fund for any benefit payment under
the Plan.

ARTI CLE V: CONTRI BUTI ON TO THE FUND

Section 1. CAMACOP Contributions

All contributions made by CAMACOP to the Fund shall not be

recoverable by CAMACOP from the Fund nor from the
employee/workers. The corpus and/or income of the Fund shall be used
for the exclusive benefit of participants and their beneficiaries.

Section 2. Worker's Contribution

A participant shall contribute monthly to the Fund according to

the following:
Monthly Contribution Table
Range of Compensation Monthly CHURCHES/IN. WORKERS TOTAL
Salary Share Share
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1 - - 1,249.99 1,000.00 56.00 28.00 84.00
2 1,250.00 - 1,749.99 1,500.00 84.00 42.00 126.00
3 1,750.00 - 2,249.99 2,000.00 112.00 56.00 168.00
4 2,250.00 - 2,749.99 2,500.00 140.00 70.00 210.00
5 2,750.00 - 3,249.99 3,000.00 168.00 84.00 252.00
6 3,250.00 - 3,749.99 3,500.00 196.00 98.00 294.00
7 3,750.00 - 4,249.99 4,000.00 224.00 112.00 336.00
8 4,250.00 - 4,749.99 4,500.00 252.00 126.00 378.00
9 4,750.00 - 5,249.99 5,000.00 280.00 140.00 420.00
10 5,250.00 - 5,749.99 5,500.00 308.00 154.00 462.00
11 5,750.00 - 6,249.99 6,000.00 336.00 168.00 504.00
12 6,250.00 - 6,749.99 6,500.00 364.00 182.00 546.00
13 6,750.00 - 7,249.99 7,000.00 392.00 196.00 588.00
14 7,250.00 - 7,749.99 7,500.00 420.00 210.00 630.00
15 7,750.00 - 8,249.99 8,000.00 448.00 224.00 672.00
16 8,250.00 - 8,749.99 8,500.00 476.00 238.00 714.00
17 8,750.00 - 9,249.99 9,000.00 504.00 252.00 756.00
18 9,250.00 - 9,749.99 9,500.00 532.00 266.00 798.00
19 9,750.00 - 10,249.9 10,000.00 560.00 280.00 840.00
20 10,250.00 - 10,749.9 10,500.00 588.00 294.00 882.00
21 10,750.00 - 11,249.9 11,000.00 616.00 308.00 924.00
22 11,250.00 - 11,749.9 11,500.00 644.00 322.00 966.00
23 11,750.00 - 12,249.9 12,000.00 672.00 336.00 1,008.00
24 12,250.00 - 12,749.9 12,500.00 700.00 350.00 1,050.00
25 12,750.00 - 13,249.9 13,000.00 728.00 364.00 1,092.00
26 13,250.00 - 13,749.9 13,500.00 756.00 378.00 1,134.00
27 13,750.00 - 14,249.9 14,000.00 784.00 392.00 1,176.00
28 14,250.00 - 14,749.9 14,500.00 812.00 406.00 1,218.00
29 14,750.00 - OVER 15,000.00 840.00 420.00 1,260.00

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ARTI CLE VI : ELI GI BI LI TY FOR PARTI CI PATI ON I N
THE PLAN

Section 1. Coverage

Any duly licensed CAMACOP Official worker or employee, at

Effective Date, may participate in the Plan, provided that he has
rendered One (1) year of continuous service to CAMACOP and is not
over Sixty-Five (65) Years old at the time of his application to the Plan
provided that those who are 55 years old and above shall apply within
Six (6) months from the date of effectivity.

a.) Active Worker, Employee

An active worker may participate in the Plan.
b.) Special Assignment
A special assignment may participate in the Plan, provided, that
his Employer shall comply with the provisions underlying the Plan in
writing or the worker himself, if the chooses to, may underwrite all
contributions paid under the Plan.
c.) Official Worker on Study Leave
An Official Worker on Study Leave duly approved by CAMACOP
may participate in the Plan.

ARTI CLE VI I : RULES ON CREDI TED SERVI CE

Section 1. Service Breaks

In the following cases, breaks in continuous service result in

loss of credited service for purposes of computing or determining
number of years of service for benefit computation, except, in cases as
defined in Section 2, of this Article.
a. Voluntary resignation or abandonment of work;
b. Termination of employment for any cause, subject to
the provisions of Section 2 of the Article.
c. Inexcusable failure to report for work at the end of an
approved leave of absence of an authorized extension
thereof;
d. War of force majeure;
e. Any other analogous cause.

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Section 2. Service I nterruptions

Credited Service is not lost in the following cases:

a. Leave of Absences
1. The period of an authorized leave of absence without pay due to
an illness certified by the Physician for not more than 120 Calendar
days will not interrupt continuous service and will be considered part
of credited services.
2. Continued absence after the period above stated due to illness, for
another period of not more than 120 Calendar days may be
granted/authorized but this further extension of sick leave without
pay shall not be counted as part of credited services.
b. Separation from Employment
The period of layoff or separation will not constitute a break in
employment but will not be counted as part of credited service if the
worker is not re-employed by CAMACOP within three (3) months from
his separation.
c. Military Service
Where an employee/worker is called to military duty, credited
service already earned is not lost, but period of military duty will not be
considered part of credited service.

Section 3. Service After Reaching Compulsory Retirement

Should a participant be retained by CAMACOP even after he
has reached compulsory retirement age as provided for in Article VII,
Section 2, hereof, such extended service shall not be counted as part of
credited service and no additional benefits shall accrue to the
Participant's favor under the Plan.

ARTI CLE VI I I : RETI REMENT DATES AND

PROCEDURES

Section 1. Optional Retirement

Any participant who:
a. has rendered Thirty (30) years of credited service, or
b. has reached Sixty (60) years of age with at least Fifteen (15)
years of credited service, may retire under the Plan at his option.
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Section 2. Compulsory Retirement
Any participant who has reached the age of Sixty-Five (65)
maybe retired by CAMACOP under the Plan.
CAMACOP, however may elect to retain certain workers after
their age of compulsory retirement under certain exceptional
circumstances, subject to Section 3, Article VII, hereof.

Section 3. Retirement Date

The Participant shall be retired on the day he completes the age
required in Section 2, Article VIII hereof.

ARTI CLE I X: RETI REMENT BENEFI TS

Section 1. Amount

Any participant who retires under the Plan shall entitled to:
a) Total lump sum of all contributions paid to his credit under the
Plan; and
b) Premium benefits in accordance with Section 2, Article IX,
hereof; and
c) Funeral aid In the amount of P20,000.

Section 2. Retirement Premiums

Retirement Premiums shall be in accordance with the

following:

PREM IUM BENEFI TS PER YEAR

YEARS OF SERVICE OF CREDITED SERVICE
10 years 10 working day's pay
11-15 years +2.5 working day's pay
16-20 years +2.5 working day's pay
21-25 years +2.5 working day's pay
26-30 years +2.5 working day's pay
31 years & over +2.5 working day's pay
**This retirement premium formula shall be computed on the basis of 313
working days a year and the average of 120 monthly salaries immediately
preceding the month of retirement.
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Section 3. Manner of Payment

Standard Form
The retirement benefits mentioned in Section 1 of this article
shall be paid to the Participant in one Lump Sum only. Receipt of the
lump sum by the Participant shall completely relieve CAMACOP and/or
the Fund from any further obligation to the retiree or his heirs.

Optional Form
The Retirement benefits of the Participants under this Plan may
be paid in equal monthly installments over a pre-agreed span of time in
writing. Should the Pensioner die before the pension time expires or the
last pension amount is paid, his beneficiaries shall receive the balance
according to the Pensioner's desire.
As soon as the full amount shall have been paid to the
Pensioner or to his beneficiaries, CAMACOP, and/or the Fund shall be
relieved completely from further obligation to the Pensioner or to his
beneficiaries.

Section 4. Dismissal for Cause

If a Participant is dismissed by CAMACOP for cause, due to

his dishonesty, or willful misconduct, gross negligence in the course of
his service, or any other just and lawful cause, the dismissed participant
shall not be entitled to Premium benefits under the Plan regardless of the
Participant's length of service or age.
Benefits under Trust Agreements underlying the Plan or
administered by ARC are likewise forfeited from the dismissed
Participant in favor of the Fund.
The dismissed Participant however, shall receive his Lump Sum
under Section 1, (1), Article IX, hereof.

Section 5. Resignation
A worker who is separated from CAMACOP or whose license
as a worker has been withdrawn by CAMACOP or who voluntarily
resigns from active service with the intent of quitting the ministry
without complying with the age and/or service requirements under
Article VIII hereof, shall lose his credited service as governed by Article
VII hereof, and shall not receive any benefit under the Plan or Trust
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Agreement underlying the Plan except his lump sum under Section 1,
(a), Article IX hereof.

ARTI CLE X: PERMANENT DI SABI LI TY BENEFI TS

Section 1. Amount
Should a participant be separated from CAMACOP due to
Permanent Disability for work, he shall be considered to have retired
under Article IX hereof and shall be entitle to his accrued benefits, as
computed in accordance with the following schedule:

PREM IUM BENEFI TS PER YEAR

YEARS OF SERVICE OF CREDITED SERVICE
Up to 15 years +2.5 working day's pay
16-20 years +2.5 working day's pay
21-25 years +2.5 working day's pay
26-30 years +2.5 working day's pay
31 years & over +2.5 working day's pay

The disabled worker shall receive the amount as in Section 3,

Article IX hereof.

Section 2. Medical Aid

A medical aid grant from the Fund in the amount of P2,000.00
shall be given to the disabled employee. Should the Participant be
found out not to be within the coverage of this Article, P1,000.00 shall
be charged to his lump sum credit under the Plan.

Section 3. Determination of Disability

Permanent Disability from work shall be established upon
certification of a CAMACOP Physician. Any disability arising out of
the Participant's carelessness, moral turpitude, immoral or illegal acts, or
self-inflicted injuries, shall not entitle him to any benefit under the Plan
or Trust Agreement underlying the Plan regardless of his years of
credited service except his lump sum Section 1, (1) of Article IX hereof.

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ARTI CLE XI : DEATH BENEFI TS

Section 1. Designation of Beneficiaries

Upon joining the Plan, all participants shall designate in writing

and in such forms as shall be prescribed by ARC the person or persons
to receive the amounts which may be due him in case of his death.
Designation must be made and executed in accordance with existing
laws. Every designation shall remain in force until the death of the
nominee of appointee or until revoked or amended in the form and
manner prescribed by ARC. In the event that the designated beneficiary
so provided hereinabove pre-deceased the participant, the participant
shall have the right to designate another beneficiary subject to the
aforementioned rules.
If at the death of a participant, there is no valid designation by
him of a beneficiary, he shall be deemed to have appointed his estate as
his beneficiary, the disposition of which shall be governed by the laws
on succession.

Section 2. Death Benefits

In case a participant dies during his employment and prior to
retirement under Article IX in accordance with provisions set therein,
there shall be paid to his beneficiary the following:
Total lump sum of all contributions paid to his credit under the
Plan; Premium benefits in accordance with Section 1 Article X hereof,
and Funeral Aid in the amount of P20,000.00.

ARTI CLE XI I : AMENDMENT AND TERMI NATI ON

Section 1. Amendments
The provisions of this Plan have been designed to meet the
requirements of existing laws and regulations on tax-exempt plans. The
CAMACOP reserves the right to make amendments on any provision of
this Plan provided, that such amendments shall maintain the Plan's tax-
exempt status as now provided by existing laws and regulations or as
may hereinafter be provided by law.

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Section 2. Terminations
It is the intention of CAMACOP to maintain this Plan
throughout its corporate existence. This Plan, however, shall terminate
automatically upon dissolution of CAMACOP.
In the event of Termination of the Plan, no future obligations
shall be payable under the Fund, ARC shall pay all debts or claims then
outstanding against the Fund. Thereafter, the Fund shall be distributed
to the pensioner-participant and their beneficiaries or to existing
programs of CAMACOP dealing with the welfare of its workers.

ARTI CLE XI I I : GENERAL PROVI SI ONS

Section 1. Non-Attachment or Garnishment of Benefits

Benefits under this Plan are intended for the pensioners,
participants and other beneficiaries. To the extent permitted by law, no
payment to any person under any of the provisions of this Plan nor the
right to receive payments, nor any interest in the Trust Fund, shall be
subject to attachment, or garnishment.

Section 2. Date of Effectivity

This Plan shall take effect June 1, 1978.

I M PLEM ENTI NG REGULATI ON NO. 1

SUBJECT: I M PLEM ENTI NG ARTI CLE V, SECTI ON 2

Section 1. CAMACOP
CAMACOP in the Monthly Contribution Table shall be:
The National Church for workers in the employ of the National
Church;
The District for workers in the employ of the District;
The Local Church for workers in the employ of the Local
Church; and
Institutions and Agencies for workers in the employ of the
Institutions and Agencies;

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Section 2. SALARY BRACKET
The Salary Bracket does not end with Bracket X. It continues at a
graduated scale of P199.99 per bracket, and the contributions of
CAMACOP and PARTICIPANT shall be computed as in the first 10
brackets.

Section 3. EFFECTI VI TY
This shall take effect June 1, 1978.

I M PLEM ENTI NG REGULATI ON NO. 2

SUBJECT: I M PLEM ENTI NG ARTI CLE VI , SECTI ON 1

Section 1. COVERAGE
A. The general qualifications for coverage shall be:

1. The Participant must be a duly licensed CAMACOP Worker in good

standing;
2. He has rendered at least one (1) year of continuous service to
CAMACOP;
3. He is not over Sixty-Five (65) years of age by June 1, 1978; and
4. He is covered with SSS.

B. CAMACOP Workers 65 years and One day by June 1, 1978:

A Separation Pay grant of P5,000.00.

C. CAMACOP Workers between 55 years and 65 years of age by

June 1, 1978:
1. The Participant shall pay back to the PLAN such number of monthly
contributions as will enable him to have a total of 120 monthly
contributions by the time of his retirement;
2. The Back contributions may be paid in lump sum or in monthly
contributions over the remaining period until his retirement;
3. In the event that the total contributions paid to the Plan be less than
120 monthly contributions at the time of his retirement he may be:
a.) allowed to continue his ministry beyond 65 years of age;
b.) given his total contributions and that of CAMACOP in his
credit at the time of his retirement plus premiums under the PLAN
provided that CAMACOP and the PLAN's contributions shall not be
less than P2,000.00.

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4. Section 1, 3, b) shall apply only when the Worker has rendered at
least 10 years of service to CAMACOP;

Section 2. EFFECTI VI TY

This shall take effect June 1, 1978.

I M PLEM ENTI NG REGULATI ON NO. 3

SUBJECT: I M PLEM ENTI NG ARTI CLE XI I I , Section 2

Section 1. WORKI NG DAY'S PAY

The Daily Rate or Working Day's Pay under this PLAN shall be
based on: the monthly salary which shall be the average of not more
than 120 monthly salaries covered in the PLAN immediately preceding
the date of Retirement; and 313 working days per year. (BD-40-78)

Section 2. YEAR OF CREDI TED SERVICE

A year of credited service shall mean 12 months of coverage in

the PLAN except in cases enumerated in Article VII, Section 2, of the
PLAN.

Section 3. PREMIUM BENEFITS

In the computation of premium benefits, the number of

Workings Day's Pay shall be based on the highest bracket of Years of
Credited Service multiplied by the WORKING DAY'S PAY and THE
YEAR of CREDITED SERVICE.

Section 4. EFFECTI VI TY

This shall take effect June 1, 1978.

I M PLEM ENTI NG REGULATI ON NO. 4

SUBJECT: I NTEGRATI ON OF THE AWM AF AND
THE M ORTUARY FUND I NTO THE PLAN (BD-42-78)

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Section 1. THE MORTUARY FUND

Benefits under this program is now Section 2, Article XI of the

PLAN.

Section 2. THE AWMAF

Contributions paid by workers or churches to this program shall

be credited to their respective accounts in the PLAN.

Section 3. EFFECTI VI TY

This shall take effect June 1, 1978.

I M PLEM ENTI NG REGULATI ON NO. 5

SUBJECT: FORM S FOR I M PLEM ENTATI ON

Section 1. FOR GENERAL COVERAGE

Forms ARP 1, ARP 2, ARP 4, ARP 6, ARP 13

Section 2. FOR WORKERS BETWEEN 55 YEARS AND 65 YEARS

BY JUNE 1, 1978
Forms ARP 1, ARP 2, ARP 4, ARP 6, ARP 12, ARP 13

Section 3. EFFECTI VI TY

This shall take effect June 1, 1978.

I M PLEM ENTI NG REGULATI ON NO. 6

SUBJECT: 1973 & 1978 TWA RETI REM ENT TRUST
FUND
Section 1. 1973 TWA
Article V, Section 6

Section 2. 1978 TWA

Article VIII, Section 4 (P38,852.00)

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Section 3. Nature of the 1973 & 1978 TWA Retirement Trust Fund

The Grants to the Alliance Retirement Plan from the 1973 &
1978 TWA shall be considered as a Trust Fund under Section 1, Article
IV of the PLAN as such shall be governed by a Trust Agreement.

The Trust Fund shall provide the Assurance Fund of the

Alliance Retirement Plan to maintain its viability.

Section 4. SPECIFIC PROVI SIONS COVERED BY THE TWA

TRUST FUND

Section 1. Article VI of the PLAN as Implemented by ARP

Regulation No. 2 specially Section 1, B; Section 1, C on Back Premiums
for Participants; Premium Benefits under Article VIII, Section 2, of the
PLAN to meet the legal requirement of 15 working days for every year
of service from date of coverage; such other as may be recommended by
the ARP Committee to the Board of Directors.

Section 5. EFFECTI VI TY

This shall take effect June 1, 1978.

In establishing this Plan, it is the desire of CAMACOP to

reward those employees who remain in CAMACOP'S service
continuously for a substantial number of years of loyal service. It is the
policy of CAMACOP to recognize that its interest and those of its
workers are inseparable and, in keeping with that policy, CAMACOP
has committed, under the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan, to
assist its workers financially in providing for their retirement years.

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