Article 20 - PEMEM
ARTICLE 20
PENTECOST MEN'S MINISTRY
20.1 ESTABLISHMENT
There shall be established a Pentecost Men's Ministry (PEMEM) to cater for the interest of all the men in The Church.
20.2 FUNCTIONS
(i) To organize seminars, workshops, lectures and symposia on all aspects of life including;
(a)Marriage enrichment, husband's responsibilities at home, child care and education
(b)Business management and technique
(c)Leadership and responsibility in The Church and the State
(d)Current affairs at both national and international levels
(e)The teaching of basic principles of domestic Law e.g. the making of Wills and Agreements for the purchasing or real and personal property
(f) The Church of Pentecost History
(ii) Other specialized men related ministries
(iii) Such other functions as the General Council or the Executive Council may assign it.
20.3 MEETINGS
They shall hold meetings at least once a month.
20.4 NATIONAL PEMEM EXECUTIVE
The Pentecost Men's Ministry shall be administered by an Executive Committee of seven (7) members made up of four (4) Ministers and three (3) Elders,
20.4.1 APPOINTMENT OF NATIONAL PEMEM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Executive Council shall with the approval of the General Council appoint to serve on the PEMEM Executive Committee, the following:
(a)An Apostle, a Prophet or an experienced Minister as PEMEM Director and he shall be the Chairman of the
Ministry
(b)A Deputy PEMEM Director who shall be an Elder of good repute
(c)Three (3) Ministers
(d)Two (2) Elders
20.5 FUNCTIONS OF THE PEMEM DIRECTOR
(a) He shall be the Chairman of the Ministry.
(b)He shall be responsible for the administration of the Ministry.
(c)He shall chair the Men's Ministry Executive Committee meetings
(d)He shall have general supervision of the PEMEM
(e)He shall submit the Men's Ministry general reports to the General Council through the Chairman of the church
(f)He may assign to the PEMEM Deputy Director such duties as he deems necessary
(g)He shall be responsible to the Chairman of the Church.
(h)He shall be responsible for the preparation of the PEMEM Syllabus.
20.6. FUNCTIONS OF THE PEMEM DEPUTY DIRECTOR
(a)He shall assist the PEMEM Director in the supervision of the Men's Ministry.
(b)He shall deputise for the PEMEM Director at meetings and other functions when he is absent.
(c)He shall perform such functions as shall be assigned to him by the PEMEM Director or the PEMEM Executive Committee.
20.7 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office of the PEMEM Director, the PEMEM Deputy Director and all other Executive members shall be four (4) years and may be reviewed for further terms.
20.8 AREA PEMEM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
20.8.1 APPOINTMENT
The PEMEM shall be administered by a seven-member Executive Committee appointed by the Area Presbytery on the recommendation of the Area Executive Committee.
20.8.2 MEMBERSHIP
a) Area PEMEM Leader
b) Assistant Area PEMEM Leader
c) Five (5) Elders two (2) of whom shall be District Leaders
20.8.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Leader, Assistant and all other members shall hold office for a term of three (3) years and may be reviewed for further terms.
20.9 AREA PEMEM LEADER
A Minister shall be appointed as an Area PEMEM Leader. He shall be assisted by an Elder.
20.9.1 APPOINTMENT
The Area PEMEM Leader and his Assistant shall be appointed bythe Area Presbytery on the recommendation of the Area Executive Committee and the Ministers.
20.9.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall have general supervision of the PEMEM in the Area
(b) He shall work in consultation with the Area Head and
report to the Area Presbytery,
20.9.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office of the Area PEMEM Leader and his Assistant shall be three (3) years and may be reviewed for further terms.
20.10 DISTRICT PEMEM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
20.10.1 APPOINTMENT
The PEMEM shall be administered by a five-member Executive Committee appointed by the District Presbytery on the recommendation of the District Executive Committee.
20.10,2 MEMBERSHIP
a) District PEMEM Leader
b) Assistant District PEMEM Leader
c) Two (2) Elders
d) One (1) Deacon.
20.10.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Leader, Assistant and all other members shall hold office for a term of three (3) years and may be reviewed for further terms
20.11 DISTRICT PEMEM LEADER
An Elder shall be appointed as a District PEMEM Leader, He shall have an Assistant.
20.11.1 APPOINTMENT
The District PEMEM Leader and his Assistant shall be appointed by the District Presbytery on the recommendation of the District Executive Committee.
20.11.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall supervise the work of the PEMEM in the District
(b) He shall report through the District Minister to the Area
Leader.
(c) He shall see to the teaching of the Word of God and the
lessons in the PEMEM syllabus
d) He shall be responsible for the preparation of programmes for PEMEM meetings in consultation with
the District Minister.
20.11.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office shall be three (3) years and may be reviewed for further terms.
20.12 LOCAL PEMEM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
20.12.1 APPOINTMENT
The PEMEM shall be administered by a five-member Executive Committee appointed by the Local Presbytery.
20.12.2 MEMBERSHIP
a) Local PEMEM Patron
b) Local PEMEM Leader
c) Assistant Local PEMEM Leader
d) Two (2) other members
20.12.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The Patron, Leader, Assistant and all other members shall hold office for a term of two (2) years and may be reviewed for further terms.
20.13 LOCAL PEMEM LEADER
There shall be appointed an Elder or a Brother of good repute as Local PEMEM Leader who shall have an Assistant.
20.13.1 APPOINTMENT
The Local PEMEM Leader and his Assistant shall be appointed by the Local Presbytery and he shall be responsible to the Local Presbytery.
20.13.2 FUNCTIONS
(a) He shall co-operate with the Local Presbytery and with the Minister in the discharge of his duties
(b) He shall take charge of the Local PEMEM meetings
(c) He shall see to the teaching of the Word of God and the lessons in the PEMEM syllabus.
20.13.3 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office shall be two (2) years and may be reviewed for further terms.
20.14 FINANCE
Freewill offerings shall be taken at meetings. A percentage determined by the General Council from time to time shall be paid into the Central Fund,
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