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Bylaws<br />

Article II. Organizational Structure – Conferences<br />

members of a Local <strong>Church</strong> Administrative Council<br />

shall be eligible to serve on Conference-level councils,<br />

boards, and committees.<br />

2. Conference Officials<br />

a. Conference Superintendent<br />

1) Overview<br />

a) The Conference Superintendent is the leader of<br />

the Conference. His spiritual leadership is<br />

reflected in the biblical ministries of apostles<br />

and bishops. His administrative functions are<br />

reflected in the contemporary language of chief<br />

executive officer. As such, he provides<br />

mission/vision and focus to his Conference to<br />

promote church growth, world evangelism, and<br />

care to the clergy and flock of God under his<br />

charge.<br />

b) Since the Conference Superintendent serves<br />

both clergy and laypersons, he must seek to be<br />

sensitive to the needs of both clergy and local<br />

congregations as he ministers to both parties.<br />

c) The Conference Superintendent shall serve as<br />

the chairman of the Conference Executive<br />

Council.<br />

d) The Conference Superintendent shall bear the<br />

honorary title of Bishop while in office.<br />

e) The Conference Superintendent shall<br />

participate in the Conference Superintendent<br />

Mentoring Program established by the General<br />

Superintendent or his appointee.<br />

2) The Authority and Duties of the Conference<br />

Superintendent<br />

a) The job description of the Conference<br />

Superintendent shall be developed by the<br />

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