IPHC Church Manual - Extension Loan Fund
IPHC Church Manual - Extension Loan Fund
IPHC Church Manual - Extension Loan Fund
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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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