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IPHC Church Manual - Extension Loan Fund

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Bylaws<br />

Article I. Organizational Structure – General Level<br />

creation of any new Conference subject to the approval<br />

of the Council of Bishops.<br />

i. The Executive Committee shall investigate allegations<br />

that reflect on the character of the members of the<br />

Council of Bishops and settle differences without a trial<br />

when possible.<br />

j. The Executive Committee shall investigate differences<br />

between clergy and/or laymen of separate<br />

Conferences and settle differences without a trial when<br />

possible.<br />

k. The Executive Committee shall review the ruling of a<br />

presiding official if the ruling is appealed to the<br />

Executive Committee. The decision of the Executive<br />

Committee may be appealed to the Council of Bishops.<br />

l. If any organization other than a network or group of<br />

churches desires to be a part of the International<br />

Pentecostal Holiness <strong>Church</strong> at the General level, the<br />

Executive Committee shall negotiate an agreement<br />

with the organization that establishes the provisions<br />

under which the organization will be a part of the<br />

International Pentecostal Holiness <strong>Church</strong>. Such<br />

agreement shall be subject to the final approval of the<br />

Council of Bishops.<br />

F. General Elected Officials<br />

1. General Superintendent<br />

a. Overview<br />

1) The General Superintendent is the primary vision<br />

caster for the International Pentecostal Holiness<br />

<strong>Church</strong>. His spiritual leadership is reflected in the<br />

biblical ministries of apostles and bishops. His<br />

administrative functions are reflected in the<br />

contemporary language of chief executive officer.<br />

2) The General Superintendent shall serve as the<br />

chairman of the Executive Committee.<br />

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