AG Constitution & Bylaws: Key Sections and Exam Tips

Constitution

Defines the identity, doctrine, mission, structure, and relationships of the Assemblies of God.

Fourfold Mission of AG

1. Evangelize the world 2. Worship God 3. Build believers into Christ's image 4. Demonstrate God's love and compassion.

Article I

Name of the Fellowship.

Article II

Cooperative Fellowship.

Article III

What the AG is authorized to do.

Article IV

Unity, Cooperation, Equality.

Article V

Official doctrinal statement of 16 Fundamental Truths.

Article IX

Leadership Structure.

Executive Officers

General Superintendent, Assistant General Superintendent, General Secretary, General Treasurer.

Executive Presbytery

21-member governing board.

General Presbytery

Official policy-making body between General Councils.

Article X

District Councils.

Local Assemblies

Local churches are self-governing but accountable.

Bylaws

Explains procedures, administration, credentialing, discipline, and governance.

Article I of Bylaws

Robert's Rules of Order.

Credential Levels

1. Certified Minister 2. Licensed Minister 3. Ordained Minister.

Article VIII of Bylaws

Marriage and Family.

Article IX of Bylaws

Doctrines and Practices Disapproved.

Article X of Bylaws

Discipline and Restoration.

General Council

Meets every two years (biennially).

Leadership Flowchart

General Council ↓ General Presbytery ↓ Executive Presbytery ↓ Executive Leadership Team ↓ District Councils (SNEM) ↓ Local Churches.

Most Tested Topics

1. 16 Fundamental Truths 2. Leadership Structure 3. Credential Levels 4. General Council every 2 years 5. Local Church Autonomy 6. District Credentialing Authority.

Exam Tip for Article IX and X

Common credential interview topics.

Exam Tip for 16 Fundamental Truths

Know all 16 in order.

Exam Tip for Leadership Structure

Know the difference between Executive Presbytery and General Presbytery.