Constitution
As members of AFMA, we adhere to our constitution
NAME, STATUS & PURPOSE
The Acts of Faith Ministerial Association (AFMA) is not a denomination. We are an apostolic association of churches and ministries united with a common goal — to advance the Kingdom of God on earth.
AFMA exists for those who desire to participate in a committed covenant relationship. We are a family of pastors, prophets, evangelists, teachers, apostles, and ministry leaders who have chosen unity over isolation, accountability over independence, and collective purpose over personal ambition.
AFMA is incorporated within The Acts of Faith Ministries International (AFMI) and is a registered charity (Registration No. 1169902).
The Association exists for the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with Holy Scripture (Matthew 28:19–20; 2 Timothy 3:16–17).
Primary charitable objective: To advance religion for the public benefit in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Secondary objectives include leadership training, church planting, doctrinal preservation, and apostolic alignment (Ephesians 4:11–16).
AFMA shall operate exclusively for charitable purposes under UK law.
DOCTRINAL FOUNDATION
AFMA affirms the Holy Bible as the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16).
Doctrine includes belief in the Trinity (Matthew 28:19), Salvation by grace (Ephesians 2:8–9), and the Lordship of Christ (Philippians 2:9–11).
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit empowers believers for service (Acts 1:8).
The Fivefold Ministry remains operative for equipping the saints (Ephesians 4:11–13).
The Church is built on apostles and prophets with Christ as cornerstone (Ephesians 2:19–20).
The Second Coming of Christ is affirmed (Acts 1:11).
GOVERNANCE & AUTHORITY
Christ is the Head of the Church (Colossians 1:18).
AFMA governance shall function through Apostolic oversight.
The Presiding Bishop serves as Vision Carrier and Doctrinal Guardian.
The Apostolic Council provides oversight, accountability, and ratification authority (Proverbs 11:14).
Leadership authority shall be exercised in humility, transparency, and scriptural submission.
TRUSTEES & CHARITY COMPLIANCE
Trustees shall ensure compliance with UK charity regulations.
They must act with reasonable care and skill.
They shall avoid conflicts of interest.
They shall ensure financial transparency and public benefit accountability.
Trustees are accountable under applicable UK law.
FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE
All funds shall be used exclusively for charitable objectives.
Annual accounts shall be prepared and reviewed.
Financial controls shall include dual signatories where applicable.
Transparency shall be maintained in all fundraising and expenditure.
Financial stewardship aligns with Luke 16:10 and 2 Corinthians 8:21.
MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALING
Licensing requires doctrinal examination and character references (1 Timothy 3:1–7).
Ordination requires demonstrated ministry fruit (Acts 13:3).
Episcopal Consecration requires proven apostolic oversight capacity.
All credentialing must receive Apostolic Council approval.
ETHICS & CONDUCT
Ministers must uphold moral purity (1 Peter 1:15–16).
They must avoid financial misconduct.
They must maintain submission to authority (Hebrews 13:17).
Abuse of authority constitutes disciplinary grounds.
DISCIPLINE & RESTORATION
Discipline follows Matthew 18:15–17.
Restoration aims at repentance and reconciliation (Galatians 6:1).
Serious breaches may require suspension or removal.
Appeals may be submitted to the Apostolic Council.
APOSTOLIC & PROPHETIC ORDER
Apostles provide structural foundation (1 Corinthians 12:28).
Prophets provide spiritual alignment (1 Corinthians 14:29).
Prophetic ministry must be weighed and tested.
Unity and maturity remain the ultimate goal (Ephesians 4:14–15).
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Leadership training shall include theological instruction and mentoring.
Emerging leaders shall undergo character formation processes.
Succession planning ensures continuity of vision.
Leadership shall reflect servant-hearted governance (Mark 10:45).
AMENDMENTS & RATIFICATION
This Constitution may be amended only by Apostolic Council ratification.
No amendment shall contradict Holy Scripture.
Ratification requires formal documentation and signature.