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TEXAS DISTRICT
ASSEMBLIES OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
District Superintendent…………………………….Rev. Peter Gray
Assistant Superintendent……………..………….Rev. Randy Tahyi
Secretary/Treasurer………………………………Rev. Paul Goebel
Section #1 Presbyter ……………..……….……..Rev.
Section #2 Presbyter…………………………..……Dr. Billy Bates
Section #3 Presbyter……………………………..Rev.
Section #4 Presbyter ………………..….……….Rev.
OTHER DIRECTORS
World Missions ……………………..…………….Rev. Boyd Hale
Missions America …….……………………..Rev. George Flowers
Apostolic Crusaders President………...…….Rev. Chad McQueen
Women’s Esprit President …………………. Sis. Becky Chapman
Women’s Esprit Vice-President ……...………Sis. Debbie Goebel
Women’s Esprit Secretary/Treasurer………………Sis. Doris Hale
CONTACT:
Rev. Peter Gray, District Superintendent
P.O. Box 167
Pattonville, Texas 75468
903-784-3331
NEW SUMMERFIELD CAMPGROUNDS
3569 Hwy. 235 East
New Summerfield, TX 75780
Phone: (903) 726-3464
DISTRICT WEBSITE
www.texasdistrictaljc.com
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SEND OFFERINGS TO TEXAS DISTRICT
DEPARTMENTS
MISSIONS AMERICA
Rev. George Flowers
440 CR 34300
Brookston, TX 75421
WORLD MISSIONS
Rev. Boyd Hale
1930 E. Washington
Paris, TX 75460
APOSTOLIC CRUSADERS
Rev. Chad McQueen
P.O. Box 24
Pattonville, TX 75468
WOMEN’S ESPRIT
Sis. Becky Chapman
3518 LaPrada Drive
Mesquite, TX. 75150
Secretary,
Sis. Doris Hale
1930 E. Washington
Paris, TX. 75460
SEND MINISTERIAL DUES TO:
A.L.J.C. Texas District
P.O. Box 607
Grand Saline, Texas 75140
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A.L.J.C. TEXAS DISTRICT
P.O. Box 607
Grand Saline, Texas 75140
2011 - 2012
License District + National = Monthly
Type Total
Local 15.00 28.00 43.00
General 31.00 29.00 60.00
Credentials 31.00 30.00 61.00
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MINISTERS
License Held
Date Licensed
Barton, Glenn
Spouse: Wilma Kay
108 W. Woodlawn
Kilgore, TX 75662
903-984-9686
Mobile: 903-522-0071 [email protected]
Credentials 05/1985
Bates, Billy
Spouse: Diana
126 S. Ellis Street
P.O. Box 88
Lancaster, TX 75146
972-227-2282
Mobile: 469-713-7159
Credentials 09/1970
Bickham, Joseph
Spouse: Hazel
501 Camellia Street
Orange, TX 77630
409-883-3457 [email protected]
Credentials 01/19/2008
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Bridges, Joseph
Spouse: Rhonda
1515 W. 5th
Street
Texarkana, TX 75501
903-792-2743
Mobile: 903-293-0737
[email protected] www.btgap.com
General 03/23/1998
Brown, Ronald
Spouse: Shirley
1536 Broome Rd.
Bartonville, TX 75226-
8292
817-430-5141
Mobile: 940-465-1276
Credentials 04/11/1997
Chapman, David
Spouse: Becky
3518 LaPrada Drive
Mesquite, TX 75150
972-682-0371
Mobile: 214-202-3709
General 04/12/2001
Cervantes, Pedro
4515 Salina
Houston, Texas 77026
713-674-3253
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Flowers, George
440 CR 34300
Brookston, TX 75421
903-782-2025
Credentials 06/15/1998
Franklin, Mary
1005 Chestnut Dr.
Venus, TX 76084
469-544-2178
General
02/17/1968
Freelen, Gerald
Spouse: Sissie
804 12th
Street NE
Paris, TX 75460
903-785-0110
Mobile: 903-782-4602
et
Credentials
07/26/1996
Getwood, Agnes
Spouse: Rickey
2349 19th
St.
Port Authur, TX 77640-
6864
409-548-0489
Mobile: 409-365-3712
General 04/2004
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Goebel, Paul
Spouse: Debbie
680 VZ CR 1815
Grand Saline, TX 75140
903-962-4078
Mobile: 214-476-1704
Credentials 08/01/1998
Gray, Peter
Spouse: Mary
P.O. Box 167
Pattonville, TX 75468
903-784-3331
Mobile: 903-715-4148
Credentials 12/03/1994
Hale, Boyd
Spouse: Doris
1930 E. Washington
Paris, Texas 75460
903-249-8114
Credentials
Hood, Jason
Spouse: Amy
P.O. Box 6311
Paris, TX 75461
903-715-1331 [email protected]
Credentials 10/2004
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Holley, Johnny
Spouse: Lou Ann
3197 FM 1497
Paris, TX 75461
903-785-5858
Mobile: 903-782-1848
Credentials 02/04/1984
Howard Jr., Glenn
117 Blackbird Drive
Spring Branch, TX 78070
Humphery, Johnny
Local
Spouse:
15031 Hwy 82 W.
Petty, Texas 75470
903-739-8566
Credentials 04/13/2007
Johnson, David
Spouse: Joy
98 Isaack Drive
Humble, TX 77338
281-973-9070
Mobile: 281-706-5808 [email protected]
Local
04/04/2008
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Jones, Leslie
Spouse: Leslie R.
360 S. Lawson Street
Bogata, TX 75417
903-632-2139
General 07/2008
Kelso, Jacob
Spouse: Rachelle
P.O. Box 74
Paris, TX 75461
General 02/2008
Kennedy, Archie
Spouse: LaRue
2627 Sunset Drive
Vernon, TX 76384
817-552-6329
Credentials 04/16/1971
King, David M.
Spouse: Melinda
923 Lindsay St.
Gainesville, TX 76240
W: 940-668-6977
General 07/21/1995
Luna, Bennie
831 Wilson Rd. Apt# 41
Humble, TX 77338
713-377-2864
General 04/04/2008
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Mayhall, Lonnie
Spouse: Sandy
10422 Caribou Cove
Missouri City, TX 77459
281-778-5360
Mobile: 281-630-8033
General
McCall, Sharon
Spouse: Howard
1460 Old Lytton Springs
Lockhart, TX 78644
512-376-6115
Mobile: 512-689-6321
General 04/07/1995
McQueen, Chad
Spouse: Joanna
P.O. Box 24
Pattonville, TX 75468
903-652-6508
Mobile: 903-249-5145
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Credentials 6/15/91
Morua, Juan
Spouse: Carolina
1110 CR 521
Nacogdoches, TX 75964
906-569-8192
General 07/2008
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Ozuna, Arturo L.
Spouse: Irene
505 Post Road Drive
Austin, TX 78704
512-447-5485
Credentials 08/20/1988
Pierce, Kendall
Spouse: Tommie
4166 Sparrow St.
Orange, TX 77630
409-886-0145
Mobile: 409-882-1614
Credentials 01/19/2008
Pulley, Jewelus G.
Spouse: Jean
202 North Oak
Grand Saline, TX 75140
903-962-5611
Mobile: 903-539-5079
Credentials
06/15/1991
Queen, James
Spouse: Thelma
2 Sandelwood Trail
Beaumont, TX 77705
409-892-5409
Credentials 04/15/1998
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Ratcliff, Margaret
2403 Briarwood
Waco, TX 76705
254-799-6776
General 10/15/1973
Robinson, Zeda
Spouse: Joe
1947 VZ CR 4207
Canton, TX 75103-5718
903-479-3637
General 0 2/05/1968
Ross, Luther E.
Spouse: Marie
4710 Buchanan Loop Rd.
Texarkana, TX 75501
903-838-8845
Mobile: 903-748-9200
Credentials
Local
08/01/1989
10/1996
Sanders, Jerry
800 Gageway
Mesquite, TX 75150
972-681-9177
Mobile: 214-728-7121
Credentials 10/02/1979
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Sears, Sandy L.
Spouse: Ivy
1350 Driftwood Dr.
Duncanville, TX 75116
972-298-4429
Mobile: 972-989-8392
Credentials 07/23/1982
Shy, Joe
P.O. Box 705
Pflugerville, TX 78691
512-989-3030
Mobile: 512-799-2752 [email protected]
Credentials 04/09/1999
Skinner, Johnnie E.
Spouse: Lavenia
5733 FM 2101
Quinlan, TX 75474
214-477-9404
Credentials 10/24/1988
Strickland, Joel W.
Spouse: Linda
7000 Strickland Lane
Bryan, TX 77806
979-589-3425 979-
2256279 [email protected]
Credentials 08/25/1986
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Thornhill, Dolan, Jr.
Spouse: Rene
333 6th
P.O. Box 513
Gunter, TX 75058
903-433-1916
Mobile: 903-821-0447
Credentials 06/18/2004
Vickery, Floyd
Spouse: Janice
2240 CR 2184
Cleveland, TX 77327
281-592-5389
Vickery, Steve D.
General
Spouse:
1358 CR 2073
Hull, Texas 77564
936-262-8429
Credentials 04/04/2003
White, Ronald
900 South Houston Ave.
Humble, TX 77338
Mobile: 713-471-2519
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Local 04/04/2008
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Wimberley, Robert
Spouse: Cindy
627 Lexington Square
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-6694
Mobile: 281-705-3541
Credentials 10/06/2001
Worlow, Donald L.
1228 Tanglewood Drive
Cleburne, TX 76031
817-645-6517
Credentials 09/27/1985
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CHURCHES
AUSTIN
Templo Apostolico
11200 Thaxton Rd.
P.O. Box 41508 Zip 78704
Austin, TX 78747
Rev. Arturo Ozuna
512-447-5485
BRYAN
New Life Tabernacle
6083 Hwy. 21 East
Bryan, TX 77808
Rev. Joel Strickland
409-778-1539 www.newlifetabernacle-bryan.org
CLEBURNE
Calvary Pentecostal Church
104 Sunset
Cleburne, TX 76031
Rev. Donald Worlow
817-641-8978
DAYTON
Greater Faith Apostolic
1110 W. Clayton
Dayton, TX 77535
Rev. Floyd Vickery
281-592-5389
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DENTON
First Apostolic Jesus Name
Church
2801 Bonnie Brae
Denton, TX 76208
Rev. Ronald Brown
817-432-5141
EDINBURG
1. Rois de Agua Viva
2. Pentecostales de Rio
Bravo, Headquartered
P.O. Box 3509
Edinburg, TX 78540
Rev. Shirley Hickman
956-316-4070
LOCKHART
New Covenant Pentecostal
Church
1462 Old Lytton Springs Rd.
Lockhart, TX 78644
Rev. Sharon McCall
512-376-6115 (H) www.elginchurch.com
GAINESVILLE
Victory Life Tabernacle
1100 Radio Hill Rd
P.O. Box 1691
Gainesville, TX 76240
Rev. David King
940-665-8973
GARLAND
First Apostolic Church
3040 Bonita
Garland, TX 75041
Rev. Sandy Sears
972-298-4429 (H) www.garlandapostolic.org
GRAND SALINE
Central Pentecostal Church
110 VZ CR 1804
Grand Saline, TX 75140 (Mail: 202 N. Oak Dr.; Grand
Saline, TX 75140)
Rev. Jewelus G. Pulley
903-962-7672 www.centralpentecostalchurch.org
HUMBLE
Fountain View Pentecostal
900 S. Houston Ave.
Humble, TX 77338
Rev. Robert Wimberly
281-446-5397 www.fountainviewpentecostal.org
KILGORE
Calvary Way Church
106 W. Woodlawn
Kilgore, TX 75662
Rev. Glen Barton
903-981-9011
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MESQUITE
Gateway Apostolic Church
901 Barnes Bridge Road
P.O. Box 852637 (75185)
Mesquite, TX 75150
Rev. Jerry Sanders
972-682-5118 www.gatewayapostolic.org
NACOGDOCHES
Ebenezer Church
1110 Briar Forrest
Nacogdoches, Texas
Rev. Juan Morua-Juarez
H: 936-569-8192
C: 936-560-5603
PARIS
First Pentecostal Church
of Paris
3197 FM 1497
P.O. Box 802
Paris, TX 75462
Rev. Peter Gray
903-784-0784 www.fpcofparis.com
PARIS
Living Word Pentecostal
Church
902 S. Main
Paris, Texas 75460
Rev. Gerald “Tiny” Freelen
903-784-5844
PFLUGERVILLE
Apostolic Praise Center
P.O. Box 705
Pflugerville, TX 78691
Rev. Joe Shy
Home: 512-989-3030
PORT ARTHUR
Antioch Church
2349 E. 19th
St.
Port Arthur, TX 77640
Rev. Agnes Getwood
409-548-0489
POWDERLY
Faith Apostolic Church
P.O. Box 519
Powderly, TX 75473
Rev. George Flowers
Home: 903-782-2025
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ROWLETT
Calvary Apostolic Church of
Jesus Christ
3710 Dexham
P.O. Box 416
Rowlett, TX 75088
Rev. (Skinner) Richards
C: 972-475-2986
TEXARKANA
Soul's Harbor Pentecostal
Church
300 S. Kilgore St.
Texarkana, TX 75505
Rev. Luther Ross
903-838-0184
VAN ALSTYNE
First Pentecostal Church
114 E. Cooper
P.O. Box 399
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
Rev. Dolan Thornhill Jr.
(903) 482-6646 www.firstpentecostalchurch-vanalstyne.org
VERNON
First Apostolic Church
2604 Beaver St.
Vernon, TX 76384
Rev. Archie Kennedy
817-552-6329 (H)
WACO
First Apostolic Church
205 Lacy Drive
Waco, TX 76705
Rev. Margaret Ratcliff
817-799-6776
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TEXAS DISTRICT CONSTITUTION
Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ, Inc.
PREAMBLE
In order to establish our work on a more efficient basis, to promote
greater cooperation, and to secure a closer fellowship and harmony
between the District and the General Organization, we the
members of the Texas District of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus
Christ, do hereby set forth this Constitution and By-Laws,
(according to Article XVII, Section 4, of the General Constitution
and By-Laws of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ.
PURPOSE
The following Constitution is set forth as a guideline only to aid
individual Districts in forming their own Constitution and By-
Laws. The will of each District shall at all times take precedence
over proposals herein, set forth so long as the District's will does
not contradict, infringe, or enlarge upon the General Constitution.
ARTICLE I
THE NAME
SECTION 1 - THE NAME
1. The name of the District shall be known as the Texas
District of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ, Incorporated.
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ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1 - ELIGIBILITY
1. Anyone desiring to hold membership with the
Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ must fulfill the command
given in Acts 2:38, repentance, baptism in the Name of the Lord
Jesus Christ, having received the Holy Ghost with the evidence of
speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance.
Furthermore, he must believe, preach, and teach the same, having
the call of God to the ministry.
2. All applications for membership shall be properly
completed.
3. All applications for ministerial license or credentials
shall be filed with the District Superintendent, at least thirty (30)
days prior to the meeting of the District Board, at which the
application shall be considered. (The exception being that the
applicant is a member of an Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ
church and his pastor is signing the application and appearing
with him before the District Board.) At this time he shall be
presented a current copy of the District Constitution and By-Laws
of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ.
4. An application for membership shall be approved by the
District Board, signed and forwarded to the General Secretary.
5. All applications for membership shall be processed
within thirty (30) days of approval.
6. All qualifications for membership in the Assemblies of
the Lord Jesus Christ shall be set by the General Conference.
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SECTION 2 - TRANSFERS
1. Any minister transferring from one District to another
must notify the District Superintendent and District Secretary-
Treasurer of his intent by letter.
2. The District Superintendent shall notify the District
Secretary-Treasurer, to forward a letter of transfer to the receiving
District Superintendent, informing him of the transferring
minister's status and cooperative attitude.
3. Upon arrival in a new District, the minister shall
immediately contact the District Superintendent of the District.
4. The District Superintendent shall direct the District
Secretary-Treasurer to inform the General Secretary by letter, of
the transferring minister's correct address
5. No minister shall be accepted into another District
without being cleared by his present District.
SECTION 3 - OBLIGATIONS
1. To conduct one's self everywhere as becometh a Christian
minister.
2. To endeavor to maintain a spirit of unity and love.
3. To cooperate with the programs and leadership of the
District.
4. To cooperate with the financial policy of the District.
5. To work for the furtherance of the District.
6. To abide by this Constitution and By-Laws duly enacted
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by the District, according to this Constitution, and to preach and
teach doctrine consistent with the Articles of Faith, and General
Constitution and By-Laws of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus
Christ.
7. The rules and obligations as set forth in the General
Constitution and By-Laws of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus
Christ, according to Article VIII, are applicable and binding on all
ministers of the District.
8. All National dues and assessments, and all District dues
must be paid to the District Secretary-Treasurer.
9. Any minister failing to keep his ministerial dues current
with his District, shall be notified that after thirty (30) days his
name shall be dropped from membership in the Assemblies of the
Lord Jesus Christ. (Should he be an officer in the District, his term
of office shall be automatically terminated, thirty days after the
above notice, unless by this time he has paid his dues up to date, or
with the permission of the District Board, made arrangements
satisfactory to the District Board to bring them up to date.) A
minister may not be dropped or disfellowshipped, for any other
reason, except by the proper procedures as outlined in Article VIII,
Section 3, of the General Constitution and By-Laws of the
Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ.
10. A minister's dues shall not be considered current unless,
he is current with his National and District obligations, according
to Article VIII, Section 3, Paragraph 1-a, and Paragraph 2, of the
General Constitution and By-Laws of the Assemblies of the Lord
Jesus Christ.
11. Any minister withdrawing or being dropped from our
organization must return his License or Credentials, and current
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fellowship card to his respective District Superintendent.
SECTION 4 - ADMISSION
1. Any minister who is eligible and accepts the foregoing
obligations shall be considered for membership by the District at a
regular District Conference, Sectional Conference, or duly called
District Board Meeting.
ARTICLE III
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
SECTION 1 - BUSINESS SESSIONS
1. Two business sessions of the District shall be held
regularly each year, and shall be called a District Conference, one
to be the Spring Conference, the other to be the Fall Conference.
The Fall Conference shall be the electoral Conference. It shall be
held in the Fall following the General Conference. All officers,
including the District Superintendent, shall be elected at this time
(except the Sectional Presbyters, see Article III, Section 3,
Paragraph 1).
SECTION 2 - TIME AND LOCATION
1. The Spring Conference shall be held in April. The date
for the Conference shall be set by the District Board one year prior
to the date of the Conference. The decision of the District Board
must be ratified by the District Conference.(During the District
Conference, the time and location of the next District Conference
may be set by the Conference, or the Conference may set a
permanent time for its Conferences. If it becomes necessary, with
the approval of the Conference, the District Board may set the time
and location of the District Conference.)
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2. The Fall Conference shall be held the first Friday and Saturday
in September.
3. Both the Spring and Fall Conference shall be held at a
location to be decided by the District Board, and ratified by the
District Conference.
SECTION 3 - SECTIONS
1. Six Sections shall make up the District, with all Sectional
Officers elected at the Sectional Conference for each
Department, each section deciding the site of the Sectional
Conference (where the District has Sections). [It is
suggested that all Districts divide into Sections as soon as it
is feasible.] The District Superintendent shall preside at the
election of the Sectional Presbyter. These meetings shall be
held following the Fall Conference elections. The members
of the Section shall be notified fifteen (15) days in advance
of the Conference.
2. Any new Sections that are formed in the District must have at
least three (3) churches, to qualify to form a Section. A minimum
of three (3) ministers must be present to constitute a quorum; if
there should not be at least three (3) ministers voting in a Sectional
Conference, the District Board shall appoint a Sectional Presbyter
from that Section. The election procedure shall be in accordance
with Article IV, Section 8, Paragraph 2, of this Constitution. The
District Superintendent and the District Board shall decide on the
formation of new Sections, presenting their decision to the District
Conference for ratification.
SECTION 4 - BUSINESS
1. All business sessions shall open with prayer.
2. The order of business shall be as follows:
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a. Meeting called to order by the District
Superintendent.
b. Reading of the minutes of the last District
Conference
3. Financial reports of the Texas District and its
Departments shall be given once each year at the Fall Conference
as follows:
a. District Superintendent
b. Assistant District Superintendent
c. District Secretary-Treasurer
d. World Missions Director
e. Missions America Director
f. Apostolic Crusaders President
g. Apostolic Crusaders Secretary/Ass’t President
h. Women’s Esprit President
i. Committee Reports
j. Election of Officers
k. Old Business
l. New Business
m. Adjournment
4. All resolutions shall be properly written, and signed by
the author, and submitted to the chairman of the Resolution
Committee, the Resolution Committee shall be appointed by the
District Superintendent. This Committee shall decide which
resolutions shall be presented to the District Conference,
(according to Article III, Section 3, Paragraph 5, of the General
Constitution and By-Laws). All resolutions shall be submitted
thirty (30) days prior to the District Conference.
5. The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's
Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern the Organization in
all cases in which they are not inconsistent with the Constitution
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and By-Laws of the General Organization, or the District, (this
includes the District Conference, all Boards, Committees,
Departments, and all business functions of the District).
ARTICLE IV
DISTRICT OFFICERS
SECTION 1 - TITLE OF OFFICERS
1. The District shall have the following Officers:
a. District Superintendent
b. Assistant District Superintendent
c. District Secretary-Treasurer
d. A Sectional Presbyter for each Section
e. All other elected and appointed Officers the
District deems necessary.
SECTION 2 - DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS
1. The following Officers shall constitute the Department
Directors:
a. World Missions Director
b. Missions America Director
c. Church Growth Director
d. Apostolic Crusaders director
e. Women’s Esprit President
SECTION 3 - ELECTION OF OFFICERS
1. In accordance with the General Constitution and By-
Laws, all District Officers shall be elected or appointed for a term
of two (2) years, or until their successor is elected or appointed.
(Article IV, Section 2, Paragraph 2).
SECTION 4 - QUALIFICATIONS OF THE DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT
1. In order to hold a General Office in this Organization,
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the following qualifications are required:
One must have been Ordained five (5) years prior to his
election; in the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ two (2)
years; a minister in good standing within and without the
Body of Christ, whose life and ministry has been proven a
faithful work of the Lord, (I Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-16),
except in the cases where there is a new District that is less
than three (3) years old, then the Executive Board in case of
an extreme emergency, shall be empowered to waive the
time limit to fill said office (Article IV, Section 3, of the
General Constitution and By-Laws of the Assemblies of the
Lord Jesus Christ).
SECTION 5 - RESTRICTIONS
1. No minister can hold two elective offices at the same
time, except the Office of Trustee, which office can be held jointly
with another, (according to Article IV, Section 4, of the General
Constitution and By-Laws).
SECTION 6 - QUALIFICATIONS OF OTHER OFFICERS
1. All Officers and Department Directors must be those in
good standing with the District, as well as members of the District
for at least one (1) year, except in the case of newly organized
Districts, (according to Article IV, Section 3, Paragraph 1, of the
General Constitution).
2. All District and Sectional Officers must be current with
both National and District dues in order to continue to hold office.
SECTION 7 - VOTING QUALIFICATIONS
1. Only those Ministers and Missionaries holding
accredited Credentials, or General License with the Assemblies of
the Lord Jesus Christ shall be entitled to vote for District
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Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.
2. Local license may vote for all other District Officers and
business.
SECTION 8 - ELECTION PROCEDURE
1. All voting for officers shall be by secret ballot.
2. The election procedure shall be according to Article IV, Section
6, of the General Constitution.
SECTION 9 - QUALIFYING PROCEDURE
1. All questions concerning the qualifications of nominees shall be
presented to the Qualifications Committee in writing. This
Committee shall be appointed by the District Superintendent.
2. No question of such nature shall be discussed openly before the
Conference. (According to Article IV, Section 7, of the General
Constitution).
SECTION 10 - TERM OF OFFICE
1. All District Officers shall take Office at the conclusion of the
District Conference where they are elected.
2. If a vacancy occurs in the office of District Superintendent, the
Assistant District Superintendent shall serve his unexpired term.
Where there is no duly elected Assistant, the General Board shall
appoint a qualified minister to fill said vacancy for the remaining
term of office, or until their successor is elected or appointed
(according to Article IV, Section 8, of the General Constitution).
3. If a vacancy occurs in any other District Office, the District
Board shall appoint a qualified minister to fill said vacancy for the
remaining term of Office (according to Article IV, Section 8, of the
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General Constitution).
ARTICLE V
OPERATION OF OFFICES
SECTION 1 - DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
The duties of the District Superintendent shall be as follows:
a. To preside at all District Conferences.
b. To call for and preside over all District Board Meetings.
c. To appoint committees pertaining to the District work.
d. To oversee the functions of the District in general.
e. To serve on the General Board; he must attend all
General Board Meetings, and report back to his
respective District.
f. To make a report to the District Conference.
g. By virtue of his Office he shall be Trustee of all District
property.
h. To assist when asked by a local church in helping to
secure a pastor.
i. For the furtherance of the Gospel, he shall have the
authority to appeal to any minister in the District.
j. He shall be authorized to ordain ministers at any District
Conference or District function.
SECTION 2 - DISTRICT SECRETARY-TREASURER
The duties of the District Secretary-Treasurer shall be as follows:
a. To take minutes of all business meetings.
b. To receive and disburse all funds as directed by District
policy.
c. To present an annual report to the District Conference.
d. To sign and process all applications accepted by the
District Board.
e. By virtue of his Office he shall be Trustee of all District
property.
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ARTICLE VI
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
SECTION 1 - THE DISTRICT BOARD
1. The District Board shall consist of all Officers named in
Article IV, Section 1, a through e, of this Constitution.
The duties of the District Board shall be as follows:
a. To oversee the spiritual and material welfare of the
District in general.
b. To direct the business of the District as authorized by
this Constitution.
c. The District Board cannot amend, add to, subtract from,
or enlarge upon the By-Laws of this Constitution.
d. The District Board shall examine, and approve all
applicants for License or Credentials, with the
Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ who make
application in their District.
SECTION 2 - TRUSTEES
1. The Trustees shall be three (3) in number.
a. The District Superintendent and the District
Secretary-Treasurer by virtue of their Office shall
be Trustees. One shall be elected by the District
Conference for a term of two (2) years.
b. The District Superintendent shall be Chairman of
the Trustees.
2. Their duties shall be as follows:
a. The same as those in Article VI, Section IV, of
the General Constitution and By-Laws of the
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Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ. They shall
be authorized, empowered, and directed by the
District Conference.
SECTION 3 - OTHER DISTRICT OFFICES
1. All other Boards and Committees, et cetera, not
particularly covered in this Constitution, shall operate according to
the General Constitution and By-Laws of the Assemblies of the
Lord Jesus Christ.
SECTION 4 - NEW WORKS
1. Any minister in our Fellowship starting a new work must
cooperate with the District Superintendent, as well as all the
programs in the District. He shall contact the District
Superintendent informing him of the location at which he intends
to start the new work.
SECTION 5 - DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS
WORLD MISSIONS, MISSIONS AMERICA,
APOSTOLIC CRUSADERS, AND WOMEN’S ESPRIT
PRESIDENT
The duties of the above shall be as follows:
1. To oversee their respective Departments as set forth in the
General Constitution under the policy of each.
2. To give an account of income and expenditures yearly at the Fall
Conference.
3. Each Department shall publish in the District Newsletter any
news or plans for their respective Departments.
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SECTION 6 - CAMPGROUND PLANNING COMMITTEE
Be it resolved that an Advisory Committee be established
to constitute a Campground strategy. This Committee would be
called the Campground Planning Committee and would be
responsible for the planning of all projects current and future. This
strategy would require the approval of the District Board. Anyone
may present a project to this Committee for consideration. This
Committee shall be a permanent Committee and may only be
dissolved by vote of the District Conference. The Committee shall
consist of seven (7) members as follows:
The duly elected Trustees (3) and At Large Members (4)
(These At Large Members shall not be current Board
Members). This is a non-reimbursement position. This
Committee shall be appointed by the District Board
ARTICLE VII
CAMP MEETING AND YOUTH CAMP POLICY
SECTION 1 - DATES
1. The date of the Camp Meeting shall be the third full
week in July, Monday night through Friday night.
2. The date for the Youth Camp shall be the second full
week in June, Monday night through Friday night.
ARTICLE VIII
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
SECTION 1 - AUTHORIZATION
1. The District Board shall be authorized to grant one
thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for scholarships each year. This
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Apostolic Theological studies scholarship may be granted to more
than one individual within the Texas District as long as the total
amount does not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
ARTICLE IX
DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
SECTION 1 - POLICY
1. The Texas District Newsletter shall be funded by one
dollar ($1.00) per month added to each minister's dues, and by a
one hundred dollar ($100.00) donation from each Department of
the District each year. Subscriptions, (other than ministerial,
classified advertisements [from A.L.J.C. only]), will contribute to
the funding.
2. The Board of Publications shall operate according to
Article VI, of the General Constitution and By-Laws of the
Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ.
3. The editor of the Texas District Newsletter shall be
appointed by the District Board for a term of two (2) years.
ARTICLE X
LEASE POLICY
SECTION 1 - AUTHORIZATION
1. The District Board shall be authorized, empowered, and
directed to enter into a lease agreement with lessees of our Camp
Ground Lots and establish rules and regulations to govern the
same.
ARTICLE XI
DISTRICT FINANCES
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SECTION 1 - DUES
1. All ministers of the Texas District of the Assemblies of the Lord
Jesus Christ who hold Credentials and/or General License must
pay a minimum of twenty-one dollars ($31.00) each month, and
those holding Local License pay Fifteen dollars ($15.00) per month
into the District Fund for the purpose of carrying on the District
work. When a minister has a spouse who holds License, the
spouse's District dues shall be Fifteen dollars ($15.00) each month.
2. Any minister that is in good standing with the District, that is
appointed by the World Missions Board to a Foreign Field, enters
the Evangelistic Field in a full time endeavor (whose sole support
is from the Evangelistic Field), or a full time student at a Bible
College, their District dues shall be exempt, so long as they
maintain the above mentioned status.
3. Any minister being in need may appeal (either written or in
person) to the District Board, and the District Board can defer his
or her District dues only and request that the General Secretary do
the same until they are able to meet their obligation.
4. The District shall pay the expenses of the District
Superintendent to the General Conference, General Board
Meetings, District Board Meetings, all District functions, telephone
calls, and other expense incurred as District Superintendent.
5. The District shall not pay the expenses of the Assistant District
Superintendent to General Conference. His full expenses shall be
paid anytime he must fill the office of District Superintendent. He
shall be given thirty dollars ($30.00) for expenses to all other
District functions.
6. The District shall pay the expense of the District
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Secretary/Treasurer to the General Conference, District
Conference, District Board Meetings, and all other District
Functions that require his presence, telephone calls, and supplies
for District business.
7. All records and receipts shall be kept in one place by the
Secretary-Treasurer (District records), by each Department
Director for his Department.
ARTICLE XII
AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1 - DISTRICTS
1. This Constitution may be amended at any District
Conference by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those members present
and voting.
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ALJC TEXAS DISTRICT
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
(GLEANED FROM DISTRICT MANUALS)
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ALJC TEXAS DISTRICT POLICIES
ANNUAL DISTRICT DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE
There shall be an annual District Department Conference, under
the direction of a committee consisting of all departmental
directors and the District Superintendent as chairman of that
committee. This will be a joint effort of all departments, moving
from Section to section on a rotating basis.
The program will be defined by the committee. The district will aid
in the financing by setting aside $200 for this seminar. This in no
way restricts departments from having separate seminars.
The Department Heads and District officials are to meet in each
section once a year.
APOSTOLIC CRUSADERS
The Apostolic Crusaders Secretary/Treasurer shall be the
Secretary/Treasurer/Assistant President (Effective 4/99)
AUDITS
Audit Committee Guidelines
1. You must reconcile your bank statement monthly.
2. Group all deposits in ledger when possible by check
number and name.
3. Turn in your books to the Audit Committee Chairman on
time. (This may be a copy of your ledger, checkbook, and
cash receipts journal.)
4. The fiscal year is July 1 through June 30. Close your books
June 30. Actual books must be turned in to Audit
Committee Chairman by July 31. Make notations on checks
and stubs. (To: ____ For: ____)
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5. Must keep a cash receipts journal for all cash received (and
for checks upon request.)
6. Send thirteen (13) monthly bank statements beginning with
the prior July through the current June
7. Dues paid shall receive a statement of status.
8. List any expenditure equal to or greater than 10% of you
balance.
9. Send a draft copy of your new financial report and a copy
of last year’s financial report with your books.
10. Audit Committee Chairman will initial and return audited
copies of books and financial reports ot the appropriate
Departments.
CHECK-OFF LIST FOR ALL DIRECTORS/SECRETARIES
Bank statements (July of prior year through June 30 of current
year).
Copy of checkbook
Are all deposits grouped by check number and name
Copy of cash receipts journal
Does report reflect all expenditures of 10% or greater
Copy of new financial report
Copy of old financial report
Turn actual books by July 31.
Did you close your books June 30?
The Audit Committee shall initial all books showing the audit
ending balance.
All A.L.J.C. Texas District accounts shall have two signatures on a
bank authorization card and either signer may sign checks.
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CAMPGROUNDS AND CAMP MEETING
MUSIC
1. A Camp Meeting Music Coordinator shall be appointed to
oversee musicians, singers, etc.
2. The music on the Campgrounds shall be limited to gospel
music.
NIGHT PATROLS
Night patrols are usually appointed to patrol Youth Camp
CONDUCT
Before any question of conduct (at Youth Camp) is brought against
an individual, it must be brought to the attention of the individual’s
local authority (i.e. Pastor, youth Director, or Pastorial-appointed
authority).
SPEAKERS
The District Superintendent is to be the Wednesday Day Speaker at
District Camp Meeting.
INSURANCE
The District Board approved Campground insurance by Church
Mutual.
TAXES
Campground taxes are to be paid without letter of protest. It is
suggested that taxes be reviewed periodically for consideration of
reductions.
CAMPER FEES
Camper fees shall be $15.00 per day. Dorm fees shall be $9.00 per
day for one or $75.00 a week for a family.
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CAMPGROUND WORK DAYS
Work Days are usually scheduled at various times in the year to
prepare the Campgrounds for Camp Meeting and Youth Camp. It
is customary to have a work day to winterize the Campground in
the Fall.
Each Section is assigned a day to cook and clean at Camp Meeting.
A schedule is usually presented by the Secretary/Treasurer each
year.
CAMPGROUND OFFERING
1. Each Minister/Church is encouraged to send a monthly
Campground offering.
2. Each Minister/Church is encouraged to send $150.00 before
the Camp Meeting each year to help defray the cost of
buying food.
CAMPGROUND LOT LEASE RULES
1. Leaser may be either a member of the Assemblies of the
Lord Jesus Christ or a member of a church whose pastor is
a member of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ, or
any other individual or church approved by the Texas
District Board. Before a lay member may lease a lot,
Leaser’s pastor must approve and sign lease agreement.
2. All those on the waiting list for a lot will be considered for
lot lease by the following priorities:
a. Members of ALJC
b. Churches pastored by an ALJC minister
c. Lay members of a church pastured by ALJC pastor.
d. Others approved by the Texas District Board
3. All lots are property of the Texas District of the Assemblies
of the Lord Jesus Christ. The lots are for lease and are not
for sale.
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4. Any improvements to be made on a lot are to be submitted
in writing for approval by the District Board.
5. If the Texas District Board, after leaser has been given
opportunity to appear before it, determines that the life,
conduct, or teaching of any leaser is not according to
doctrine of godliness (as written in the articles of faith and
constitution of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ),
that lease can be canceled by the Texas District Board.
Upon cancelation, leaser will automatically forfeit their
rights to the lease, both financial and physical.
6. Leaser is responsible for maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep
of said lot as directed by the Texas District Board or their
designee.
7. All improvements on lot may be removed by leaser, if
desired, upon termination of a lease. Improvements must be
removed within one year. After that date all improvements
of said lot become the property of the Texas District of the
assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ.
8. Leaser will be required to pay all utilities when used and
equipment fees as set by the Texas District Board.
9. All lots are leased without installation of utilities. Leaser
will be responsible for installation of utilities from the
meter to the lot.
10. Any time a lease is terminated or cancelled, that leaser will
forfeit the full lease payment. (Board may refund moneys if
necessary.)
11. Full payment must be made before any improvements can
be made on the lease lot. (Except for utilities.)
12. If leaser does not participate on the Texas District Camp
Grounds within a two year period, the lease can be
terminated by action of the Texas District Board and leaser
will be notified of loss of lease.
13. Permanent buildings may be built only on lease lots which
are located on the back of the camp ground along the fence.
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14. The Texas District of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus
Christ is not responsible for theft, loss, destruction, or
damage of property or buildings (whether temporary or
permanent.)
15. Camping on the Texas District Campgrounds is at your
own risk. The Texas District of the Assemblies of the Lord
Jesus Christ assumes NO LIABILITY for personal injury or
death.
16. Each leaser of a lot shall be responsible for the containment
and disposal of their sewage. No sewage shall be dumped
on the open ground or in an uncovered hole.
17. All utilities improvements will be considered the property
of Texas District of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus
Christ.
18. The Texas District of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus
Christ may cancel the lease at any time by action of the
District Conference.
19. Lease rates will be set annually by the Texas District Board
at the Spring Conference Board Meeting.
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CAMPGROUND LOT LEASE AGREEMENT
I, We ______________________________________________
Agree to lease from the Texas District of the Assemblies of the
Lord Jesus Christ, lot number ____. The size of which is
approximately ____ feet by ____ feet, for the sum of _______.
I, We choose the following financial plan: (Check one)
___ Option 1 – Immediate full payment
___ Option 2 - $50.00 cash down with the balance of $_______
due in twelve months. ($25.00 financing fee)
___ Option 3 - $50.00 cash down and 12 equal monthly
payments of $_________ each. ($25.00 financing fee)
I have read this agreement and do here by agree to comply with the
above aforementioned terms.
________ ________________________________________ Date
Leaser
________ ________________________________________ Date
Spouse (if applicable)
________ _________________________________________ Date
Pastor (required if lease is in name of a church or is for a lay member)
________ __________________________________________ Date
ALJC Texas District Secretary/Treasurer
________ __________________________________________ Date
ALJC Texas District Superintendent
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CHRISTMAS BANQUET
The Christmas Banquet shall be opened up to include those in all
fields of ministry.
DISTRICT BOARD MEETINGS
The minutes of all District Board Meetings shall be sent to all
members.
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
The District Superintendent “is solely in charge” of the
District Business Meeting and should only recognize
members to speak by voice, not by them raising their hands.
(According to National Parliamentarian)
A motion is usually made during the business session to
allow visiting ministers and their spouses to stay in
attendance of our business session.
Committees usually appointed at conference:
o Qualifying Committee (3 Members)
o Tabulating Committee (3 Members)
o Resolution Committee (3 Members)
o Audit Committee (3 Members)
The Women’s’ Esprit is usually allowed to give their report
first so they can adjourn to have their elections.
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DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
Each department shall publish in the District paper any news or
plans for their respective departments.
Copies of the District Newsletter shall be sent ot members of the
National Executive Board.
INTERNATIONAL PRAYER NETWORK (IPN)
The International Prayer Network (IPN) is in operation on our
district. It is coordinated through the Church Growth Department.
MINISTERS
A minister must contact the District Superintendent or District
Secretary upon accepting a pastorate within the Texas District.
MINISTERIAL LICENSE APPLICANTS
All applicants shall be screened on the constitutionality of their
applications by the Superintendent and the district Secretary. Any
application that is rejected shall be accompanied by a letter to the
applicant and all board members explain the reason of rejection.
MINISTERIAL DUES
1. Members whose dues are over 30 days in arrears will
receive a 30 day notice. The member’s presbyter or District
Superintendent (for Board members) will receive a copy of
the 30 day notice. If no payment is received during the 30
day period, a dismissal letter will be sent certified
mail/return receipt.
2. Copies of this notice will be sent to the Sectional Presbyter
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or District Superintendent. Members will have ten (1)
additional days to pay dues. District Secretary has been
instructed by the District Board not to accept any dues
payment after these ten days and to inform Headquarters
that member is dropped from the District roll.
3. Any Member whose District is waived because of hardship,
shall have his National dues paid by the District until they
are waived by the National.
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TEXAS DISTRICT
ASSEMBLIES
OF THE LORD
JESUS CHRIST
MINISTERS AND CHURCHES LIST
DISTRICT CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS
2011 - 2012
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DISTRICT
ASSEMBLIES
OF THE
LORD JESUS
CHRIST
2011 - 2012 MINISTERS & CHURCHES LIST
DISTRICT CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS