CHURCH AND MINISTRY AFFILIATION:

In the endeavor to provide apostolic covering to local churches and ministries, two categories of membership in GFGN have been established. The word church in this section refers to both churches and ministries.

1. FAMILY CHURCH:

Because of the apostolic nature of GFGN and its member churches, a family church is a member that has been planted by GFGN or has joined the family, and which agrees to submit to and be bound by all of the requirements set forth in GFGN Bylaws and Constitution.

 

  1. A family church shall contain the words “God’s Family Church” within its name.
  2. Each family church shall be governed by the Constitution and Bylaws of GFGN and it shall sign an acknowledgment agreeing to this fact.
  3. Each family church may have its own separate set of Bylaws and a Constitution, which shall mirror, but supplement the GFGN Bylaws for its needs. No family church may have Bylaws or a Constitution which contradicts the terms of GFGN Bylaws and Constitution.
  4. All consecrated seed (tithes), offerings, and funds must be deposited in an official God’s Family Account within 24 hours of receipt.
  5. A family church with less than 200 members is expected to remit a minimum of 10% of total income every month to God’s Family headquarters. (200-500 members 15%, 500-1000 members 20%, 1000 and above 30%).
  6. Assets like properties shall be held in Trust by GFGN.   
  7. Family churches must fully participate in all required GFGN activities and operations in their city.
  8. Pastors of affiliates get priority in all the benefits of membership.
  9. Both the pastor and the family church are under the full disciplinary system of GFGN. A defaulting pastor will be officially given warning and time to remedy any default after which appropriate discipline may be instituted.  
 

2. AFFILIATE CHURCH:

 

God’s Family Global Network of Ministries and Churches welcomes already established ministries and churches that desire apostolic covering and affiliation with GFGN but do not want to change their name or submit to the full authority of GFGN. The proposed affiliate must agree to God’s Family Statement of Faith and overall kingdom vision.

 

  1. Affiliate church does not have to bear the name of God’s Family Church but may add “affiliate of God’s Family Global Network” to their name.
  2. Affiliate church must submit a copy of its Bylaws to be on file in the GFGN office. Additionally, the affiliate church shall provide copies of any amendments to its Bylaws or Constitution as they are created and adopted.
  3. Affiliate church is expected to remit a minimum of 10% of total income every month to God’s Family headquarters.
  4. Assets like properties shall be held in Trust or partnership when GF headquarters contributes more than 20% of the cost.
  5. Affiliate church must fully participate in all required GFGN activities and operations in their city.
  6. Affiliate church may apply for family status after serving two (2) years as an affiliate church and agreeing to be bound by all requirements stated in the GFGN Bylaws and Constitution.
  7. Affiliate church may maintain a level of local autonomy under the oversight of God’s Family spiritual leadership. However, affiliates must have a transparent accounting system that includes a designated pastor’s remuneration.
  8. Affiliate church may not carry credentials with any other church or organization.
  9. Although affiliates shall remain autonomous, they must abide by the standards and ethics of charter set by GFGN.
  10. Due warning, suspension or revocation may be instituted on a defaulting minister or ministry.