Joshua Generation -PCU : jg by-laws

We, The members of the JG – PCU, conscious to the need for dynamic and democratic Christian Organization that shall seek to discover the will of God for ourselves, for the university and for all the students through Cell Groups, Prayer Meetings, Seminar and Praise and worship that helps building and coordinating the spiritual experience and fellowship with Jesus Christ, aims to enlighten minds which are under the influence of darkness through the saving and healing the knowledge of the Gospel and serve as an effective instrument in the development of the nation, do hereby promulgate this constitution.

The JG Hand Shake connotes the meaning of “Mahal Kita sa Panginoon, Hindi kita iiwan kahit kailan.”

“Reach this generation for Jesus and equip them to reach the next generation.”

SECTION 4a. Win- New believers are added to open cell through friendship and utilizing the prayer of 3.

SECTION 4b. Consolidate- after joining the cell, new believers are consolidated in the Christian faith and sent on an encounter

SECTION 4c. Disciple- Once the new believer has experienced an encounter, they are sent to the school of leaders.

SECTION 4d. Send- During the school of leaders the believers begins to reach out trough friendships and prayer of 3 to start their own open cell. Once they’ve opened their own cell, one of two things happen.

· The new cell leader stays in their own leader’s open cell. This cell gradually changes into a closed leadership cell.

· Or, more commonly, will join a separate leadership cell under their cell leader.

SECTION 4a1. The Pre-Encounter consists of four lessons where s/he is being prepared for the three-day encounter. The goal is to lead the new believer through basic steps of Christian faith, to assure the new believer of his/her salvation, and to know the benefits of the cross and the power of God to deliver them from their past.

SECTION 4a2. The Encounter is a monthly retreat, usually set away from the city in a conference centre. Encounters generally last three days where there is basic Christian teaching or holiness, prayer, fellowship with God, forgiving, tithing, speaking life, walking in the Spirit, demonic liberation (which is a Christian form of exorcism, also called casting out of the enemy or deliverance), healing the sick, winning souls for Christ, having patience and bearing fruit. One of the main points for these “encounters” is for the believers to have a genuine repentance and revelation of what the cross is all about. Also in these encounters there is extensive prayer and use of common symbolic acts to define the end of the old and beginning of the new. Pentecostal experience strongly encouraged.

SECTION 4a3. The Post Encounter is a class aimed at helping those people who just came back the encounter to deal with the attacks of the enemy. It will also teach how to relate to the world, friends and problems and how to overcome temptation, the flesh, sin, the world and the devil. This class will equip and teach how to resist spiritual attacks and affirm ground taken at encounter. It will also prepare the individuals to enroll in the School of Leaders.

SECTION 4a4. School of Leaders is a nine month course split into three ten week sections, where all the fundamentals of the Christian faith are taught, as well as the principles of the G12 vision. It usually coordinated and run by church members who have attended the School of Teachers.

· SOL 1-Foundation in Christ: Builds a strong and meaningful foundation for your relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ as well as foundation for Christian living. It includes the doctrines of the Bible as well as seminars on the family and courtship.

· SOL 2-Cell Group Ministry and Leadership: Prepares and trains you in the fundamentals of leading a Cell Group as well as seminars on intercession, evangelism and service.

· SOL 3-Leadership through the Government of 12: Imparts the essential leadership skills and anointing necessary to mentor leaders, multiplying cell groups and building group of 12. There is then deeper instruction in the process of consolidation, the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives and ministry, and counseling.

SECTION 1. The basis of this organization is the basic doctrines of the Christian Faith including the following:

SECTION 1b. The Sovereignty of God in creation, revelation redemption, and final judgment;

SECTION 1c. The Divine Inspiration and the entire trust to the Holy Bible, and its supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct;

SECTION 1d. The universal sinfulness and guilt of all men since the fall of Adam and Eve;

SECTION 1e. Redemption from the guilt, penalty, dominion and pollution of sin, solely through the sacrificial death of the Lord Jesus Christ (as our representative and substitute) the incarnate Son of God.

SECTION 1f. The bodily resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ from the dead and His ascension to the right hand of God the Father;

SECTION 1g. The presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the work of regeneration

SECTION 1h. The justification of the sinner by the Grace of God through faith;

SECTION 1j. The one Holy Universal Church which is the Body of Christ and to which all true believers belong;

SECTION 1k. The expectation of the personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ.

SECTION 2. All members of this organization must subscribe without reservation to above- mentioned basis of faith.

SECTION 1. Membership in the JG-PCU shall be limited to students who are enrolled in PCU and to the students who are undergone the Pre-Encounter, Encounter God Retreat (EGR). Otherwise, they will just be called attendees of the organization.

SECTION 1a. All bonafide student members of the organization have the right to voice and to hold office.

SECTION 1b. Every Member shall be faithful and loyal to the JG-PCU and shall not use its name in vain.

SECTION 1. The officers of the organization shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor and Public Relations Office. They shall be responsible to the University Administration for the proper and efficient management of the organization during their term of office, which is one year.

SECTION 2. There shall be 2 advisers who are members of Philippine Christian University-Manila faculty and staff chosen by the Executive Committee, a Born Again Christian. The Advisers shall be in agreement to the aims and purpose of the organization.

SECTION 3. The Executive Committee (ExeCom) shall be composed of the officers of the organization.

SECTION 4a. To carry out the purpose, general policies, and programs of the organization as efficiently as possible;

SECTION 4b. To call an Executive Meeting for submitting reports on the various activities of the year and other concerns when necessary.

SECTION 4c. To be responsible for continuance of the organization from year to year

SECTION 5a. He is the head of the ExeCom and presides over all the meeting called, call the members to order, cause the journal of the last meeting to be read after having been examined by the same.

SECTION 5b. He shall sign all joint resolutions, petitions or any correspondence previously approved by the Adviser.

SECTION 5c. He shall have the overall responsibility of leading and conducting affairs of the JG-PCU in dealing with the University Student Government and other organizations.

SECTION 5d. He shall be held responsible in coordinating with the University Student Government to voice out concerns of the JG-PCU or vice versa.

SECTION 6b. He may act as the President’s representative in dealing with other organization when he authorizes him to do so.

SECTION 6c. In case of vacancy of the presidency, he shall assume the Office of the President.

SECTION 7a. He keeps minutes of meetings, list of members, a copy of the organization’s Constitution and such other documents or records needed for the efficient function of the JG-PCU.

SECTION 7b. He shall have all the records available for securing by and reference of any member before, during and after meetings.

SECTION 7C. He shall check the attendance of the officers during meetings and other activities of the JG-PCU and shall keep such record thereof.

SECTION 7d. He shall recap and read minutes of the previous meeting so it may serve as a guide for the present meeting.

SECTION 8a. It shall be his duty to issue, release, or convey funds or properties only upon receipt of requisition duly signed and authorized by the President, and shall keep records thereof.

SECTION 8b. For transparency purposes, he shall prepare the financial report.

SECTION 9b. He must be responsible in other matters that the President may assign.

SECTION9c. He shall assist the treasurer in seeking means to acquire finances.

SECTION 10a. He is responsible for the publicity of the activities of the JG-PCU either be it through informing them personally or through the bulletin board.

SECTION 10b. He shall promote the activities of the JG-PCU and be held responsible in reminding the members of the schedule of their cell groups and other activities as well.

SECTION 1. An officer for any position of the JG-PCU must possess the following qualifications:

SECTION 1b. Must have undergone the Pre-Encounter, Encounter, and Post-Encounter and have completed all the requirements in the said training.

SECTION 1c. Must be of good moral character and with no disciplinary records.

SECTION 1. The appointment of JG-PCU officers shall be led by the Senior Pastor of Solid Rock Ministries with the help and recommendation of the Cell Leaders.

SECTION 1. Weekly Meeting. JG-PCU shall have a weekly Cell Group depending on their scheduled time and day.

SECTION 2. Special Meeting. When the need arises, the President or the Adviser may call a special meeting of the Joshua Generation.

SECTION 3. Prayer Meeting. The JG Leaders shall meet once a week for the prayer meeting.

SECTION 4. Strategic Meeting. It is an overnight prayer meeting and goal setting of the JG officers one month before the start of the semester.

SECTION 5. Jericho Walk. JG Leaders shall have a prayer walk within the campus one week before the start of the semester.

SECTION 1. JG-PCU Officers and Leaders should have a weekly contribution based on the amount agreed upon to meet the expense of the organization.

SECTION 1. The amendment of any provision of this constitution may be proposed by three-fourth (3/4) votes of all members of the Executive Committee in session. Such amendment shall be presented in Plebicite to the general membership for ratification and upon concurrence by the majority vote; the same shall become part of this constitution.

SECTION 2. Amendments to this constitution shall not be valid unless approved by the head pastor and youth coordinator of the Joshua Generation - Solid Rock Ministries

SECTION 1. Any of the following is ground for disciplinary actions for JG-PCU Officers and Leaders.

SECTION 2a. Failure or omission on the part of the officers/Leaders to perform his lawful duties (negligence).

SECTION 2. Disciplinary Actions. All leaders of JG-PCU regardless of position shall not commit any of the following ground for disciplinary action.

3^rd Offense: 1 Semester cell leading suspension or until passing grade is attained.

SECTION 3. Rebellion or disobedience to authority specifically cell leaders, pastors, and the like.

SECTION 1. This constitution shall take effect upon approval and ratification by the Head Pastor, Youth Coordinator and members of the Joshua Generation shall supersede all the provisions under the old constitution.