Apostolic Body Of Churches

The Apostolic Body Of Churches is an Apostolic Body of Churches composed of autonomous leaders who have willingly aligned themselves with a presbytery of senior elders. This alignment fosters mutual accountability, spiritual mentorship and fathering, and adherence to sound biblical doctrine within the church community.

The senior elders within this presbytery are members of the ABC Forum, whose spiritual influence and oversight extend across the globe for more than 4 decades.

The primary focus of the Apostolic Body Of Churches is to uphold accountability and transparency among both leaders and congregants, fostering a culture of integrity and mutual honor resulting in the Bishops’ Council.

The Bishops’ Council of ABC Ministries is committed to upholding and safeguarding the essential doctrines of the Christian faith as revealed in the Holy Scriptures. This statement serves as a foundational guide for doctrinal purity, ethical governance, and ecclesiastical accountability, ensuring that all affiliated leaders, churches, and ministries remain faithful to biblical truth.

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STATEMENT OF BELIEFS FOR THE BISHOPS’ COUNCIL

(Preserving Biblical Orthodoxy)

ROLE OF THE BISHOPS’ COUNCIL IN SOUTH AFRICA

The Bishops’ Council of ABC Ministries serves as a collective body of seasoned AUTONOMOUS church leaders who provide spiritual oversight, doctrinal guidance, and moral accountability to ensure the integrity of the Christian faith and the well-being of churches under its influence. The council operates within the framework of Biblical principles, ethical governance, and constitutional rights, ensuring its actions are aligned with both Christian doctrine and legal protections in South Africa.

QUALIFICATIONS OF BISHOPS

Essential Qualifications for a Bishops’ Council Member:

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS FOR STRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP

1. CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE BISHOPS’ COUNCIL

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES FOR THE BISHOPS’ COUNCIL

(Based on Biblical Principles – KJV)

The Bishops’ Council upholds biblical discipline to preserve the integrity of the Church, ensure ministerial accountability, and protect the flock from false teachings and moral failures. Discipline is always redemptive, not punitive, aiming at repentance, restoration, and the fear of the Lord.

1 Timothy 5:20 KJV
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

BISHOPS OATH

Bishop’s Oath for an Apostolic context, honoring Apostolic tradition, authority, holiness, and commitment to advancing the Kingdom of God through APOSTOLIC CULTURE IN THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: