To avoid misunderstanding please read
the Constitution below before
completing any application forms.
Constitution
1. The Fellowship of Evangelistic Ministries
This body has been formed as a non-denominational, non-profit-making
Evangelistic Body. The following Constitution and articles are given as a guide
to future activities of the Fellowship.
2. Name
The name assumed by this organisation and under which it shall be known is:-
Fellowship of Evangelistic Ministries. This is abbreviated to FEM and shall be
referred to as such in the rest of this document.
3. Headquarters
The registered office for the Fellowship will be located in England.
4. Objectives
The purpose of this organisation shall be to propagate the Christian Faith both
at national and local level, by means of Accredited Ministers, Elders, Teachers,
Evangelists and Mission Workers. Thereby giving, granting and bestowing every
ecclesiastical power, privilege and authority as Christian Clergymen or in the
case of females, Deaconesses.
Furthermore to make suitable arrangements for training the above named men and
women for the ministry through the Evangelistic Academy. Achieved by distance
learning and by day/evening tuition at a suitable location. Finally for
fellowship together.
5. Officers
The Officers of the FEM are The Company Directors [President, Secretary, and
Treasurer] and Area Chairmen, ex-officio members of the Council. The Council
shall also consist of members elected by the Annual General Meeting.
6. Membership
Membership of the FEM is open to both men and women. No God called person shall
be denied the right for membership.
7. Fees
Every member of the Fellowship shall pay an annual subscription towards the
running costs and expenses of the Fellowship. The Council determines at the
Annual General Meeting the level at which these expenses etc; will be set each
year. The fees are payable on joining and and on the first day of January each
year.
8. Conditions of Membership
All applications must be supported by two up to date references from Ministers
or Pastors, together with a letter of recommendation from either the church
secretary, board of deacons or leading church officer. Those working in an
approved society or organisation must supply a letter of recommendation from the
person in charge.
All candidates for the role of Minister, Pastor, Chaplain or Mission Worker must
previously have undertaken one of the following:-
a) A minimum of three years Theological training and be a
graduate of an approved Faculty.
b) Have successfully completed the Certificate of
Ecclesiastical Studies through the Evangelistic Academy over a set period of
time.
Please Note: Under no circumstances can these conditions be waived at any time.
9. Categories of Membership [see application form links
below]
a) Fully Accredited Ministers
b) Licensed [probationary] Ministers
c) Consecrated Deaconesses
d) Licensed [probationary] Deaconesses
e) Associate Members
10. All Candidates
For categories a and c, who have not had any formal theological training must
undertake the prescribed course of studies for the recognition of a fully
accredited minister or consecrated deaconess. Those accepted by the Fellowship
are instructed to undertake a course of study and may be granted probationary
status which is renewable yearly.
11. Voting
Every member of the Fellowship will be entitled to one vote, and to attend the
Annual General Meeting.
12. The Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting will be held yearly at a place and time designated by
the Executive Council.
13. The Executive Council
As intimated in Section 5 of this document, the elected members of the Council
are required to retire from their positions every three years. Such persons may
be nominated for re-election if they so wish. All nominations for the Council
must be sent to the General Secretary one month before the date of the Annual
General Meeting.
14. Disqualification of Members
The office of member will be terminated under the following conditions:-
a) He or she becomes of unsound mind.
b) He or she ceases to become a member of the Fellowship.
c) Annual subscription unpaid.
d) By giving notice that they wish to resign from office.
e) In the event of a disagreement not being suitably settled,
or a member being at variance with the Executive Council. The person or persons
membership will be withdrawn as deemed necessary by the Council.
15. Ministerial Selection Board
The President is an ex-officio member of the Ministerial Selection Board. The
President may appoint a regional chairman to preside over the interview. The
Board consists of at least three members and they must be in unanimous agreement
16. Joining FEM
A person joining FEM is not required to resign or withdraw from other Protestant
churches or reputable organisation. In the FEM membership will be drawn from
almost every known denomination of the Protestant Faith. Our aim is to unite
fellowship for the purpose of promoting the work of the Lord Jesus Christ, and
to help to combat the errors of liberalism and all false doctrine.
17. Annual Fees
Fully Accredited Ministers & Licensed Ministers = £30.00
Consecrated Deaconesses & Licensed Deaconesses = £15.00
Associate Members = £15.00
18. Affiliation of Independent Churches and Organisations
Over the years many organisations have operated independently of Church, Mission
and other organisations. Future legislation however could change this practice.
There are many changes occurring in the world. With this in mind the FEM has
prepared an affiliation certificate to cover any eventualities in this area. The
certificate is issued annually.
Newly formed, totally independent Churches may link with the Fellowship if they
so wish. The FEM has an advisory Constitution that any independent Church may
obtain by request to the General Secretary. This constitution is advisory only.
Churches linking with the FEM will in no wise lose their autonomy.
19. The Charismatic and Ecumenical Movements
Please Note:- Membership in the FEM is not open to those who would be of a
Charismatic or Ecumenical position.
By Charismatic we mean somebody who places an undue emphasis on the Gifts of the
Holy Spirit at the expense of spiritual discernment, in determining what is of
the Spirit and what is of the flesh. We reject the idea that it is essential for
a believer to manifest any spiritual gift as evidence of being filled with the
Holy Spirit.
By Ecumenical we mean somebody who is prepared to co-operate with or have
fellowship with churches, fellowships, or individuals who endorse a different
gospel from the Historical, Biblical doctrine of justification by faith in
Christ alone and in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ.
We as a Fellowship are totally separate from all ecumenical bodies, i.e. The
World Council of Churches and the Churches Together movement. We maintain that
bodies such as these are preparing the way for the Apostate One World Church as
predicted in the Holy Scriptures.
Please click one of the following to print off an application form, after which please mail the form to the address noted thereon:
Fully Accredited Ministers & Licensed [probationary] Minister
Consecrated Deaconesses & Licensed [probationary] Deaconesses
Associate Churches, Missions & Societies