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G E N E R A L
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TODAY
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MONDAY | JULY 18, 2016
General Overseer Outlines
2016
Message
By Mark L. Williams
MONDAY, JULY 18
KEEP THIS SPECIAL
EDITION ALL WEEK!
Within the pages of this registration issue
of General Assembly TODAY, you will find the
following items, which will be valuable all week:
• GA2016 General Information........ 4
• Instructions to Delegates.............. 5
• Parliamentary Guide...................... 6
• Complete Schedule....................... 9
(Event, date, time, and location)
• GA2016 Agenda........................... 12
• Instructions for the Speaker
Recognition System.................... 13
• Music City Center Diagram......... 16
• List of Exhibitors......................... 17
Delegates are encouraged to hold on to this
edition of GAToday and refer to it often. Should
you misplace your copy, a limited amount of
extras will be available. Please present your
credentials at the registration desk to obtain
a replacement copy. A PDF version of each
issue of GAToday, will be available at www.
churchofgod.org. For iPad and iPhone users,
download into your iBooks app for easy viewing.
En Español.............................. 24
Publication
Celebrates the
Global Church
of God
This week at registration, every delegate will receive a
publication celebrating the global church.
The magazine is entitled To the Ends of the
Earth and tells the exciting story of the Church of God as we have
endeavored to reach the nations of the world
—continued on page 3
To you and to the thousands of others
gathered from the nations here in Nashville
this week for the 76th International General
Assembly, I say “Welcome!” My colleagues
on the International Executive Committee,
the Assembly Committee, and the dozens and
hundreds who will be working alongside us
for an efficient, effective, and Spirit-saturated
meeting join me in extending to you the most
cordial and sincere embrace of warmth and
welcome.
Our theme, “GO,” signifies this is to be
a mission-advancing meeting; one that will
inform, inspire, and mobilize our movement
to join the Holy Spirit in fulfilling the purpose
for which Jesus died. Rather than take valuable time to parse, decline, and editorialize
our cherished book of polity and church discipline, we dare to focus attention on relevant—
indeed, essential—matters, such as urban
evangelism, community outreach, multisite
strategies for church multiplication, leadership development, fathering a new generation,
the sanctity of marriage, culture—translating a
first century Christ into a 21st century world.
The bottom line is that we want to hear from
God. To that end, we are saturating this meeting
with prayer, gathering intercessors and prayer
teams to bathe every moment of every day in
holy, fervent supplication. The Prayer Room is
the power center of this Assembly.
Trusted voices such as Pastor Tim Oldfield,
Pastor Anna Ruth Diaz, Gabe and Rebekah
Lyons, Christine Caine, Ed Stetzer, Samuel
Rodriguez, Gordon Banks, Dr. Tony Evans,
Dr. Larry Stockstill, and Dr. Jimmy Evans have
all been invited to speak into our lives and the
life of this movement. They will help prepare
us for the days and opportunities ahead.
—continued on page 3
Pre-Assembly Events Include LEAD,
World Missions Conference
While the 76th International General
Assembly doesn’t officially begin until the
gavel falls on Tuesday morning, several events
will have already taken place.
Beginning on Sunday evening, the
Chaplains Commission is conducting their
traditional conference for endorsed vocational chaplains. The event is being held in the
Renaissance Hotel and continues through
Monday afternoon.
Church of God World Missions has several
pre-Assembly activities, including a mission-
ary conference. Before the multiple activities
of the Assembly, Church of God missionaries
are treated to a time of ministering, fellowship, and renewal of friendships. A Missionary
Appreciation Service takes place on Monday,
July 18, which will include affirmation of
career missionaries, training, and inspiration.
The World Missions worship service
begins at 10:30 a.m. with praise and worship from Christ Church Chorale. A message will be delivered by Bishop Kenneth
Ulmer, presiding bishop of the Macedonia
—continued on page 19
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Outlines 2016
Message —continued from page 1
The global ministry of the church will be
on parade in the Thursday evening service.
We will hear reports of missions victories and
a message from Ana Ruth Diaz, who serves
as pastor of the largest Latino church in our
fellowship, the Oasis of Love congregation of
more than 11,000 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
“Go Kids Church” will offer a whole new
dynamic for children of registered delegates and
children’s leaders as well. Sessions will feature
age-specific Go Kids and Go Kids Jr worship
services, training, and discipleship. There will
also be a full exhibit area catering to children’s
ministries. A student missions experience,
called “Wake,” will share acts of life-changing
service with those most in need in Nashville.
For those who will take part in the deliberations of the International General Council, I
trust you will involve yourself prayerfully and
scripturally. The agenda items deserve careful attention. The Council recommends to
the International General Assembly measures
that shape policy; subsequently, those policies
shape the church. My prayer and expectation
is that we will mentally wear one of those
WWJD bracelets—What Would Jesus Do?—
as we approach each issue. Some of them are
far-reaching.
During the elections, we will select new
members of the International Executive
Committee and International Executive
Council. Three of the Committee members—
Wallace J. Sibley, David M. Griffis, and Mark
L. Williams—leave office because of tenure
limitations. For the first time in our church’s
history, the men who are elected to the
Committee in 2016 may potentially serve a
total of eight years in one office. Previously,
that tenure limitation was four years.
Best of all during this week, the Church will
gather to worship God, boldly declaring that
all other gods are idols, but the Lord made the
heavens. I hope we will enter every service like
the prophet Isaiah, aware that we are standing
in the presence of God’s glory. We may feel
small and insignificant; we may sense that we
have been affected by the sin of our society.
But we are coming into His burning presence,
where we can be cleansed and made whole.
I wholeheartedly believe as a result of our
time together we will be strengthened for life
and service and be sent forth in response to
His command to “GO!” and be the church a
waiting world needs.
Mark L. Williams, D.D.
Presiding Bishop/General Overseer
Publication
Celebrates . . .
—continued from page 1
with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The 36-page, full-color publication uses stories and photographs to show how Church of
God women and men have dedicated their lives
to fulfill the words of Jesus in Acts 1:8: “But you
will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes
on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the
ends of the earth” (NIV). A timeline across
the bottom of the pages highlights people and
events throughout the history of the Church of
God that mark significant efforts to share the
gospel. The Church of God Historical Commission and the Dixon Pentecostal Research
Center produced the magazine especially for
the 76th International General Assembly.
Delegates are invited to view the accompanying Heritage Exhibit on display in the exhibit hall. The exhibit includes photographs
and artifacts that illustrate the history and
significance of mission and migration in the
Church of God movement. Among the objects on display are the boots worn by J. H.
Ingram, and a hand-cranked gramophone he
used when he took the gospel to Guatemala.
Additional copies of the magazine are also
available at the exhibit. u
CONNECTING ELECTRONICALLY
WITH GA2016
General Assembly TODAY is produced in the interest of delegates
to the 76th Church of God International General Assembly.
It is published daily, Tuesday through Friday, July 18-22, 2016.
This week there will be multiple ways to interact and get the latest
information about the 76th International General Assembly.
Produced under the auspices of the General Assembly Cabinet:
• On the Web: A special
David Ray, chair, Ken Bell, Kevin Brooks, Ken Hill, Raymond Hodge,
Carlos Moran. Mark Williams, executive liaison
website will be devoted to
news, information, photos,
and videos. Visit us at
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or www.ga16.org.
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Ken Hill, cabinet liaison.
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General Information
About GA2016
Assembly Delegates—According to the International General
Assembly Minutes, “Members and ministers of the Church of
God (16 years of age and above) present and registered at the
International General Assembly shall comprise the voting constituency.” Registered delegates receive a manual and a badge
that must be displayed in order to vote in International General
Assembly business sessions.
Registration—The registration area is located on Level 2 of
the MCC near the entrance of the parking garage. All delegates
to the International General Assembly should register. A registration badge is necessary for admission to the International
General Council and International General Assembly business
sessions. The registration fee is $129 for an individual, $149 for
married couples, $49 for young adults ages16-19 and $169 for a
family. All delegate credentials must be secured from the registration counter located on Level 2 of the MCC.
Registration Hours of Operation
Sunday, July 17
2:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
Monday, July 18
8:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 19
8:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 20
8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 21
8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Friday, July 22
8:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Business Office—The Business Office is located on Level 3M
in the Show Manager-C Office in the Music City Center (MCC).
Hours of operations are:
Tuesday–Friday 8:30 a.m.­—12:00 noon
1:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m.
DVDs of Services—DVDs of the International General
Assembly evening worship services, as well as the women’s worship service, are available at the booth located outside of Exhibit
Hall B/C, Level 3.
Children’s Church—Located in the Davidson Ballroom A/B
of the MCC. Children age 3 (if toilet trained) through 6th grade
are invited to attend Children’s Church. Sessions will include
Bible stories, puppets, music, and involvement activities. The
schedule will be Tuesday—Friday 7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. This is
provided at no cost.
Kids Day Camp—Located in the Davidson Ballroom A/B of
the MCC. Children age 3 (if toilet trained) through 6th grade
are invited to attend. The schedule will be Wednesday through
Friday 1 p.m.—5 p.m. The cost is $20/day for the first child,
$10/day for each additional child of the same family.
Mass Children’s Choir—Scheduled for Friday night, preservice.
Children’s Leader Training—Located on Level 2 of the MCC,
Rooms 209 A-C. Scheduled for 9:00 a.m.—noon on Wednesday
through Friday, there will be three sessions per day for a total of 27
workshops available that are offered at no cost to the participant.
Credentials—All ordained bishops are required to register to
be eligible to vote in International General Council sessions.
Questions regarding ministerial status or licensure should be
directed to the Registration/Credential Committee in the registration area located on Level 2 of the MCC.
Prayer Ministries—Each morning, Tuesday through Friday,
opportunities for intercessory prayer will be held in Rooms 207
A-C at 7:00 a.m. in the MCC.
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Exhibits—The exhibits are located in Exhibit Hall A of the
Music City Center (MCC), Level 3. You will find materials to
assist you and your church in ministry. New and exciting features
of the exhibits will include a seminar area and a Commons Stage.
Exhibit Hall Hours of Operation
Mon., Wed., Thurs.
Tuesday
Friday
9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
First Aid/Health Care—Emergency medical assistance is
available in the Health Care/First Aid Station Room which can
be found at MCC Level 3 outside of Exhibit Hall B.
Handicap Seating—Seating for the physically challenged
is available on the main floor of the general session area. The
Music City Center is in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and continues to search for ways to better
accommodate all visitors. The MCC is designed with wheelchair
ramps, automatic doors, passenger elevators, and handicapaccessible restroom facilities.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing—Reserved seating will be available on the main floor, stage left, for the hearing impaired.
Signing will be provided.
International General Assembly News, GA Today, and
Press—Newspaper and media personnel may secure information along with a press identification badge at the International
General Assembly News and Publications area, located in Room
203-A of the MCC. Daily press releases and other International
General Assembly information will be available.
Message Board—An emergency message center is located near
the ushers table on the main floor of the general business session
area. Only absolutely critical messages will be placed on the screen.
Dining Options—The Music City Center offers a number of
food options at their Food Court, located outside Hall A (exhibit
hall), or Food Carts — which are inside Hall A.
Food Court Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Parking—Parking for the MCC is located on 6th Avenue
and Demonbreun, directly across from the South Entrance to
Bridgestone Arena. There are three entrances to the garage:
one on 7th and Demonbreun and two on 6th Avenue between
Demonbreun and Korean Veterans Boulevard. There are 1,800
parking spaces available. This is a three-level covered parking
garage with a fully automated system that accepts debit and
credit cards.
Translation of Sessions—Simultaneous translations in
Spanish, German, French, and Russian will be available. Delegates
needing translation services can be seated anywhere in the sessions area. Translation booths will be located in the registration
area of the Convention Center for check-in and checkout of personal receivers. A security deposit will be required to check out a
receiver. All receivers must be returned to the translation booth
at the conclusion of the Assembly on Friday evening.
Voting Results—Results of the electronic voting of the
International General Council will be posted at the base of the
escalators in South Hall A in the OCCC.
Wall of Remembrance—This memorial is dedicated to the
ministers who have passed away since 2012, International
General Assembly. Located in Exhibit Hall South B, the Wall of
Remembrance is open during exhibit hours. u
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Instructions to
Delegates
1. Parliamentary Authority
a. The International General Assembly
has adopted Robert’s Rules of Order,
Newly Revised, as our parliamentary
authority. The latest version is the
11th edition, published in 2011. This
is the edition that will be used in
the International General Council
and International General Assembly
business sessions.
b.The International General Assembly
has also adopted some self-imposed
rules for the manner in which
business can be conducted in the
International General Council and
International General Assembly business sessions. We cannot violate our
own bylaws. Any motion to suspend
the rules and introduce business
prior to the work of the agenda is not
allowable because it would impinge
upon the bylaws and would amount
to an attempt to suspend bylaws,
which is never allowable. (Bylaws
may be amended but only under
circumstances of previous notice.)
c. All business will be conducted in an
orderly fashion.
2. Seating of Delegates
a. Only registered ordained bishops
are to be seated on the main floor
and any other sections identified for
ordained bishops. Credentials must
be openly displayed at all times.
b.
During the business sessions of
the International General Council,
ordained ministers, exhorters, and
laypersons can be seated in any area
beyond those designated for the
ordained bishops.
c. Audio or video recording of the
business sessions is not allowed.
d.All delegates must be registered to
attend business sessions. This includes
ordained ministers, exhorters and
laypersons. The registration booth is
located on Level 2 of the Music City
Center.
e.No ordained bishop will be allowed
to vote unless his credentials are
displayed. If credentials are lost,
new ones can be secured from the
Registration and Credentials Kiosk
located in the lobby outside the
Grand Ballroom where the business
sessions are being conducted.
f.Each member of the International
General Council should have
received the International General
Council Manual at registration. This
manual contains pertinent materials
for International General Council
meetings and should be brought to
all business sessions.
motion to adopt/receive the Agenda
since it is by our rules of procedure,
already adopted.
g.According to the current International
General Assembly Bylaws, “The
International General Assembly is
composed of all members and ministers
of the Church of God 16 years of age
and above. Members and ministers of
the Church of God present and registered
at the International General Assembly
shall comprise its voting constituency.”
b. The Bylaws require that “any new
business shall be presented to the
chairman of the Motions Committee,
which committe shall receive, classify,
clarify, eliminate duplication, and dispatch for placement on the agenda following the completion of the printed
agenda.” (Minutes, S2. Bylaws, Article
6, 2. International General Council,
Agenda, Paragraph 4).
3. Instructions Concerning
Deportment During Business
Meetings.
a. Regular attendance at all International
General Council sessions and the
International General Assembly business session is strongly encouraged.
The schedule is printed in the manual and on the reverse side of the
ordained bishop’s badge.
b. There is to be no entering or exiting
during voting. The sergeants-at-arms
have been directed to control the
entrances, so no one will be permitted
to enter or exit during voting.
c. The moderator will not entertain any
questions from the floor when a vote
is being taken.
4. Use of the Motion Submission
Form
This form is provided in the back of the
manuals and should be used to document in writing extended motions or
amendments in either the International
General Council or International General
Assembly business sessions. Please have
the form completed prior to making
your motion and ready to deliver to the
Motions Desk which is located on the
floor, stage right.
5. Limitation of Speeches
Note: Any new business for the 2016
International General Council should
be presented to the chairman of the
Motions Committee no later than 12
noon, Thursday, July 21, 2016.
c. Please note in your Agenda that material from the current Minutes is on the
left side (even-numbered) pages and
new motions are on the right side
(odd-numbered) pages.
7. Role of the Parliamentarians
The role of the parliamentarians is to
advise the chair or individual members
of the body. The parliamentarian does
not rule on any issue. Only the chair is
authorized to rule.
8. Appointment of Committees
a. Usher Committee (General Council)
Tony Cooper, Chairman
Fidencio Burgueño, Cochairman
Steve Smith, Cochairman
Thomas Powell, Cochairman
b. Teller Committee
Philip Bonaparte, Chairman
Michael Reynolds, Cochairman
c.
Sergeants-at-Arms Committee
Wayne Dority, Chairman
Timothy Nuckles, Cochairman
Doyle Scott, Cochairman
Toby Morgan, Cochairman
a. A recording secretary will tabulate the
number of speeches made by individuals.
d. Motions Committee
Charles Fischer, Chairman
Juan Garcia, Cochairman
b.A member is not to speak the second time on the same question in
the same day as long as someone
else desires the floor. Because the
moderator cannot always know just
how many times one speaks, he will
depend upon the recording secretary
to keep him informed.
e. Parliamentarian Committee
Oliver McMahan, Chairman
Kenneth Bell, Cochairman
6.Agenda
a. The printed Agenda provided to all
ordained bishops thirty days prior
to the Assembly is the “official
agenda, which is to claim the attention of the International General
Council” (Minutes, Page 65 A.2014.,
S4. International General Council,
III. International General Council.
Agenda). There is no need for a
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9. Electronic Voting
a. Voting for all electoral positions in
the International General Council
will be by an electronic system. An
introduction to the equipment and
instructions on how to operate the
equipment will be given prior to the
first vote.
b.Ordained bishops should prepare the
voting worksheet for the Council of
Eighteen in advance to help expedite
the voting process. u
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Delegate Guide
to Parliamentary
Practices
Introduction
Parliamentary law is not intended to repress the
work of an Assembly. It is meant to provide orderly
principles by which business may be expedited. Where
there are no principles of law and where every individual
is allowed to act in his own way, confusion prevails.
Perhaps the most important principle of
parliamentary law is that of rights: the right of the
majority to ultimately rule, the right of the minority to
be heard, and the right of the individual to participate
in the decision-making process.
It is hoped that the information included here
will be helpful in expediting the business of the
International General Council and the International
General Assembly. The material has been adapted from
several sources and is in agreement with Roberts Rules
of Order Newly Revised, published by Da Capo Press, a
member of the Perseus Books Group.
The information is certainly not exhaustive. Delegates are encouraged to study Roberts Rules of Order
Newly Revised. A more thorough knowledge of the rules
by which our business is conducted will surely make for
smoother and more productive business meetings.
Definitions
CHAIR—The presiding officer or the position from
which that person presides. The general overseer
serves as the presiding officer and should be
addressed as MR. CHAIRMAN or MR. MODERATOR.
PARLIAMENTARIAN—The person designated to
advise the chair on points of parliamentary law and
also to give similar advice to the Assembly when
requested. The parliamentarian gives an opinion; the
chair makes a ruling.
FLOOR—The position of persons other than the
chairman and his associates. When a member “has
the floor,” he has the opportunity to exercise his
speaking rights and should be given appropriate
attention.
MEETING—A single official gathering of the body to
conduct business.
SESSION—A series of connected meetings devoted
to a single agenda.
MEMBER—A person with the right to full participation.
MOTION—A formal proposal by a member in a
meeting for which the Assembly will take certain
action. Question is synonym for motion.
PENDING—Being processed by chair.
PROCEDURE—Priority or rank, applied to motions.
TABLE—To “lay on the table” means entrusting the
case to the secretary. To lay on the table permits the
Assembly to set an issue aside in order to consider a
more urgent issue.
Obtaining the Floor
Before a member attempts to make a motion or
to address a meeting, he should be recognized by the
chair. With our present system of speaker recognition,
a member is required to go to a numbered light and
touch the desired option on the screen. The members
are recognized by the chair in the order in which they
activate the light. A member does not have the floor
until recognized by the chair. Thus, if the subject on
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the floor changes, a new order will be established to
recognize those members wishing to speak to the
current subject.
A member wishing to get the chair’s attention
for the following reasons need not go to a speaker’s
light but may obtain recognition by audibly calling
for the attention of the chair with:
• Question of privilege
• Point of order
• Parliamentary inquiry
• Appeal from the decision of the chair
• Division of the house.
Each member has the right to speak on every
question. However, he cannot make a second speech
on the same question as long as any member who
has not spoken on the question desires the floor. It
is the prerogative of the moderator to recognize each
speaker and to determine a balance of negative and
affirmative speeches. (General Assembly Minutes, 2010,
p. 63, Parliamentary Procedure and Authority, item 2).
Assigning the Floor
A member does not obtain the floor by rising and
addressing the chair, nor by proceeding to a speaker’s
microphone and turning on a light. The floor must be
assigned to him by the chair before he is privileged to
speak.
Interrupting a Speaker
A member who has been assigned the floor should
not be interrupted after he has begun to speak, unless
the immediate need is of such urgency to justify the
interruption.
A member who has been assigned the floor should
be interrupted only by one who wishes:
• To make a motion to reconsider (and this only
if the time limit on the motion is about to run
out. The motion must be made and accepted
within 24 hours. It may not be considered after
24 hours.)
• To rise to a point of order
• To voice an objection to the consideration of a
question (this must occur before there has been
any debate or before any subsidiary motion has
been stated by the chair.)
• To call for the orders of the day in case they are
not being followed
• To raise a question of privilege
• To request a division of the question when the
question consists of more than one independent
resolution
• To make a parliamentary inquiry
• To request information that requires an immediate
answer.
Making a Motion
In making a motion (this includes any substitute
motion), a member first obtains the floor and
prefaces the statement of the proposed action by
the words “I move that . . .” The motion should be
written on the Motion Submission Form (included
in manuals of ordained bishops and at the Motions
Table for delegates) and given to the floor monitor
who is located on the main floor just beneath
the secretary general. The floor monitor will have
additional copies of the Motion Submission Form, if
they are needed.
Seconding a Motion
In general, every motion must be seconded before
it is discussed or voted upon. A member wishing to
second a motion simply says, “I second the motion.”
Recognition by the chair is not necessary in order
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to second a motion, and a second may be made
without the member rising. Motions that come from a
committee are considered already offered and seconded.
Debate or Discussion of the Question
In all debate and discussion, the following principles
should prevail:
1. Speakers should avoid all references to specific
personalities.
2. The motives of those whose views are opposed
should not be questioned.
3. Discussion should be aimed at clarifying the facts
rather than at challenging the views of those on the
opposite side of the question.
Voting on the Question
In calling for the vote, the affirmative vote is called
for first. If the chair is in doubt after calling for a vote
by voice, he will ask for a show of hands or a standing
vote. If a member questions the vote, he has a right to
call for “a division of the house.” Division of the house
does not demand a counting of the votes. If a member
wishes to have the votes counted, he must make a
motion (which must be seconded) to that effect.
Kinds of Motions
Main Motions
Main motions are those which bring some main
question before the group. A main motion yields to all
subsidiary, privileged, and incidental motions.
Subsidiary Motions
A subsidiary motion is applied to a pending
motion as a means of disposing of the pending
one. All subsidiary motions take precedence over
the main motion. By means of subsidiary motions,
the main motion may be amended, or referred to a
committee, or action postponed or hastened.
The subsidiary motions in order of precedence are:
1. To lay on the table
2. To call for the previous question
3. To limit or extend the time of debate
4. To postpone to a certain time
5. To commit or refer
6. To amend (can be applied to 3, 4, and 5)
7. To postpone indefinitely (cannot be amended).
To Lay on the Table
The effect of this motion is to postpone action on
the question to which it applies. This motion should
be used primarily to enable the group to consider more
urgent business, and should not be used as a means of
suppressing a question without debate. Parliamentary
law allows that only a two-thirds vote can rightfully
suppress a main motion without allowing free debate.
To Call for the Previous Question
The object of this motion is to bring to an end
the debate on the question or questions included in
the call, and to secure a vote on the question(s). The
previous question requires a two-thirds vote. If the
motion does not specify otherwise, it applies only
to the immediately pending question. The call for
previous question should come from a member who
has turned on a light and been recognized by the chair.
To Limit or Extend Time of Debate
Since certain rights are being taken away from the
members, adoption of these motions requires a twothirds vote. Motions to limit or extend time of debate
are not debatable but may be amended (see note above).
To Postpone to a Certain Time
The motion is similar to “Lay on the Table.” It
differs in that it postpones action to an established
time and is debatable.
To Commit or Refer
A motion to commit or refer is debatable, can be
amended and requires a majority vote.
To Amend
The motion to amend—that is, to change the
words of a pending motion—requires a second and is
debatable if the motion to be amended is debatable.
Amendments of the first degree and the second degree
are permitted. Amendments of the third degree are
not. An amendment must be germane (that is, closely
related) to the motion to be amended. If not, it will be
ruled out of order by the chair. A substitute motion is
an amendment of the first degree.
To Postpone Indefinitely
The real object of this motion is to reject the
motion to which it is applied. It is debatable and
opens the main question to debate. It requires a
majority vote for adoption.
Incidental Motions
Incidental motions arise out of the process of
business (a pending question), and as a result they
must be decided before a decision can be made on
the question to which they are incidental.
Incidental questions that will be briefly discussed are:
1. To rise to a point of order
2. To appeal from the decision of the chair
3. To suspend the rules
4. To object to the consideration of a question
5. To divide a question
6. To call for a division of the Assembly
7. To make a request growing out of pending business
a. To make a parliamentary inquiry
b. To request information
c. To ask permission to withdraw a motion.
To Rise to a Point of Order
While it is the duty of the chair to enforce the rules
of the Assembly, any member has the right to call to
the attention of the chair any violation which occurs.
To Appeal From the Decision of the Chair
An appeal may be made from the decision of the
chair only at the time the ruling is made. A majority
vote is necessary before a decision of the chair can be
reversed.
To Suspend the Rules
The rule or rules which interfere with the action
which the Assembly wishes to take may be suspended,
provided they do not conflict with basic parliamentary
law or with International General Assembly Bylaws.
Constitution and bylaws cannot be suspended.
To Object to the Consideration of a Question
The purpose of this motion is to present consideration of certain questions which the Assembly may feel
are not worthy of consideration. It requires no second,
cannot be debated, cannot be amended, and requires a
two-thirds vote. It must be proposed before debate and/
or before the chair has stated any subsidiary motion.
To Divide a Question
This motion can be applied only to main motions
and amendments. Parts of a question that are intimately
related should not be divided.
To Call for a Division of the Assembly
The purpose for calling for the division of the
Assembly is to secure an accurate count of the vote,
especially when the vote has been taken viva voce. This
motion does not provide for a count. It provides for a
standing vote. A counting of the vote must be called for
by a motion to that effect.
To Make a Request Growing Out of the Business
of the Assembly
This can occur during a business session when a
member rises to the floor in order to . . .
a. Make a Parliamentary Inquiry. This privilege
should not be abused and will be prevented by the
chair when such requests are made for any reason
other than an honest attempt to secure information
that is immediately needed.
b. Request Information. This request has the same
privileges as a request for parliamentary inquiry. The
primary difference is that the member may be seeking
information from another member of the Assembly
rather than from the chair.
c. Ask Permission to Withdraw a Motion. After a
question has been stated by the chair, it is in the
possession of the group and cannot be withdrawn
or modified without the approval of the Assembly.
However, until a motion has been stated by the chair,
the proposer of the motion can withdraw or modify it
in any way he desires. u
SUMMARY OF FACTS RELATING TO MOTIONS
Kind of Motion Object Effect
To lay on the table Clear the floor for more urgent business Delays action
To call for the previous question Secure immediate vote on pending question
Ends debate
To limit or extend time of debate
Provides more or less time for discussion
Shortens or lengthens discussion period
To postpone definitely to a certain time
Often gives more time for informal discussion and for securing supporters
Delays action
To commit or refer To enable more careful consideration to be given Delays action
To amend To improve the motion Changes the original motion
To postpone indefinitely To prevent a vote on the question Suppresses the question
To raise a point of order To call attention to violation of rules Keeps the Assembly functioning according
to established rules
To appeal from the decision of the chair
Secures ruling of the Assembly rather than
by the chair
To determine the attitude of the Assembly on the
ruling made by the chair
To suspend the rules
To permit action not possible under the rules
Secures action which otherwise could not be
presented by the rules
To object to the consideration of a question
Prevent wasting time on unimportant business
Suppresses the motion
To divide the question Secure more careful consideration of parts Secures action by parts
To call for a division of the Assembly (a) To determine the accuracy of a viva voce vote (b) To secure expression of individual member’s vote
Secures an accurate check on vote
To raise a question of privilege To correct undesirable conditions Corrects undesirable condition
To take from the table Continue the consideration of the question Continues consideration of the question
To reconsider To reconsider the question Secures further consideration and another vote
on the question
To rescind Same
Repeal action previously taken
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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
MONDAY, JULY 18
LEAD Conference – 9:00 am – 4 pm (lunch provided)
– MCC Grand Ballroom (Ticket Required)
World Missions Music and Awards Celebration-6:00 pm
– Omni, Broadway Ballroom (Ticket Required)
TUESDAY, JULY 19
General Council—8:30 am–11:30 am
General Council—2:00 pm–4:30 pm
General Council—7:00 pm–9:30 pm
Women’s Service – 7:00 pm – MCC Exhibit Hall B/C
Speaker: Christine Caine (Ticket Required)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
General Council—8:30 am–11:30 am
Lunch and Learn—Noon – 1:00 pm
– MCC Rooms 101-106 (Ticket Required)
General Council – 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Worship Service - 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Speaker: Tim Oldfield
THURSDAY, JULY 21
General Council—8:30 am–11:30 am
General Council—2:00 pm–4:30 pm
General Council—7:00 pm–9:30 pm
Worship Service - 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Speaker: Ana Ruth Diaz
FRIDAY, JULY 22
General Council - 8:30 am – 11:30 am
General Assembly Bus. Session - 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Memorial Service – 6:00 pm
Worship Service - 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Speaker: Newly Elected General Overseer
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND MEALS
MONDAY, JULY 18
LEAD Conference
TUESDAY, JULY 19
Prayer Ministries
Time: 7:00 am • Location: 207 A-C, MCC
International Educators Luncheon
Time: 11:45 am – 1:45 pm
Location: Omni, Legends Ballroom E-F-G
Children’s Church
WCBC; WCCC; NBC; Patten Alumni
Time: 9:15 pm – 11:15 pm
Location: Omni, Legends Ballroom A
Ministry to the Military
Time: 9:30 pm • Location: MCC 101 A-B
PTS Alumni
Time: 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm • Location: MCC Room 104 A-E
Time: 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Location: Davidson Ballroom A/B of the MCC
Canadian Ministers and Spouses
New York State
Youth and Discipleship
Time: 9:00 pm • Location: MCC Room 102
Prayer Ministry Afterglow
Time: 9:30 pm • Location: MCC Room 107
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
Time: 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm • Location: MCC Room 102 A-B
Time: 10:00 pm • Location: MCC Room 106
THURSDAY, JULY 21
Prayer Ministries
Time: 7:00 am • Location: MCC, 207 A-C
Prayer Ministries
DOE/USA HEM Fellowship
Time: 7:00 am • Location: MCC, 207 A-C
Time: 7:00 am – 8:30 am • Location: MCC Room 103 B
Hispanic Regional Bishops/Ministers
Children’s Leader Training
Time: 6:30 am – 8:00 am • Location: MCC Room 107
Africa Leadership
Time 7:30 am • Location: MCC Room 105 A-B
Children’s Leader Training
Time: 9:00 am – Noon • Location: MCC Rooms 209 A-C
Caribbean Leadership
Time: 10:00 am • Location: MCC Room 108
Lunch and Learn – Urban Evangelism
Time: 12:00 noon
Location: MCC Room 101 (Ticket Required)
Lunch and Learn – Legal
Time: 12:00 noon
Location: MCC Room 102 (Ticket Required)
Lunch and Learn – Community Outreach
Time: 12:00 noon
Location: MCC Room 103 (Ticket Required)
Lunch and Learn – Leadership
Time: 9:00 am – Noon
Location: Level 2 of the MCC, Rooms 209 A-C.
CA/NV Ministers and Spouses
12 noon – 2:00 pm • Location: Omni, Music Row #3
Multi-Cultural Ministries
12:00 noon • Location: Omni, Legends Ballroom
People for Care and Learning/Buy A Tree
Time: 12:00 noon • Location: MCC Room 102
Kid’s Day Camp
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Davidson Ballroom A/B of the MCC
($20/day, $10/day for each additional child in the same family)
Children’s Church
Time: 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Location: Location: Davidson Ballroom A/B of the MCC
FRIDAY, JULY 22
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: MCC Grand Ballroom (Ticket Required)
Time: 12:00 noon
Location: MCC Room 104 (Ticket Required)
Prayer Ministries
Smoky Mountain Children’s Home
Lunch and Learn – Multicampus
French Language Action Committee
Time: 9:00 am – 12 noon • Location: Omni, Broadway F
Prayer Fellowship Luncheon
Time: 12 noon • Location: MCC Room 105-B
Latin America Leadership (Fernanda Ramirez)
Time: 2 pm – 4 pm • Location: MCC Room 105
GA Chair/CoChairs Committee
Time: 4:30 pm • Location: MCC Room 204
Sergeants-at-Arms Committee
Time: 5:00 pm • Location: MCC Room 202-A
Ushers: Worship Committee
Time: 5:00 pm • Location: MCC Room 202-B
Florida State Council and Staff
Time – 5:00 pm
Location: Omni, Bob’s Steak & Chop House
Ushers: General Council Committee
Time: 5:30 pm • Location: MCC Room 202-A
World Missions Music and Awards Celebration
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Omni, Broadway Ballroom (Ticket Required)
Time: 7:00 am • Location: MCC, 207 A-C
Time: 12:00 noon
Location: MCC Room 105 (Ticket Required)
Time: 7:00 am – 8:30 am • Location: MCC Room 109
Lunch and Learn – Social Media
Time: 9:00 am – Noon
Location: Level 2 of the MCC, Rooms 209 A-C.
Time: 12:00 noon
Location: MCC Room 106 (Ticket Required)
North Georgia State Council
Time: 12:00 noon • Location: Omni, Electric
Ohio State Function
Time: 12:00 noon • Location: Omni, Mockingbird 2
Kid’s Day Camp
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Davidson Ballroom A/B of the MCC
($20/day, $10/day for each additional child in the same family)
Children’s Church
Children’s Leader Training
Kid’s Day Camp
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Davidson Ballroom A/B of the MCC
($20/day, $10/day for each additional child in the same family)
Memorial Gathering
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: MCC Room 101 A-C
Children’s Church
Time: 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Location: Davidson Ballroom A/B of the MCC
Time: 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Location: Davidson Ballroom A/B of the MCC
Lee University Alumni
Time: 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Location: Omni, Broadway Ballroom
MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016
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International General Council Agenda
The following is the complete agenda as
presented to the Ordained Bishops General
Council:
• The agenda item title is highlighted in gray.
• The title is followed by the item as it is
currently stated in the Minutes.
• The green section is the recommendation.
I. Official Opening
II. Review of Schedule
Tuesday, July 19
8:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m
1:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 20
8:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m
1:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m
Thursday, July 21
8:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m
1:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m
Friday, July 22
8:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m
1:30 p.m.– 5:00 p.m
(International General Assembly Business Session)
III. Instructions to Delegates
IV. Appointment of Commitees
Usher, Motions, Teller, Parliamentarians,
and Sergeant-at-Arms
V. State of the Church Address
– Dr. Mark L. Williams
VI. Nominations/Elections
General Overseer
First Assistant General Overseer
Second Assistant General Overseer
Third Assistant General Overseer
Secretary General
Youth and Discipleship Director
Youth and Discipleship Assistant Director
World Missions Director
World Missions Assistant Director
Council of Eighteen
VII. Special Orders of the Day
Wednesday, July 20
• 8:45 a.m. Great Commission and
Urban Evangelism – Dr. Tony Evans
• 1:45 p.m. Spiritual Fathering and
Mentoring – Larry Stockstill
Thursday, July 21
• 8:45 a.m. Sanctity of Marriage
– Dr. Jimmy Evans
• 1:45 p.m. Great Commission and Culture
– Dr. Ed Stetzer
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VIII. Ordained Ministers
Included in International
General Council
That we amend page 59, S2. BYLAWS OF THE CHURCH OF GOD,
ARTICLE VI, 2. International General Council, Members, by adding
“ordained ministers 25 years of age
and older and” so as to read:
The International General Council
is composed of all ordained ministers
25 years of age and older and ordained
bishops of the Church of God, who
shall comprise its voting constituency. (That all other references to
ordained ministers be amended to
reflect this motion.)
RATIONALE:
This motion seeks to affirm the value of a new generation of ministers
by giving them voice and vote in
shaping the future mission, vision,
and core values of the Church of
God. It also expands the International General Council to include
ordained women, whose anointed
insights and spiritual discernment
are much needed in addressing the
growing complexity of fulfilling the
Great Commission.
Ordained ministers are currently
permitted to serve in the Church of
God as pastors, ministers, chaplains,
missionaries, and a wide variety of
other vital ministries. As such, they
are held accountable to the recommendations of the International
General Council and decisions of
the International General Assembly,
yet they do not have opportunity to
share their insights, ideas, experiences, wisdom, discernment, and
concerns in the formation of those
recommendations. This proposal
seeks to remedy that situation.
Additionally, the motion, if passed,
provides greater incentive for attendance to International General Assemblies and ministerial credential
advancement.
Finally, if passed, service in an official elected or appointed capacity
such as the presiding bishop, the
International Executive Committee,
the director and assistant director of
Youth and Discipleship, the director
MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016
and assistant director of World Missions, the Council of Eighteen (18),
administrative bishops, and any
other so identified by the Minutes
will continue to be restricted to ordained bishops (S5. I. SELECTION,
item 5, International General Assembly MINUTES, page 67; S22. III.
RIGHTS AND AUTHORITIES, item
2, International General Assembly
MINUTES, page 101).
IX. State Overseers Term of
Office
That we amend page 125, S32.
STATE OVERSEERS, V. Term of
Office, by striking “12” in the last
paragraph and replacing it with 16
(effective with the 2018 International General Assembly Term) so as to
read:
“The tenure of office [for the state
overseer] is for a maximum of 16
years (effective with the 2018 International General Assembly term) in
non-mission states. He may serve all
or part of his tenure in any state or
number of states depending upon
the above-stated criteria. He may be
eligible for reappointment as a state
overseer after serving in some other
capacity for at least two years.”
RATIONALE:
It has been clearly demonstrated that
longevity in leadership roles provides
for a more consistent vision, greater
accountability, and better stability in
an organization. Increasing the state
overseer’s tenure from 12 years to
16 years allows for longer tenures in
states, particularly when an overseer
has a state financially stable, moving
in a positive direction, and has the
overwhelming support of his leadership team and the ministers.
It recognizes the value of an experienced, effective, and approved state
leader remaining in a place of leadership for a longer period.
It acknowledges the benefits of continuity in leadership and aligns with
the denomination’s core value of
leadership training.
It permits the state overseer to become increasingly familiar with the
churches and pastors he supervises.
It allows continuation of the present
system of evaluation of overseers by
ministers within each state as a condition of continuing appointment beyond the initial assignment.
accredited institution or one certified by
the Church of God Division of Education, or when he is thirty (30) years of
age, provided he has had at least five (5)
years of active ministry, if he is otherwise qualified.
It affirms findings of the church that
states and regions with continuity of
leadership over longer periods have
resulted in healthier growth, as opposed to those areas that have frequent leadership turnover.
RATIONALE:
The purpose of this motion is to account for those ministers who have
chosen to obtain a ministry-related
degree or its equivalency rather than
go directly into active ministry.
X. Meaning and Usage of the
Term “Bishop” Report
• Acknowledges the biblical truth
that the church’s ministry should
include younger ministers as well
as older ministers (Joel 2:28-29; Acts
2:17-18), passion as well as wisdom,
and increasingly opens ministry to
the sons of the church.
After a detailed review by the International Executive Council of
the meaning and usage of the term
“bishop,” further study needs to be
done that will better address whether it is necessary to change the current nomenclature in order to clarify
and fulfill the intent of the International General Council with respect
to the designation of the ministerial
rank in the Church of God. We also
recommend that the study include a
detailed look at the title of “Ordained Bishop” and any effect it has
on the legal and cultural issues of
the International Church and on the
IRS rulings concerning the national
church. Further, that the following
issues and relatedness of these issues be part of this report:
• Recognizes the experiential value of learning that takes place in the
classroom under the tutelage of capable teachers as similar in value to
the learning that takes place by field
experience.
• Follows the biblical injunction
that a bishop not be a novice.
• Connects the oncoming generation in a tangible way with the church
of today.
• Creates a responsible role for
younger ministers in the Church of
God, who are often courted by other
denominations and movements.
That this study be brought back
to the 2018 International General
Council.
That we amend page 100, S22. ORDAINED BISHOP, II. QUALIFICATIONS OF ORDAINED BISHOPS, 2
by inserting the following after the
word “ministry” on line 3: or he has
three (3) years of active ministry accompanied by a ministry-related degree or its
equivalency from an accredited institution or one certified by the Church of God
Division of Education, So as to read:
An applicant for ordination as bishop
may be ordained when he is twenty-five
(25) years of age, provided he has had
at least eight (8) years of active ministry, or he has three (3) years of active
ministry accompanied by a ministryrelated degree or its equivalency from an
1. Each speaker stand is equipped with an electronic touch screen. This screen gives an individual four options:
• Speak FOR a motion
• Speak AGAINST a motion
• Ask a QUESTION
• OTHER
2. When one of these options is pressed, the
light turns on, a signal is sent to the podium
indicating you wish to speak and your place
in the speaking order is set automatically.
3. Depending upon the option selected, you will
see one of the screens in Templates 2-5 below.
4.
Once you have completed speaking or you
no longer wish to speak, you can simply touch
the CLEAR option and the light will be turned
off and your position in the speaking order
will be canceled.
• Affirms the important task filled
by Church of God ministerial, educational institutions.
1. Titles for all Ranks of Ministry
2. Qualifications of Ministry
3. Women in Ministry
XI. Ordained Bishop
Qualifications
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SPEAKER RECOGNITION
SYSTEM
XII. Contemporary Ministerial
Development Committee
Report
MIC #1
TOUCH
Speak
FOR
Speak
AGAINST
Ask
QUESTION
OTHER
This report focuses on the development of a culture of learning to
prepare every minister for the challenges and opportunities of ministry
by mobilizing every agency and all
available resources to invest in perpetual ministerial training.
XIII. Resolutions Committee
XIV. Motions From the Motions Committee
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Illustration 1
Step 1: INDICATE YOUR OPTION
(See Illustration 1)
A. If you desire to speak, approach a
speaker stand where the light is off.
B. Touch the desired option on the screen.
C. The light will come on and the screen will
indicate you are waiting to be recognized
according to your choice.
D. Wait to be recognized by the moderator
before speaking.
Step 2: CLEAR THE SCREEN
Once you have finished speaking, touch the CLEAR
option on the screen and this will turn off the light
and prepare the speaker stand for the next speaker.
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LEVEL 2
NOTE: Levels 1 and 2 are
below Hall A/Exhibits (Level 3),
and the General Council
is above (Level 4).
LEVEL 1
DAVIDSON
BALLROOM
LEVEL 1M
Omni Hotel u
News Media/GA Today - 203
Children’s Church/Kid’s Day Camp
Prayer Ministries - 207
Children’s Leader Training - 209
Omni Hotel u
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4 (GRAND BALLROOM)
GRAND BALLROOM
General
Council
Tuesday - Friday
HALL D
HALL C
HALL B
HALL A
General Assembly
Worship
Venue
Friday, 1:00 pm
Exhibits
Omni Hotel u
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Omni Hotel u
EXHIBITORS
EXHIBIT HALL HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9am-6pm
Tuesday: 9am-7pm • Friday: 9am-4pm
In addition to Church of God and affiliate ministries, the following outside vendors have rented space
in the exhibit hall. Please take time to visit and patronize the many resources, ministries, and businesses.
A21 - Christine Caine
929/931
LEVEL 3 - HALL A
Ladies for Life
530
(outside Grand Ballroom)
Abilene Dream Center
921
LeaderLabs
Accelerated Christian Education
420
Leadership Ministries Worldwide
804
Advocare International 430
Life Publishers International
928
Anointed Praise
803
Lifeway B&H Publishing Group
404
Back Home
829
Lifeway Films
Baker Publishing Group
734, 736
Blessings of Israel
(outside exhibit hall B/C)
Bread of Life/Kingdom Bilingual/Samaritan’s Place
626A
408C, 408D
Lifeway myWSB
402
Lifeway Resources
408 B
Lifeway Smallgroup.com
408A
Brenda Copeland Ministries
531
Logos
524, 625
Brotherhood Mutual
435
Museum of the Bible
906
CDM805
My Healthy Church
Christian Healthcare Ministries
912
NarratusCreative539
724, 825
OneHope535
Church of God Benefits Board
Church of God State Executive Offices - Florida, Tampa
Church of God Foundation
828
(outside Grand Ballroom)
Church of God Heritage/Wall of Remembrance
Church of God MarketPlace
112
915, 917
414, 416, 418
Pathway Bargain Area
607
Pathway Holding
807
Pathway Press
600-607
PCM Management, LLC/eGivingCenter.com
916
(outside Grand Ballroom)
Color Craft Studios
627
Pentecostal Theological Seminary
Creation Ministries International
914
Prayer Ministries
437
1018
Priority Travel & Tours, Inc.
629
Division of Care Division of Discipleship
1100
PuroClean Property Damage Experts
Division of Education
1118
Redemption School of Ministry
920
1000
Relational Discipleship Ministries
901
Division of World Evangelization 429,431
Dream Central Chattanooga/Crossing Church
525
Renew World Outreach 336
Editorial Evangelica
808
Replicate Ministries
529
Rock of Israel
536
Samaritan Ministries
628
538
(Pathway Bookstore)
Evangel
Feed The Children
1326/639
Gallagher Charitable International Insurance Services
830
Samaritan’s Purse
GDS Band
434
SaveOne932
Generis728
Servant’s Oasis
800
Girls Ministry
Shelby Systems
910
801
Glitz & Glamor II
635,637
Spread Truth
334
Glitz Galore-N-More
328, 330
The Commons
514
300
The People of the Cross
Go Israel NA
730
The ReThink Group, Inc. “Orange”
802
Israel Ministry of Tourism
902
Turning Point
528
Jewish Outreach International
631
Visions International
Joe and Christina Byrum
534
Walking With The Prophets
Journeys Unlimited
831
We Love Nashville Health Screening
Knoxville Dream Center
422
Zion Project
Global Church Planting
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1318/436
428
824
834, 836, 935, 937
923
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Pre-Assembly
Events . . .
—continued from page 1
International Bible Fellowship and pastor of
Faithful Central Bible Church.
Monday evening will be the International
Music and Awards celebration. Special musical guests are Bill Gaither and the Gaither
Vocal Band, along with Goodman Revival,
Curtis Bridgeman Praise Team, and Danny
Murray and the Voices of Lee. A ticketed
event, the Omni Hotel Ballroom is expected
to be filled to capacity.
Also on Monday, the L.E.A.D. Conference,
an acronym for leadership/enrichment/ affirmation/development, will feature six dynamic
church leaders who will take the stage at the
Music City Center between 10:00 a.m. and
4:30 p.m. At 9:00 a.m., Carter Conlan will lead
a prayer service. Featured speakers at LEAD
include Christine Caine, an Australian evangelist and international speaker, best known
for founding The A21 Campaign, an organization that combats human trafficking; Gabe
Lyons, founder of Q Ideas—a learning community that mobilizes Christians to advance
the common good in society and author of
The Next Christians: Seven Ways You Can Live
the Gospel and Restore the World; Rebekah
Lyons, author of Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking
Journey Toward a Life of Meaning; Samuel
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the National Hispanic Christian Leadership
Conference, which serves as the Hispanic
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former professional football player, who
is a member of the Dallas Cowboys Hall
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Overcomer Covenant Church in Federal Way,
Washington; and Ed Stetzer, executive director of LifeWay Research, a prolific author, and
well-known conference and seminar leader.
“LEAD was a very popular addition to
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the International General Assembly Cabinet.
“This slate of speakers is an exceptionally
diverse group who will bring a wide range
of perspectives on contemporary issues in
ministry.”
Lunch will be included in the fee of $20.
All participants must first be registered as
delegates for the Assembly.
Convenient charging stations have
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•
LEVEL 1:
Inside 5th Ave. doors
• Across from Room 101 (Lobby area)
LEVEL 3:
• Outside Hall B (Demonbreun side)
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Pray for spiritual awakening.
Pray for the nations.
Request prayer throughout
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◊ Watchmen. Be a part of the Watch throughout the
day – Watching the World in prayer.
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El Supervisor General Presenta
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¡Bienvenidos a todos los que esta semana
se han congregado en Nashville a celebrar la
76ª Asamblea General Internacional! Reciba la
más cordial bienvenida y un caluroso abrazo
de parte de mis colegas del Comité Ejecutivo
Internacional, el Comité Organizador de la
Asamblea y los cientos de colaboradores que
se encargarán de que sea un evento eficiente
y ungido.
Nuestro lema es «Id», lo que significa
que esta asamblea debe adelantar la misión
e inspirarnos como movimiento a que nos
unamos al Espíritu Santo en el cumplimiento
del mandato por el cual Cristo dio su vida.
Esta vez no nos concentraremos en analizar,
debatir y editar nuestro estimado reglamento
de gobierno y disciplina, sino en asuntos esenciales, tales como la evangelización urbana,
el servicio comunitario, estrategias para la
multiplicación de iglesias, el desarrollo del
liderazgo, ser padres y madres espirituales,
la santidad del matrimonio y la cultura, de
modo que el Cristo del siglo I sea comprensible para el mundo del siglo XXI.
En resumen, queremos oír la voz de Dios.
Por ende, equipos de intercesores y creyentes
fieles pasarán el día orando e intercediendo
fervientemente por cada momento de esta
reunión. El salón de oración será el centro de
poder de esta asamblea.
Hemos invitado a voces confiables como
el pastor Tim Oldfield, la pastora Ana Ruth
Díaz, Gabe y Rebeca Lyon, Christine Caine,
Ed Stetzer, Samuel Rodríguez, Gordon Banks,
el Dr. Tony Evans, el Dr. Larry Stockstill y el
Dr. Jimmy Evans. Ellos nos prepararán las los
días y las oportunidades venideras..
El ministerio global de la denominación
tomará el escenario durante el servicio del
jueves por la noche. Escucharemos informes
de las victorias obtenidas y las exposición de
la Palabra a cargo de la Rev. Ana Ruth Díaz,
pastora de Oasis de Amor en la ciudad de
Tegucigalpa, en Honduras, cuya membresía
de más de cien mil miembros la ha convertido en la congregación latina más grande de
nuestro movimiento.
La Iglesia de los Niños ofrecerá una nueva
dinámica para los hijos y las hijas de los delegados, así como los líderes de niños. Las sesiones estarán divididas por edades con cultos
de adoración, talleres y discipulado. Además,
contaremos con una exposición dedicada al
ministerio de los niños. Los adolescentes
participarán en una experiencia misionera
que ha sido denominada, «Despertar/Wake»,
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en donde servirán a los más necesitados de
Nashville.
Espero que los delegados que participarán
en las deliberaciones del Concilio General
Internacional vengan con un espíritu de
oración y firmes en la Palabra. Los asuntos ameritan su atención. Las recomendaciones del Concilio ante la Asamblea General
Internacional moldearán el reglamento y por
ende, a la Iglesia. Estoy orando para que
durante los debates nos pongamos el brazalete
mental de «qué haría Jesús». Algunos de estos
asuntos son trascendentales.
Durante las elecciones, seleccionaremos
a los nuevos miembros del Comité Ejecutivo
Internacional y del Concilio Ejecutivo
Internacional. Tres de los miembros del comité actual (Wallace J. Sibley, David M. Griffis
y Mark L. Williams) han cumplido sus términos. Por primera vez en la historia de la
Iglesia, los hombres que elegidos tendrán
un término de ocho años en sus respectivos
puestos. En el pasado los términos expiraban
cada cuatro años.
Lo mejor de la semana es que nos reuniremos a adorar a Dios con valentía, declarando
que los otros dioses son ídolos, pero Jehová
hizo los cielos. Espero que entremos a cada
servicio como el profeta Isaías, conscientes
de que estamos en presencia de la gloria de
Dios. Tal vez sentimos que somos pequeños
e insignificantes, afectados por el pecado
de nuestra sociedad. Pero entraremos a su
Presencia ardiente, en donde seremos limpiados y sanados.
De verdad creo que este encuentro nos
fortalecerá para que vivamos y sirvamos al
mandato de «ir» y ser la Iglesia que el mundo
espera.
Dr. Mark L. Williams
Obispo presidente/supervisor general
MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016
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CONFERENCIA
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Lunes, 18 de julio
A partir de las 9:00 a. m.
Music City Center
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DAMAS
Martes, 19 de julio
7:00 p. m.
Music City Center
Evangelista Christine Caine
*Admisión con un pago de $20.00
adicional a su inscripción de delegada.
Guía de
Procedimiento
Parlamentario
El reglamento de la Asamblea General Internacional y del Concilio General sobre el procedimiento
parlamentario establece como guía la edición en inglés de Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (Reglas
Parlamentarias de Robert, Edición Revisada) será la
guía oficial de las sesiones de trabajo de la asamblea
en todos los asuntos en que aplica y en los cuales
no haya conflicto con el reglamento de la Asamblea
General Internacional.
Ese manual fue escrito en el 1876 por Henry M.
Robert, un ingeniero militar, con el fin de “facilitar
la labor de la asamblea en la mejor manera posible”.
Su libro fue un gran éxito y desde entonces ha sido
revisado un sinnúmero de veces.
El reglamento parlamentario descansa sobre dos
principios, de los cuales el más importante es el
derecho: de la mayoría a gobernar, de la minoría a
ser escuchada y de los individuos a participar en la
toma de decisiones. En resumen, es un manual de
modales: debata las medidas no contra los miembros.
Cada uno debe respetar a su compañero y trabajar en
pro del bien común.
Dado que los seres humanos tienden a diferir en
cuestiones de derechos, cada organización debe tener un reglamento escrito. La Iglesia de Dios utiliza el
manual de Robert para dirigir sus negocios.
Definiciones1 :
El procedimiento parlamentario tiene su propio
lenguaje. A continuación, aparece una lista de los
términos básicos:
1. Abstención: Manifestación de voluntad ex–
presada en una votación, a través de la cual
un parlamentario, sin desentenderse del
asunto, decide no votar ni a favor ni en
contra.
2.Adoptar/aprobar: Tomar resoluciones o
acuerdos con previo examen o delibera–
ción. Pasar una medida con los votos re–
queridos.
3. Afirmativo: Miembros que votan a favor de
una moción.
4.Agenda: Relación de los temas que han de
tratarse en una junta o de las actividades
sucesivas que han de ejecutarse.
5.Clausurar: Dar por terminados los trabajos.
6. Debate: Discusión formal de una medida en
el pleno de la Asamblea.
7.Delegado: Miembro con derecho al voto.
8.Disponer: Deliberar, determina mandar lo
que ha de hacerse.
9. División de la Asamblea: Esta moción
pretende asegurar el conteo correcto del voto,
especialmente cuando ha sido tomado a
viva voz. Cualquier miembro puede solici– tarla y no requiere que sea llevada a vota–
ción.
10. Enmendar: Propuesta de modificación for–
mulada por los miembros o comités en vir–
tud de la cual se pretende suprimir, añadir,
o alterar algún artículo o fragmento de tex–
to de una iniciativa de la Asamblea u otra
moción.
11. En orden: Regla o modo que se observa pa–
ra hacer las cosas.
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Obras consultadas: www.rae.es; www.senado.es/web/
conocersenado/diccionarioterminosparlamentarios/; http://
www.diputados.gob.mx/cedia/biblio/virtual/dip/dicc_tparla/
Dicc_Term_Parla.pdf; http://www.oslpr.org/PDFS/ManualdeProcedimientoParlamentario.pd; http://ponce.inter.edu/
acad/taller_proce.pdf.
12. Informe/reporte de la minoría: Es pre
sentado por los miembros que desean expre–
sar formalmente su desacuerdo con el in–
forme de un comité.
13. Llamada al orden: Facultad del presidente
de mantener el orden en las discusiones y
dirigir los debates cuando un miembro
profiera palabras ofensivas al decoro de la
Asamblea o de sus miembros, o cuando con
interrupciones o de cualquier otra forma
altere el curso del debate.
14. Mesa: Conjunto de personas, como el pre–
sidente, que dirigen los trabajos.
15. Moción: Proposición que se hace o sugiere
en una junta que delibera.
16. Pleno: Suma total de los miembros.
17. Presidencia/moderador: Oficial que pr
side o el lugar desde el que esa persona pre–
side. El pastor funge como el oficial que
preside y se debe dirigir a él como Sr. Presi–
dente o Sr. Moderador.
18. Parlamentario: La persona designada para
informar al presidente sobre los puntos de
ley parlamentaria y también para dar con–
sejo similar a la asamblea cuando se le pi–
da. El parlamentario da una opinión; el
presidente da una resolución.
19. Reunión: Una sola reunión oficial del gre–
mio para conducir negocios.
20. Sesión: Una serie de reuniones conectadas
dedicadas a una sola agenda.
21. Miembro: Una persona con el derecho de
total participación.
22. Unánime: Todos los miembros están de
acuerdo con un dictamen.
23. Uso de la palabra: La posición de las perso–
nas aparte del presidente y sus asociados.
Cuando uno de los miembros “tiene la pa–
labra”, él/ella tiene la oportunidad de hacer
uso de sus derechos de hablar y debe pres–
társele la debida atención
24. Moción: Una propuesta formal por uno de
los miembros en una reunión de que la
asamblea tome cierta acción. Proposición
es un sinónimo de moción.
25. Pendiente: Que está siendo procesado por
el presidente.
26. Presentar una moción: Pedir la palabra y
presentar la moción.
27. Procedimiento: Prioridad o rango, aplicado a las mociones.
28. Postergar: Postergar quiere decir confiar el
caso al secretario. Postergar permite que
la asamblea haga a un lado un asunto para
poder considerar otro asunto más urgente.
29. Reglamento: Reglas para el funcionamien–
to de la Asamblea.
30. Pedir la palabra: Antes que uno de los
miembros trate de presentar una moción o
dirigirse a una reunión, debe ser reconoci–
do por el presidente. Los miembros son re–
conocidos por el presidente en el orden en
que indiquen que desean dirigirse al presi–
dente.
32. Voto mayoritario: Requiere más de la mi–
tad de los votos legales.
Cada uno de los miembros tiene el derecho a expresarse sobre todo asunto. Sin embargo, no puede
pronunciar un segundo discurso sobre el mismo
asunto mientras cualquier otro miembro que no
haya hablado sobre el asunto quiera pedir la palabra.
Es la prerrogativa del moderador reconocer a cada
orador y determinar un balance de discursos negativos y afirmativos.
Dar la palabra: La persona no tiene la palabra con
sólo ponerse de pie y dirigirse al presidente. No pu-
MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016
ede tener el privilegio para hablar sin que el presidente le dé la palabra.
Interrumpir a un orador: La persona que tiene
la palabra no debe ser interrumpida después de haber
comenzado a hablar, a menos que la necesidad inmediata sea de tal urgencia como para justi–ficar la
interrupción.
La persona que tiene la palabra sólo puede ser interrumpida por alguien que desee:
• Presentar una moción para reconsiderar
• Señalar un punto de orden
• Expresar una objeción a la consideración de
un asunto (esto debe ocurrir antes de cual–
quier debate o antes de que el presidente haya
expresado cualquier moción subsidiaria)
• Pedir el orden del día en caso de que no esté
siendo observado
• Señalar un asunto de privilegio
• Pedir una división del asunto cuando consista
de m s de una resolución independiente
• Hacer una indagación parlamentaria
• Pedir información que exige una respuesta inmediata
Presentar una moción: Al presentar una moción
(esto incluye cualquier moción suplente) la persona
primero obtiene la palabra y prologa la propuesta acción con las palabras “Hago moción que…” La moción debe ser escrita y se dan copias al presidente y
al secretario.
Secundar una moción: En general, toda moción
debe ser secundada antes de discutirse o de votar.
La persona que desea secundar una moción simplemente dice: “Yo secundo la moción”. No es necesario
ser reconocido por el presidente para secundar una
moción, y se puede secundar sin ponerse de pie. Las
mociones que provienen de un comité ya se consideran como presentadas y secundadas.
Debate o discusión del asunto: En todo debate y
discusión deben prevalecer los siguientes principios:
1.Los oradores deben evitar toda referencia a
personalidades específicas.
2. Los motivos de aquellos cuyos puntos de vista
son opuestos no deben ser cuestionados.
3. La discusión se debe dirigir a la clarificación
de los hechos y no a desafiar los puntos de
vista de los que están al lado opuesto de la
cuestión.
Votar sobre la cuestión: Al pedir el voto, el voto
afirmativo se pide primero. Si el presidente está en
duda después de haber pedido el voto expresado,
pedirá un voto de manos, o de ponerse de pie. Si alguien pone en duda el voto, tiene el derecho de pedir
“una división de la casa”. La división de la casa no
exige que se cuenten los votos. Si alguien desea que
se cuenten los votos, él/ella debe presentar una moción (que debe ser secundada) para ello.
Tipos de Mociones Mociones principales: Las
mociones principales son aquellas que presentan
al grupo cualquier asunto principal. Una moción
principal concede a todas las mociones subsidiarias,
privilegiadas, e incidentales.
Mociones subsidiarias: Una moción subsidiaria se
aplica a una moción pendiente como un medio de
despachar la que está pendiente. Todas las mociones
subsidiarias tienen precedencia en la moción principal. Por medio de mociones subsidiarias, la moción
principal puede ser enmendada, o referida a un comité, o hacer que se postergue o que se apresure la
acción.
Las mociones subsidiarias en orden de precedencia
son:
1.Postergar
2. Hacer un llamado para la cuestión anterior
3. Limitar o extender el tiempo de debate
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4. Postergar hasta cierto tiempo
5. Cometer o referir
6. Enmendar (puede aplicarse a 5, 4, y 3)
7. Postergar indefinidamente (no puede ser enmendada)
Una enmienda debe ser pertinente a (o sea, relacionada íntimamente con) la moción a ser enmendada.
Si no lo es, será declarada fuera de orden por el presidente. Una moción suplente es una enmienda de la
primera categoría.
Postergar:
El efecto de esta moción es postergar la acción sobre
la cuestión a la que se aplica. Esta moción debe usarse
principalmente para permitir que el grupo considere
las cuestiones más urgentes, y no debe usarse como
un medio para suprimir una cuestión sin debate. La
ley parlamentaria permite que sólo un voto de dos
tercios pueda por derecho suprimir una moción principal sin permitir debate libre.
Postergar indefinidamente: El verdadero propósi–to de esta moción es rechazar la moción a la que
se aplica. Es debatible y abre la cuestión principal al
debate. Exige un voto de mayoría para ser adoptada.
Hacer un llamado a la cuestión anterior: El
objeto de esta moción es traer a su fin el debate sobre
la cuestión o cuestiones incluidas en el llamado, y
asegurar un voto sobre la cuestión(es). La cuestión
anterior exige un voto de dos tercios. Si la moción
no lo especifica de otra manera, se aplica sólo a la
cuestión inmediatamente pendiente. El llamado para
la cuestión anterior debe ser hecho por una persona
que ha encendido una luz y ha sido reconocida por
el presidente.
Limitar o extender el tiempo de debate: Puesto que priva a los miembros de ciertos derechos, la
adopción de estas mociones exige un voto de dos tercios. Las mociones para limitar o extender el tiempo
del debate no son debatibles pero pueden ser enmendadas (vea la nota arriba).
Postergar hasta cierto tiempo: La moción es
parecida a “Presentar una moción”. Se distingue en
que posterga la acción hasta un momento establecido y es debatible.
Cometer o referir Una moción para cometer o referir
es debatible, puede ser enmendada, y exige un voto
de mayoría.
Enmendar:
La moción para enmendar —o sea, para cambiar las
palabras de una moción pendiente— exige que sea
secundada y es debatible, si es que la moción a ser
enmendada es debatible. Se permiten las en–miendas de la primera categoría y de la segunda categoría.
No se permiten las enmiendas de la tercera categoría.
Mociones incidentales: Las mociones incidentales surgen del proceso de negocios (una cuestión
pendiente), y como resultado deben ser decididas antes de poder tomar una decisión sobre la cuestión a la
que son incidentales.
Las mociones incidentales de las que hablaremos
brevemente son:
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•
•
•
•
•
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Señalar un punto de orden
Apelar la decisión del presidente
Suspender las reglas
Objetar a la consideración de una cuestión
Dividir una cuestión
Pedir una división de la asamblea
Hacer una petición que resulte de asuntos
pendientes
• Hacer una indagación parlamentaria
• Pedir información
• Pedir permiso para retirar una moción
Señalar un punto de orden: Aunque es deber del
presidente poner en vigencia las reglas de la asam–
blea, cualquiera de los miembros tiene el derecho
de llevar a la atención del presidente cualquier violación que ocurra.
Apelar la decisión del presidente: Se puede hacer una apelación de la decisión del presidente sólo
en el momento en que hace la resolución. Es necesario un voto de mayoría antes de poder revocar la
decisión del presidente.
Suspender las reglas: La regla o las reglas que
interfieren con la acción que la asamblea desea tomar pueden ser suspendidas, con tal que no tengan
conflicto con la básica ley parlamentaria o con los
reglamentos de la iglesia. La constitución y los reglamentos no pueden ser suspendidos.
Objetar a la consideración de una cuestión:
El propósito de esta moción es presentar la consideración de ciertas cuestiones que en la opinión de la
asamblea no son dignas de consideración. No exige
que se secunde, no puede ser debatida, no puede ser
enmendada, y exige un voto de dos tercios. Debe ser
propuesta antes del debate o antes que el presidente
haya declarado cualquier moción subsidiaria.
Dividir una cuestión: Esta moción se puede aplicar sólo a las mociones y enmiendas principales. Las
partes de una cuestión que están íntimamente re–
lacionadas no deben ser divididas.
Pedir una división de la asamblea:
El propósito de pedir la división de la asamblea es
asegurar una cuenta correcta del voto, especialmente
cuando el voto ha sido tomado en viva voz. Esta moción no hace provisión para una cuenta. Hace provisión para un voto de pie. Una cuenta del voto debe
ser pedida por una moción para ese propósito. Hacer
una petición que se origina en las cuestiones de la
asamblea. Esto puede ocurrir durante una sesión de
negocios cuando uno de los miembros toma la palabra para:
• Hacer una indagación parlamentaria. Este
privilegio no debe ser abusado y será pre–
venido por el presidente cuando dichas peticiones sean hechas por cualquier razón que
no sea un sincero atentado de obtener información que se necesite inmediatamente.
• Pedir información. Esta petición tiene los
mismos privilegios que tiene la petición para
indagación parlamentaria. La principal diferencia es que cualquiera de los miem–bros
puede estar buscando información de otro
de los miembros de la asamblea y no del
presidente.
• Pedir permiso para retirar una moción. Lue–
go que la cuestión haya sido declarada por el
presidente, la posee el grupo y no puede ser
retirada ni modificada sin la aprobación de
la asamblea. Sin embargo, antes que la moción haya sido declarada por el presidente, el
que la propone puede retirarla o modificarla
de cualquier manera que desee. u
Procedimiento Parlamentario: Resumen de los tipos de mociones
Moción
Propósito
Efecto
Dejar un asunto sobre el tapete o sobre la mesa
Dar paso a asuntos de mayor urgencia.
Retrasa la acción.
Cuestión previa
Detiene inmediatamente el debate y hace que se lleve a debate
la moción original.
Concluye el debate.
Limitar o extender el tiempo para el debate
Extiende o limita el tiempo de la discusión.
Extiende o limita la discusión.
Posponer indefinidamente
Evita que el asunto sea llevado a votación.
Elimina el asunto.
Referir o encomendar a un asunto a un comité
Un asunto pasa un comité para su estudio.
Retrasa la acción.
Enmendar
Altera la moción principal.
Cambia la moción principal.
Posponer por tiempo definido
Propone que el asunto sea pospuesto para otra ocasión.
Retrasa la acción.
Cuestión de orden
Llamar la atención a la violación de las reglas.
Mantiene el orden.
Apelar
Algún miembro entiende que la decisión de la presidencia es
injusta y recurre al mecanismo de apelación a la asamblea.
Asegura que la asamblea tenga la última palabra.
Suspender las reglas o el reglamento
Permite la toma de una acción fuera del reglamento.
Asegura que se tome una acción prevenida por el reglamento.
Objeción
Evita que se pierda el tiempo en una discusión frívola.
Suprime la moción.
Dividir un asunto
Asegurar que la moción sea discutida por partes.
Asegura la toma de acción en cada parte.
Dividir la asamblea.
Establecer la exactitud del voto a viva voz
Asegurar la expresión del voto de cada miembro.
Garantizar un voto exacto.
Cuestión de privilegio
Corrige condiciones indeseables
Protege la dignidad del proceso.
Levantar los trabajos
Retomar la discusión del asunto
Retomar la discusión.
Reconsiderar
Reconsiderar el asunto.
Asegura una nueva discusión y un nuevo voto.
Rescindir
Revoca la acción tomada.
Asegura una nueva discusión y un nuevo voto.
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Instrucciones
Para los
Delegados
1.
3. Instrucciones sobre la conducta
esperada durante las sesiones de
negocios.
a. Exhortamos la asistencia a todas
las sesiones del Concilio General
Internacional. El programa aparece
en la parte posterior de la insignia o
gafete del obispo ordenado.
Autoridad parlamentaria:
a.La Asamblea General Internacional
ha adoptado el manual de procedimiento parlamentario Robert’s
Rules of Order, Newly Revised. La
versión más reciente fue publicada
en el 2011 y será utilizada en las
sesiones de negocios del Concilio
General Internacional y la Asamblea
General Internacional.
b.
La Asamblea también ha adoptado normas para la realización de
los trabajos. No podemos violar
nuestros propios estatutos. Por lo
tanto, no daremos paso a mociones
para la suspensión de las reglas y la
inclusión de asuntos que no sean
parte de la agenda. (Los estatutos
solamente pueden ser modificados
bajo las circunstancias establecidas
para los asuntos de previo aviso).
c.Todos los trabajos se llevarán a cabo
de manera ordenada.
2.
Acomodo de los delegados
b.Durante las votaciones no se permitirá la salida ni la entrada a la
sala. Los sargentos de armas tienen
instrucciones de negar la entrada o
salida durante la votación.
c.Prohibida la grabación de sonido o
video de las sesiones de negocios.
d.Todos los delegados deben inscribirse
para asistir a las sesiones de negocios. Esto incluye a los minis-tros
ordenados, exhortadores y laicos.
El área de inscripción se encuentra
en el segundo piso del Music City
Center.
e.
Ningún obispo ordenado podrá
votar a menos que muestre sus
credenciales. Si las ha perdido, debe
acudir al Comité de Credenciales,
en el área de inscripción.
f.Cada miembro del Concilio debe
haber recibido el Manual del
Concilio General Internacional. Ahí
encontrará los materiales pertinentes para cada sesión.
g.Según el Reglamento: La Asamblea
General Internacional está compuesta por todos los miembros y ministros de la Iglesia de Dios. Todos los
miembros de 16 años en adelante y
ministros de la Iglesia de Dios, presentes y registrados en la Asamblea
General Internacional, constituirán
su cuerpo con derecho al voto.
7.
8.
b.Escrutinio
Philip Bonaparte, presidente
Michael Reynolds, vicepresidente
Este formulario aparece en la parte
posterior del Manual y debe utilizarse para documentar por escrito
las mociones o enmiendas sometidas
durante las sesiones del Concilio o de
la Asamblea. Téngalo listo antes de
presentar su moción y entréguelo al
monitor, que está ubicado a la derecha
del escenario.
b.Un miembro no puede retomar la
palabra ese día, sobre el mismo
asunto, mientras otro esté esperando por su turno. El moderador
depende de la información del secretario para decidir quién tiene el
derecho a la palabra.
6.
c.Sargento de armas
Wayne Dority, presidente
Timothy Nuckles, vicepresidente
Doyle Scott, vicepresidente
Toby Morgan, vicepresidente
d.Mociones
Charles Fischer, presidente
Juan García, vicepresidente
e.Parlamentario
Oliver McMahan, presidente
Kenneth Bell, vicepresidente
Límite para los discursos
a.El secretario de registro contará el
número de veces que cada persona
tome la palabra.
La Agenda
a.La Agenda enviada con 30 días
de anticipación es la «…oficial,
que ha de considerarse en las sesiones de negocios del Concilio
General Internacional» (Minutas,
S4. Concilio General Internacional,
Agenda, párrafo 3). No es necesario
secundarla porque ya es parte de
nuestro Reglamento.
b.
El Reglamento exige: «Cualquier
asunto nuevo será presentado al
presidente del comité de mociones. Este comité lo recibirá, clasificará, aclarará, eliminará cualquier
duplicación e incluirá al final de
la agenda impresa» (Minutas, S2.
Reglamento, Artículo 6, 2. Concilio
General Internacional, Agenda, párrafo.
NOTA: Cualquier asunto nuevo debe
ser presentado ante el presidente
del Comité de Mociones a no más
tardar de las 12 p. m. del jueves, 21
de julio.
c.Los obispos ordenados notarán que
el texto actual de las Minutas aparece en el lado izquierdo de la
Agenda (páginas pares), mientras
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Comités nombrados:
a.Ujieres (Concilio General)
Tony Cooper, presidente
Fidencio Burgueño, vicepresidente
Steve Smith, vicepresidente
Thomas Powell, vicepresidente
4. Uso de la hoja para presentar
un moción
5.
Función de los parlamentarios
Los parlamentarios se dedican a asesorar al presidente o los miembros
particulares del cuerpo. No pueden
pronunciarse sobre los asuntos. El
presidente es el único autorizado a
moderar la sesión.
c.El moderador no responderá preguntas mientras las votaciones estén
en curso.
a.Solo los obispos ordenados inscritos
podrán sentarse en el piso principal
y en cualquiera de las secciones
reservadas para estos. Las credenciales deben llevarse puestas en todo
momento.
b.Durante las sesiones del Concilio
General Internacional, los ministros
ordenados, exhortadores y laicos
podrán sentarse fuera del área designada para los obispos ordenados.
que las medidas propuestas están en
el lado derecho (páginas nones).
9.
Votación electrónica
a.Las votaciones serán llevadas a cabo
a través de un sistema electrónico.
Las instrucciones sobre la operación
del equipo serán impartidas antes
de la primera votación.
b.
Los obispos deben preparar por
adelantado la hoja de votación para
el Concilio de los Dieciocho y así
agilizar el proceso.
NOTA: La agenda está disponible en
el mostrador de los auriculares y en
esta edición. u
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Agenda Del Concilio General Internacional
Aquí encontrará la agenda que será
presentada ante el Concilio General Internacional:
• El título está subrayado en gris.
• Luego leerá el artículo tal y como aparece en
las Enseñanzas, disciplina y gobierno.
• La sección verde recoge la enmienda propuesta.
I. Inauguración Oficial
II. Horario:
martes, 19 de julio
8:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m
1:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
miércoles, 20 de julio
8:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m
1:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m
jueves, 21 de julio
8:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m
1:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m
viernes, 22 de julio
8:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m
1:30 p.m.– 5:00 p.m
(Sesión de negocios de la AGI)
III. Instrucciones para los
delegados
IV. Nombramiento de comités:
Ujieres, Resoluciones, Escrutinio, Procedimiento parlamentario, and
Sargento de Armas
V. Mensaje sobre el estado de
la denominación:
– Dr. Mark L. Williams
VI. Elecciones:
Supervisor general
Primer asistente del supervisor general
Segundo asistente del supervisor general
Tercer asistente del supervisor general
Secretario general
Director de Juventud y Discipulado
Asistente del director de Juventud y
Discipulado
Director de Misiones Mundiales
Asistente del director de Misiones Mundiales
Concilio de los Dieciocho
VII. Orden del día:
Miércoles, 20 de julio
• 8:45 a. m. «La Gran Comisión y Evangelización Urbana», – Dr. Tony Evans
• 1:45 p. m. «Padres espirituales y
mentores», – Larry Stockstill
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Jueves, 21 de julio
• 8:45 a. m. «La santidad del matrimonio»,
– Dr. Jimmy Evans
• 1:30 p. m. «La Gran Comisión y la
cultura», – Dr. Ed Stetzer
VIII. Inclusión de los ministros
ordenados en el Concilio
General Internacional:
Que enmendemos la página 64, S2.
REGLAMENTO DE LA IGLESIA
DE DIOS, ARTÍCULO VI, 2. Concilio General Internacional, Miembros, agregando la frase, «ministros
ordenados 25 años de edad en adelante», de modo que lea:
El Concilio General Internacional
estará compuesto por todos los ministros y las ministras ordenados de
25 años de edad en adelante y los
obispos ordenados de la Iglesia de
Dios, quienes en conjunto forman
su cuerpo votante. (Que el resto de
las referencias a los ministros ordenados sea editado a tenor con este
cambio).
JUSTIFICACIÓN:
Esta medida pretende afirmar el valor de una nueva generación de ministros y ministras, dándoles voz y
voto en las decisiones que afectarán
la misión, la visión y los valores de
la Iglesia de Dios. Además, aumenta
la composición del Concilio General
Internacional con la inclusión de las
ministras ordenadas, cuya visión
ungida y discernimiento espiritual
son muy necesarios para atender la
complejidad de la Gran Comisión.
Los ministros y las ministras ordenados actualmente están limitados
a servir a la Iglesia de Dios como
pastores y pastoras, ministros, capellanes, misioneros y en otros
ministerios vitales. Como tal, están
sujetos a las recomendaciones del
Concilio General Internacional y las
decisiones de la Asamblea General
Internacional, pero sin que tengan
la oportunidad de compartir sus
conocimientos, ideas, experiencias,
sabiduría, discernimiento y preocupaciones durante el debate de dichas recomendaciones. Esta moción
pretende remediarlo.
Además, si la medida fuere aprobada, incentivaría una mayor participación en las asambleas y la búsque-
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da de credenciales ministeriales.
Por último, si la medida fuere aprobada, los oficios electos de obispo
presidente, miembros del Comité
Ejecutivo Internacional, director y
asistente del director de Juventud
y Discipulado, director y asistente
del director de Misiones Mundiales, el Concilio de Dieciocho (18),
obispos administrativos y cualquier
otro puesto reconocido en las Enseñanzas, disciplina y gobierno, continuarán limitados a los obispos
ordenados (S5. I. Selección, artículo
5, Enseñanzas, disciplina y gobierno
de la Asamblea General Internacional, página 74; S22. III. Derechos y
poderes, artículo 2, Enseñanzas, disciplina y gobierno de la Asamblea
General Internacional, página 107).
IX. Duración del nombramiento
de los supervisores estatales/
regionales:
Que enmendemos la página 137,
S32. SUPERVISORES ESTATALES/
REGIONALES, V. DURACIÓ DEL
NOMBRAMIENTO, párafo final,
eliminando «doce» y reemplazándolo con «dieciséis», demodo que
lea:
Su término[del supervisor estatal/
regional] podrá extenderse por un
máximo de dieciséis años consecutivos en estados/regiones que no sean
misioneros (en vigor a partir de la
AGI de 2018). Éste podrá servir todo
o parte de su tiempo en uno o varios
estados/regiones, siempre y cuando
cumpla con lo estipulado anteriormente. Será elegible nuevamente
para este nombramiento, después
que haya servido en alguna otra capacidad como mínimo por dos años.
JUSTIFICACIÓN:
Ha quedado claramente demostrado
que los nombramientos extendidos
en el liderazgo de una organización
redundan en una mayor estabilidad,
mejor rendición de cuentas y una
visión coherente. Esta extensión del
nombramiento del supervisor estatal/regional, de doce a dieciséis años,
es recomendable en casos de estabilidad financiera, progreso y el apoyo
abrumador de los ministros, las ministras y líderes.
Así, reconoce el valor de contar con
un líder veterano y eficiente. Además,
reconoce los beneficios de darle continuidad al liderazgo y el valor que
como denominación damos al adiestramiento. El supervisor tendrá tiempo para familiarizarse con las iglesias,
los pastores y las pastoras a su cargo.
No cambia la condición de que cada
dos años tenga que someterse a la
evaluación del ministerio para determinar si debe continuar en el puesto.
Esta medida reconoce que la Iglesia
ha concluido que los liderazgos extendidos en las regiones y los estados
tienden a fomentar un crecimiento saludable.
años, siempre y cuando haya trabajado activamente por lo menos
durante ocho años en el ministerio,
o lleve tres años en el ministerio y
ostente un diploma ministerial o su
equivalente, otorgado por una institución acreditada o certificada por la
División de Educación de la Iglesia
de Dios; o a la edad de treinta años,
si ha trabajado por lo menos cinco
años en el ministerio, siempre y cuando cumpla los demás requisitos.
JUSTIFICACIÓN:
Esta medida pretende cubrir a los
ministros que optaron por continuar
sus estudios y obtuvieron un diploma
ministerial o su equivalente, en lugar
de entrar de lleno en el ministerio.
• Reconoce que en la Biblia el ministerio está abierto tanto a jóvenes
como ancianos (Joel 2: 28-29; Hechos
2: 17-18), pasión y sabiduría, y recibirlos como hijos de la denominación.
• Reconoce que el aprendizaje en
el salón de clases, bajo la tutela de
maestros diestros, es tan valioso como
la experiencia adquirida en el campo.
• Afirma que las instituciones educativas de la Iglesia de Dios llevan a
cabo una tarea ministerial importante.
• Obedece la exhortación bíblica
de que el obispo no sea un novato.
• Vincula a la nueva generación
con su denominación.
• Crea un rol responsable para los
ministros jóvenes de la Iglesia de Dios,
quienes reciben ofertas de otras denominaciones y movimientos.
X. Informe del significado y
uso del término «obispo»
El Concilio Ejecutivo Internacional
ha determinado que el significado y
el uso del término obispo amerita un
estudio más a fondo en cuanto a los
cambios que serían necesarios en la
nomenclatura actual, de modo que
refleje las intenciones del Concilio
General Internacional con respecto
al uso de este rango ministerial en
la Iglesia de Dios. También, se recomienda que el estudio incluya una
explicación del título y sus repercusiones legales y culturales a nivel
internacional, y en cuanto a las regulaciones del Servicio de Rentas Internas de los Estados Unidos. Además,
que los siguientes temas sean incluidos en el informe:
1. Títulos de todos los rangos
ministeriales
2. Requisitos para el ministerio
3. Mujeres en el ministerio
Que este estudio sea presentado
ante el Concilio General Internacional de 2018.
XI. Requisitos para el rango
de obispo ordenado:
Que enmendemos la página 110,
S22. ORDENADO OBISPO, II. REQUISITOS, párrafo 2, agregando lo
siguiente después de la palabra
«ministerio», tercera oración: ... durante tres años en el ministerio y
ostente un diploma ministerial o su
equivalente, otorgado por una institución acreditada o certificada por la
División de Educación de la Iglesia
de Dios, De modo que lea:
Un aspirante a obispo podrá ser
ordenado a la edad de veinticinco
XII. Informe del Comité de
Desarrollo Ministerial Actual
Este informe gira en torno a la canalización de todos los recursos disponibles para invertir en el desarrollo
de una cultura de aprendizaje y el adiestramiento de ministros y ministras
que sepan enfrentarse a los desafíos y
las oportunidades ministeriales.
XIII. Resolutions Committee
XIV. Motions From the Motions Committee
Instrucciones para
el Uso de la Palabra
Durante los Debates
1. Cada estación está equipada con una pantalla táctil. Esta pantalla ofrece cuatro opciones:
• Pronunciarse A FAVOR
(FOR) de una moción
• Pronunciarse EN CONTRA
(AGAINST) de una moción
• Hacer una PREGUNTA
(QUESTION)
• Otro
2. Cuando seleccione una opción, la luz se encenderá y una el podio recibirá una señal
de que usted desea tomar la palabra y los
turnos son ordenados automáticamente.
3.
4.
La pantalla responderá dependiendo de su selección, como se muestra en el recuadro
que aparece más adelante.
Tan pronto haya terminado de usar la palabra, oprima el botón de CLEAR y la luz se apagará, cancelando así su turno.
MIC #1
TOUCH
Speak
FOR
Speak
AGAINST
Ask
QUESTION
OTHER
Ilustración 1
Paso 1: SELECCIONE UNA
ALTERNATIVA (véase la ilustración)
A. Si desea usar la palabra, acérquese a la estación cuando la luz esté apagada
B. Toque la pantalla y haga su selección.
C. La luz se encenderá y la pantalla indicará que está a la espera de que se le ceda la palabra.
D. Espere hasta que el moderador le otorgue la palabra.
Paso 2: DESPEJE LA PANTALLA
Tan pronto haya finalizado su discurso, toque
CLEAR para que la luz se apague y la estación
quede disponible para otra persona.
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