The AECC & AEC

The Assoc. of Evangelical Clergy

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Association of

Evangelical Clergy

Welcome to the online home of the
Association of Evangelical Clergy

MISSION OF THE AEC

Our mission is to provide a home for evangelical Christians. Many churches have deviated from Biblical truths about God, Jesus and the Bible. The gender of God is debated; the divinity of Jesus is questioned and the authority of the Bible is challenged.

The Associaation of Evangelical Clergy provides Administrative and Spiritual leadership for the Church through the Senior Presiding Pastor & Archbishop, The General Pastor & Bishop, The Board of Elders (Ruling Elder & Bishop, 10 to 15), and The Regional Presiding Pastor & Superintendent.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

ASSOCIATION OF EVANGELICAL CLERGY

We Believe...
...there is one God eternally existing and manifesting Himself to us in three persons -- Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
...Jesus Christ is true God and true man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died upon the cross, the Just for the unjust, as a substitutionary sacrifice, and all who believe in Him are justified on the grounds of His shed blood. He arose from the dead according to the scriptures. He is now at the right hand of the Majesty on high as our great High Priest.
...the Holy Spirit is a divine person, sent to indwell, guide, teach and empower the believer, and convince the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment.
...the Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally given, were inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of humankind. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice.
...humankind was originally created in the image and likeness of God; falling through disobedience, incurring thereby both physical and spiritual death. All persons are born with a sinful nature, are separated from the life of God, and can be saved only though the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ.
...salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all persons; and those who repent and believe on Him are born again of the Holy Spirit, receive the gift of eternal life and become the children of God.
...the church consists of all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, are redeemed through His blood and are born again of the Holy Spirit. Christ is the head of the body, the church, which has been commissioned by Him to go into all the world as a witness, preaching the gospel to all nations.
...the local church is a body of believers in Christ who are joined together for the worship of God, for prayer, fellowship, the proclamation of the gospel, and the observance of the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper.
...there shall be a bodily resurrection of the Just and of the unjust; for the former, a resurrection unto life; for the latter, a resurrection unto judgment.
...the second coming of Jesus Christ is imminent and will be personal, and visible. This is the believers blessed hope and is a vital truth which is an incentive to holy living and faithful service.

The AECC & AEC Statement of Faith has been replaced by the DMI Articles of Faith

ARTICLE VIII. THE SEVEN ARTICLES OF FAITH

We Believe...
...there is one God eternally existing and manifesting Himself to us in three persons -- Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
...Jesus Christ is true God and true man. He is our Lord and Savior

...the Holy Spirit is a divine person, sent to indwell, guide, teach and empower the believer, and convince the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment.
...the Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally given, were inspired by God and are sufficient for faith and practice.

...Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent.

...the church consists of all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, are redeemed through His blood and are born again of the Holy Spirit.
...the local church is a body of believers in Christ who are joined together for the worship of God, for prayer, fellowship, the proclamation of the gospel, and the observance of the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper.

CHURCH PLANTING

Each church planted by AEC ministers will be an Evangelical Christian Church registering with the Association. Established churches seeking affiliation are encouraged to contact us.

DISCLAIMER

The AEC DOES NOT assume LEGAL responsibility for its ministers or ministries. Each minister IS answerable to the ECC & AEC and credentials will be revoked if an investigation finds serious violations of Christian ethics, morals and values have indeed been committed.

INVITATION

We invite those called by God to the Gospel ministry to unite with us. Ordination as an Dayspring minister is available to all men and women called by God to the Gospel ministry who accept the Dayspring Articles of Faith.

Candidates for ordination should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Christian Ministry, Theology, Bible or a related field and are encouraged to obtain a Masters Degree in a theologically-related field. If you have not completed your Bachelors degree please call or write for special consideration of your lifes experience.

Ministers from other evangelical bodies may be received by transfer providing they accept the Dayspring Articles of Faith, found in the Constitution and Bylaws at this website.

Candidates holding no credentials should try to meet the educational requirement and be ordained in a ceremony by the "laying on of hands." A Regional Presiding Pastor / Superintendent or a minister of your acquaintance may assist with this ceremony. Ordination is by transfer or by the "laying on of hands" in a local ceremony.

In an effort to assist those who feel a calling into GOD'S service, the AEC has established (The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy)Christian Ministry Institute and The International College of Christian Therapy. This educational system provides the additional education needed to help meet the requirements for Ordination by the AEC.

All ordinations must be approved by the Executive Staff or Board of Elders and all credentials must come from the International Office.

MINISTER'S LICENSE AND ORDINATION LEVELS

SPECIALIZED LICENSE - Many are called to specialized ministry and wish their license or ordination certificate to state such. We license and ordain: Choir Directors, Education Directors, Musicians, Missionaries, local and foreign, and Church Mothers. The License or Ordination Certificate shall read as an example, "Minister of Music," or "Minister of Education," Etc. The Specialized License has five requirements: (1) He or she shall have a call of God on his or her life, (2) Candidate must be 18 years of age; (3) Be recommended by three persons, (4) One must be actively involved in a local church; and, (5) The candidate must agree to the giving plan as set forth by the Bishops of the church and promote Dayspring Ministries International, ECC, and AEC.

LOCAL AND DISTRICT MINISTER - This credential is granted to a person who feels called of God to work for Him in some specific field, such as Bible teacher, Chistian counselor, evangelist or pastor. This credential places a person under a local pastor's authority for a period of no less than 12 months to learn about ministry and accountability. The Local and District Minister has five requirements: (1) One must have a calling of God on her or his life; (2) Must be 18 years of age; (3) Living a consistent Christian life; (4) He or she will have experienced the fullness of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4) with the evidence of gifts for ministry (1 Cor. 12:4-10, 28); (5) The candidate must agree to the giving plan as set forth by the Bishops of the church and promote Dayspring Ministries International, ECC and AEC.

LICENSED MINISTER - This credential is granted to a person who is called of God and wants to step up to a higher order. With a license one is authorized to preach, perform holy matrimony, baptize, serve the Lord's Supper, exhort, confirm, and practice any biblical and religious activity pertaining to the office of Minister of the Gospel, in accordance with respective ordinances of residence. There are three requirements for License to Preach: (1) The Candidate Must be 18 years of age; (2) She or he should have experienced the fullness of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4) with the evidence of gifts for ministry; (3) The candidate must agree to the giving plan as set forth by the Bishops of the church and promote Dayspring Ministries International, ECC and AEC.

ORDAINED MINISTER - This credential is granted to a person who has prepared himself or herself for a lifetime of ministry. She or He is certified and authorized to preach, perform marriages, baptize, bury the dead, teach, confirm, serve the Lord's Supper to the congregation. Ordination has four requirements: (1) The Candidate must be 21 years of age; (2) The candidate must be ready to commit his or her life to God's calling until He shall come again. (3) She or He will have experienced the fullness of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4) with the evidence of gifts for ministry; (4) The candidate must agree to the giving plan as set forth by the Bishops of the church and promote Dayspring Ministries International, ECC and AEC.

*Every applicant and Approved Member must be faithful and continue to be faithful to a local Church (fellowship) or Ministry.

Associate member: Those who hold credentials in good standing with other organizations and wish to be identified with us. They are exempt from all of the responsibilites of accountability because their primary responsibility is with the organization where they hold their credentials.