The Gift of Governments
Dag Heward-Mills
Every spiritual leader must know and understand that “governments” is one of the spiritual gifts and endowments that he can receive from God.
The Gift of Governments is written to guide bishops and pastors, their activities, their various councils, their various relationships and the activities of the general government of the church. It may serve as a guideline and an advisory document for bishops, pastors and the leadership of a church in general. This book exists that bishops and all leaders may be endued with wisdom for practical leadership and management of the church.
Look around you and you will see many nations that have failed. Why did they fail? Because they mocked at the importance of government! How long will you love simplicity?
The laws, rules, regulations, stipulations and clauses outlined in this book are a collection of guidelines on the approach which a church may adopt in leading and managing its people, resources and in implementing its biblical doctrines to accomplish the vision of the church.
The author of this intriguing masterpiece, Dag Heward-Mills, intends that the book be used only as a form of advice, guidance, counsel, spiritual instruction and inputs of wisdom. All sections of this book offer non-binding counsel and advice on how a church may be administered.
Duration - 13h 13m.
Author - Dag Heward-Mills.
Narrator - Rupert Farley.
Published Date - Monday, 23 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2022 Dag Heward-Mills ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Every spiritual leader must know and understand that “governments” is one of the spiritual gifts and endowments that he can receive from God. The Gift of Governments is written to guide bishops and pastors, their activities, their various councils, their various relationships and the activities of the general government of the church. It may serve as a guideline and an advisory document for bishops, pastors and the leadership of a church in general. This book exists that bishops and all leaders may be endued with wisdom for practical leadership and management of the church. Look around you and you will see many nations that have failed. Why did they fail? Because they mocked at the importance of government! How long will you love simplicity? The laws, rules, regulations, stipulations and clauses outlined in this book are a collection of guidelines on the approach which a church may adopt in leading and managing its people, resources and in implementing its biblical doctrines to accomplish the vision of the church. The author of this intriguing masterpiece, Dag Heward-Mills, intends that the book be used only as a form of advice, guidance, counsel, spiritual instruction and inputs of wisdom. All sections of this book offer non-binding counsel and advice on how a church may be administered. Duration - 13h 13m. Author - Dag Heward-Mills. Narrator - Rupert Farley. Published Date - Monday, 23 January 2023. Copyright - © 2022 Dag Heward-Mills ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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Preamble
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Section 1: Church Government
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Chapter 1: The Gift of Governments
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Chapter 2: The Church Government is in the Hands of the Bishop
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Chapter 3: A Bishop Must Know and Understand the Statement of Faith of the Church
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Chapter 4: A Bishop Must Know and Understand the Aims and Objectives of the Church
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Chapter 5: A Bishop Must Know and Understand all the Definitions and Terms Used in the Church
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Chapter 6: A Bishop Must Know Why Women Can Be Included in Church Government
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Chapter 7: A Bishop Must Know About and Understand the Role of a Denominational Office
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Chapter 8: A Bishop Must Know About a Founder's Prerogative
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Section 2: Church Government and Training
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Chapter 9: A Bishop Must Continually Train and Appoint Pastors
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Chapter 10: A Bishop Must Know the Duties of a Pastor
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Chapter 11: A Bishop Must Continually Train and Appoint Overseers
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Chapter 12: A Bishop Must Know the Duties of An Overseer
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Chapter 13: A Bishop Must Continually Train and Appoint Bishops
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Chapter 14: The Bishop Must Know and Understand the Oversight Duties of a Bishop
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Chapter 15: A Bishop Must Know, Understand, Establish and Promote the Lay Ministry in the Church
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Section 3: Church Government and Lay Ministry
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Chapter 16: A Bishop Must Establish a Lay Council
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Chapter 17: The Bishop Must Create, Supervise and Run a Missions-Office
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Section 4: Church Government and Missions
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Chapter 18: A Bishop Must Continually Train and Send Missionaries
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Chapter 19: A Bishop Must Know the Obligations of Full-Time Missionaries
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Chapter 21: A Bishop Must Manage and Care for Missionaries
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Chapter 22: The Bishop Must Know About "Missionaries in Jeopardy"
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Chapter 23: A Bishop Must Know and Understand the Leadership Duties in a Church Government
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Section 5: Church Government and Leadership
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Chapter 24: A Bishop Must Know the Duty of Reading
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Chapter 25: A Bishop Must Know and Understand the Warfare Duties of a Church Government
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Chapter 26: A Bishop Must Know the Wisdom Keys to a Good Church Government
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Chapter 27: A Bishop Must Know the Prosperity Secrets of a Good Church Government
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Chapter 28: A Bishop Must Know, Understand and Fight the Curse in Church Government
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Chapter 29: A Bishop Must be a Custodian of all Church Properties
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Chapter 30: A Bishop Must Create Councils and Work Through Councils
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Section 6: Church Government and Councils
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Chapter 31: A Bishop Must Know How to Operate a Council
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Chapter 32: A Bishop Must Know the Duties of a Council
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Chapter 33: Types of Councils
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Chapter 34: The Size of a Council
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Chapter 35: A Bishop Must Know How to Appoint and Terminate Council Members
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Chapter 36: A Bishop Must Know How to Be a Council Chairman
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Chapter 37: A Bishop Must Implement the Decisions of a Council
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Chapter 38: The Bishop Must Create a Church Family
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Section 7: Church Government and Loyalty
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Chapter 39: A Bishop Must Ensure Adherence to the Dress-Code
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Chapter 40: A Bishop Must Train the Church to Preach and Teach the Same Message
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Chapter 41: A Bishop Must Know the Duties of Communication
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Chapter 42: A Bishop Must Know That Communication Reveals Loyalty and Disloyalty
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Chapter 43: A Bishop Must Prevent Isolation in the Organization
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Chapter 44: A Bishop Must Create and Supervise a Unity and Loyalty Office
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Chapter 45: A Bishop Must Create and Supervise an Income Management Office
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Section 8: Church Government and Church Administration
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Chapter 46: A Bishop Must Create and Supervise an Expense Management Office
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Chapter 47: A Bishop Must Create and Supervise an Accounts Monitoring Office
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Chapter 48: A Bishop Must Create, Supervise and Use a Paraphernalia Office
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Chapter 49: A Bishop Must Create and Supervise a Development Office
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Chapter 50: A Bishop Must Create and Supervise a Legal Office
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Chapter 51: A Bishop Must Create and Supervise a Literature Office
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Chapter 52: A Bishop Must Create and Supervise a Care and Crises Office
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Chapter 53: A Bishop Must Appoint, Train and Supervise Treasurers
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Chapter 54: A Bishop Must Know the Rules of Full-Time Ministry
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Section 9: Church Government and Human Resource Management
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Chapter 55: A Bishop Must Know, Understand and Apply Relevant Laws of the Country He Oversees
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Chapter 56: A Bishop Must Know Those Unsuitable for Full-Time Ministry
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Chapter 57: A Bishop Must Know the Human Resource Guidelines
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Chapter 58: A Bishop Must Send, Move and Transfer People
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Section 10: Church Government and Transfers
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Chapter 59: A Bishop Must Know the Rules for Transferring People
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Chapter 60: A Bishop Must Conduct Titus-in-Crete and Shuffling Conferences
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Chapter 61: A Bishop Must Create and Supervise a Church Growth Office
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Section 11: Church Government and Church Growth
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Chapter 62: A Bishop Must Build the Church
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Chapter 63: A Bishop Has a Duty to Produce Church Growth
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Chapter 64: A Bishop Must Mobilize Churches and Pastors to Gather Money for Development
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Chapter 65: A Bishop Must Know About the Types of Bishops in a Church
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Section 12: Church Government and Bishops
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Chapter 66: The Protocols of Bishops
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Chapter 67: Bishops' Benchmarks
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Chapter 68: A Bishop Must Be Blameless.
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Chapter 69: The Bishop Must Know and Understand all the Disciplinary Measures that Concern Bishops
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Section 13: Church Government and Discipline
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Chapter 70: A Bishop Must Know the Sins and Offences of Pastors and Bishops
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Chapter 71: A Disciplinary Board
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Chapter 72: A Bishop Must Know the Factors That Aggravate Sin
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Chapter 73: A Bishop Must Know the Factors That Ameliorate Sin
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Chapter 74: Wise Judgment for Bishops
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Chapter 75: The Bishop Must Know and Understand the Different Types of Dismissals That Exist
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Chapter 76: The Bishop Must Know the Principles Governing Dismissals
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Chapter 77: A Bishop Must Know About Sins of the Past
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Chapter 78: A Bishop Must Understand What It Means to Grant a Pardon
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Chapter 79: Episcopal Restoration
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Chapter 80: Unrobed Bishops
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Chapter 81: Invitational Status
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Chapter 82: Disciplinary Letters
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Chapter 82: Continued
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Section 14: Church Government and Disciplinary Letters
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Chapter 83: Sample Church Trainee Consent Form
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Section 15: Church Government and Administrative Forms
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Chapter 84: Sample Lay Pastors Consent Form
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Chapter 85: Sample Full-Time Staff Consent Form
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Chapter 86: Sample Missionaries Consent Form
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Section 16: Church Government and Confidentiality
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Chapter 87: A Bishop Must Know and Understand the Duty of Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
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Section 17: Church Government and Dispute or Conflict resolution
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Chapter 88: A Bishop Must Know How to Resolve Disputes and Conflicts
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Ending Credits
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