Executive Pastors
In order to manage all of our ministry efforts around the world, FaithByTheWord Ministries International assigns Executive Pastors to lead each country, each Region in each country, each District or County within each Region, and each Local Area within each District.
- Each National Executive Pastor is responsible for appointing the Regional Executive Pastors in their country.
- Each Regional Executive Pastor is responsible for appointing the District / County Executive Pastors in their Region.
- Each District / County Executive Pastor is responsible for appointing the Local Area Executive Pastors in their District / County.
| FaithByTheWord Ministries International consists of multiple organizations |
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| FaithByTheWord.org TheologicalBibleStudiesInstitute.org AssemblyOfChurchesForChrist.org |
| FaithByTheWord follows a Statement of Faith |
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| Our Christian Beliefs Our Christian Doctrine Our Christian Sacraments Our Christian Leadership Guidelines |
| All Executive Pastors, whether National, Regional, District, or Local must meet a set of minimum requirements |
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| 1. They must be experienced and accomplished Pastors in their own Church. 2. They must have proven preaching and teaching skills and capable of organizing and leading crusades and Bible study classes. 3. They must be experienced with internet use and have a smartphone or laptop computer with internet access with which to communicate with 4. FaithByTheWord and the other Executive Pastors they may lead. 5. They must have proven leadership abilities. 6. They must have established financial support by their home Church. |
| Executive Pastors are not employees of FaithByTheWord |
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| 1. FaithByTheWord has no employees in Africa and conducts no business in Africa other than to provide guidance and advice to Executive Pastors. This eliminates the need, time, and expense, for FaithByTheWord to register in hundreds of countries. 2. FaithByTheWord provides no compensation to Executive Pastors although we frequently send charitable support contributions to the pastors and ministries we try to help. 3. FaithByTheWord provides materials for church construction on an as needed basis. |
| FaithByTheWord Ministries International is a not-for-profit corporation registered in The United States Of America |
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| 1. As a 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit Corporation, all contributions to this ministry are tax-deductible and documented with a detailed Statement Of Giving at the close of each year or at anytime on demand. 2. None of the monies raised are used to compensate any FaithByTheWord employee. We are all unpaid volunteers for Christ in His service. |
| FaithByTheWord supports churches in Africa |
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| 1. FaithByTheWord’s main focus in Africa is taking God’s Word to all areas including remote villages that still live in grass huts. In order to get The Word to everyone it is necessary to build churches and train pastors to live in every village and be their spiritual leader as well as teaching school for the children. 2. Initial efforts to build churches are focused on establishing a basic shelter from the weather created from poles, metal sheets, and tarps. Flooring, chairs, and other enhancements should be funded by the church membership offerings over time. 3. A primary function of FaithByTheWord is to assist its Membership in adhering to sound Christian Beliefs, Doctrine, Sacraments, and Leadership Guidelines as defined and monitored by The AssemblyOfChurchesForChrist.org. 4. The Assembly Of Churches is free for any church to join as long as they adhere to FaithByTheWords Statement Of Faith. 5. Churches supported by FaithByTheWord should retain their current name and not represent themselves as a part of FaithByTheWord but as an affiliate. 6. FaithByTheWord assumes no legal, financial, or leadership roles for any of the churches it supports. |
| Executive Pastor Beliefs, Doctrine, Sacraments, Church Leadership |
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| For FaithByTheWord Ministries International to partner with or support any Church, Ministry, Individual or Other Organization, a Statement Of Faith must be affirmed and maintained. Step 1: Review our Christian Beliefs. Review our Christian Doctrine. Review our Christian Sacraments. Review our Christian Leadership Guidelines. Step 2: Contact FaithByTheWord with any questions or concerns. Request assistance if needed. |
| Executive Pastor Qualifications |
| In order to manage all of our ministry efforts around the world, FaithByTheWord Ministries International assigns Executive Pastors to lead each country, each Region in each country, and each District or County within each Region. Each National Executive Pastor is responsible for appointing the Regional Executive Pastors in their country. Each Regional Executive Pastor is responsible for appointing the District / County Executive Pastors in their Region. This represents 203 Executive Pastors in Uganda and Kenya alone! All Executive Pastors, whether National, Regional, or District, must meet a set of minimum requirements: 1. They must be experienced and accomplished Pastors in their own Church. 2. They must have proven preaching and teaching skills and capable of organizing and leading crusades and Bible study classes. 3. They must be experienced with Internet use and have a smartphone. All National Executive Pastors must have a laptop computer with internet access with which to communicate with FaithByTheWord and the other Executive Pastors they may lead. 4. They must have proven leadership abilities. 5. They should have some financial support by their home Church. |
| Executive Pastor Responsibilities |
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| National Executive Pastor Responsibilities Each National Executive Pastor is responsible for appointing the Regional Executive Pastors in their country and overseeing that they adhere to sound Beliefs, Doctrine, Sacraments, and Leadership Guidelines as defined here in and to provide helpful resources and assist them in doing so. There are typically 5-8 Regions per country. Day To Day Operational Responsibilities 1. Provide spiritual oversight and strategic leadership for the entire country. 2. Supervise Regional Executive Pastors. 3. Represent the ministry nationally and internationally. 4. Ensure doctrinal alignment with FaithByTheWord. 5.Organize national training programs, conferences, and outreach efforts. 6. Report directly to the international leadership and ensure accountability. |
| Regional Executive Pastor Responsibilities Each Regional Executive Pastor is responsible for appointing the District / County Executive Pastors in their Region and overseeing that they adhere to sound Beliefs, Doctrine, Sacraments, and Leadership Guidelines as defined here in and to provide helpful resources and assist them in doing so. There are typically 15-30 Districts / Counties per Region. When a Regional Executive Pastor appoints a District Executive Pastor the approval should also be sent to the respective National Executive Pastor as well as davewinstead@msn.com, Executive Director of FaithByTheWord Ministries. Day To Day Operational Responsibilities 1. Oversee ministry activities within a specific region/province. 2. Appoint and guide District Executive Pastors under their region. 3. Coordinate regional evangelism, leadership training, and development. 4. Serve as the main contact point between the National Executive and District Executive levels. 5. Ensure reports and updates are submitted regularly. |
| District / County Executive Pastor Responsibilities Each District / County Executive Pastor is responsible for overseeing that each Church in their District / County adheres to sound Beliefs, Doctrine, Sacraments, and Leadership Guidelines as defined here in and to provide helpful resources to assist in doing so. Day To Day Operational Responsibilities 1. Lead the ministry at district level, overseeing churches and affiliate ministries. 2. Mobilize and support pastors within the district. 3. Organize district fellowships, training, and mission outreaches. 4. Report to the Regional Executive Pastor and follow their guidance. 5. Identify and recommend Village Executive Pastors. 6. Serve as the main contact point between the Regional Executive and Village Executive levels. |
| Village / Local Executive Pastor Responsibilities According to the Joshua Project, there are approximately 17,446 unique people groups in the world with 7,391 of them considered unreached (over 42% of the world’s population)! The vast majority (85%) of these least reached groups exist but less than 3% of missionary work is done among these people. These unreached people groups are predominantly in remote villages where modern technology has yet to be implemented. There is a dire need for pastors in thousands of remote African villages where they still live in grass huts. All village / local pastors must adhere to sound Beliefs, Doctrine, Sacraments, and Leadership Guidelines as defined here in. Day To Day Operational Responsibilities 1. Coordinate local churches or ministries within a village or community. 2. Support local pastors and leaders spiritually and administratively. 3. Facilitate local outreach, discipleship, and social impact programs. 4. Report to the District Executive Pastor. 5. Serve as the face of the ministry in their community. |
