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By-Laws of the World Wide New Testament Baptist Missions, Inc.

Article I

  1. This Board shall be known as World Wide New Testament Baptist Missions, Inc.
  2. The entire work of this Corporation shall be managed by an Executive Board of Directors of not less than five (5), or more than fifteen (15) members of this board.
  3. The Executive Board of Directors shall be appointed by the charter members of the Corporation. Hereafter, the Executive Board of Directors shall elect new members by a two-thirds vote of those present at any Board meeting.
  4. The qualifications of a Board member are:
    1. Evidence of having had a personal experience in the new birth of Jesus Christ.
    2. He must be in complete agreement with the Articles of Faith of this Corporation.
  5. The Executive Board of Directors, by vote of two-thirds of the members present at any regular meeting, may remove any member for failure to act, for immoral conduct, for abandonment of the faith of the Corporation, or for willful failure to support its purposes. It is provided that any Director who fails to attend three (3) consecutive Board meetings without good excuse shall thereby automatically forfeit his office, and a vacancy shall be declared by the Board and filled in the regular manner.

Article II

The Corporation shall also have a Board of Reference of not less than three (3) members. The Chairman shall appoint all members of the Board of Reference.

Article III

Inasmuch as it is the desire of the World Wide New Testament Baptist Missions to perpetuate and strengthen New Testament Church Missions, therefore be it resolved that the Officers of the Corporation shall be:

  1. The Lord Jesus Christ shall always be its Head.
  2. The Holy Bible shall always be its authority.
  3. The Holy Spirit shall always be its guide.
  4. Also realizing that God uses His men to carry forth His work, the World Wide New Testament Baptist Missions shall have the following:
    1. Chairman, who shall be the Executive Officer of the Corporation, or a presiding officer of his appointing. His term of service shall be until resignation, death, or dismissal by the Executive Board.
    2. President, who shall be the Chief Administrative officer of the corporation, or a presiding officer of his appointing. His term of service shall be until resignation, death, or dismissal by the Executive Board.
    3. A secretary, who shall keep careful records of all business transactions and shall maintain a current list of all members of the Executive Board of Directors with their addresses and bring a report to the annual business meeting on the progress of the Corporation. It shall also be the responsibility of the secretary to record minutes at all board meetings.
    4. A Treasurer, who shall be responsible to the Corporation for the supervision of all monies received and disbursed. All funds received by the Corporation shall be deposited in the bank specified by the Executive Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall insure that accurate records of all receipts and disbursements are kept and make such reports as the President shall require or as required by the Board of Directors.

Article IV

All officers of the Corporation mentioned in Article III above, shall be elected by the Executive Board of Directors as vacancies occur. (The first group of officers shall be elected by the Executive Board of Directors as soon after the adoption of these by-laws as possible.)

Article V

Three (3) active members shall constitute a quorum for all meetings of the Executive Board of Directors.

Article VI

The Executive Board of Directors of the World Wide New Testament Baptist Missions, Inc., shall meet quarterly and the date of each meeting shall be set by the Chairman. Each member of the Board shall be notified by the Chairman either by mail or by the telephone, giving the time, place, and date of the meeting.

Article VII

It is understood and agreed that if for any reason any property of the Corporation is sold, the money from such sale will be used to carry on the ministry of the same nature and doctrine, with the same objective of this Corporation - that is, that of winning souls to the Lord Jesus Christ. It is further understood and agreed that all monies so received shall be disbursed under the direction of the Executive Board of Directors.

Article VIII

All Board members, officers and missionaries of the Corporation shall subscribe to the following Statement of Doctrine:

  1. We believe that the Bible is the divinely inspired Word of God, written by men as they were moved on by the Holy Spirit, and that it is the sole authority for the Christian’s faith and conduct. (II Peter 1: 19-2 1; II Timothy 3:15-17.) We believe that the Received Text (Textus Receptus) carries the full authority of the original autographs which includes the King James Version and translations in other languages that are accurately translated from the Received Text (TR).
  2. We believe in the Triune God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe that they are equal in every divine perfection, and they execute distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption (Deuteronomy 6:4,5; I Corinthians 8:6, Ephesians 4:6; I Timothy 1:17; Matthew 28:19;John 15:16,17, 26).
    1. God the Father:

      We reject the ecumenical teaching that God is the Father of all, and that all are brothers. We believe that He is the Spiritual Father of those who have been born again. (John 3:3; Ephesians 4-18; John 1:12; John 8:44)

    2. God the Son:

      We believe that Jesus Christ was conceived of the Holy Ghost and born of Mary, a virgin, in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful men; and that He is both the Son of God, and God the Son. (John 1:1, 2, 14; Luke 1:35)

    3. God the Holy Spirit:

      We believe that the Holy Spirit is a divine Person, equal with God the Father and God the Son, and of the same nature. It is He who convicts of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. He is the restrainer of the Evil One until God’s purpose is fulfilled. He bears witness to the truth of the Gospel, and is the Agent in the new birth, baptizing all true believers into the body of Christ. It is the privilege and duty of all the saved to be filled with the Spirit. (John 14:16,17; Matthew 28:19; Hebrews 9:14; John 14:26; Luke 1:35; II Thessalonians 2:7; Ephesians 5: 18)

  3. We believe the Genesis account of creation, and that it is to be accepted literally, not allegorically or figuratively; that man was created directly in God’s own image and after His own likeness; that man’s creation was not a matter of evolution, or evolutionary changes of species, or development through interminable periods of time from lower to higher forms. (Genesis 1: 1; Exodus 20:11; Acts 4:24; Colossians 1:16-17; Hebrews 11:3; John 1:3; Revelation 10:6; Romans 1:20; Acts 17:23-26; Jeremiah 10:12; Nehemiah 9:6; Genesis 1: 11; Genesis 1:24)
  4. We believe that man was created in the image and after the likeness of God, but by voluntary transgression fell from his sinless and happy estate; the consequence of which, all mankind are now sinners, not by constraint, but by choice; and therefore under the just condemnation of God, without defense or excuse. (Genesis 3:1-6, 24; Romans 5:12,19; Romans 3:10-19; Ephesians 2:1, 3; Galatians 3:22)
  5. We believe that Satan was once holy and enjoyed heavenly honors, but through pride and ambition to be the Almighty, fell and drew after him a host of angels; that he is now the malignant prince of power of the air and the unholy god of this world system. We hold him to be man’s great tempter, the enemy of God and Christ, the accuser of the saints, the author of all false religions, the chief power back of the present apostasy. He is the lord of the Antichrist, and the author of all the powers of darkness; destined, however, to final judgment of an eternal justice in hell, a place prepared for the Devil and his angels. (Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:14-17; Jude 6; I Thessalonians 3:5; 1 Peter 5:8; II Corinthians 11: 13--15; II Thessalonians 2:3-11; Revelation 19:11, 16, 20)
  6. Salvation:
    1. Atonement:

      We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace through the mediatorial offices of the Son of God: that Jesus Christ, by the appointment of the Father, freely took on Himself our nature, yet without sin, honored the divine Law by His personal obedience, and by His substitutionary death made a full and vicarious atonement for our sins. (Ephesians 2:8; Romans 3:24; John 3:16; Romans 3:25; I Peter 3:18-19; Hebrews 7:24)

    2. Freeness of Salvation:

      We believe in God’s electing grace, which is according to foreknowledge; that the blessing of salvation is made free to all by the Gospel. It is the immediate duty of all to accept, by faith, God’s offer of salvation. The only hindrance to salvation of any sinner is his own inherent depravity and present unbelief which, if continued in, merits the just condemnation of a Holy God. (I Thessalonians 1:4; Colossians 3:12; I Peter 1:2, Titus 1: 1; Romans 8:29, 30; John 3:18, 36).

    3. Justification:

      We believe that the great Gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as believe in Him, is justification. Justification includes the pardon of sin and the gift of eternal life on the principles of righteousness. We believe that it is bestowed, not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done; but solely through faith in the Redeemer’s blood, His righteousness is imputed unto us. (Acts 13:39; Romans 8: 1; Romans 5:1, 9; Titus 3:5-7; Romans 1: 17; Romans 4:1-8; Romans 3:24; Ephesians 2:8,9).

    4. Sanctification:

      We believe that God sanctifies (sets us apart), at the time of our personal acceptance of Christ as Lord and Saviour from the penalty of our sin. (Romans 5:8,9; I Corinthians 6:1 1; Ephesians 4:24). Secondly, we experience sanctification by degree as we yield to God and grow in wisdom, knowledge, experience and grace, therefore having power over sin. (II Corinthians 6:7; Psalm 119:9,11; II Corinthians 3:17,18). Thirdly, we believe that the believer is finally and gloriously set apart from the very presence of sin. (Philippians 1:6, 3:20, 21; I John 3:2).

  7. Eternal Security and Assurance of Believers:
    1. We believe that all the redeemed are kept by God’s power and are thus secure in Christ forever. (John 6:37-40; John 10:27- 30; Romans 8:1, 37-39; I Corinthians 1:4-8; I Peter 1:5; I John 2:19).
    2. We believe that the saved should rejoice in a personal confidence of a present salvation which rests in the manifestation of the indwelling Christ and veracity of the Word of God. (I John 5:11-13).
  8. We believe that the church of Christ is a congregation of believers associated by a covenant of faith and fellowship of the Gospel, observing the ordinances of Christ, and governed by His laws. We believe the true mission of the church is to follow the Great Commission: (Matthew 28:19-20).
    1. Make individual disciples.
    2. Build up the church.
  9. We hold that the local church has the absolute right of self-government, free from any interference of any hierarchy or individuals or organizations, and that the one and only Head is the Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts 2:41-42; I Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 5:23-24).
    1. Relationship and responsibility of World Wide New Testament Baptist Missions to the local church:

      This mission serves as a medium through which Independent Fundamental Baptist churches may cooperate in sound Bible missionary activities, through which they may direct their missionary funds and to which they may refer their young people who are called into missionary service. We believe no other committee, educational institution, missionary society, preacher, or any individual supersedes the authority of the local church

    2. Relation and responsibility of the missionary to the local church:

      We believe that, in conformity with the New Testament example of Acts 13, it is the function of the local church to authorize and send forth its own missionaries. Therefore, we believe the responsibilities are mutual. First, the church must send and maintain the needs of the missionaries. Second, the missionary is to evangelize and build the church.

  10. We believe in the "blessed hope", which is the personal, imminent, pre-tribulation and pre-millennial coming of the Lord Jesus Christ for His redeemed ones; and in His subsequent return to earth with His saints, to establish His Millennial Kingdom. (I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Zechariah l4:4-11-; Revelation 19:11-16; Revelation 20:1-6; Revelation 3: 10).
  11. We believe that Scriptural Baptism is by single immersion of born again Christians only. It is the outward sign of an inward belief. It identifies the convert with the Lord Jesus Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection.
  12. We take a stand against:
    1. NEO-ORTHODOXY: This method of scriptural interpretation is false and deceiving. Instead of presenting the truth, this method presents a half truth. It is inconsistent with the Word of God. We utterly reject this method.
    2. NEO-EVANGELICALISM: The neo-evangelical is one of attitude rather than doctrine. It compromises with the modernists and liberals in cooperative efforts in evangelism and other so-called Christian endeavors. We cannot link hands with these who discredit Christ and undermine Scriptural inspiration. This leads to the acceptance of the ecumenical church.
    3. ECUMENICAL MOVEMENT: This is a movement to unite all faiths in a world-wide church. This movement does not raise the standards of morality, but it is a contributing factor to the destruction of the moral fiber of many men today. This united church is only laying the groundwork for the tribulation which will climax in Revelation 17.

Article IX

  1. The Executive Board of Directors shall have the power to expel any missionary, or officer of the Corporation, when it appears that such missionary, or officer, has demonstrated a lack of interest in the work of the Corporation, or who has become physically or mentally incapacitated from performing his normal duties toward the Corporation. The Chairman may suspend a missionary for any cause he deems sufficient until the next regular or emergency meeting of the Board where the missionary will then appear for examination.
  2. A missionary may resign by submitting in writing a letter of resignation to be effective thirty days after receipt.
  3. Discipline, when necessary, is to be administered through the missionary’s home church.

NOTE: If and when differences between the missionary and this Board reach a non-resolvable level, the mission will terminate its relationship with said missionary.

Article X

  1. Education and Training:
    1. Required training other than academic background will consist of not less than six months, but preferably a year or longer of work within an approved local church as Pastor or under such a Pastor whose ministry qualifies his leadership as Scriptural.
    2. Each candidate should attend a missionary indoctrination course for his (or her) particular field and missions in general, as directed by the Executive Board.
    3. Academics: Each candidate will be considered on the basis of his (or her) individual background and needs.
    4. Linguistics: Studies as determined by the Executive Board.
  2. Deputation:
    1. Each candidate must have
      1. Endorsement of his pastor and church under whom he served, or in the case of a pastor, the endorsement of the Executive Board and his church.
      2. Approval by the World Wide New Testament Baptist Mission Board.
    2. While all who are concerned should help those on deputation in forming an itinerary, it is the prime responsibility of the candidates themselves to seek our Lord’s leading and guidance in making contacts and arranging meetings.
  3. Financial Support:
    1. All designated support will be channeled to the missionary to whom it is designated.
    2. The amount of necessary support will be determined by the Executive Board who will consider
      1. The individual’s needs (including families).
      2. The field’s need for which the missionary is responsible.
      3. The recommendation of the Pastor and Church under which, or in which, the missionary served, or is serving.
    3. Policy for disbursing or using support not reaching candidate because of death, separation from Board, or other possibilities that could arise:
      1. The contributors of said support will be notified and polled as to their desired designation of the said support.
      2. In the event the contributor was unknown or unnamed, the support will be used to help other missionary endeavors, as our Lord so directs.

      NOTE: In the event of the death of the missionary, the support will, of course, be used to assist his family in necessary ways until his (or her) family is situated again. Supporters will, of course, be notified and it will be their responsibility for future designation of their support.

    4. In the event that our Lord has not supplied necessary support for the missionary within a twelve month period after the basic church training requirement (at least six months) has been fulfilled, the missionary is to again meet with the Executive Board (or persons designated) to consider future status.
  4. Qualifications:
    1. A clear testimony of salvation and call to the ministry into which they are entering (Colossians 3:17, 23).
    2. True convictions concerning Articles of Faith as stated. These include Biblical separation from apostasy including worldliness, Liberalism, Modernism, Neo-Orthodoxy, or Neo-Evangelicalism. All members of The World Wide New Testament Baptist Missions will sign their loyalty to these Articles each year.
    3. Recommendation without reservation by the missionary’s home church.
    4. Endorsement and approval as noted under Education, Training, and Deputation.

Article XI

  1. Associate Missionary:

    Any person desiring to work in one of the missionary enterprises of the World Wide New Testament Baptist Missions, Inc., for the purpose of determining the leading of the Lord concerning full-time service with this Mission Board shall be approved by the Chairman and the local Missionaries. Upon their approval of these persons, an associate missionary status will be given to him until such time as he determines his calling of the Lord, but not to exceed one year. During his service with this Board he will conform to and willingly support all rules, regulations, and standards that apply to regular missionaries.

  2. Field Advisors:

    The Chairman may appoint individual(s), qualified Pastors, and others to represent World Wide New Testament Baptist Missions, Inc. in different parts of the world. Their appointments are to be approved by the Executive Board. They may prescribe duties. They must sign annually the same statements required of missionaries that they affirm to believe and abide by our doctrine. Their tenure may be terminated at any time.

  3. Deputation Representative:

    The Executive Board of Directors may appoint qualified missionaries to act in the capacity of deputation representatives. Their duties shall be to raise funds for the World Wide New Testament Baptist Missions, Inc., to promote revival and missionary meetings in fundamental churches, to teach missionary candidates the art of raising their support, and to assist missionaries in whatever capacity is deemed necessary by the President.

  4. Director of Education and Enlistment:

    His duties shall be prescribed by the President. Primarily he is to contact schools, fellowships, and churches in an effort to make others aware of the needs around the world and to enlist those interested.

Appendix

World Wide New Testament Baptist Missions missionaries are not to seek or accept support from any church or churches or groups who knowingly are a part of or are in sympathy with neo-evangelicalism, modernism, liberalism, charismatic, or any other scripturally unsound doctrine or practice.

Adopted on January 9, 1976

Policies

Regarding Missionary Support and Missionaries—WWNTBM missionaries are at liberty to receive support from churches which are Baptistic in their doctrine and polity, although not Baptistic in name; however, all candidates and missionaries with said board are to be members of and commissioned by churches that are Baptistic in doctrine, polity, and identification. This is to preserve doctrine and identification.

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