On November 20, 1979 at about 8:00 in the evening, I was touched by the Holy Spirit and was convicted, through the word of God in the message delivered by my elder brother Pastor Crispin R. Segay who was the speaker in a Youth Night in our place. And there I personally accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior by faith and invited Him to come into my heart to control my life.

From that on, I had prayed to the Lord that He will mold me into His will. Not long ago, He sent me to the Bible School namely Palawan Bible Institute. I graduated the two years course the Associate of Biblical Education (ABE) March 1982, my knowledge and faith were added. After graduating the above course, the Palawan Bible Institute was upgraded its course and changed its name to Palawan Bible College that give me a chance to continue my studies for Bachelor course aiming to be use by God greatly in His vineyard. After undergone to a one year Field Internship, I graduated the course of Bachelor of Biblical Education (BBE) on April 1984. After graduated the said course, I had used my knowledge in pioneering the new area of Bgy. San Pedro, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan where the Lord had planted His local Church. The Lord is always been good to me at all times, He had been using me from that very time I committed my life for Him until now.

My commitment to the Lord is that He will use me as an instruments to plan His Churches strongly and edifying itself, and that Church will be an instruments also of Planting Churches to every places everywhere all over the World.

BRIEF HISTORY OF FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST PHILIPPINES, INC.

In April 15, 2005 at the thirty third 33rd Annual Convention of the Free Will Baptist Church Philippines, Inc. The two third attendance of the convention had voted to dissolved the said corporation, due to the abused on management and workers. From that time the Board of Trustees had applied the virtue of the memorandum of agreement between the Board of Foreign Mission of the Original Free Will Baptist of North Carolina, U.S.A. "That in case of the corporation will collapsed the fund will be put to the trash fund, and the Board of Foreign Mission will try to revive the work in the Philippines with the Filipino partners". The said mutual agreement had executed by the eight (8) Filipinos, former Board of Trustees with a mutual agreement between Rev. Harold Jones the Executive Director of the Board of Foreign Mission of the Original Free Will Baptist, North Carolina, U.S.A. pursued reviving the ministry of the Lord left by the defunct corporation. A new corporation was born name First Free Will Baptist Philippines, Inc.

In March 15, 2006 the First Free Will Baptist Philippines, Inc. was registered to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with nine (9) members of which are the Board of Trustees themselves. The Corporation had launched right away after all legal papers had completed and complied. It has a Vision of "To be faithful and accountability in the management of the temporal resources under the guidance of the Holy Spirit" With its Mission "To maximize the use of resources intended for the First Free Will Baptist Churches in the Philippines and abroad". The said corporation has a Goal of, "To sufficiently provide for all worthy endeavors of its local churches, intended to win souls for Christ and establish local churches to glorify God". And It has a Motto of "Endeavoring to win Souls for Christ". The nine (9) members of the new corporation were strongly believed that with the statement of mission, vision and goals by means to pursue, the corporation can fulfill the Great Commission of Christ to win more souls for Him which truly please and glorify God.

From the

BOT PRESIDENT

The main objectives of this book are:

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We recognize that any organization can only effectively operate

with clearly defined goals, direction and programs and FFWBPI

acknowledges that our human resources are our greatest assets in the

organization. However, our workers come from different educational

backgrounds and cultures. To ensure the achievement of our organization

goals and objectives for God’s glory, we need to build a harmonious and

unifying relationship in our workplace and to work effectively together as

one team, one family. Moreover, FFWBPI in keeping with Christian

orientation aims to promote self-discipline as one means to attain

spiritual growth.

These policies and regulations, when properly observed and

implemented, hope to direct, guide and achieve a closer and orderly

working relationship among all workers in performing their day-to-day

task and assignments. All leaders are expected to ensure the fullest

comprehension of these policies by their respective departments. All

workers are likewise endeavored to understand and observe the rationale

and provisions of these policies. We encourage the conduct of continuing

productive dialogues between Management and the workers regarding

these policies.

May we see this Worker’s handbook as an important tool for all

FFWBPI workers to achieve and build themselves on our Corporate values

of Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship and Servanthood.

STATEMENT

of

FAITH AND DISCIPLINE

for

First Free Will Baptist Philippines, Inc.

2006

Throughout the ages it has been an accepted fact that, to govern people working under one great banner, there must be an established set of rules. A Treatise of Faith and Government for the First Free Will Baptist Philippines, Inc. realized the importance of these rules, as did our state body.

The Board of Trustees was constituted of nine members, holding membership in the National Convention Philippines, and with the partnership of the Executive Director of the Board of Foreign Mission of North Carolina USA.

Much prayer and thought motivated every decision of the Board and, as this Statement of Faith and Discipline goes forth under the banner of North Carolina Original Free Will Baptists, we trust it will so unify our constituency that love and unity may prevail.

Rev. Andrino R. Segay, Chairman

Ptr. Orlando T. Garcia, Secretary

FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST

COVENANT

Having given ourselves to God, by faith in Christ, and adopted the word of God as our rule of faith and practice, we now give ourselves to one another by the will of God in this solemn covenant.

We promise by His grace to love and obey Him in all things, to avoid all appearance of evil, to abstain from all sinful amusements and unholy conformity to the world, from all sanction of the use and sale of intoxicating beverages, the abuse of drugs, and to "provide things honest in the sight of all men"

We agree faithfully to discharge our obligations in reference to the study of the Scriptures, secret prayer, family devotions, and public worship and by self-denial, faith and good works endeavor to "grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."

We will not forsake the assembling of ourselves together for the church conferences, public worship, and the observance of the ordinances of the Gospel; nor fail to give according to our ability for the support of the church and all its benevolent work.

We agree to accept Christian admonition and reproof with meekness, and to watch over one another in love, endeavoring to "keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace," to be careful of one another’s happiness and reputation, and seek to strengthen the weak, encourage the afflicted, admonish the erring, and as far as we are able promote the success of the church and of the Gospel.

We will everywhere hold Christian principles and obligations supreme, esteem it our chief business to make Christ known to the world, and to constantly pray and toil that the Kingdom of God may come, and His will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.

To this end we agree to cooperate in the promotion of denominational ministries, the support of the work of the local church, and the evangelization of the world.

May the God of peace sanctify us wholly, and preserve us blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

ARTICLES OF FAITHArticle 1. Doctrine of God

We believe that there is but one living , true and eternal God, the Father; of whom are all things, from everlasting to everlasting, glorious and unchangeable in all His attributes.

We believe that God is the only proper object of worship. The mode of His existence, however, is a subject far beyond the understanding of mankind. There is no thing in all creation that can adequately represent Him. He is the source of all existence, and the scriptures teach that He is Spirit, present everywhere, all knowing, all powerful independent, good, wise, holy, just, merciful, redeemer, Saviour, sanctifier, the judge of mankind and all other attributes ascribed to Him in the Scripture.

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Article 2. Doctrine of Christ

We believe that there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, the only begotten Son of God, born of the Virgin Mary, who was truly God and truly man, whom God freely sent into this world, because of the great love wherewith He love the world; and Christ as freely gave himself a ransom for all, tasting death for every man; who was buried and rose again the third day, and ascended into Heaven from whence we look for him the second time, in the clouds of Heaven, at the last day to judge both the living and the dead.

We believe that the Scriptures ascribe to Christ all the attributes of God.

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Article 3. Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

We believe that there is one Holy Spirit, the precious gift of the Father through his dear Son, who is the divine presence in our lives, who regenerates and sanctifies us, and whereby we kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and in whom we find our strength and help.

We believe that the Scriptures ascribe to the Holy Spirit all the attributes of God.

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Article 4. Doctrine of the Trinity

We believe that God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are one God, without beginning or end, who is indivisible in His nature or being.

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Article 5. Doctrine of Creation and Divine Government

We believe that in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth, and all things therein, visible and invisible; and that God is continually working through His creation to sustain it and to nurture His creatures.

We believe that all things are foreseen in the wisdom of God, so that God knows whatsoever can or cannot come to pass upon all purposed conditions. All events are present with God from everlasting to everlasting; but his knowledge of them does not in any sense cause them, nor does He decree all events which He knows will occur.

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Article 6. Doctrine of Man

We believe that in the beginning God created man in His own image and place him in the state of glory without the least mixture of misery, from which he voluntarily by transgression fell, and by that means, brought on himself a miserable and mortal state subject to death. Unbelief is the reason why men are condemned in the sight of the just and righteous God.

We believe that the human will is always active and may rebel or respond to the call of Christ in His redemptive offer, that through the grace of God mankind may be saved.

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Article 7. Doctrine of the Church

We believe that the Church is the body of Christ, all Christians everywhere.

We believe that the local church is an organized body of believers in Christ who statedly assemble to worship God and who sustain the ordinances of the Gospel. The local church does not exist in isolation; rather, those churches who believe and practice the First Free Will Baptist faith and order join together to form a denominational church. Neither the local church nor the denominational church exists in dependent of the other.

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Article 8. Doctrine of the Holy Scriptures

We believe these are the Old and New Testaments, that they were written by holy men, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and are god’s revealed word to man. We believe that they are sufficient and infallibly true rule and guide to salvation and all Christian worship and service.

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Article 9. Doctrine of Salvation

We believe that salvation is the restoration of man to his right relationship with God.

General Provision: We believe in the general provision made of God in Christ, for the benefit of all mankind who repents and believes the Gospel.

We believe that God is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance and the knowledge of the truth, that they might be saved, for which the end Christ hath commanded the Gospel to be preached among all nations and to every creature.

We believe that sinners are drawn to God the Father by the Holy Spirit through Christ His Son, and that the Holy Spirit offers His divine aid to all the human family so that they all might be saved, if they accept the divine teaching; and if any fail of eternal life, the fault is completely his own.

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Faith: We believe that faith is the response of an individual in total trust and commitment to God’s provision in Christ. The power to believe is the gift of God, but believing is an act of the individual which is required as a condition of salvation. Faith if it hath not works is dead, being alone.

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Repentance: We believe that the repentance which the Gospel requires includes a deep conviction, a penitential sorrow, an open confession, a decided hatred and an entire forsaking of all sin. This repentance God has enjoined on all men; and without it in this life the sinner will perish eternally.

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Regeneration: We believe that regeneration is an instantaneous renewal of the heart by the Holy Spirit, whereby the penitent sinner receives new life and becomes a child of God. (This is called in the Scripture being "born again," "born of the Spirit," being "quickened" passing "from the death unto life," and "partaking of the divine nature.")

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Justification: We believe that justification means that persons who accept by faith the atonement of Christ are pardoned and absolved from the guilt of sin and restored to divine favor where once they stood guilty before God.

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Sanctification: We believe that sanctification is the setting apart of the believer for continuing growth in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, for service to God and man.

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Article 10. Doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints

We believe that those who abide in Christ have the assurance of salvation. The Christian,

however, retains his freedom of choice. Therefore, he should watch and pray since it is possible for him to turn away from God and be eternally lost which is called making shipwreck of faith.

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Article 11. Doctrine of Individual Accountability

We believe that all person are accountable to God, except those incapable of responding to God’s call.

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Article 12. Doctrine of Christian Service

We believe that it is a Christian/s duty to be tender and affectionate one to another, to study the happiness of the people of God in general, to do justly by all people, and to be singly engaged to promote the honor and glory of God.

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Article 13. Doctrine of the Lord’s Day

We believe in the sanctity of the first day of the week, or Lord’s day, and that it ought to be

observed in the corporate and private worship of God, and that on it we should abstain from our worldly concerns except in cases of necessity or mercy.

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Acts 20:7, "And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples come together to break the bread,

Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight."

Article 14. Doctrine of Worship

We believe that worship is the adoration of God and is duly required of all His children through praise, prayer, reading and preaching of His word. Every Christian may worship God privately; however, this should never replace the corporate worship of the church.

We believe that in addition to the ordinances of the Gospel, there are other rites of worship which are valid for use by the local church. Some of these rites are: laying on of hands, anointing the sick with oil, fasting, singing praise to God, corporate affirmation of faith, and corporate prayer.

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Article 15. Doctrine of Christian Stewardship

We believe that good works are the fruits of saving faith and include being good stewards of all God’s blessings. Christians are to be responsible in the use of their time and talents. Furthermore, Christian are to be faithful in the use of their finances for the expense of their program of Christ in the world.

The Old and New Testaments teach tithing as god’s financial plan for the support of His work.

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Article 16. Doctrine of the Ordinances of the Gospel

1. Christian Baptism: We believe that this is the immersion of believers in water, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, in which are represented the burial and the resurrection of Christ, the death of Christians to the world, the washing of their souls from the pollution of sin, their rising to newness of life, their commitment to serve God, and their resurrection at the last day.

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2. The Lord’s Supper: We believe that this is a commemoration of the death of Christ for our sins, in the use of bread which He made the emblem of His broken body, and the cup, the emblem of His shed blood; and by it the believer expresses his love for Christ, his faith and hope in Him, and pledges to Him perpetual fidelity.

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often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come

3. Washing the Saints’ Feet: We believe that this is a sacred ordinance, which teaches humility, the necessity of servant-hood of every believer, and reminds the believer of the necessity of a daily cleansing from sin. It was instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ as an "example" on the night of His Last Supper and betrayal.

It is the duty and happy prerogative of every believer to observe these sacred ordinances. We believe that no man has a right to forbid these tokens to the least of His disciples.

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Article 17. Doctrine of Death

We believe that Adam, while in the Garden of Eden in a state of innocence and in the image of God, was commanded by God not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, and if he did he would surely die. As a result, Adam was liable or subject to death, but not under the result or penalty of it. However, when he disobeyed and rebelled against the command of God, he passed under the result and penalty of death; and as Adam represented all the human race, death passed upon all men.

We believe that there is much mystery associated with the act or fact of dying; therefore, no living person can completely understand it. However, the Bible assures that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, changed death from the destroying scourge to the doorway to heaven to all who exercise saving faith in Him.

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Article 18. Doctrine of Immortality

We believe that the soul does not die with the body,

but immediately after death enters into a conscious state of happiness or misery, according to the individual’s relationship to the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Article 19. Doctrine of the Resurrection

We believe in the resurrection of the bodies of all people, each in its own order; the Christian to eternal life and the non-Christian to eternal damnation.

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Article 20. Doctrine of the Last Things

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ ascended into Heaven, and sit s at the right hand of God the Father. He will come again to glorify His saints, to judge the world, and to consummate His Eternal Kingdom.

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Article 21. Doctrine of Angels

We believe that angels are created spiritual beings (and are not spirits of the dead, nor are they glorified human beings). Angels are ministering spirits and messengers of God to men, announce special events; protect the faithful, both individually and collectively, and execute punishment on the adversaries of the work of God.

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Article 22. Doctrine of Satan

We believe that Satan is created being. Names applied to Satan in the Bible are: Lucifer, Belial, Beelzebub, the Devil, the Evil one, the Accuser, the enemy, the temper, the Prince of Demons, the prince of power of the air and the Ruler of this world.

In the New Testament Satan appears as a distinctive personality. He incites people to shut their ears to God’s message. He maliciously hinders Christian endeavor and is essentially power of darkness, the enemy of the Light of God, though he sometimes disguises himself as an angel of light.

Though Satan is all of the above, man is a free moral agent and is responsible for is own sins and is responsible for his acceptance or rejection of Christ, who gives victory over all evil.

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RULES OF CHURCH

GOVERNMENT

Introduction

The rules for the government of the church are contained in the Holy Scriptures; however, some of them are understood and applied in general directions. There is therefore necessary that the First Free Will Baptist Philippines Inc. Denomination adopt certain fixed rules of polity as understood from the Holy Scriptures, from tradition, from custom, from practice, and from necessity, that it may more perfectly perform its duties as a Christian organization.

The church government for the First Free Will Baptist Denomination did not develop easily, but materialized as a result of hardship, need, desire, and experience. Therefore, it is necessary that the denomination at present time, and for the future, adopt the best rules of government that it can possibly formulate for the protection, direction, management, function, harmony, understanding, and cooperation of the First Free Will Baptist Denomination as a whole.

Traditionally, government is divided into three types: episcopal, presbyterial, and congregational-each having its own distinctive polity. The First Free Will Baptist Denomination has never adopted the totality in any of the three. Nevertheless it has adopted rules of polity and practiced certain customs that are related in some aspects to the three above mentioned types. This does not mean, however, that the First Free Will Baptist Denomination copied or used any of the three as pattern, but adopted rules of polity and practiced certain customs as the need arose. Its church government is thus a distinctive one and is best described as representative by delegation.

SECTION 1:

THE LOCAL CONGREGATION

A local congregation of the First Free Will Baptist Denomination is one that adheres to an participates in The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government for First Free Will Baptist (of the English General Baptist Heritage). Therefore, each local congregation adheres to the same basic governmental principles and procedures in order to promote the success of the Gospel and of the denomination and to "keep the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace."

The Organization of a Local Congregation

The basic governmental principles, structures, and procedures of an established local congregation are as follows:

Officers: The officers of the local congregation shall consist of at least the following: Board of Trustees, Clerk, Treasurer, Board of Finance, Board of Deacons. All officers are elected by and serve at will of the local congregation. In addition all offices must be filled with active members of the local congregation who are qualified for the duty.

Board of Trustees: The board of trustees shall hold title to all property, maintain all legal rights to said property, convey said property at the discretion of a four-fifths majority of the members present at a regular quarterly conference (said anticipated sale or conveyance having been previously announced at the last regular quarterly conference of said church, and public notice of anticipated sale or conveyance having been made in the local paper, or posted as the law requires.)

Clerk: The clerk shall keep and maintain proper church records, including a membership roll and a record of church business meetings. The clerk shall sign all legal letters authorized by the church. All such records are the property of the local congregation, and the clerk shall relinquish all church records to his successor.

Treasurer: The treasurer shall be entrusted with the funds of the church and keep an account of all money received. He shall pay all bills as authorized by the church and make a report of all receipts and disbursements annually, or as often as the church may require. All the records of the treasurer are the property of the local congregation. They are open to inspection by the members upon reasonable request, except in the case of the records of individual contributions which are to be kept in confidence by the treasurer. All records, at the direction of the church, are to be submitted for a financial audit. The treasurer shall relinquish his records and all funds to his successor.

Board of Finance: The board of finance shall have the responsibility of promoting Christian stewardship, planning the budget of the church, and aiding the treasurer in the maintenance of competent records. The members of this board shall assist with the audit of financial records when necessary.

Board of Deacons: The office of deacon is scripturally described. For their qualifications see I Timothy 3:8-13 and for their ordination see Acts 6. The duties of the deacons are as follows:

Pastor: The pastor shall have general superintendence of the church as the chief administrative officer. It is the pastor’s duty to faithfully preach the Word, to be an example to the flock, to visit the members- especially the sick- as he has opportunity; to do all within his power to promote the spiritual interest of the church which he serves, to promote all denominational institutions, enterprises, and programs, and to advance the cause of Christ among men.

The church shall cal its own pastor, from among the duly ordained First Free Will Baptist ministers who are approved by the Conference of which the church is a member, upon such terms as may be mutually agreeable. A pastorate shall not be terminated by the church or pastor without a ninety-day previous notice, or unless agreed to by both parties.

Church Membership: As to the reception of the members, any person who gives evidence of the change of heart, professes faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, has been baptized (immersed) by a duly ordained minister; and to whom the church covenant has been read and explained, and whom accepted, shall be received into the church.

From other churches baptized (immersed) person are received by letter or profession of faith. Individuals transferring from other denominations are expected to adhere to the doctrine and practices of the First Free Will Baptist Denomination. In addition, the church covenant is to be read and explained, and accepted by the candidate for membership. Persons excluded from other churches are not received unless it be made evident that they were excluded upon unjustifiable grounds. Excluded members are received when they give evidence of repentance.

No one against whom any valid objection is made is received into the church. When any members objects to the reception of an applicant, the matter is deferred until the church can ascertain the nature of the objection. If, in the opinion of the church, the objection is not valid one, the applicant may be received. The hand of fellowship is extended to all who are received into the membership according to the regular methods of the church.

When a member is in good standing desires to unite with another church, the clerk may be authorized to send letter of transfer of membership to the church with which he is to unite. Such members receive letters of honorable dismissal and commendation. A withdrawal without such letter of commendation is equivalent to excommunication.

Christian Discipline: Discipline includes both the principle by which we live and the procedures by which we are governed. Christian discipline demands that the principle and the procedures embody the truth of Jesus Christ as taught in Scripture. It is hope that all members of the First Free Will Baptist Church will observe and conduct themselves according to the Scripture and the Church Covenant; however, due to human nature we all are subject to error. It therefore becomes necessary that certain disciplinary procedures be invoked. All church discipline should be administered in the spirit of love and with the ultimate aim of reclamation of the erring one or ones. The Scriptural foundation for these procedures is Matthew 18:15-17 and Galatians 6:1.

It is hoped that individual problems may be settled by the individuals; however, if these must be brought to the church, they must follow the procedures outlined in this section.

When an allegation is to be brought to the church, the charges must made in writing, signed by two or more members in good standing and handled according to the procedures outlined below.

Either individual problems or charges must be presented first to the pastor and board of deacons. If after reasonable investigation a satisfactory solution can be reached, no further action will be taken. If a satisfactory solution cannot be reached, then the case should be presented to the church at a regular quarterly conference or, if necessary, at a special called conference or, if necessary, at a special called conference, for which at least two weeks prior notice has been given.Meetings of the Local Congregation: Each local congregation will meet regularly for the public worship of God. The times of worship and the observance of the ordinances shall be arranged by the local congregation. The ordinances of the Gospel are administered only by ordained ministers. The ordinance of Baptism should take place as soon as practicable after conversion. The ordinances of the Lord Supper and the Washing of the Saints’ Feet should take place at stated times as arranged by the local congregation.

The pastor is the chairman of the business meeting of the local congregation. The local congregation which has no pastor or one whose pastor is voluntarily absent providentially hindered from attending a business meeting may elect a temporary chairman and attend to necessary business.

In the business of excommunication of a member or the selling or transferring of the church property, should the church be without a pastor, then the church should call the Executive Committee of the Conference of which it is a member to appoint an ordained minister to serve as moderator for the said business. All business meetings are conducted according to the rules of order prescribed by The articles of Faith and principles of Church Government for First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage). (See Section 5.)

The local church, being of the First Free Will Baptist order, does covenant and agree to assemble four times a year (every three months) for the purpose of holding a godly conference. Then and there the business of the church shall be transacted.

However, in the case of necessity or emergency, the church may call a special session of conference, after giving notice to the pastor and members (notice being one week or one meeting of the church) and transact the business needed to be attended to, confining their business transactions to the items for which the conference was called. (See Section 1: Board of Trustees.)

Objects and Duties of the Local Congregation: The object of the local congregation is to be the people of God. This is accomplished by working together to practice Christian living and to carry out a Christian ministry in the community.

It is the duty of each congregation to establish and sustain public worship of God on a regular basis. This includes Sunday service and such midweek services as are deemed necessary.

It is the duty of each congregation to establish and sustain a program of Christian education. This program shall involve as its subject both Scripture and the faith and history of the Free Will Baptist denomination, and shall use all methods and tools that will result in the effective educational ministry.

It is the duty of each congregation to establish and sustain such auxiliary programs as are deemed necessary.

It is the duty of the congregation to work for and maintain the highest possible standards of justice, righteousness, and love in community affairs. Further, it is the duty of congregation to win people to the cause of Christ.

It is the duty of each congregation to pay into treasury sufficient funds to support local church programs and the entire denominational program.

It is the duty of each congregation to be presented by delegation and to participate totally in the Conference to which it belongs, and to abide by the rules and regulations each conference adopts for its member churches. This duty includes the report by annual letter and contributions for their expenses and programs on the conference. It is the privilege of each local congregation to participate in the Union Meeting.

It is the duty of each congregation to represent by delegation and by annual letter to the Convention of the First Free Will Baptist Churches. Further, that God’s will may be done, each congregation shall make financial contributions to the denominational ministries institutions, and benevolent work.

Organization and Establishment of a New Church from a Mission.

Organization of a Mission: A Church begins as a mission and operates for at least one year under the supervision of the Executive Committee of the Conference, the Home Mission Board, and or the Conference Mission Board, where one exists.

When a group of believers desires to be organized into First Free Will Baptist Mission, they shall make application to the Conference Executive Committee within whose bounds the proposed mission is to be located. The Executive Committee is to contact the Convention Mission Board and the Conference Mission Board, if one exists, to work together in the establishment and development of the mission.

When an application has been received, the Committee and Board(s) shall make an investigation. The investigation shall include the following:

In accordance with The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government for First free Will Baptists (of English General Baptist Heritage) and any requirements of the Conference and the Mission Board(s) shall set forth the procedures and requirements for recognition of the First Free Will Baptist Mission. Minimum requirements for the establishment of a Mission are as follows:

The privileges and duties of a mission under the auspices of the Conference Executive Committee and / or Board(s) are as follows:

Establishment of a New Church from a Mission: When a First Free Will Baptist Mission desires to be established as a First Free Will Baptist Church, it shall make application to the Conference Executive Committee within whose bounds the proposed church is to be located. The Executive Committee is to contact the Convention Board and the Mission Board, if one exists, to work together in the establishment of the church.

When an application has been received, the Executive Committee shall make an investigation. The investigation shall include the following:

The Conference Executive Committee shall carry out the procedures and requirements of the Conference and The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government for recognition as a First Free Will Baptist Church.

If the findings of the investigation are satisfactory, the organization is perfected as follows:

When a mission is established as a new church and is accepted by the Conference, its properties (after all requirements set forth in No. 3 Page 76 have been met) are held in trust by the trustees of the church for those members that remain faithful to The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government for First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage).Establishment and Organization of a Non-Mission:

When a body of believers desires to be established as a First Free Will Baptist of the Convention and does not deem it necessary to begin as a mission, they shall petition the Executive Committee of said Conference immediately for an investigation. If the investigation is satisfactory, the organization is perfected as follows:

Relationship of the Local Church to the Conference:Each local church is a distinct organization, with full authority to manage its own internal affairs, elect its officers, receive, dismiss, discipline, and exclude members in accordance with this book of discipline.

The annual Conference is a distinct organization made up of its member churches, represented by delegation, and its member ministers and its own elected officials. It has full authority to manage its own affairs and the responsibilities designated and delegated by its members.

Since neither the local congregation nor the annual Conference exists as a First Free Will Baptist entity apart from the other, the annual Conference, being the highest tribunal, shall have the final disciplinary authority over the local church.

SECTION 2:

THE MINISTRY

The CallHaving recognized that God calls His people into His service, no member shall take unto himself

the public Ministry of the Gospel unless he feels sure he is Divinely called to that Ministry. Each

individual’s Divine calling is unique and different. Such a calling must contain at least these three elements.

First, he must know the One who does the calling; i.e:, he must be a Christian. No person can in truth say that he has been called into the Gospel Ministry unless he has a "saving" relationship with the Father.

Second, he must possess natural ability or abilities and be committed to improving the abilities that can be used in the services of the Ministry.

Third, he sees the needs of God’s people and is willing to be an instrument to help fill those needs. Further, he is willing to minister to those outside of Christ.

Involvement in a call to the Gospel Ministry is a call to grow and prepare that the Ministry may serve God’s purpose.

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Examination and Qualifications for License

Qualifications: A person who desires license into the Ministry of the First Free Will Baptist Denomination must have the following qualifications:

(1) He must have the experience of a Divine call to the Gospel Ministry.

(2) He must be a member in good standing of a First Free Will Baptist for

at least one year.

Procedures: A proper candidate for licensing into the Gospel Ministry must also adhere to the following procedures:

Examination and Qualifications for Ordination

Qualifications: A person who desires to be ordained into the Gospel Ministry of the First Free Will Baptist Denomination must have the following qualifications:

(1) He must have been a licensed minister for at least one year and not more than

five years.

(2) He must have successfully completed

the examination administered by the Ordaining Council of his Conference. The

examination shall include an inquiry into his educational achievement and his

knowledge of theology, homiletics, church history, Bible and church

government, with special emphasis on the polity, doctrine and history of the

First Free Will Baptist Denomination.

Procedures: a proper candidate for ordination into the Gospel Ministry must also adhere to the following procedures:

Examination and Procedures for Transfer from Another DenominationAn ordained minister coming from another denomination must first resign the ordination from the church he is leaving. He must unite with a First Free Will Baptist Church, request approval and direction from the local church and local ordaining council, and show a willingness to abide by their decision and recommendations. Upon meeting the above requirements to the satisfaction of the Ordaining Council, the minister shall be questioned and shall meet the same requirements as would one of our own licensed ministers who is examined for ordination.

Relationship to the Conference

The First Free Will Baptist minister derives his authority from the Conference and must abide by the decisions of the Conference.

(1) If a minister’s name is cleared no public record is made except at the

request of the accused.

(E) Appeal Procedure. The accused, if found guilty, may appeal the procedure of

the trial committee as follows:

(F) A Minister serving in the bounds of a Conference which he is not a member

The ordained minister must cooperate and promote the work of the denomination at all times and must attend the yearly meeting of the Conference or represent by letter.

Vocational Responsibilities of the Minister

By the very nature of his calling the minister is to faithfully preach the Word, to have general superintendence of the church, to be an example to the flock, to visit the members especially the sick as he has opportunity, to serve as counselor, to serve as teacher especially in a program of Christian education, to administer the ordinances of the gospel, to do all within his power to promote the spiritual interest of the church which he serves, and to advance the cause of Christ among men.

The minister is expected to relate to his fellow ministers in a gracious and fair manner as reflected by the Code of Ethics adopted by the Ministerial Association of the First free Will Baptists and is expected to conduct himself in a professional manner in all public relations involving persons or institutions.

SECTION 3:

THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Introduction:The Annual Conference is the highest ecclesiastical tribunal, deriving its power from its member churches, which shall have final disciplinary authority over its member churches and ministers. The description of this authority is The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage).Organization:

The basic governmental principle, structure, and procedures of an Annual Conference are as follows:

The officers and boards of Annual Conference shall consist of at least a Moderator, an Assistant Moderator, Treasurer, Clerk, Board of Trustees, Ordaining Council, Executive Committee. Each Conference may establish such additional offices and / or boards as it deems necessary.

All officers are elected by and serve at the will of the Annual Conference, under such terms and length of tenure of office as is set forth by the Conference. In addition, all offices must be filled by active members of the church which is a member of the annual Conference or by ministers who must be members in good standing of the Conference.

All standing and temporary boards and committees shall report all action and decisions to the Annual conference.

Moderator:

The Moderator is the chief executive officer of the Conference and shall be his duty to preside over all business sessions of the Annual conference and its Executive Committee. The Moderator shall have such privileges and responsibilities as prescribed by the rules of order and parliamentary procedures, and as set forth by the Annual Conference. He is an ex-officio member of all boards and committees of the annual Conference.

Assistant Moderator:

The Assistant Moderator shall serve in the absence of the moderator. He is a member of the Executive Committee.

Treasurer:

The Treasurer shall be entrusted with the funds of the Annual Conference and keep an account of all money received. He shall pay all bills as authorized by the Conference and make a report of all receipts and disbursements annually, or as often as the Conference may require. All the records of the Treasurer are property of the Annual Conference. They are open to inspection by the members upon reasonable request. All records, at the direction of the Conference, are to be submitted for a financial audit. The Treasurer shall relinquish the records and all funds to his successor. He is a member of the Executive Committee.

Clerk:

The Clerk shall keep proper Conference records including a membership roll and record of Conference and Executive Committee business meetings. The Clerk shall sign all legal letters authorized by the Conference. All The records of the Clerk are property of the Annual Conference and he shall relinquish all Conference records to his successor. The Clerk is a member of the executive Committee.

Board of Trustees:

The Trustees shall hold title to all property, maintain all legal rights to said property on behalf of the annual Conference and convey said property at the discretion of the annual Conference (in session).

Ordaining Council:

The Ordaining Council shall examine and certify each candidate for the ministry according to the

procedures set forth in Section 2 of The Articles of Faith and Principles of Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage) entitled "The Ministry" and the additional procedures adopted by the Annual Conference. The Ordaining Council shall ordain such candidates who satisfactorily meet the requirements. In addition, the Council shall examine each minister of another Conference who wishes to accept the "call" to a church in the Conference.

The Ordaining Council shall also serve as a trial board in such cases where charges are brought against a minister. The Ordaining Council shall have authority to make necessary investigation in such cases.

The Ordaining Council shall follow the procedures set forth in The Articles of Faith and Principles of Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage) and the additional procedures adopted by the annual Conference. At the discretion of the annual Conference a part of the duties of the Ordaining Council may be assigned to another board or committee, such as a Ministerial Character Committee.

Executive Committee:

The Executive Committee shall be composed of the Moderator, Assistant Moderator, Treasurer, Clerk, and such members at large as the Conference deems necessary. It shall be the duty of the Executive Committee to act with the same authority as the Conference during intervals between sessions on matters concerning ministers, churches, and other business, except conveying of property, that may require its attention.

The Executive Committee shall be empowered to make temporary or permanent appointments to fill vacancies on a board or committee until the next session of the Conference.

The Executive Committee shall meet as often as necessary to attend to Conference business and shall responsible for preparing a program for each session of the Conference.

The Executive Committee or such committee as the conference appoints to act on its behalf shall be responsible as a trial committee in cases of church disputes. The Scripture teaches us to refrain from going to civil courts and to form counsels to settle disputes and establish justice among brethren. (See Acts 15:1-32; Galatians 2:1ff; I Corinthians 6:1ff.)

there are sufficient grounds for charges to be filed or further action.

(1) Charges must be filed with the Executive Committee in writing and signed by

member(s) of the church together with evidence to support the charges.

Membership and Representation:Each Annual Conference shall be composed of affiliated churches and missions within its bounds, all affiliated ordained ministers, all general officers, and members of standing boards and committees of the Conference.

Churches are received into the membership of the Annual Conference under regulations set forth in The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage). Only churches in good standing are honorably dismissed from the Conference and these for no other reason that to unite with some other Conference that has adopted The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage). It is therefore contrary to the practices of First Free Will Baptists for any church to disband or dissolve its connection with its Conference without the approval of that Conference, nor may any Conference receive into its membership a church that has been rejected or excommunicated by a sister Conference unless reconciliation is made with that Conference.

Ministers are received into membership of the Annual Conference in accordance to the regulations set forth in The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage). Ministers are governed, disciplined, and / or dismissed by the Conference in accordance to The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage). Each Conference may adopt its own procedures so long as it does not conflict with The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage).

Each church holding membership in its Annual Conference shall represent by letter and is entitle to one delegate for each fifty (50) members or fraction thereof at each session of the Conference. Each delegate is entitled to voting privileges.

Voting in the Conference is the privilege and responsibility of delegates representing member churches of the Conference, ministers who are members of the Conference, genera officers of the Conference, and members of standing boards and committee of the Conference.

Rules of Conference Government.

Meetings: The Conference shall meet annually. Special sessions may be called at the discretion of the Executive Committee.

Rules of Order: The Conference sessions shall be governed by Robert’s Rules of Order and such rules as set forth by The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage).

Each minister, delegate, or other members of the Annual Conference shall be represented at each annual session as required by the Conference or be subject to disciplinary action.

Receiving Members: The will received according to the prescribed conditions set forth under sections "The Establishment of a New Church from a Mission," or "Establishment of a non-Mission Church" on Page 80-81. The vote of the Conference in annual session confirms membership.

Objects and Duties of the Conference.

The object of the Conference shall be to promote Christ’s Kingdom among men by means of larger fellowship, and seek to more effectively coordinate and regulate the work of the local Conference and its member churches in accordance with The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage).It is the duty of the Conference to work for and maintain the highest possible standards of justice, righteousness, and love among its members and to encourage the support of denominational ministries of the First free Will Baptists.

It is the duty of each Conference to recommend ministerial candidates for church license and to examine and ordain qualified persons as ministers within Conference bounds. In addition, it is the duty of the Conference to maintain Christian discipline among its member ministers.

SECTION 4:

CONVENTION OF FIRST FREE WILL BAPTISTSIntroduction: The Annual Convention of First Free Will Baptists Philippines, Inc. was Organized in 2005 for the purpose of extending the ministry of God under denominational program. It is coordinating body working for the cooperation of the churches, conferences, ministers, and institutions of the First Free Will Baptists Philippines, Inc.

The Convention is both an inclusive and an exclusive body. It is inclusive in that it is made up of all bodies an institutions of First Free Will Baptists who accept the usage, customs, and practices reflected in The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage).Objects and Duties:

The object of the Convention is to initiate, advance, and promote the cause of Jesus Christ in the world. The Convention shall organize its work in such a manner as be expedient, cooperative, and departmentalized.

It shall be the duty of the Convention to solicit the cooperation of its members in promoting the work of the Convention.

It shall be the duty of the Convention to clearly set forth such rules for the work that it deems necessary.

It shall be the duty of the Convention to establish conferences in those areas where there are no Conferences and where churches have adopted The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage).It shall be the duty of the Convention to prepare and publish a Constitution and Bylaws for its government; the Constitution and Bylaws shall at all times be consistent with and subject to The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage).

It shall be the duty of the Convention to promote love, justice, and righteousness among its members, as prescribed in Micah 6:8.

Organization

Officers: The officers of the Convention shall consist of at least the following: President, Vice

President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor. The Convention may establish such additional offices it deems necessary. All officers are elected by and serve at the will of the Convention, under such terms and length of tenure of office as are set forth by the Constitution and Bylaws.

President: The President is the chief executive officer of the Convention and shall preside over all business sessions of the Convention and its Executive Committee. The President shall have such privileges and responsibilities as prescribed by the rules of order and parliamentary procedures set forth by the Constitution and Bylaws. He is an ex-officio member of all boards and committees of the Convention.

Vice President: The Vice President shall serve in the absence of the President. He is a member of the Executive Committee.

Secretary: The secretary shall keep proper Convention records, including a membership roll and a record of Convention and executive Committee business meetings. The secretary shall sign all legal letters authorized by the Convention. All the records of the secretary are the property of the Convention and he shall relinquish all convention records to his successor. The Secretary is a member of the Executive Committee.

Assistant Secretary: The Assistant Secretary shall serve in the absence of the Secretary. He is a member of Executive Committee.

Treasurer: The Treasurer shall be entrusted with the funds of the Convention and keep an account of all money received. He shall pay all bills as authorized by the Convention, and make reports of all receipts and disbursements annually, or as often the Convention may require. All the records of the Treasurer are the property of the Convention. They are open to inspection by the members upon reasonable request. All records, at the direction of the Convention, are to be submitted for a financial audit. The Treasurer shall relinquish the records and all funds to his successor. He is a member of the Executive Committee.

Auditor: The Auditor shall audit all financial books, records, accounts, bank accounts, and petty cash of the National Church at the end of each month. He shall sign all the books, records, accounts as audited with corresponding date of the said audit. The Auditor shall submit to the Board Trustees a signed copy of the monthly audit report. The auditor shall report immediately to the Board of Trustees any irregularity in the financial records of the money of the National Office.

Boards and Committees: In addition to its Executive Committee, the convention may establish such boards, committees, and commissions that it deems necessary to carry out its programs. The Executive Committee shall be composed of the standing officers of the Convention and such members at large as the Convention deems necessary. The Executive Committee shall act with the same authority as the Convention during intervals between sessions. All of the Convention’s standing and temporary boards, committees, and commissions are subject to the directions of the Executive Committee during the intervals between sessions. Other duties may be assigned to the Convention, All the standing and temporary boards, committees, and commissions are to report to the Convention for the Convention’s final approval.

Institutions: All institutions, auxiliaries and ministries, born because of a recognized need by the denomination and authorized by the parent body are adhere to the denominational principles and to be servants of the denomination.

Membership: Members of the Convention shall consist of the Conferences that have adopted The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage). Ministers who are members in good standing with their Conference are members of the Convention with right to vote. Churches in good standing with their Conferences are members of the Convention with the right of representation of one delegate for fifty (50) members or fraction thereof. The Convention shall designate member conferences in its yearly minutes.

Conference: When a sufficient number of churches wish to become a conference or when there is need for an investigation of a new conference the Executive Committee of the Convention shall make an investigation and, if the investigation is satisfactory, shall report to the Convention with a recommendation to receive into membership. Any church already a member of an existing Conference must be granted a letter of honorable dismissal from the Conference where it holds membership. The Executive Committee shall make its investigation as follows:

In the event that the Executive Committee is not satisfied with the findings of the investigation, the Executive Committee shall work with the prospective Conference to bring it into compliance.

Foreign Missions:

Since the work of the First Free Will Baptist has become international in scope, we recognize that the native / national First Free Will Baptist / conferences have their own unique and peculiar patterns of church work, ministry, and rules in compliance with The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage).It shall be the purpose of the First Free Will Baptist Philippines, Inc. to place the leadership and control of its missionary work in the hands of its national constituency as soon as practicable. To this end all missionaries are directed constantly to cultivate among national Christians self-support, self-government, and responsibility for the propagation of the gospel in that field.

It is expressly understood that foreign churches shall function according to The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage).It is further understood that every foreign missionary is required to be a member in good standing of a Conference in good standing with the Convention until the native / national churches are sufficiently developed and organized to operate as a denominational church. The missionary, under the supervision of the Foreign Mission Board, may act on behalf of his Conference in the organizing of foreign churches and ordaining of foreign ministers.

The native / national First Free Will Baptist churches shall operate under The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage), as administered by the Foreign Mission Board and under the guidance of the field council of that field.

Home Missions:

Since the work of First Free Will Baptists has grown beyond the bounds of the State we recognize that there are peculiar circumstances that must be considered in the establishment of churches. It is expressly understood that missions and churches outside the state bounds shall function according to The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage) and the guidelines of the Home Missions Board.

Purpose: It shall be the purpose of the First Free Will Baptist Board of Home Missions and evangelism to supervise all missionary and church extension work within the continental of the world.

It is further understood that every missionary is required to be a member in good standing of a Conference that is in good standing with the Convention.

In the organizing of the missions into churches, the Home Mission Board shall operate in principle according to The Articles of Faith and Principles of Church Government of First Free Will Baptists (of the English General Baptist Heritage) calling upon a local Conference when necessary.

SECTION 5:

RULES OF ORDER

The Rules of order and parliamentary procedure are prescribed for all business meetings of the local church, union meetings, conferences, and conventions of First Free Will Baptists.

The term moderator means the presiding officer of the local church, union, conference, or convention.

The term member means church member for the local churches, ministers, delegates, and voting members for unions, conferences, and conventions.

Rules of Order: All business sessions shall governed by Robert’s Rules of Order, and such rules as set forth in this section.

Visiting Brethren: The Conference may extend to visiting brethren a welcome and opportunity to bring greetings from their body.

MY MINISTERIAL CODE OF ETHICS

I am a minister of the Lord Jesus Christ, called of God to proclaim the unreachable riches of His love, therefore, I voluntarily adopt the following principles in order that through dedication and self-discipline I may set a more worthy example for those I seek to lead and serve.

With the help of God I pledge myself to the keeping of this Code of Christian Ethics:

Signature above printed name

From the

BOT PRESIDENT

We are please to present to you the FFWBPI Workers Handbook. The main objectives of this book are:

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We recognize that any organization can only effectively operate with clearly defined goals, direction and programs and FFWBPI acknowledges that our human resources are our greatest assets in the organization. However, our workers come from different educational backgrounds and cultures, imbibed with personal and individual of one beliefs, value and needs. To ensure the achievement of our organization goals and objectives for God’s glory, we need to build a harmonious and unifying relationship in our workplace and to work effectively together as one team, one family. Moreover, FFWB PI in keeping with Christian orientation aims to promote worker self-discipline as one means to spiritual growth.

These policies and regulations, when properly observed and implemented, hope to direct, guide and achieve a closer and orderly working relationship among all workers in performing their day-to-day task and assignments. All leaders are expected to ensure the fullest comprehension of these policies by their respective departments. All workers are likewise endeavored to understand and observe the rationale and provisions of these policies. We encourage the conduct of continuing productive dialogues between Management and the workers regarding these policies.

May we see this Worker’s handbook as an important tool for all FFWBPI workers to achieve and build themselves on our Corporate values of Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship and Servanthood.

Rev. Andrino R. Segay

Office Policies and Procedures

A. Attendance and Timekeeping

Regular working days are from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 8:00 – 9:00 am is reserved for morning devotion to help the workers in the deepening of Christian values. Managerial workers, whose performance is measured on the basis of their unit’s output, are not limited to keeping an 8-hour work schedule. They are, however, expected to attend the two (2) days morning devotion (Monday, Friday) to set the example to their subordinates, and to render work beyond normal working hours when the exigencies of the work so require.

Official working hours are to be strictly observed. A one (1) hour lunch and a fifteen-minute (15) break time in the morning and in the afternoon are allowed. Directors, individually may approve a change of work schedule for a particular worker under any of the following circumstances:

2. Attendance LogbookIt shall be the responsibility of every worker to record his attendance using the prescribed from the procedure. Attendance records, being the basis of support computation, must be properly made out and submitted at the prescribed time. No record of attendance will mean no basis for computing a worker’s support.

Logbooks, Daily Time Records were honesty clocks are to be used in all offices and work assignments which shall serve as the official record of time-in and time-out of workers. Director must accomplish the prescribed Attendance Report from every period which shall be certified by his immediate supervisor.

A worker who goes out on field work is require to fill up an Official Business Slip before going on OB. This should be submitted to the Personnel Unit duly signed by the Supervisor concerned together with the Attendance Logbook on the Statement of Mission Support cut-off date for processing.

Logbooks at the branch offices must be maintained at all times. The Branch In-charge shall assign this responsibility to one of his staff.

Whenever practical, honest clocks shall be practiced to provide accurate time records. In this case, the following rules shall apply:a. Non-managerial workers are required to make in / out when they report for work in the morning

and before getting off in the afternoon; if a worker fails to time-n or out as prescribed he must

have his DTR initialed by his immediate supervisor, indicating the actual time in/out.

Absences shall mean failure to report for work for any cause whatsoever. Such absences may fall under the categories of vacation leave, sick leave, emergency leave, maternity or paternity leave and absence without leave (AWOL).

A. Sick LeaveSick leave credits of 1.25 days for each month of service shall be earned by probationary and permanent workers. However, the former can avail of his earned credit upon regularization. Thus, permanent workers are granted fifteen (15) working days with pay after one year of continuous service in case the worker has to be absent from work due to illness.

Absence due to sickness or an emergency should be advised by a worker to his supervisor within 24 hours from the commencement of his absence, to enable his supervisor to reschedule or reassign his work, if necessary.

A worker who has been sick must file a sick leave application immediately upon his return to work. If he has been absent for more than three (3) working days, he must present a doctor’s certificate.

B. Vacation LeaveThe principle for providing vacation leave benefits is to allow the worker to take time out from his work to rest, which is physiological necessity. It is for the reason that Management schedules "forced leaves" during the most practical period for both the organization and its workers.

VL credits of 1..25 days each month of service is earned by probationary and permanent workers provided however, that the former can utilize his leave credits only upon regularization. Thus, a total of 15 working days for one year of continuous service is earned and may be enjoyed by the worker in case of absence from work due to taking time out from work.

Vacation leave should be filed in advance at least two (2) days before the scheduled leave to allow time for processing.

VL/SL applicants must be filed in all instances where the worker cannot report or has not reported for work, regardless of entitlement to leave credits. VL is cumulative up to a maximum of 60 days.

C. Emergency LeaveAll regular FFWBPI workers who have rendered at least six (6) months of continuous service shall be granted five (5) days emergency leave with pay per year. The following circumstances qualify as emergency leave:

*Death, accident or serious illness requiring prompt hospitalization or emergency medical attention of a worker’s immediate family member (if single, his natural parents, any of his brothers or sisters; if married, spouse, children or parents);

*Any other unforeseen circumstances affecting the worker’s immediate family such as fire, earthquake, typhoon, floods, and other similar natural calamities requiring the worker’s personal and immediate attention.

*Other cases arising from force majored, in which case a management pronouncement required.

D. Maternity LeaveAll workers who have paid at least 3 monthly SSS contributions are entitle to 60 calendar days of maternity leave in case of normal delivery, abortion, miscarriage and 78 calendar days for caesarian delivery. It shall apply only to the first four (4) child deliveries of the worker. The worker is required to submit the original copy of the child’s birth certificate and Operating Room Record to HRAD upon reporting back to work for reimbursement purposes.

E. Paternity LeaveAll married male worker are entitled to seven (7) working days with full pay upon their legal wife’s normal delivery/ miscarriage but limited to the first four (4) deliveries. To avail of this benefit, the worker must be presently living with his legal wife and must submit the following requirements to HRAD:a. Paternity Notification Form stating the date of expected delivery and with attached copy of his

marriage contract and a Physician’s Certification of his wife’s pregnancy as soon as he learns that his

wife is pregnant.

Every worker is expected to report for work on time, in keeping with organization’s standards of professionalism and commitment to service. This is also the reason why a worker who is chronically tardy shall be subject to the sanctions prescribed in the FFWBPI Organization’s Rules and Regulations.

FFWBPI, however, recognizes that there are circumstances outside of the worker’s control that may prevent him from coming to work on time. For this reason, the Organization allows 15-minute grace period beyond the official start of working time. This means that if a worker times in after 8:00 am. but not later that 8:15 am. he is not considered late. However, if he comes in 8:16 am. he is 16 minutes late. Whatever time lost between 8:00 and 8:15 am. must be recovered in the afternoon. If a worker logs in at 8:10 am. he should log at 5:10 pm. at the earliest.

Should a worker be late for work for more than three (3) times within one month, he should be subject to the sanctions provided for in the FFWBPI Rules and Regulations. For time-record keeping workers and those who are entitled to tardiness shall also be subject to salary deduction. A worker’s record of tardiness is cumulative during the fiscal year and shall be subject to progressive penalties, according to the frequency of occurrence.

It shall be the supervisor’s responsibility to check the attendance of his subordinates from time to time. The immediate supervisor/Department Director shall determine the appropriate disciplinary actions for their subordinates and submit such recommendation to HRAD to minimize or eliminate loss of manhours. HRAD shall file these recommendations in the concerned worker’s file.

5. UndertimeUndertime is incurred when a worker leaves his post before the end of his regular working hours.

A worker may leave his post earlier than his regular quitting time only when there is prior approval by his department head or immediate supervisor. For this purpose, he must fill up the prescribed form, for approval of his immediate supervisor.

Any undertime verified to be due to illness may be filed as sick leave; if due to an emergency , it may filed as emergency leave.

All undertime, unless applied against leave credits, shall be subject to support deduction; chronic undertime is subject to support deduction as well as disciplinary action, unless such is a temporary arrangement approved by Management.

6. Informing of WhereaboutsIt is the responsibility of every worker to notify his immediate supervisor or department director of his departure from his place of work or post for any outside errand or for any personal reason.

Workers who are on business outside should accomplish an Official Business Slip and it should be approved by his immediate supervisor or department director prior to his departure.

Random spot checking shall be conducted at their respective offices by supervisors and the Personnel Unit from time to time. Workers who have been found to be missing in their assigned work areas (whether in offices or at field) and whose whereabouts are not known to his supervisors, shall be subject to disciplinary action.

7. HolidaysThe FFWBPI shall observe all Philippine government proclaimed holidays in addition to Sundays, and such other future proclamations by the President of the Republic of the Philippines, and local government. These are as follows:

New Year’s Day - January 1

Maundy Thursday - follows Calendar

Good Friday - follows Calendar

Araw ng Kagitingan - April 9

Labor Day - May 1

Independence Day - June 12

National Heroes Day - Last Sunday of August

All Saints Day - November 1

Bonifacio Day - Novenber 30,

Christmas Day - December 25

Rizal Day - December 30

Last Day of the Year - December 31

B. Office Attire

FFWBPI considers propriety in attire as an important element of the image that it projects to clients, funders, and the general public. As a Christian organization, FFWBPI upholds modesty, simplicity, and tidiness in the choice of office attire.

For this reason, all workers are expected to come to work in clothing suitable for office wear not too casual (as in the case of sportswear and body fit) not too formal (as in the case of evening/formal attire) Collarless T-shirts, sandals and slippers are considered inappropriate for the normal working hours.

C. Office Keeping

Workers are expected to be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in their respective work areas and for the careful use of office equipment assigned to their unit.

As a part of maintaining cleanliness in the work areas and surroundings, the worker should ensure that all equipment and materials are either arranged neatly or placed in order.

Workers should ensure that all lights and electrical units are switched off when not in use before leaving their respective workplaces. All breakdowns or defective equipment/office machines should be reported immediately to the Administration Officer.

D. Health and Safety ProceduresFFWBPI shall, as far as practicable, provide the worker with a workplace free from hazards that may

cause death, illness or physical harm.

Every worker shall cooperate with the Organization in carrying out health and safety procedures. He shall report to his supervisor any health or, safety risks that he is aware of his work place. This also means complying with the requirements to submit to an annual physical check-up.

E. Office Decorum

Workers are expected to observe reasonable standards of behavior within Organization premises, befitting professionals. FFWBPI foster a "family" atmosphere. Courtesy towards superiors, peers and subordinates is warranted.

Uncontrolled display of temper, violence, horseplay boisterous exchanges, shouting, fighting and foul or vulgar languages are not acceptable.

F. Loss of and/ or Damage to Organization Property / Resources

When it has been established beyond reasonable doubt by his Director that the worker has lost or damaged any organization property / resource through carelessness and negligence, he shall be charged the cost of replacement and be subject to sanctions under the FFWBPI Rules and Regulations.

Loss or damage of Organization equipment or property must be reported in writing to Management by the worker concerned within 24 hours of the incident or the discovery of the loss or damage.

G. Circulars and Memoranda

FFWBPI circular and memoranda may be addressed to specific worker or all or workers, coursed through the director concerned.

Should a worker concerned refuse to acknowledge such papers, it shall be construed as a sign of defiance and will be a ground for disciplinary action.

No worker is allowed to distribute or distribute or issue circulars, petitions, poster and any other form of written announcements within FFWBPI premises or any of its offices /branches unless authorized by management.

Confidential information are reserved to a select number of staff holding highly sensitive and responsible positions. Unauthorized disclosure, transmitting or communication of such information shall subject to strict disciplinary action.

H. Wearing of Company Identification (ID) Card

All workers are require to have ID card whenever they go. In case of loss, the Personnel Unit should be notified immediately to facilitate replacement of the same, to the worker’s account.

I. Organization Activities

In order to boost relations and develop a spirit of camaraderie among its workers. FFWBPI holds regular social affairs such as birthday celebrations, church outings, get-togethers, Christmas parties and other activities, which workers are expected to attend.

Part of FFWBPI’s corporate mission is to transform lives. And because its staff are very link of FFWBPI with its clients, it aims to evolve this transformation in the lives of its staff through a continuing program of spiritual development. For daily nurturing, morning devotions are held at the Central Office where workers learn more about God’s Word and are encouraged to share experiences that demonstrate the working of God’s Hand in their lives. Attendance and participation to these devotions are highly required.

FFWBPI also recognizes that every worker needs a special time for renewing his spirit, for assessing his relationship with God and fellow workers. For this purpose, it holds retreats where all workers are brought to a venue removed from the hectic pace of the workplace, to re-experience God. It is also for this reason that all workers are require to attend.

J. Public Relations

Being a "Ministry", FFWBPI aims to do more than render public service. In keeping with its calling toward Christian service, it expects its workers to relate to funders, clients, and the public with utmost professionalism and efficiency.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

FFWBPI believes that the ultimate responsibility for meeting acceptable standards of conduct and work performance rests on each member of the organization. The Organization expects each worker to observe reasonable standards of conduct in the performance of his work, in his relationship with fellow workers and in his dealings with the ministry of the Lord. Rules and Regulations are therefore set up to these standards.

Regulations, of course, are meaningless unless specific sanctions are established to ensure that every worker understands that he is accountable to management for his conduct within the Organization premises as well as in other functions where he represents FFWBPI.

Sanctions come in from of disciplinary actions meted out to the worker, and will range from oral reprimand to dismissal, depending on the severity of the offense.

Disciplinary Action

The various types of disciplinary action are as follows:

A. Oral Reprimand (OR)

This is verbal warning given a worker for having committed an infraction, calling his attention that repetition of the offense will be dealt with more severely.

B. Written Reprimand (WR)

This written notice to a worker who commits the same or similar offense after receiving verbal warning on a more serious offense whether or not he has received verbal warning.

C. Suspension (S-1 to S-15)

This is penalty placing a worker under the suspension from 1 to 15 days for having committed the same or similar offense after receiving a written reprimand, or a more serious offense whether or not he has received a written warning.

D. Dismissal (D)

This means termination of a worker for cause. An extremely serious violation of company rules or regulations or chronic misbehavior by a worker will warrant dismissal of a worker.

Violations or offenses are classified into categories of severity, the corresponding sanctions for which are as follows:

Category Sanctions

A Oral ReprimandB Written ReprimandC Suspension (No. of days to be approved by Discom)D Dismissal

For a repeat offense, (whether or not in the same category committed within the fiscal year), the sanction to be applied shall be that corresponding to the next category of severity. For example, if a worker has been absent without due advice to HRAD or supervisor, he shall receive an oral reprimand; a second time would mean a written reprimand. A third time would warrant a Suspension. A Suspension shall be meted out to an erring worker at most three times, after which a forth violation would qualify the worker for termination.

In cases warranting termination, the worker may be put on preventive suspension in the course of the investigation, until a decision has been passed by the Management Committee.

Disciplinary Process and Procedures

It shall be the policy of the Organization to withhold judgment on any incident involving discipline until all concerned parties have been heard and due process has been carried out. All cases involving discipline meriting a suspension or dismissal shall be directed to the Disciplinary Committee (Discom), which shall be composed of the Legal Counsel, the Dept. Director, and the three other members to be designated by Management Committee (Mancom). The Discom shall have the following functions:

1) Investigate the alleged violation to establish facts.

2) Get written statements from the parties concerned

and from witnesses.

3) Draw conclusions from established facts.

4) Formulate recommendations for approval of the

Mancom.

5) Implement Mancom decision through the supervisor

concerned.

Procedures

The immediate superior is responsible for maintaining discipline and morale among his staff. Any alleged violation should therefore be reported in writing to the Disciplinary Committee, copy furnished the immediate supervisor concerned.

The Discom gets the facts in writing from the worker concerned and conduct an interview with him three (3) working days from receipt of the initial report of the alleged violation.

The Disciplinary Committee submits its recommendations to Mancom within five (5) working days from the conduct of the interview, copy furnished the immediate supervisor.

The Mancom shall render the final decision on all cases involving worker discipline.