Foreword

This document serves as a guide for the legal operation of the fellowship of
N.K.S.T Students.

The 2015 Edition is the Third edition of “the Constitution of the Fellowship of
N.K.S.T Students,” following the drafted constitution in 2008. The Fellowship
figured out the need to amend the 2008 constitution to accustom with current
issues of the Fellowship. This task was given to the Constitution Amendment
Committee, formed in the year 2013 which produced the Second Edition. Two
members of the committee were further directed to effect additional
amendments whose product is the Third Edition. Glory is to God, who has given
us the enablement to undertake this task.

Citation

The constitution shall retain its identity as “the Constitution of Fellowship of

N.K.S.T Students” and shall hereafter be referred to as “Fellowship of N.K.S.T
Students Constitution.”

EXCO and Constitution

Amendment Committee

Sept, 2015.

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 The Fellowship of N.K.S.T Students

The history of Fellowship of N.K.S.T students (F.N.K.S.T.S) can be traced to

the humble background of a few members of the NKST family who where
students and could hardly associate absolutely with other doctrines of the then
Fellowships on campus. They started meeting with an average attendance of five
(5) persons in service in 1992.

F.N.K.S.T.S has become the product of evangelism of students of the N.K.S.T

faith across higher institutions of learning, and welcomes every other intending
member irrespective of denominational background.

The Fellowship of N.K.S.T Students at the National level started in 2006, when
the leadership of the Fellowship of N.K.S.T Students now F.N.K.S.T.S
University of Agriculture Makurdi chapter started evangelizing and establishing
similar Fellowship in other Campuses, so that N.K.S.T students will also have a
room to serve/worship God while on Campus.

In trying to achieve the stated objectives, the Fellowship extended this body to
the pre-existing N.K.S.T Fellowship in College of Advance and Professional
Studies, Makurdi (C.A.P.S.M). The Fellowship had caretaker committee of four
people, they include;

1. Masev Imoter Michael -- -- -- President

2. Shirsha Jacob -- -- -- Vice President
3. Elijah Numgba -- -- -- Gen. Secretary
4. Elela Yina -- -- -- Assistant General Secretary

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 CONSTITUTION OF FELLOWSHIP OF N.K.S.T STUDENTS

We the members of the Fellowship of N.K.S.T Students

Here firmly and unanimously accept, to live in unity and harmony as one
indivisible Fellowship under God, to give ourselves over to the advancement of
the Gospel of Christ, the Church and partnering with individuals and
organizations of similar pursuit world-wide.

And to make available a Constitution for the purpose of promoting the good
coordination, leadership and welfare of all members of the Fellowship, on the
principles of practical, Christ-like way of life contained in the Holy Scriptures
and for the purpose of retaining the oneness of the Fellowship awaiting Christ
second coming,

Do hereby make for ourselves the following constitution:-

Section I
General Guidelines
i. This Constitution is supreme and its provisions shall have a binding
force on the authorities and other members throughout the Fellowship.
ii. The Fellowship shall not be led, nor shall any persons or group of
persons take control of the leadership of the Fellowship or any part
thereof, except in compliance with the provisions of this constitution.
iii. If any other law is non-compliant with the provisions of this
constitution, this constitution shall prevail, and that other law shall, to
the extent of the non-compliance, be void.
iv. The Fellowship is one indivisible body of Christ to be known by the
name of ‘Fellowship of N.K.S.T Students,’ and shall be abbreviated as
F.N.K.S.T.S.

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 v. Fellowship of N.K.S.T Students shall consist of chapters and the office
of the National Secretariat.
vi. The chapters referred in part (v) of Section (I) shall be Fellowships in
campuses of higher institutions of learning.
vii. The office of the National Secretariat shall undertake all coordination
of the Fellowship’s affairs.
viii. The office of the National Secretariat shall be the institution and state
from where emerges the National President.
ix. The office of the National Secretariat shall be as defined in part (vii) of
Section (I)
x. There shall be election of leaders into offices, as the only acceptable
way of obtaining leaders.
xi. Reference made in this Constitution shall be of parts of the same
section, save where otherwise written.

Sub-Section I:

EXCO – Executive Committee – posts as listed in Section (VIII), Sub-

Section (VIII) of this Constitution.

Unit Leaders – Heads of Units as listed in Section (VII) of this

Constitution.

Leadership – EXCO and Unit Leaders together.

FELCO – Fellowship Electoral Committee.

Member – A registered participant of the Fellowship, and as listed in

Section (V), Sub-Section (I) of this Constitution.

Discipline – Punishment or corrective measure(s) applied to a member after

offence, as in Section (XIV) of this Constitution.

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Sub-Section II: Procedure for Meetings

Meetings shall order according to the following fundamental procedure:

i. Opening prayer
ii. Exhortation
iii. Messages
iv. Reading of minutes of previous meeting
v. Corrections and observations
vi. Adoption of minutes
vii. Matters arising from the minutes
viii. Issues for discussion
ix. A.O.B (Any Other Business)
x. Adjournment of meeting
xi. Closing prayer

Section II
Name and Motto
Sub-Section I: Name

The name of this Fellowship shall be known and addressed as ‘Fellowship of

N.K.S.T Students.’ N.K.S.T is an acronym in Tiv language (Nongo u Kristu u i
Ser u sha Tar) which translates to “Universal Reformed Christian Church.”

Sub-Section II: Motto

Fellowship of N.K.S.T Students shall have a motto, which is taken from John
4:16 and shall be “God is Love.”

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 Section III
Aims/Objectives
The aims and objectives of the F.N.K.S.T.S shall be;

i. To encourage the study of bible among students in various institutions of

higher learning.
ii. To promote peace and unity among students in various institution of
higher learning.
iii. To encourage spiritual growth and development among students in higher
institutions.
iv. To promote moral standard among students of higher institution.
v. To prepare members to offer useful services to the society.
vi. To enhance outreach evangelism.
vii. To prepare members to render useful services to their local churches when
on holidays or after graduation.

Section IV
Doctrinal Base
The doctrinal base of F.N.K.S.T.S shall be the Fellowship fundamental truth of
the Christian faith;

i. The one church which is the body of Christ and which all true believers
belong to
ii. The justification of a sinner is by faith in Christ alone.
iii. The immortality of the soul and the resurrection of the body and the life
everlasting.
iv. The unity of the father, son and the holy spirit in one God.
v. The love of God administered in the gracious provision made for man’s
redemption through Jesus

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 vi. The incarnation of the son of God, atonement through his blood, his
bodily resurrection and ascension, and the expectation of his return.
vii. The universal sinful and guilty nature; the fall of man – since the fall
making mankind liable to God’s judgment.
viii. The work of the Holy Spirit in the new birth and his transforming power
in the life of a believer.
ix. The divine inspiration and sufficiency of the scripture and its final
authority in all matters of the faith of conduct.

Section V
Registration of Chapters and Membership
Sub-Section I: Membership

Membership is open to any student who;

i. is compliant with sections (III) and (IV) of this constitution

ii. is a registered member at his/her residential chapter.

Sub-Section II: Registration of chapters

Registration of various chapters to the National Secretariat is once, the various

chapters are to register with a sum of ₦500 and the chapter’s statutory report
(unless otherwise stated by the EXCO) to the national secretariat.

Section VI
Activities
i. National EXCO shall organize an annual conference towards their end of
tenure and any other activities as may be unanimously decided.

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 ii. Chapters shall organize their routine and special programmes/activities as
decided by the EXCO with the supervision and approval of the National
Secretariat.
iii. The National EXCO shall delegate person(s) to supervise every activity
on their behalf, which they have been informed and have approved of.

Section VII
Units of the Fellowship
There shall be fourteen (14) units for the Fellowship as given below;

i. Prayer Band Unit

ii. Bible Pre-Study Unit
iii. Evangelism Unit
iv. Organizing Unit
v. Publicity Unit
vi. Choir Unit
vii. Drama Unit
viii. Welfare Unit
ix. Press Unit
x. Library Unit
xi. Treasury Unit
xii. Brothers’ Forum
xiii. Sisters’ Forum
xiv. Counseling Unit

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Sub-Section I: Functions of the Units

i. Prayer Band Unit

The Prayer band unit shall;
a. fast and carryout intercessory prayers for the Fellowship and her
members, praying for their physical, spiritual, financial, social
wellbeing and academic excellence.
b. also pray for the physical, financial, spiritual and social wellbeing
of new converts in and outside the Fellowship, outreaches, worship
centers or Fellowship setup during evangelism, the institutions of
learning, the country and the church universal.
ii. Bible Pre-Study Unit
The Bible pre-study unit shall;
a. be responsible for the planning of the Fellowship’s Bible study
outline.
b. ensure that conflicting issues concerning the Bible knowledge not
resolved in a general study class are resolved after a combined
study.
c. precede sound knowledge of the Bible to members hence, shall
always have a preparatory class against the general Bible study
class.
d. be responsible for the facilitation of the various study groups during
bible study.
e. through the Bible study secretary oppose and correct any opinion
that is contrary to the demands and provisions of the scriptures.
f. the unit shall encourage Fellowship members to carryout personal
Bible study.
g. shall organize a foundation class for fresh students of the
Fellowship, which shall be headed by two (2) member of the Bible

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 Pre-study unit, one of which must be a past EXCO or serving
EXCO not eligible for re-election.
iii. Evangelism Unit
The Evangelism unit shall;
a. make disciples by preaching and sharing the word and gospel.
b. nurse to maturity by way of follow up; new converts, worship
centers or Fellowships established during evangelism.
c. support materially and financially worship centers established by
the Fellowship.
d. promote personal evangelism among members of the Fellowship.
e. Organize outreaches and crusades for the purpose of evangelism.
f. be responsible for organizing Catechism classes for members of the
Fellowship
iv. Organizing Unit
The Organizing unit shall;
a. take good care of, handle and monitor Fellowship’s equipment.
b. organize all Fellowship activities.
c. be responsible for collection of offertory in all Fellowship
activities.
d. educate Fellowship members on how to handle Fellowship’s
equipment.
v. Publicity Unit
The Publicity unit shall;
a. publicize all meetings and programmes of the Fellowship.
vi. Choir Unit
The Choir unit shall:
a. lead praise and worship in both indoor and outdoor meetings of the
Fellowship.
b. lead the Fellowship in singing of hymns during worship services.

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 c. minister through songs, as special numbers during Sunday services.
d. be responsible for organization of concerts, praise night and
Christmas Carols.
vii. Drama Unit
The Drama unit shall;
a. be responsible for preaching the Gospel by way through drama
presentations.
b. present drama during Fellowship activities.
c. encourage the reading of the Scriptures amongst her members and
its application to our societal happenings.
d. shall hold a drama night at least once in every session.
viii. Welfare Unit
The Welfare unit shall;
a. be responsible for all welfare matters of the Fellowship.
b. by way of entertainment, be responsible for the welfare of Thursday
Impartation service speakers.
c. be responsible for entertaining EXCO, Leaders, Family and Sub-
committee meetings, when the need arise, as may be approved by
the EXCO.
d. collect and disperse food items, clothes and the like from
Fellowship members to the needy.
e. issue out a loan of not more than N500 to members on application,
except with the consent of the President/EXCO.
f. insist and collect back all lent monies from the Fellowship
members
g. collect and keep all tithe.

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ix. Press Unit
The Press unit shall;
a. be responsible for running commentaries of Fellowship activities
by way of writing.
b. present news and other presentations during Fellowship activities.
c. encourage amongst her members, reading of the scriptures and its
application to journalism.
d. hold a press night at least once in every academic session.
e. be responsible for Fellowship email and website visitation and
upgrading.
f. be responsible for publications and bulletins on behalf of the
Fellowship.
x. Library Unit
The Library unit shall;
a. be responsible for keeping the Fellowship books and question
papers.
b. source for question papers and borrow same out to the Fellowship
members.
c. encourage the reading of the scriptures and Christian texts amongst
members of the Fellowship.
d. buy and sell Christian text for the Fellowship.
xi. Treasury Unit
The Treasury unit shall;
a. be responsible for keeping the Fellowship’s finances not generated
by tithe.
b. be signatory to the Fellowship bank account
c. release money to carry out the Fellowship activities as directed by
the EXCO.

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xii. Brothers’ Forum
The Brothers’ forum shall;
a. be responsible for building and following up brothers of the
Fellowship.
b. serve as a forum for deeper brotherhood unity amongst members of
the Fellowship
c. render useful services to the Fellowship in terms of physical work
when the need arises.
d. encourage morality and right choices of marriage amongst brothers
of the Fellowship
e. promote the study of scriptures amongst brothers and its application
against youthful deeds.
f. organize seminars and retreats at least once in every academic
session.
g. encourage visitations and show of love amongst brothers of the
Fellowship.
xiii. Sisters’ Forum
The Sisters’ unit shall;
a. be responsible for organizing prayers for sisters.
b. serve as a forum through which sisters of the Fellowship will be
united.
c. teach morality and right choices of marriage amongst sisters of the
Fellowship.
d. render useful services to the Fellowship in terms of cooking when
the need arises.
e. encourage group and personal study of the scriptures amongst
sisters of the Fellowship and its application against youthful deeds.
f. organize seminars and retreats at least once in every academic
session.

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 g. encourage visitation and show of care amongst sisters of the
Fellowship.
xiv. Counseling Unit
The Counseling unit shall;
a. be responsible for following up of new converts of the Fellowship
b. serve as an advisory body to distressed members of the Fellowship
c. teach and orientate new leadership of the Fellowship after each
successful elections.
d. as confidential as possible, counsel any Fellowship member with a
heart threatening matter.

Sub-Section II: Membership of Units

a. Membership of units is opened to all members of the Fellowship, except

otherwise decided by the EXCO.
b. Each member of the Fellowship shall belong to at least one (1) but not
more than two (2) units of the Fellowship.

Sub-Section III: Leadership of Units

a. The units; Choir, Drama, Press, Brothers’ forum, Sisters’ forum shall
elect their unit leaders written against the unit as under;
Choir Unit – Choir Director, Choir Master and Choir Mistress.
Drama Unit – Drama Coordinator and Drama Secretary.
Press Unit – Press Coordinator and Press Secretary.
Brothers’ Forum – Brothers Coordinator and at most two Assistants.
Sisters’ Forum – Sisters Coordinator and at most two Assistants.
b. The leaders so elected in (a) above shall be presented to chapter EXCO
for appointment and inauguration.
c. Library and Counseling units’ leaders shall be appointed by the EXCO.

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 d. Other units save those in (a) and (c) above, shall be headed by their
designated EXCO members, and as provided by other sections of this
constitution.

Sub-Section IV: Meeting Days for Units

a. Members of each unit shall meet on chosen days and times.

b. The meeting days and times so chosen in (a) above shall be
communicated to the EXCO for approval and documentation.

Sub-Section V: Functions of Unit Leaders

Each unit leader shall;

a. ensure strict obedience and otherwise helpful compliance to each function

written against their unit, with members.
b. Represent their unit during leaders’ meeting, and whenever called upon
by the EXCO and/or members of their unit.
c. ensure compliance with directives from EXCO among unit members.
d. preside over their unit’s meetings.

Section VIII
Electoral Matters
Sub-Section I: Time of Election

a. National EXCO election shall hold at the Annual Conference of the

Fellowship.
b. Chapters of the Fellowship shall hold elections at the end of each
academic session.

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Sub-Section II: Criteria for Election

Nominee must;

a. Be a born again Christian

b. Live a life worthy of emulation
c. Be a communicant member of N.K.S.T
d. Be committed to Fellowship activities
e. satisfy Biblical standard (1Tim 3:1-7)
f. Not be a serving Chapter President (in case of National EXCO)
g. Not be a student Union Leader.

NB: Any member under Fellowship/ church suspension shall not be nominated.

Sub-section III: Eligibility

a. Only current and past EXCO of the various chapters can vote and be
voted for, in case of National Executives.
b. Any member who satisfies Section (VIII), Sub-Section (II) of this
Constitution.
c. First-year students in the Universities shall not be considered for
elections.
d. Final-year students in the Universities shall be considered for unit’
leadership elections only.

Sub-Section IV: Electoral Committee

a. Composition of Electoral Committee

The out-going executive shall setup a 7-member electoral committee to conduct

election which shall include

a. Past President(s) and past leaders generally.

b. Outgoing leaders who are not subject to re-election.

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 ii. Functions of the electoral committee
a. To educate brethren on electoral procedures
b. Organize and supervise elections
c. Compute and announce the result of the elections
d. Stand dissolved on completion of her assignment.

Sub-Section V: Screening Panel

i. Composition of the screening panel

The screening panel shall comprise of;

a. Past EXCO members (present)

b. EXCO members not nominated
ii. Functions of screening panel

The screening panel shall;

a. prayerfully screen nominees for the executive committee.

b. have power to disqualify any nominee that has not met the standard set in
this constitution.
c. handover the screened nominees to the electoral committee, who shall
present same to the entire Fellowship on election-day, in conformity to
other sections of this constitution valiant to election.

Sub-Section VI: Electoral Procedure

a. Fellowship members shall nominate names each through secret ballot

system.
b. Screening of nominees shall be thoroughly done by the screening panel.
c. The selected persons shall be presented to the congregation for voting

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 Sub-Section VII: Tenure of Office

The tenure of EXCO in office shall be one (1) year; members who have served a
term and are still eligible shall be re-elected.

Sub-Section VIII: Executive Posts

The Fellowship shall be headed by the following executive committee members;

i. The President
ii. Vice President
iii. General Secretary
iv. Assistant Secretary
v. Financial Secretary
vi. Treasurer
vii. Publicity Secretary
viii. Evangelism Secretary
ix. Bible Study Secretary
x. Prayer Secretary
xi. Organizing Secretary
xii. Welfare Secretary
xiii. Brothers’ Coordinator (Unit Leader at Chapter Level)
xiv. Sisters’ Coordinator (Unit Leader at Chapter Level)
xv. Chapter Representatives (only at national level)
xvi. Choir Director (Unit Leader at Chapter Level)
xvii. Drama Coordinator(Unit Leader at Chapter Level)
xviii. Press Coordinator (Unit Leader at Chapter Level)

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Sub-Section IX: Statement of Oath of Allegiance

Those elected shall recite and sign the following Oath of Allegiance during
inauguration:

I, ……………………… (Name) ………………….. declare that I shall be

faithful and bear true allegiance to the Fellowship of N.K.S.T Students

(FN.K.S.T.S), that as ………………… (Post) …………………… of the

Fellowship, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully, and in
accordance with the Holy scriptures, and the constitution; that I will not allow
personal interest to influence my official conduct or any official decision, that I
will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the faith and the
constitution; that in all circumstances, I will do right to all members of the
Fellowship, according to the demands of the scriptures without fear or favour,
affection or ill will, that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to
any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall

become known to me as …………………… (Post) …………………. of the

Fellowship, except as may be required for the discharge of my duties

as…………………… (Post) ……………………; and that I will devote

myself to the service and wellbeing for members of the Fellowship, so help me
God.

Sub-Section XI: Inaugurations, Dissolutions and Termination of Office

i. Inaugurations
a. Fellowship Electoral Committee (FELCO) shall be inaugurated by
the National President or chapter President, as applicable.
b. Convention committee shall be inaugurated by the National
President.

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 c. Executive Committee of the various chapters shall be inaugurated by
the National President, with the supervision of the chapter’s Patron.
d. National Executive Committee shall be inaugurated be the National
Patron(s).
e. Constitution amendment committee shall be inaugurated by the
National President.
f. Leaders’ Summit Committee shall be inaugurated by the National
President.
g. All other committees set at the chapter and national level shall be
inaugurated by the chapter and national President respectively.
ii. Dissolutions
a. Except where the Patron is the inaugurating officer, all committees
shall be dissolved on completion of their assignment by the
inaugurating officers written against them.
iii. Termination of office
a. All elective offices shall terminate at the end of their stipulated tenure.
b. At an instance where the holder of any office, for just reason, is
incapable, incompetent or contradicts Sections (III) and/or (IV) or
other sections of this constitution, after considerations and consent of
the EXCO, shall terminate such office.
c. Such termination, as well as other matters of similar treatment shall
effect as described in Section (XIV), part (IV) and other section(s) of
this Constitution.

Sub-Section X: By-Election

a. Where an office becomes vacant before the expiring of tenure, a by-

election shall be conducted by the affected chapter to fill the vacancy. The
chapter shall prayerfully screen the nominees from eligible members of
the Fellowship to produce a nominee that will fill the vacant post.

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 b. Chapter EXCO shall undertake such by-election in their chapter as in (a)
above.

Section IX
Executive Committee
The Fellowship shall be headed by Executive Committee (EXCO), both at the
chapter and national levels.

Sub-Section I: General Functions of the Executive Committee

The executive posts as listed in Section (VIII) shall serve to fulfill the aims and
objectives of the Fellowship as in Section (III) through activities in Section (VI)
in conformity with the doctrinal basis in Section (IV). The executive committee
shall;

i. Shepherd the flock of God in the Fellowship and be responsible for their
spiritual and moral up-bringing.
ii. Be responsible for the planning and execution of Fellowship programme
or appoint special committee to cut-in on their behalf.
iii. Defend the Fellowship of N.K.S.T Students and represent their view to
the authorities within or outside the institution.
iv. Resist any attempt by individuals/organization within or outside, to use or
misuse the Fellowship for their personal interest.
v. Lead the Fellowship by example.
vi. Take charge of all Fellowship property.
vii. Exercise all such powers and carry out other duties as allocated to them
under article/sections of this constitution or the family.
viii. Give a general report of the activities of their tenure at the end of such
tenure.

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Sub-Section II: Functions and Powers of the Executive Posts

a. President

The President shall;

i. Be the chief executive of the Fellowship.

ii. Supervise the activities of all other executive members.
iii. Summon meetings through the general secretary and preside over such.
meeting of the executive, the family meeting and PAPLEF meeting.
iv. Act as one of the co-signatory of the Fellowship account.
v. Be responsible for the pastoral needs of the Fellowship.
vi. Be the chief custodian of Fellowship assets.
vii. Be the representative of the Fellowship at any point in time.
viii. Act as intermediary between the Fellowship and Students’ Union, School
Administration, other Fellowships on Campus and other organizations
within and outside of the school’s premise.
ix. Carry out any other function assigned to him by the executive and
members in family meeting(s).
b. Vice President

The vice-president shall;

i. deputize and assist the president in all matters where and when necessary.
ii. carryout any other function assigned to him by the president, executive
and/or members of the family.
c. General Secretary

The General Secretary shall;

i. perform the administrative work of the Fellowship

ii. minute all EXCO as well as family meeting and read out such when and
where necessary

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 iii. under-take all correspondence for the Fellowship
iv. on the directive of president, summon executive, leaders and PAPLEF
meetings.
v. keep the records of the Fellowship activities.
vi. write an annual report of the activities as directed by the EXCO or
president.
vii. make announcements during Fellowship activities as directed by the
EXCO or President
viii. perform all other functions as may be assigned to him by the president or
EXCO or as may be prescribed elsewhere in this constitution.
d. Assistant General Secretary

The Assistant General Secretary shall;

i. assist the General Secretary in his/her duties and shall act in his/her
absence.
ii. perform all other function as may be directed to him/her by the President,
General Secretary, EXCO, or as may be prescribed elsewhere in this
constitution.
e. Organizing Secretary

The Organizing Secretary shall;

i. co-ordinate and similarly do ushering work for the Fellowship.

ii. organize all Fellowship programmes.
iii. be responsible for the up keep of the Fellowship equipment except as may
be directed by the executive committee.
iv. look into the application for lending out of the Fellowship equipment and
inform and advice the EXCO/ president appropriately.
v. see to the regular maintenance of the Fellowship equipment.
vi. perform any other function as assigned to him by the President/EXCO.

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 f. Financial Secretary

The Financial Secretary shall;

i. collect and record all monies of the Fellowship and accept welfare related
matters.
ii. submit all monies so collected to the treasurer within 48 hours
iii. be co-signatory to the financial account of the Fellowship
iv. intimate/advice the executive on the financial scale of the Fellowship
when need arises.
v. perform any other duty assigned to him/her by the executive or president.
g. Treasurer

The Treasurer shall;

i. take custody of all financial account of the Fellowship.

ii. be co-signatory to the financial accounts of the Fellowship.
iii. not hold cash at hand exceeding the amount(imprest) accepted by the
EXCO.
iv. release funds for Fellowship projects and needs as approved by the
executive and duly signed by the President, Financial Secretary and
Treasurer.
v. perform other duties assigned to him/her by the executive or president.
h. Publicity Secretary

The Publicity Secretary shall;

i. publicize all meetings and programmes of the Fellowship

ii. take custody of physical assets of the publicity unit.
iii. perform other duties as assigned to him/her by the executive or President.

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 i. Bible Study Secretary

The Bible Study Secretary shall;

i. prepare Bible study outline for the Fellowship in conjunction with

members of the Bible Pre-Study unit.
ii. assign Bible study facilitators.
iii. preside over Bible study meetings.
iv. perform other duties as assigned to him/her by the executive or President.
v. at the national level, ensure/supervise Bible study outlines of the various
chapters.
j. Evangelism Secretary

The Evangelism Secretary shall:

i. organize and co-ordinate rural evangelism and outreaches of the

Fellowship.
ii. encourage members on evangelism and render help when/where
necessary.
iii. perform other duties as assigned to him/her by the EXCO or the President.
k. Prayer Secretary

The Prayer Secretary shall;

i. conduct or assign who to conduct prayer meeting.

ii. organize special prayers when need arises.
iii. conduct or assign who to conduct opening prayer at each programme.
iv. coordinate Prayer-Band meetings.
v. perform other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the president,
executive members or members of the family.

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 l. Welfare Secretary

The Welfare Secretary shall;

i. check and report to the executive all welfare matters of members.

ii. offer assistance to members when in need as approved by the executive or
President.
iii. collect and keep all of the unit’s money and other property.
iv. be responsible for welfare of EXCO/leadership meetings.
v. responsible for the welfare of preachers.
vi. perform other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the president,
executive members or members of the family.
m. Chapter Representatives

The Chapter Representatives shall mediate between the chapters and National
Secretariat, and hence shall;

i. submit monthly ten percent (10%) commitment of their respective

chapters to the National Secretariat.
ii. inform the National Secretariat of on-goings at their respective chapters
when demanded/need arises.
iii. communicate to their respective chapters, proceedings/directives from the
National Secretariat and ensure compliance thereof.

Section X
Past-and-Present-Leaders’ Forum (PAPLEF)
There shall be for the Fellowship a Forum of Past and Present Leaders, whose
meetings shall be presided over by the incumbent President.

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Sub-Section I: Composition of PAPLEF

PAPLEF shall comprise of;

i. Executive Committee members

ii. Unit Leaders
iii. Past EXCO and Unit Leaders on Campus (at chapter level)
iv. Past EXCO and Unit Leaders generally (at National level)

Sub-Section II: Functions of PAPLEF

PAPLEF shall serve the following functions, hence shall

i. be an advisory body to the EXCO whenever the EXCO deems it fit.

ii. refer to the unresolved matters brought by the EXCO.

Section XI
Patrons
i. The Fellowship shall have two (2) patrons, communicant members of the
N.K.S.T family.
ii. Chapter Patrons shall be members of staff of the immediate institution and
shall be replaced in case of transfer or resignation.
iii. National Secretariat Patrons shall be Pastors.

Sub-Section I: Criteria

Nominee must;

i. be a believer
ii. abide by the article 2 and 3 of this constitution

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Sub-Section II: Procedure for Electing Patrons

Election of patron shall follow the same procedure for the election as stated in
Section (VIII), Sub-Section (VI) of this constitution.

Sub-Section III: Functions of Patrons

The Patrons shall;

i. act in advisory capacity to the Fellowship.

ii. promote the interest of the Fellowship in their various environments and
liaise with the N.K.S.T Synod in this regard.
iii. meet at least once a year with the executive to review activities of the
Fellowship and after advice where necessary.
iv. assist the Fellowship spiritually, financially and otherwise.

Sub-Section IV: Tenure of Office

The tenure of patrons in office shall be four (4) years, after which they shall
subject to re-election if found worthy to serve by the EXCO.

Sub-Section V: Grand Patron

i. The N.K.S.T Synod President shall be the Grand Patron of the National
Secretriat.
ii. The Chief-Administrator of the institution where there exists F.N.K.S.T.S.
shall be the Grand Patron of such chapter.
iii. The Grand Patrons in (i) and (ii) above must be duly communicated and
necessarily liaised with.

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 Section XII
Financial Matters
Sub-Section I: Sources of Income

i. Ten percent (10%) commitment

a. All chapters shall pay a monthly ten percent (10%) commitment to the
National Secretariat.
ii. Offertory and free will donations
The Fellowship shall;
a. collect offertory, if the EXCO deems fit.
b. accept free will donations.
c. accept other means which agree with Christian principles.

Sub-Section II: Bank Account

i. The Fellowship shall have an account with a bank within Benue state.
ii. Monies belonging to the Fellowship shall be kept in the bank account.
iii. The President, Financial Secretary and the Treasurer shall be co-
signatories to the account; any two can sing in case of withdrawal.

Sub-Section III: Imprest Account

i. The Treasurer shall keep an imprest account of not more than a stipulated
amount by the EXCO of the Fellowship.
ii. The disbursement of the account shall be determined by the EXCO.

Sub-Section IV: Projects and Release of Funds

i. Funds meant for a specific project shall not be used otherwise, except in a
situation it will be paid back.
ii. Funds to be released, must be applied for in writing, and must be signed
by the President, Financial Secretary and Treasurer.

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 Section XIV
Discipline
i. Any member of the Fellowship whose life contradict the aims, objectives
and statement of beliefs of the Fellowship as stated in Sections (III) and/or
(IV) of this Constitution, who after due advice and correction by the
EXCO, persist in the act, shall be disciplined.
ii. Any member of the Fellowship as used here, means all members of the
Fellowship including the executive members.
iii. Disciplinary actions for reasons stated in (1) above shall be carried out by
the EXCO depending on the nature of offence.
iv. Any discipline that involves indefinite suspension (or similar treatment)
of a member must be in consultation with the patron.
v. Any member who has been subjected to disciplinary action may be
accepted back into the Fellowship where justified.

Section XV

Amendment and Final Authority

Sub-Section I: Amendments

i. A Proposal for amendments shall be formally presented to the National

Conference and shall be adopted if two third (2/3) of attendants vote in its
favour.
ii. The adopted proposal shall become effective upon adoption.
iii. A Constitution Amendment Committee shall be set by the National
EXCO to undertake amendment.

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Sub-Section II: Final Authority

The operation or use of this constitution shall be subject to the word of God
contained in the Holy Scriptures, as the final authority.

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 End Note

The Constitution Amendment Committee appreciates God Almighty for giving

us this task with the enablement to undertake this far. We appreciate those who
contributed in one way or another to the success of the undertaking, especially
those who sent-in their suggestions. We thank God for his love, care, providence
and wisdom upon our lives to discharge our duties in this capacity, in Jesus
name, Amen.

Constitution Amendment Committee;

Akighir, Hemen Felix (Chairman)

Uta, Abraham (Secretary)

Barakur, Azo Calvin (Member)

Kordaa, Barnabas (Member)

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