Article 5

Article 5: Purpose

The aims and objectives of the Southern District shall be to carry out the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ (Mattew 28:19,20;Mark 16:15-20). The following are the methods for carrying out this ministry.

Section 1

By the promulgation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Section 2

By the establishing of Assemblies of God churches for the worship of God and to develop them in general unity of our distinctive Pentecostal testimony.

Section 3

To encourage and promote the edification of believers.

Section 4

To provide a basis of fellowship among Christians of precious faith.

Section 5

To train Pastors and Christian workers for the District.

Section 6

To help with the welfare, education, and training of the poor and underprivileged in a controlled Christian atmosphere of love and kindness

Section 7

By establishing such departments, ministries, and Christian institutions as may be needed for the propagation of its work.