Financial Requirements

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By action of their respective deliberative bodies, ministers are expected to give financial support to the Louisiana Network Ministry and the General Council of the Assemblies of God. Louisiana AG ministers send 75% of their tithe on all income, on a monthly basis, to the Network Resource Center, and support the General Council as noted in the Bylaws excerpts below.

 

Louisiana Network Ministry Constitution & Bylaws.

Article VII. Ministry, Section 7. c. Financial Responsibility

The work of the Louisiana District Council of the Assemblies of God and The General Council of The Assemblies of God, in its program of developing the spirit of cooperation and fellowship in U.S. and World Missions fields, incurs considerable expense, including the financial support of the executive officers and offices. Ministers holding credentials in the Assemblies of God (with the exception of senior-retired ministers) are obligated to support the District Council and General Council offices by the following minimum contributions: 1. To the District Council Headquarters: All ministers shall pay 75% of their ministerial tithes and 25% of their secular tithes as dues to the District. Any housing or housing allowance provided by a church or the District shall be considered as part of the minister's income in figuring tithes/dues. Exceptions to the monthly requirements (i.e. bimonthly, quarterly, etc.) may be granted, but must be requested annually.

 

Your Network tithes/dues can be paid  here .  DO NOT pay your General Council annual dues through this site.

 

General Council Bylaws Article VII. Ministry, Section 10. f.
Support of Headquarters. The work of The General Council of the Assemblies of God, in its program of developing the spirit of cooperation and fellowship in U.S. and world missions fields, incurs considerable expense, including the financial support of the executive officers and offices.

 

The required minimum is:

• Ordained  – $25 per month ($300 per year)

• Licensed   – $20 per month ($240 per year)

• Certified   – $10 per month ($120 per year)

 

You can  pay your General Council annual dues through your minister’s AG Passport reoccurring, or at the end of the year through the online renewal portal.

Compliance with the above requirements shall be a prerequisite for renewal of credentials of all active ministers. If their contributions are in arrears, they shall be given opportunity to meet this deficit with their renewal.