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GREMT

The GREAT REVIVAL MISSIONARIES TANZANIA (GREMT) is a network formed to support pastors and evangelists in rural Tanzania, providing spiritual and physical assistance to strengthen their ministries. The organization aims to empower these leaders through training, resources, and community outreach initiatives, addressing various social issues such as healthcare and education. GREMT operates as a registered NGO, with a structured governance system including a Board of Directors and provisions for membership and financial management.

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GREMT

The GREAT REVIVAL MISSIONARIES TANZANIA (GREMT) is a network formed to support pastors and evangelists in rural Tanzania, providing spiritual and physical assistance to strengthen their ministries. The organization aims to empower these leaders through training, resources, and community outreach initiatives, addressing various social issues such as healthcare and education. GREMT operates as a registered NGO, with a structured governance system including a Board of Directors and provisions for membership and financial management.

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Preamble

Recognizing the challenges faced by Pastors and evangelists working in rural areas without the support of their mother
denominations, we the group of like-minded individuals, have formed ourselves to become a network of Pastors serving the Lord in
the rural areas of Tanzania. GREMT will serve as a sanctuary where pastors can seek guidance, support, and connections with
like-minded overseas pastors and churches to strengthen their ministries and churches. through prayer, counseling, fundraising,
mission trips, and retreats. We commit ourselves to embracing pastors through spiritual and physical support, enabling them to
effectively preach the gospel, transform lives, and alleviate suffering in their communities.

Vision Statement

Bringing together pastors and evangelists leading churches in rural villages of Tanzania for spiritual and physical support through
networking for the growth of their ministries

Mission Statement

Vision

To empower and Equip Pastors and evangelists in the villages to be able to preach the gospel and transform the lives of suffering
communities

Organization Objectives

1. To provide spiritual and physical support to pastors in rural villages of Tanzania

2. To empower pastors and evangelists to effectively preach the gospel in their communities through; Training, seminars, supplies of
spiritual literatures, retreats

3. To raise resources through churches, companies, and individuals to support pastors and evangelists and their churches to
promote church growth and development

4. To promote evangelism, outreach ministries, support for orphans and vulnerable children, widows, livelihood development
projects, drilling water, HIV/AIDS campaigns, modern agriculture, healthcare, and education in the rural area.

PART I: PRELIMINARY

ARTICLE 1: Name of the Organization


The name of the Organization shall be GREAT REVIVAL MISSIONARIES TANZANIA

ARTICLE 2: Interpretation
Unless the context otherwise requires in this Constitution

"Act" shall mean the Non-Governmental Organizations Act, No. 24 of 2002 as amended from time to time;

"Organization" shall mean GREAT REVIVAL MISSIONARIES TANZANIA (Name of the Organization);

"Board" shall mean Board of Directors of the Organization;


"Registrar" shall mean the Registrar of the Non Governmental Organizations;

"Office bearers" shall mean CHAIRPERSON, SECRETARY , TREASURER .

"Vulnerable,marginalized,voiceless,underprivileged or disadvantaged group" shall include ..orphans, widows, widower,


person with disabilities, street children, elderly persons,.. (e.g Women, Children) (if applicable)

ARTICLE 3: Preamble
Recognizing the challenges faced by Pastors and evangelists working in rural areas without the support of their mother
denominations, we the group of like-minded individuals, have formed ourselves to become a network of Pastors serving the Lord in
the rural areas of Tanzania. GREMT will serve as a sanctuary where pastors can seek guidance, support, and connections with
like-minded overseas pastors and churches to strengthen their ministries and churches. through prayer, counseling, fundraising,
mission trips, and retreats. We commit ourselves to embracing pastors through spiritual and physical support, enabling them to
effectively preach the gospel, transform lives, and alleviate suffering in their communities.

ARTICLE 4: Registration
The Organization shall be registered as a Non Governmental Organization under the Non Governmental Organizations Act, No. 24
of 2002 as amended from time to time.

ARTICLE 5: Head Office


The head office will be based at CHIBE street, nearby , Select Ward ward, Shinyanga District, Shinyanga Region

P. O BOX 540 .

ARTICLE 6:Area of Operation


The Organization shall operate in National.

PART II: VISION,MISSION AND OBJECTIVES

ARTICLE 7:Vision Statement


Bringing together pastors and evangelists leading churches in rural villages of Tanzania for spiritual and physical support through
networking for the growth of their ministries

ARTICLE 8:Mission Statement


Vision

To empower and Equip Pastors and evangelists in the villages to be able to preach the gospel and transform the lives of suffering
communities

ARTICLE 9:Objectives
1. To provide spiritual and physical support to pastors in rural villages of Tanzania

2. To empower pastors and evangelists to effectively preach the gospel in their communities through; Training, seminars, supplies of
spiritual literatures, retreats

3. To raise resources through churches, companies, and individuals to support pastors and evangelists and their churches to
promote church growth and development

4. To promote evangelism, outreach ministries, support for orphans and vulnerable children, widows, livelihood development
projects, drilling water, HIV/AIDS campaigns, modern agriculture, healthcare, and education in the rural area.

PART III:MEMBERSHIP AND TYPES OF MEMBERS


ARTICLE 10: Membership
Membership to the Organization shall be voluntary and open to any individual who has attained the age of 18 years and above, of
sound mind and who is ready to join hands in supporting and promoting vision, mission and objectives of the Organization.

(In case of local NGO membership shall compose of Tanzanians, and for an International NGO membership shall composed of not
less than three members two of whom shall Tanzanian being founder members)

ARTICLE 11: Types of Members


There shall be three types of members-

1.Founder members: These are members who made the initiatives to establish this Organization;

2.Ordinary members: These are members who join the Organization after its establishment;

3.Honorary members: These are members who shall be awarded such membership by the Organization due to their positive
contributions to the community and Organization objectives.

ARTICLE 12:Rights and Obligation of Members


1.To elect/vote and be elected/voted in the leadership of the Organization except for honorary members

2.Right to be heard

3.To ttend General Meeting

4.Participate in all Organization activities as he/she may be required to do so

5.Receiving information of the Organization progress by any means of communication

6.To pay fees that is prescribed by the General Meeting

7.To attend all meetings that requires his/her presence;

8.To participate in all the activities of the Organization as planned

9.To keep secret all matters and decision of the Organization

ARTICLE 13:Cessation of Members


Members shall cease if any of the following happens-

1.By resignation;

2.Expulsion for misbehavior, failure to adhere to Organization's resolutions and this Constitution;

3.Failure to attend three consecutive General Meeting without reasonable information;

4.Incapability to perform his/her obligations due to mental disorder;

5.Failure to pay subscription fees for ..2.. years;

6.Death.
PART IV: OFFICE BEARERS, ELECTION AND TERM OF LEADERSHIP

ARTICLE 14: CHAIRPERSON


There shall be CHAIRPERSON of the Organization who;

1.Shall preside over General Meeting of the Organization;

2.Be the spokesman for the Organization;

3.Shall be a signatory to the bank account;

4.Shall be overseer of the Organization's daily activities;

ARTICLE 15: SECRETARY


There shall be SECRETARY of the Organization who;

1.Shall call meetings in consultation with the Chairperson;

2.Shall arrange schedule of duties in the office;

3.Shall receive all letters including application letters from new members and to submit them to the General Meeting for approval;

4.Shall keep all documents of the Organization;

5.Shall be a signatory to the Organizations bank account;

6.Shall keep records of all assets of the Organization;

ARTICLE 16: TREASURER


There shall be TREASURER of the Organization who;

1.Shall receive and keep all the money of the Organization;

2.Shall prepare the annual budget and estimates of the Organization to be presented to the General Meeting;

3.Shall prepare the financial records of assets,records of accounts and books of account;

4.Shall prepare financial records of statements of income and expenditure and submit the said documents together with audited
report to the General Meeting;

5.Shall be a signatory to the bank account;

ARTICLE 17:Election and term of leadership of office bearers


The office bearers of the Organization shall be elected by the General Meeting among the members and hold office for a period
of ..2.. years and may be re elected for another term of ..2.. years

PART V: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ARTICLE 18:Establishment of the Board of Directors


1.There shall be a Board of Directors composed of the Chairperson, Executive Secretary, Treasurer and other ..2.. members
appointed by General Meeting;
2.Members of the Board shall hold the office for a period of ..2.. year and may be re-appointed for another term of ..2.. years;

3. Trustees ;

4.Board of Directors shall hold the meeting twice a year or at any time in case of emergency;

5.Quorum shall be 2/3 of the Board members;

ARTICLE 19:Functions and Duties of Board of Directors


1. To make Rules and Regulations;

2. To protect and advance the image of the Organisation;

3. To recruit staffs;

4. To participate in developing Organisation's Strategic plans;

5. To appoint auditor(s);

6. To convene projects to be carried out by Organisation, conduct or cause to be conducted feasibility studies for such project and
submit the same for approval by the General Meeting;

7. To form different committees of the Organisation where necessary;

( Add if Any )

PART VI: GENERAL MEETING

ARTICLE 20:Composition of General Meeting


1.General Meeting shall be a supreme organ of the Organization composed of all members of the Organization;

2.The decision in this meeting shall be by majority vote of members attended the meeting;

ARTICLE 21:Powers/function of the General Meeting


1. Discuss new members for admission and discipline and expel members;

2. Discuss and approve annual budgets, plans, physical and financial implementation reports;

3. Amend the Constitution;

4. Electing office bearers of the Organisation;

5. Approve issues originated from the Board of Directors;

6. To appoint Board of Directors;

( Add if Any )

ARTICLE 22:Annual General Meeting


1.There shall be Annual General Meeting of the Organization held once a year;
2.Notice shall be given to all members..-30 ..days before the meeting;

3.Quorum shall be 2/3 of members;

ARTICLE 23: Extra-Ordinary General Meeting


1.The Extra-Ordinary General Meeting shall be held whenever there is an emergency;

2.Notice shall be given to all members ..14.. days before the meeting;

3.Quorum shall be 2/3 of members;

PART VII: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, CONSTITUTIONAL


AMENDMENT,DISSOLUTION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION

ARTICLE 24:Financial Year


The Financial year of the Organization shall be between 1st January and 31st December of the calender year;

ARTICLE 25: Sources of Funds


The sources of funds for the Organization shall be-

1. Entry and annual fees;

2. Fundraising;

3. Legal gifts from friends;

4. Grants, donations;

5. Income generating activities;

( Add if Any )

ARTICLE 26:Uses of Funds


Funds however obtained shall solely be applied towards the promotion of the objectives of the Organization;

ARTICLE 27:Bank Account


There shall be a bank account opened in the name of Organization. The office bearers shall be the signatories of the Bank Account
of the Organization. For any transaction to be effected there must be signatures of two signatories among the three signatories.

ARTICLE 28:Constitutional Amendments


Any part,clause of this Constitutional may be removed, added or amended by the General Meeting by the majority vote of eligible
voters held for that purpose.

ARTICLE 29: Dissolution


1.The Organization may be dissolved by resolution passed at the General Meeting, by at least a two thirds majority of members
eligible to vote or by operation of law;

2. In the event Organization is dissolved, all assets remain after payment of debts shall be transferred to another Non-Governmental
Organization registered under the Act with similar objectives with this Organization

ARTICLE 30: Conflict Resolution


1.Whenever arises a conflict within the Organization;the Board will be responsible to settle the dispute
2.If the Board fails to handle the dispute, the matter will be referred to the General Meeting and if the General Meeting

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