The Constitution of the Celestial Church of Christ sets out the Church’s foundation history, tenets and mode of worship, holy rites and sacraments, membership, church structure, the office of the Pastor, administration, ranks and robes, and more. It names the Reverend, Pastor and Prophet Samuel Bilehou Joseph Oshoffa as the Pastor Founder.
Constitution of Celestial Church of Christ (Nigeria Diocese), drafted from 29 February 1976 to 29 February 1980 and promulgated on 29 March 1980. Web copy reproduced from the Celestial Church of Christ, Promise of God Parish, Brussels (source). This is not an official publication; for the authoritative text, consult the Church’s headquarters.
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Contents
Part 1: Incorporation, Deed of Constitution and Foundation History
Certificate of incorporation, the deed of constitution and its schedules, the Church, the Divine Order and the Foundation History.
Part 2: Foundation History (continued) and Registration
Entry into Nigeria, the Appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the registration of the Church.
Part 3: Worship, Sacraments, Membership, Structure and Administration
Name, tenets, mode of worship, order of service, holy rites and sacraments, membership, church structure, the Pastor, succession, church functionaries and committees.
Part 4: Trustees, Council, Discipline, Ranks and Robes, Marriages and Appendix
Board of Trustees, Pastor-in-Council, new parishes, discipline, church buildings and property, interpretation and amendment, ranks and robes, role of female members, marriages, anointment and the appendix.