National Council

The National Council is the highest policy body of The Christ Apostolic Church international Germany. It shall be the final appellate body in all disciplinary matters affecting members of the National Council for which purpose the Council may appoint an appellate Committee. It shall elect the National Executive Board Members excepts the National Head who shall be appointed by the General Council of the International Church.

National Executive Board

The National Executive Board is responsible for the administration of The Christ Apostolic Church International - Germany. It is also responsible for implementing policies and decisions of the General Headquarters. They also recommend policy matters for consideration by the General Council. The National Executive Board is Chaired by the National Head.

Circuit Presbytery

This is a further division of the Nation which is headed by a Reverend minister or a lay Pastor. The Circuit Pastor administers the Circuit with the assistance of a six-member Circuit Executive Committee. The highest decision-making body is the Circuit Presbytery. The Circuit Presbytery, which is the highest policy-making body in the Circuit, decides on all matters affecting the growth, development and welfare of the Local congregations. It also receives and approves reports submitted by the various organs of the Church in the Circuit. It consists of the minister, Elders, Deacons and Deaconesses in the Circuit.

Local Presbytery

This is a further division of the circuit and forms the base of the three-tier administrative structure of the Church in Germany. The local congregation is headed by a Presiding Elder who acts for the circuit pastor and sees to the implementation of decisions taken by the circuit Pastor, with the aid of all the Elders, Deacons, Deaconesses, Committees and Ministry leaders in the congregation. This well-coordinated chain of command ensures both vertical and horizontal flow of information in the Church, thereby making implementation of policies and feedback very vital ingredients for effective administration.