CITADEL GLOBAL COMMUNITY CHURCH

“THE NOW CHURCH”

APOSTOLIC TRAINING
SCHOOL (ATS)

APOSTOLIC
TRAINING
SCHOOL

“…Electrifying the Cosmos”

ATS Research & Development Unit
 Table of Contents

LESSON ONE: Introduction/Purpose of Apostolic Training School ………………..... 2

SECTION ONE: FOUNDATION OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

LESSON TWO: Depravity of Humanity ………………………………………………..……. 4

LESSON THREE: The Salvation Package ……………………………………………….…. 6

SECTION TWO: PRINCIPLES AND DOCTRINE OF CHRIST

LESSON FOUR: Principles and Doctrine of Christ (1) ……………………………….…. 9

LESSON FIVE: Principles and Doctrine of Christ (2) ……………………………………12

LESSON SIX: Principles and Doctrine of Christ (3) ……………………………….…… 14

LESSON SEVEN: Principles and Doctrine of Christ (4) ……………………………….. 15

LESSON EIGHT: Principles and Doctrine of Christ (5) ……………………………….. 19

SECTION THREE: THE CITADEL GLOBAL COMMUNITY CHURCH

LESSON NINE: Vision, Mission and Purpose of the Church ………………………… 20

LESSON TEN: Structure of The Citadel Global Community Church ……………… 20

LESSON ELEVEN: Leadership Team of The Citadel Global Community Church.. 24

LESSON TWELVE: Membership ……………………………………………………………… 29

LESSON THIRTEEN: Understanding the Membership Covenant (1) …………….… 32

LESSON FOURTEEN: Understanding the Membership Covenant (2) …………….. 34

EXAMINATION

COVENANT DEED SIGNING

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LESSON ONE: Introduction
The Apostolic Training School (ATS) is the training arm of The Citadel Global
Community Church (CGCC). The ATS is saddled with the responsibility of raising
saints as kingdom pillars to advance God’s purpose on the earth.

The Citadel Global Community Church (formerly known as The Latter Rain Assembly)
has gone through different phases since her commissioning in 1989. The
ATS, too, has stepped out of the old curriculum into the new one (Isaiah 43:18–19).
However, Jesus’ doctrine, principles and values remain the same yesterday, today
and forever. In other words, the ‘Old,’ the ‘New’ and the ‘Now’ are the same in God
(John 8:56–59). There is no distance in the Spirit between the time God spoke His
word and when His word comes into manifestation. As Abraham stepped out of
the old to embrace the new, so did Moses (Deuteronomy 34:7).

Within a period of thirty years (1989–2019), The CGCC has had phenomenal growth
in membership, success in outreaches and crusades, productive networking with
other ministries, several training through the ATS and increased followership of
Moment of Truth (her television ministry), amongst others. At the moment, the
focus of The CGCC goes beyond membership drive to making disciples of all
nations starting from our Jerusalem (immediate environment). One of the major
goals of The CGCC is to raise kingdom pillars out of ‘seeking saints’, who would,
in-turn, extend the frontiers of the kingdom (Isaiah 52:7).

At the Apostolic Training School of The Citadel Global Community Church, we

identify seven mountains of influence or domains of life (Revelation 17:1-6; 1:1-6,
9, Deuteronomy 1:6–33; 9:1). Those who influence these mountains influence
the people under them. As a result, saints need to be equipped to manage these
mountains as a kingdom responsibility.

We are chosen to fulfill the Great Commission––to spread God's Kingdom on

earth. We are filling the whole of the earth with God's doctrine (Col. 1:27). In other
words, as a graduate of the ATS, your ministry is NOT fulfilled, no matter your
calling, except you are a soul winner.

The Apostolic Training School is committed to ensuring that members are raised
as kingdom pillars and are totally yielded to proclaiming the gospel in their
spheres of influence.

To fulfill this commission, accurate teaching of God’s word and spiritual impartation
are fundamental. Jesus Christ was successful partly because of the effectiveness of
His teaching Ministry. Also, the apostles “turned the world upside down,” essentially
by the power of God through the leading and help of the Spirit of God. Therefore, the
aim of the ATS is to systematically train everyone who is a God-seeker.

No church grows beyond its capacity to teach or meet the learning needs of its
congregation. Biblical teachings must be deliberate and practical. Our master
teacher, Jesus Christ, taught His disciples in practical and engaging ways by
using a variety of formats, fora and methods. The apostles also did the same,
using diverse means and methods.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE APOSTOLIC TRAINING SCHOOL
a. To lead seekers through the process of becoming saints.
b. To ensure that saints mature in God's principles and values towards becoming
effective disciples.
c. To enable members understand the need for commitment to a local assembly.
d. To equip and promote the active participation of all members in their respective
areas of calling on the seven mountains of influence––“…seven nations greater
and mightier than you” (Deuteronomy 7:1).
e. To ensure that seekers are not only biblically informed but that their lives are
also transformed.
f. To wipe out biblical illiteracy in the local assembly.
g. To fill 'Jerusalem'––our immediate and extended environment––with our
doctrine.
h. To promote the principles of AUTHENTIC BIBLICAL CHRISTIANITY (ABC) and
APOSTOLIC CHRISTIANITY TODAY (ACT).

The entire ATS programme runs in three levels thus:

MEMBERSHIP MISSIONARIES-IN-TRAINING PROCLAIMERS

100 level 200 level 300 level

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LESSON TWO: Depravity of Humanity
DEFINITIONS OF DEPRAVITY

 Depravity is the quality of being marked by corruption, unwholesomeness or

evil (Webster’s Dictionary).

 Depravity is a vitiated or corrupt state of moral character, extreme

wickedness; the hereditary tendency of man towards sin (Chambers
Dictionary).

The key words in the second definition are “hereditary tendency,” which means
that it is ingrained or inborn (Psalm 51:5).

God attested to it that the thought of man was continually evil (Genesis 6:5). But,
if all that God created was good (Genesis 1:31), how then did the ravaging
monster find its way to God’s creation to have on its trail the prevailing
devastating effect?

What is sin and the source of sin?

SIN AND ITS SOURCE

A. SIN:
Sin is falling short of God’s standard and glory (Romans 3:23). The synonyms
of sin are: iniquity, evil, transgressions, lawlessness, and rebellion.

B. SOURCE:
The devil, who is the evil one, is the source of sin (Ezekiel 28:14-19, Isaiah
14:1-15). He was originally created in beauty as Lucifer but exercised his will
in opposition to God, his maker. This action was what gave birth to iniquity
and Lucifer became the devil. In other words, knowing the expressed will of
God but willfully entertaining and executing another thought in contrast is
sin. Lucifer lost the glory and like cancer, this thought, iniquity, rebellion,
sin filtered through the rank and file of creation. Finally, man also created
in perfect beauty was infested with the sin virus and became a victim when
he devil deceived them to eat the fruit in the garden of Eden.

MAN AT CREATION
What was the state of man at creation?

 Man was made perfect in God’s image and likeness (Genesis 1:26-27).
 Man operated in God’s frequency with full understanding of God’s will
(Genesis 2:20, 1 Corinthians 2:9–16).
 Man had solid fellowship and intimacy with God (Genesis 3:8).
 At creation, his tripartite nature (spirit, soul and body) was in perfect shape
(Genesis 1:26–31; 2:7, Psalm 8).

ACQUISITION OF STRANGE NATURE

The pollution initiated by the devil festered on man. His manipulated will was
brought in opposition to the expressed will of God. How did man acquire this
strange nature? It was acquired through:
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  his violation of God’s clear and expressed will (Genesis 2:15–17).
 the subtlety of the devil in sowing the seed of iniquity (Genesis 3:1–6).
 man’s exercise of his will (moral choice) in agreement with the devil signaled
the acquisition of the strange nature (Genesis 3).

The table below shows a comparison of the systematic corruption of the

tripartite man in Genesis 3 with 1 John 2:15–17

In Genesis 3:6 In 1 John 2:16 Part of Man

Defiled
The tree was good for food Lust of the flesh Body
The tree was pleasant to the eyes Lust of the eyes Soul
The tree to make one wise Pride of life Spirit

CONSEQUENCES OF THE FALL

 The glory departed and was replaced with the sin nature (Genesis 2:2–5,
Lamentations 5:16, Genesis 3:7–11, Habakkuk 1:13).
 The entire humanity was afflicted by the same sin cancer (Romans 5:12).

TOTAL DEGENERATION OF MAN

Romans 1:18–32 gives a total picture of the further degeneration of man.

1. Given over to vile affection––sexual perversions, sodomy, etc. (verses 21–28)

2. Indulgence in practical idolatry (verses 23, 25, Isaiah 1:2–3)
3. Corrupt and greedy (verses 23, 29)
4. In defiance and indifference of God (verses 21–22, 30–32)
5. Erosion of family values (verses 30–31)
6. In all, the flesh assumed mastery and control of the personality of man
(Galatians 5:16, Ephesians 2:1–6)

MISCONCEPTION
The frequent lure of believers to sin is as a result of misconception of the original source
of sin. The invention of iniquity through the misuse of will power makes man vulnerable.
Having being created as free moral agents, we still have tendencies to roam with our will,
which with practice, often brings us in conflict with God’s expressed will.

Therefore, the religious concept of once born-again, always born-again leaves the
believer ignorant of the subtlety and manipulations of his will by himself and the
devil. The result is the picture of helplessness as painted by Apostle Paul in Romans
7:2 and 2 Timothy 2:24–26.

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LESSON THREE: The Salvation Package
INTRODUCTION

God is pure and holy (Leviticus 19:2) and hates iniquity (Hebrews 1:9)
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God is omniscient. He knew of the sin of man before it was committed.
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Repentance precedes salvation.

THE NEED FOR REPENTANCE

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All have sinned (1 John 1:8, 1 John 3:4–9, Romans 3:23).
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Sin condition/nature in man (Psalm 51:5, Romans 3:23).
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Wages/consequences of sin (Genesis 3:15–17; 1 Corinthians 15:56, Romans 1:18–
32, Romans 3:23).
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Repentance precedes salvation.

JESUS CHRIST IS THE SAVIOUR

In order to reconcile people with their Creator, there should be a substitutive sacrifice.
According to God's law, sin must be punished by death (Romans 6:23). Therefore,
God will forgive and set people free from the curse of sin because Jesus takes their
guilt and gets punished instead of them. “…and without shedding of blood there
is no remission” (Hebrews 9:22).
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God created all things (Genesis 1:1, Psalm 24:1, John 1:1).
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God fixed only one way to Him (Philippians 2: 9–11).
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Jesus is the only way (John 14:6, John 10:1, 2 Peter 2:15).
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Jesus is the only way of truth (2 Peter 2:2).
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Jesus is the only way of righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30).

SALVATION IS IN CHRIST

God's love for the whole world ( John 3:16).
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Our common salvation ( Jude 3, Romans 5:15–19).
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To everyone who believes ( Romans 1:16, John 1:12–13).
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The power to save is in Jesus Christ ( Acts 4:10–12).
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Jesus has the form of God and form of man ( John 1:14, Hebrews 8:1–3).
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Confession and repentance are necessary for salvation (Psalm 51:1–5, Romans 10:9–
10, 1 John 1:9).
 Salvation is God's gift to man. It is the manifestation of God's love and mercy to
us (which we do not deserve). In the Bible, it is called grace.
 Rejecting the salvation package equals judgment.

The danger of unbelief (Hebrews 3:12; 4:11, Revelation 21:8, John 2:18).

Fresh Call to Repentance for salvation. (HERE MAKE A FRESH CALL)

Remember! If God had not shown His mercy to us, we would have been
doomed to eternal suffering!

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ASSURANCE OF SALVATION
A. How do I know I am born-again?
a. Joy in the Lord and joy of the Lord (Rom 5:10–11, John 15:9–11, Acts
8:8, Luke 15:7).
b. Peace with God and the peace of God (Isaiah 9; 26:3, Philippians
4:7, , Ephesians 2:14).
c. Rest (Matthew 11:28–30).

B. How will others know that I am a believer?

a. Love for the brethren (John 15:9–13, 1 John 3:16).
b. Continuity in the Word (John 8:31).
c. Fruit bearing. “Therefore by their fruits you will know them” (Matthew
7:16– 20).

SYMBOLS OF OUR SALVATION

i. Water Baptism: Baptism means ‘to dip or bury into.’ It is the symbol of death,
burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and newness of life in Christ
(Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3–7, Galatians 3:27).

ii. Holy Communion: When we are saved, we can now partake of the Holy
Communion. Taking Holy Communion is a symbol that we are partakers in
the broken body of Jesus and in His blood that was shed for us. (1
Corinthians 10:15–17; 11:23, Matthew 26:26–29).

THE IMPORTANCE OFTHE BLOOD OFJESUS

a. Forgiveness of sins (Matthew 26:28).
b. Justification (Romans 3:24–25).
c. Purification (Hebrews 3:12, 1 John 1:7–10).
d. Sanctification (Hebrews 3:12, 1 John 1:7–10).
e. Access to the Father (Hebrews 10:19).
f. Fulfillment of the New Testament’s promises (provision, protection, power,
promotion, health, etc.) (Hebrews 10:29; 13:20).
g. Eternal Covenant (Hebrews 10:10–18; 8:13).

NOTE:
If you prayed the sinner's prayer with faith, God forgave you and you have become a
new creation to live for Jesus. The good news (the Gospel) is about Jesus giving His
life as a sacrifice for the sin of all humanity, and now God forgives everyone who
accepts this sacrifice by faith.

OUR LIFE FORCE: The Holy Spirit

Our life force is what drives us. The Holy Spirit is the One who drives us.
 The PERSON of the Holy Spirit (John 14:16–26)
 The PRESENCE of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:11)
 The POWER of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8; 2:1–5)

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SEVEN MOUNTAINS/SPHERES OF INFLUNCE
At The Citadel Global Community Church, we identify seven mountains of influence
or culture in human life or domains of life (Revelation 17:1-6; 1:1-6, 9,
Deuteronomy 1:6–33; 9:1).

“When the Lord your God brings you into the land which you go to possess, and cast
out many nations before you, the Hittites and Girgashites and the Amorites and the
Canaanites and the Perizzites and the Hivites and Jebusites, seven nations greater
and mightier than you” - Deuteronomy 7:1

Those who control the mountain control the people under them. Saints need to be
equipped to control the mountains. If you cannot take over the mountains you
cannot disciple nations. This is because mountains are the infrastructural
columns of our societies. It is in God's plan to raise believers to take over these
mountains. We have long-thought that it is only through evangelistic crusades
and mass conversion that Christians would take over the nations. As a result, we
have ignored the mountains, thinking they are evil.

“The Lord's house will be established on the top of the mountains…” (Isaiah 2:2).

A mountain of influence that you are called into is a place where you will find the job or
assignment you love. Therein, you will find personal fulfillment. Your mountain is your
power slot for change and transformation of society. It is a place where your purpose
will ignite every residual passion in you. It is a place where you can most effectively
bring to bear God's presence and power to affect an area of culture.

The seven mountains or spheres of influence or culture in human life or domains of

life according to Deuteronomy 1:6–33, 9:1, Revelation 17:1–6, 1:1-6, 9 are:

1) Media – Hittites
2) Government/Politics – Girgashites
3) Education – Amorites
4) Economy – Canaanites
5) Religion – Perizzites
6) Arts & Entertainment – Hivites
7) Family – Jebusites

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LESSON FOUR: Principles and Doctrine of Christ (1)
Objective: To ensure that proper groundwork and foundation are laid for the
growth, establishment and perfection of the believer (Hebrews 5:11–14, 6:1–3).

Principles are fundamentals, laws, rules or codes of conduct, standards and

values or beliefs governing an individual's life dealings or actions.

Doctrine is seen as a primary source, origin, an underlying faculty, teachings,

practice, and conviction.

“To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery
among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27).

By this, we are looking at the foundation and the life of Christ. On receiving Christ
into our lives at the point of salvation, there are basics (essentials of faith) that
establish our firm hold on Him. However, the interplay of these principles
determine the firmness of our foundation.

These principles are enunciated in Hebrews 5:11–6:1–3. They are:

1. Repentance from dead works
2. Faith towards God
3. Doctrine of Baptisms: Water baptism, Holy Spirit baptism, Baptism by fire
and Baptism into one body
4. Laying on of Hands
5. Resurrection of the Dead
6. Eternal Judgment

REPENTANCE FROM DEAD WORKS

Dead Works:
These are activities, programmes and involvements that are void of life. They are
not initiated by God and His Spirit is not involved. Primarily, all the things we did
when we were still sinners fall under this category. Even after salvation, anything
initiated in the flesh is dead works (Galatians 5:16–21, Romans 8:6–9). David's
counting of the people of Israel attracted the wrath of God (2 Samuel 24:10). At all
times, we need to know the will of God and do same to avoid dead works, just as
Jesus did (John 4:34, John 5:19–30;).

Repentance:
Repentance in Greek is 'metanoeo.' Meta means ‘after ’ and Noeo means ‘to think.’
It identifies a mental exercise that is involved in a change of activity and behaviour.
This is an inner conviction that leads to renewal of mind. It is defined as a change
of mind, purpose or attitude leading to a change of action.

Note: The end-point is on the change of lifestyle, practice or indulgences (1

John 1:5–9, 2 Peter 3:9).
WHAT REPENTANCE IS NOT
 It is NOT just conviction of sin, as there must be a corresponding action
(Acts 24:24–25).
 It is NOT just worldly sorrow, which often brings bitterness and a feeling
of suicide ( 2 Corinthians 7: 8–11).
 It is NOT reformation, which is synonymous with window dressing
and putting a cover on the rottenness inside ( Matthew 23:25–28).
 It is NOT being religious (Matthew 5:20).
 It is NOT mental ascent or easy-believism (James 2:18–20).

WHAT REPENTANCE IS
 It is godly sorrow––an emotional element with a real stirring of the heart
as one is brought face to face with their act (2 Corinthians 7:9–10).
 It is self-abhorrence––an inner hatred for an action that was done (Ezekiel
36:31–33, Job 42:5–6).
 It is turning from and forsaking (Matthew 12:41, Ezekiel 18:30).
 It is turning to God in faith (Acts 26:20).
 It is confession of sin (1 John 1:9, Psalm 32:5).
 It encompasses restitution (Luke 19:8).
LESSON FIVE: Principles and Doctrine of Christ (2)
FAITH TOWARDS GOD
Faith is the arena in which God operates. It is the shifting of attention from
oneself to God. Faith is turning from the deeds and control of the flesh to God who
is the source of life and all that pertain to godliness. Faith is the arena in which
man operates in God (Hebrews 11:6, Romans 1:17, 2 Corinthians 5:7).

WHAT IS FAITH?
Faith is the implicit assurance, trust and confidence in the ability of God to
execute His words, keep to His promises and fulfill them.

It comes by hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17).

It grows as our knowledge of and obedience to Him increases (Luke 17:5,
Philippians 3:10, 2 Peter 1:1–11).

It is the operational platform for every believer to walk in God
(Habakkuk 2:4, Galatians 2:20, Romans 14:23).

It is a gift from God, not acquired by merit (Ephesians 2:8–9).

STEPS OF FAITH
1. Know the word of God:
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17).
2. Believe it:
Believe that God is; believe that God rewards those who seek Him (Matthew
7:11, James 1:7–8); believe that all of God's words are true ( Jeremiah 1:12,
2 Corinthians 1:20).
3. Fulfill it:
The word of God will change your life if you fulfill what you believe in.
4. Confess the word of faith!
It is very important to speak only the things which you want to see in your life.
Confessing God's promise shows your faith in God:
“And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, I
believed and therefore spoke, we also believe and therefore speak” (2
Corinthians 4:13).

HOW TO GROW YOUR FAITH

Faith is a gift from God: “For by grace you are saved through faith, and that not of
yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast” (Ephesians
2:8–9).
God gave a certain amount or a measure of faith to every person: “For I say,
through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself
more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to every
man a measure of faith” (Romans 12:3).

1. Faith is founded on the revelation of the word of God: It is the Spirit that
makes alive, the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are
spirit and are life (John 6:63).
2. Fill yourself with the Word of God: Spend as much time in God's
presence as possible and your faith will grow stronger.
3. Studying the Bible, learning God's promises and the conditions for their
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4. Develop the ability to hear. “Then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by
the word of God” (Romans 10:17).
5. Develop the ability to remember and meditate on what you heard (read) the
will root the Word deep in your heart.
6. Walk in holiness and righteousness. If I regard iniquity in my heart, Jehovah
will not hear (Psalm 66:18). Sin separates you from God, the source of faith,
and the feeling of guilt prevents you from hearing the voice of God. (John 1:9).
7. Be encouraged by men of great faith. (Hebrews 11)
8. Practice thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is the highest expression of faith that
pleases God. Jesus gave thanks: “…And gave thanks, and He broke and gave
to His disciples to set before them…” (Mark 8:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:18)

ENEMIES OF FAITH
1. Self––attitudes, mind-sets, pride, deception, laziness, slothfulness, compromise
(Proverbs 23:7, 8:13).
2. Doubt (James 1:5–8).
3. Unbelief (2 Kings 7:1–2; 16-20, Hebrews 3:17–19).
4. Sin (Jeremiah 17:9, Genesis 31:19, Ezekiel 28:11–19).
5. Fear (1 Samuel 17:3–11, 45–61).

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LESSON SIX: Principles and Doctrine of Christ (3)

INTRODUCTION TO BAPTISMS
This connotes identification with a common cause. It is derived from the Greek word
Baptizo. It means ‘to immerse or dip into water.’ The blood of Jesus washes away
sin while baptism breaks the power of sin.

According to the scripture there are 4 types of baptisms:

(a) Water baptism
(b) Holy Spirit baptism
(c) Baptism with fire
(d) Baptism into one body

A. WATER BAPTISM
This is the immersion into water. It is a symbolic identification with the death,
burial and the resurrection of Christ. Water baptism is a physical act illustrating a
deep spiritual belief. In other words, we are demonstrating that not only do we
subscribe to Christ’s redemptive act but we are also an inalienable part of Him in
the process. (Romans 6; 8:1-14, 1 Peter 3:21).

Salvation of the soul and the understanding of purpose of water baptism are very
important. Otherwise, one will just enter into the water as a dry sinner and comes
out as a wet sinner. By being immersed in water during baptism, we are making a
multi-confession to:
… heaven, of our belief in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus.
… the church, that we are part of it.
… the world, that we are finished with it.
… the devil, that we are finished with him and changed over to God.

Definite things to note in water baptism

a. It is a command of Jesus (Matthew 28:19).
b. Jesus was baptized, too (Matthew 3:13–17).
c. Disciples were also baptized (John 4:1–2)
d. It symbolizes washing or cleansing of sin (Acts 22:16), (Acts 2:38).
e. It is the teaching of the early church and was carried out by the disciples
(Acts 2:41; 10:47–48).

B. HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM

The Greek word for spirit is pneuma. The spirit of man is translated by the
redemptive work of Christ on the cross (Ephesians 5:8, 1 Peter 2:9).

Holy Spirit baptism is the divine commissioning, enablement and ability for
believers for kingdom work (1 Corinthians 2:9–16, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:4–8). As
the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit evidenced with speaking in tongues so
also were we commanded to receive same (Acts 2:1–4). Note that Holy Spirit
baptism is the same as baptism of the Holy Spirit.

POINTS TO NOTE ABOUT HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM

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God freely gives to all who desire (Luke 11:13)
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It is a command to be continually filled (Ephesians 5:18)
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Holy Spirit baptism gives new power and boldness to witness (Ephesians

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The early apostles went about baptizing in the Holy Spirit (Acts19:1–6;
10:44–48).
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It is required for the full release of the gifts of the Holy Spirit (1
Corinthians 12:9).
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It is essential for the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–26).
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Holy Spirit baptism makes Jesus more real to us (John 15:26; 16:13–20).
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Holy Spirit baptism produces greater effectiveness in prayers (Romans 8:26– 27).

ATTRIBUTES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

1. He Speaks. “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the
churches…” (Revelation 2:7). “…the Holy Spirit said, ‘Now separate to
Me Barnabas and Saul…” (Acts 13:2).
2. He intercedes (Romans 8:26–27).
3. He testifies. “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the
Father…” (John 15:26).
4. He leads. “And the Spirit said to Phillip, ‘Go up and join this chariot” (Acts 8:29,
KJV). Also see Romans 8:4.
5. He restrains. “Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region
of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit…” (Acts 16:6–7)
6. He guides (John 16:13)

8. He can be quenched (1 Thessalonians 5:19).

9. He can be lied to (Acts 5:3).
10.He can be insulted (Hebrews 10:29).
11.He can be grieved (Ephesians 4:30).
12.He teaches (1 Corinthians 2:12–13)
13.He can be blasphemed (Matthew 12:31–32).

DIVINE ATTRIBUTES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

1. He is eternal (Hebrews 9:14)
2. He is all-powerful (Luke 1:35)
3. He is omnipresent (Psalm 139:7)
4. He is all-knowing (Omniscient) (1 Corinthians 2:10–11)
5. He is called God (Acts 5:3-4, 2 Corinthians 3:18)
6. He is the Creator (Genesis 1:2)

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit does the following and much more:
1. He empowers to preach (Isaiah 61:1–2).
2. He gives us the love of God (Romans 5:5).
3. He bears witness with our spirit at salvation
(Romans 8:16, Acts 5:32).
4. A walk with Him helps us to overcome flesh (Ezekiel 36:26–27).
5. He gives life to Word (2 Corinthians 3:16).
6. He commands through Jesus (Acts 1:2).
7. Christ offered Himself through the Spirit (Hebrews 9:14).
8. He gives us power to witness (Acts 1:8).
9. He is the rivers of living water in us (John 7:38–39).

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C. BAPTISM OF FIRE
This is the sifting or sieving of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:11–12, John 15:2,
Malachi 3:2–3, Zechariah 13:9). It is through baptism by fire that all that represents
flesh and sin, distractions, pleasure and self, are dealt with for accurate positioning to
fulfilling purpose. It is also a time for total separation and dedication to all that God
stands for (1Corinthians 3:13–15, 2 Timothy 2:19–22).

POINTS TO NOTE ABOUT THE BAPTISM OF FIRE

1. It is necessary for:
 confirming us to Him and in order to get us to another level (Hebrews
5:8– 9; 6:1–3).
 confirming our maturity or strength of character to move on or
assume higher responsibilities.
 fortifying our hold of Him.
 confirming our loyalty and allegiance to the Cross.

2. It is usually the main work of the Lord and the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 4:3–4).
3. It is brought about by the word of God (John 17:17).
4. It is achieved through the vehicle of opposition, persecution and
affliction (James 1:2–4).
5. The baptism of fire is an integral part of our faith that cannot be wished away
(Isaiah 43:1–2). It goes on every moment of our lives, especially when there is
a nudging of the Holy Spirit that requires our absolute obedience.

D. BAPTISM INTO ONE BODY

We are all baptized into the body of Christ by the Spirit of God following our
acceptance of Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Saviour as well as identification
with a local assembly. Every believer belongs to one body of Christ regardless of
race, gender, culture, class or boundary (1 Corinthians 12:12–31).

LAYING ON OF HANDS
It is an act of transferring God's unction in an individual to others to enable them
function in the same capacity. It occurred both in the Old and New Testaments.
This is the shifting of attention from oneself to others in order for them to also
become channels of blessing.

Originally, hands where laid on animals for the transfer of sin in the Old Testament
(Leviticus 1:1-5; 3:2, 8, 13; 4:14-15). However, the blood of bulls is insufficient
to atone for the sin of the human race (Hebrews 10:4–10). It is as an inalienable
heritage of believers (Mark 16:17–18).

REASONS FOR THE LAYING ON OF HANDS

 For healing of the sick and casting out devils (Luke 4:40–41).
 For impartation for service and commissioning to an office
(Deuteronomy 34:9; Acts 13:2–3).
 For blessing, empowerment to succeed and impartation of spiritual gifts
(Genesis 48:14–16; Matthew 19:13–15; 2 Timothy 1:6; Romans 1:11).
 To impart the Holy Spirit in the early church (Acts 8:14–17; 9:10–17).

CAUTION: Beware of who lays hands on you for the transference of spirit because
wrong spirits can also be transferred through this medium (1 Timothy 5:22).
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LESSON SEVEN: Principles and Doctrine of Christ (4)

RESSURRECTION OF THE DEAD

This means raising up or rising up, especially to raise from the dead. It indicates
that death is not the ultimate in life. There is life or living hereafter (John 5:19–30;
1 Thessalonians 4:13).

Life, because of its source, is supreme and cannot be conquered or limited by that
which limits mortal man (John 5:24–30). Resurrection is the proof that the power
of death has been destroyed, thus enthroning Jesus as Lord over all just as the
Father has promised. It also gives us the assurance of conforming us to His image
(1 Corinthians 15:20–28, Philippians 3:21, John 11:25–26).

OCCURRENCES IN THE SCRIPTURES

a. The widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17:17–24).
b. The Shunnamite's son (2 Kings 4:32–35).
c. Jairus’ daughter (Mark 5:35–43).
d. Lazarus (John 11:1–45).
e. Dorcas (Acts 9:36–42).
f. Jesus Christ (Mark 16:5–6).

RELEVANCE OFTHE RESURRECTION EXPERIENCE

 Christ had to take on human nature so as to bring emancipation and

restoration of fellowship (Hebrews 2:10–18).
 Christ's death and resurrection created a platform or source for the flow of
divine life that breaks up human limitations.
 The disciples, being witnesses to Christ's death and resurrection walked in
newness of life (Romans 6:3–4, Ephesians 2:6).
 Even as we are alive, we have passed from death TO LIFE (John 5:24, 1
John 3:4–16, John 3:13–21, Romans 5:12–21, John 11:25–26).

Note: The resurrection life of Christ is received at the point of salvation or

believing in Him (John 3:16).

FALLOUT (EFFECTS) OF RESURRECTION (PRESENTLY)

 The power to live above sin is released (Romans 8:9–14; 6:1-14).
 The nature of righteousness or ability to please God is imparted to us
(Romans 6:15–23, 1 Peter 3:18).
 The benefits of divine health and healing are also released (Isaiah 53:3–8,
1 Peter 2:24–25).
 Gives us victory over death (Romans 6:9–11).
 Confirms Christ's sovereignty and deity over all (Romans 1:4, 10:9,
Ephesians 1:17–23).
 Provides a guarantee for the fulfilling of His promises (1 Corinthians 15:17–
23, Philippians 3:10–11, Isaiah 55:10–11).
 Establishes in us a new attitude and purpose of life (Romans 6:4–11,
Colossians 3:1–4).
 Glorified, imperishable body is received over the mortal body (1 Corinthians
15:42–44, John 20:19, 26, Acts 1:9). (See also resurrection future).

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RESURRECTION FUTURE
The resurrection future will happen at the last day when those who are asleep in
the Lord will rise with a glorified body (John 11:23–24, 1 Corinthians 15:1, 1
Thessalonians 4:16–17). It is basically a reward time for everyone in their
different categories––believers and sinners alike (John 5:28–29).

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LESSON EIGHT: Principles and Doctrine of Christ (5)
ETERNAL JUDGEMENT

Definition
Literally, eternal judgement is the verdict, decision, ruling, result, conclusion or
ultimate of the whole or entire, process, course of action, practice or development;
the finishing. It also means to separate, to call or be brought to account, to govern.

MORE POINTS TO NOTE:

 There is an accountability clause attached to man for being the trustee over
all that God created (Genesis 1:26–31; 2:8–20).
 The scriptures are replete with stewardship, accountability and rewards,
which confirm that God is not a spend thrift but a wise investor who always
demands a return on His investments (1 Corinthians 4:1–3, Luke 12:35–
48, Luke 19:11–27).
 God does not condone indulgence, waste, recklessness, extravagance or
profligacy (Matthew 12:35–36).
 Eternal judgement is the destruction of the ungodly or wrath on the ungodly
(2 Peter 3:7, Revelation 6:16–17).
 Thrown into uttermost darkness where there will be weeping and
gnashing of teeth (Matthew 25:30).
 Shame and contempt resulting into second death which is eternal separation
from God (Daniel 12:2, Revelation 20:14–15, Matthew 25:41, 2
Thessalonians 1:9– 10).
 A time of reward for the believers at the Judgment seat of Christ, to live
forever with Him (1 Corinthians 3:10–15).

AREAS OFJUDGMENT
a. Words spoken (Matthew 12:35–36; 25:31–46)
b. Work of the Kingdom (1 Corinthians 3:13–15).
c. Things that affect others (Romans 1:29–32).
d. Things that affect God (Romans 12, Ephesians 5:1–33).

THE REASONS FOR JUDGMENT

There are several reasons why accountability is necessary:
a. For world's rejection of Jesus Christ (unbelief) (John 3:18).
b. For ungodliness or unrighteousness (2 Peter 3:7; 2:9).
c. For sin against God's law and disobedience (Jude 6, Romans 2:12).
d. For trespass and evil deeds (John 3:19, Romans 5:18).

PARAMETERS FOR JUDGMENT

a. The extent of truth you know (Matthew 10:14–15, John 12:48–50,
John 8:15–16, 2 Thessalonians 1:8).
b. Our personal responsibility (Hebrews 2:1–4, Galatians 6:1–10).
c. Personal conduct (2 Corinthians 5:10).
d. Relationship with believers and unbelievers (Matthew 25:31–46,
1 Corinthians 6:9–11, Galatians 5:9–11, Romans 14:1–23).
e. Motives and thought life (1 Corinthians 4:5, Romans 2:14–16).
TYPES OF JUDGMENT
There are different types of judgement but we will highlight only a few:

a. White Throne:
This is basically for sinners to account for their deeds especially the rejection
of the offer of salvation (Revelation 20:11–15).

When: After the catching away.

Place: God's presence.
Result: Eternal separation

b. Judgment Seat of Christ:

This is the place where believers will receive rewards for their works of faith
or otherwise (2 Corinthians 5:10, Colossians 3:24, Galatians 6:8, Romans
14:10–12).

When: After the catching away.

Place: In heaven.
Basis: Works––both good and bad (Matthew 16:27, 1 Corinthians 3:11–15).
Result: Rewards or loss of rewards (1 Corinthians 3:11–15, 2 Corinthians
5:10–11).

c. Self-Judgment:
This is the judgement that tests to see whether we are still in faith (2
Corinthians 13:5, Colossians 2:11).

When: Presently (Ephesians 5:11–14, Hebrews 3:7–19).

Place: In the earth (Hebrews 12:5–11).
Basis: Obedience to God and His word (James 1:22–25, Philippians 2:12–16).
Result: Discipline, rebuke or approval (1 John 3:19–22, Hebrews 12:5–11).

d. Judgment of the Cross:

When: More than 2000 years ago.
Place: Calvary (Matthew 27:33).
Basis: God's love for humanity (John 3:16, Romans 6:8).
Result: Redemption for mankind as a result of Christ death.

e. Judgment of Nations:
Matthew 25

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LESSON NINE: Vision, Mission and Purpose of the
Church
THE CHURCH AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD
The Church is God’s channel of blessing to all mankind during the age of grace
(Ephesians 2:11–13). The church is both local and universal. The local church is part of
the universal church. The local church is the gathering of the church in one particular
geographical location, thereby giving them an appellation, for example, The Citadel Global
Community Church, Redeem Christian church of God, etc. As a committed
member of the local church, you are a part of the universal church. It is not
possible to be a member of the universal church without being planted in a local
church. The Church is the pillar and the foundation of the truth (1 Timothy 3:15).
The Church is the force that establishes the kingdom of God on earth. The
purpose of the Church is to facilitate the kingdom of God on earth.

OUR PURPOSE: WHY WE EXIST AS A UNIVERSAL CHURCH

 As the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13).
 As the light of the world (Matthew 5:14–16).
 To carry out the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36–40, John 13:34).
 To carry out the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18–20, Mark 16:15–18).

THE SEVEN PURPOSES OF THE LOCAL CHURCH

1. Worship – Matthew 4:10 5. Ministry – Acts 2:44–45
2. Fellowship – Acts 2:42 6. Baptism – Acts 2:38
3. Discipleship – Colossians 1:28 7. Community Building – Acts 4:6
4. Stewardship – 1 Corinthians 16:1–12

‘A great commitment to the great commandment and the Great Commission

will grow a great church.’

THE CITADEL GLOBAL COMMUNITY CHURCH (CGCC)

As a church, we recognize from the scriptures that without a vision (prophetic
insight and direction resulting in foresight and purpose), a people would lack the
will to achieve the reason for their existence. We must therefore write the vision
and make it plain so that those who read and understand it may run and war with
it (Proverbs 29:18, Habakkuk 2:2–3, 1 Timothy 1:18, Philippians 3:7–15).

OUR BRIEF HISTORY

 Ordained of God from the foundation of the earth.
 Revealed to Pastor Tunde Bakare in a vision on October 1, 1988
 The church took off as the Latter Rain Assembly on April 1, 1989 on Plot 4,
Akilo Road, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos State.
 The name of the church changed from The Latter Rain Assembly to The Citadel
Global Community Church in 2019.
WHO WE ARE
We are a people sent to the nations, governments and powers of the earth as the
voice of reason, possibilities and hope. We are the instrumentality for catalyzing
change and centralizing God in the governance of nations. Our mandate is to turn
the kingdoms of this world to the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ. We are
men and women, boys and girls, who always seek to give hope and to be at the
forefront of driving change both spiritually and governmentally. We exist, primarily,
as a fully functional church and conceptually, as a governmental force for change,
good governance and leadership.

OUR VISION
A governmental church, an authoritative and powerful institution, generating
solutions, influencing policies and providing clarity.

Note: A vision is a crystal clear mental picture of a preferable future. A vision is

what is seen but not yet possessed. It is a projection, mental picture, dream, an
imagination, aspiration, a desire, an image, a visualization, revelation or
prophecy.

OUR MISSION
To build the capacity of the church to take on her governmental role, minister to
the lost and the polity, exemplify the love of Christ by loving God wholeheartedly
and loving people intentionally.

Note: A mission is an assignment, a calling, a duty or charge. It is the root

word for ‘missionary’ and it is directed at the people who are partakers of
the mission.

OUR CORE VALUES (LEADERSHIP)

 Compassion: Empathy and sensitivity.
 Intelligence: Exhibiting both spiritual and natural intelligence. Being smart,
clever and with great insight.
 Responsibility: Being responsive, responsible and accountable.
 Judgement: Showing sound judgement in decision-making. Not erring in
vision and stumbling in judgement.
 Influence: Ability to impact people and their environment.

Note: Values are the core principles that The CGCC holds dear. They
undergird our culture and belief system. One word that defines our core
values at The CGCC is LEADERSHIP.

OUR 4-DIMENSIONAL OPERATIONAL DYNAMICS

We exist as a:
- Church in the House
- Church in the Community (Congregation)
- Church in the City
- Church in the Cloud

OUR 4-DIMENSIONAL GROWTH DYNAMICS

As a vertical city with horizontal proportions, we will:
- Grow up
- Grow big
- Grow very rich
 - Grow together

OUR 4-DIMENSIONAL HARVEST DYNAMICS

- Reap and sowing
- Reaping where we have bestowed no labour
- Inheritance of God in us as saints
- The labour of the nations

OUR 4-DIMENSIONAL OPERATIONAL DYNAMICS

1. AS CHURCH IN THE HOUSE:

This is when we gather (as small live boats that is small enough to know every
member) at the Church-in-the-House (CIH) centres (house fellowships) so that
as salt of the earth, we can pray together, edify one another and reach-out to
souls. At the CIH level, we care, share and commune with one other as we
influence our environment and ultimately become the ‘light of the world.’ The
CIH should be seen, taken and practiced as a mini CGCC. It is a medium for
exercising our influence in our neighbourhoods through participation in local
meetings, involvement in community development programmes, finding
solutions to social challenges, engaging and giving directions at local levels, as
well as challenging the status quo because we are ‘salts’ and ‘lights.’

2. AS CHURCH IN THE COMMUNITY:

This is when we gather together for corporate worship service on Sundays,
for City Impact Bible Study on Wednesdays or for any other programmes,
seminars, workshops, etc., for the purpose of being trained, equipped and
released to fulfil the mandate of The CGCC in our communities. It is the
community of the faithfuls likened to a large ship that is big enough to serve
every member.

3. AS CHURCH IN THE CITY:

This is the church in the marketplace. Those who operate in the marketplace
are saints (you and I) who carry the values of God's Kingdom without
compromise into the marketplace. They operate with dignity and do not
compromise their values. This also includes city elders––the big operators in
the corporate world. These are church elders who are not only mentoring saints
of God but also positioning them in the marketplace upon all the mountains of
culture/endeavour. It is championed by our seven mountain dwellers and
operatives. This is the operational base of the city elders who are proven
marketplace saints and ministers (Isaiah 52:7, Titus 1:1–5).

4. AS CHURCH IN THE CLOUD:

This is the technology-driven church that leverages on the internet, satellite
television, audio, radio, etc., as the world has become a global village. This
simply means that no matter where anybody is in the world, they can be
part of The CGCC.

OUR GROWTH AND HARVEST DYNAMICS

The growth relates to us as we grow up in God while the harvest relates to those
we bring into the Kingdom. The growth and harvest dynamics have four
dimensions each.
OUR 4-DIMENSIONAL GROWTH DYNAMICS
As a vertical city (set on high that cannot be hidden) with horizontal proportions,
we grow up, grow big, grow very rich and grow together.

1. Growing Up: This means that we are constantly growing up in Him and also
growing up spiritually (Ephesians 4:15).

2. Growing Big: This relates to our size. The CGCC experiences phenomenal
growth in membership such that it will be difficult to count. Our members
are not be limited to the four corners of the church building but extends to
the four corners of the globe (Acts 2:46–47).

3. Growing Very Rich: This is in fulfilment of God's promise to make us the

headquarters of wealth, especially with the El-Shaddai anointing that has
been poured upon us (Genesis 17:6–8). We grow very rich with great
abundance.

4. Growing Together: One of the results of the unity of purpose exhibited by

the early church was that they experienced spiritual and numerical growth
(Acts 2:44–45). Therefore, as we grow up, grow big and grow very rich, every
member and those connected to us will not lack anything. We will share all
things together because we shall have all things in common.

OUR 4-DIMENSIONAL HARVEST DYNAMICS

The harvest dimensions refer to the harvest of souls we will bring into the
Kingdom. These dimensions are outlined thus:

1. Sowing and Reaping: Sowing precedes reaping as recorded in Genesis 8:22,

which says, “While the earth remains, seed time and harvest…shall not cease.”
Here, individuals labour over souls by ministering to them until they are won
and brought into the Kingdom.

2. Reaping Where We Have Bestowed No Labour: This is when God gives to

us harvests without our own labour. Others have laboured and we enter into
their labour. For instance, Jesus laboured over the city of Samaria when He
ministered to the woman by the well, and through her, the entire city
believed in Him as the Messiah (John 4:1–42). After His resurrection, He
commanded the apostles to go and reap the harvest of His labour in Samaria
and other places (Acts 1:8).

3. Inheritance of God in the Saints: This is the most critical part that is hardly
taught in church. God sent His Son to die for us and He wants a harvest in us.
This dimension of the harvest is when the sin age comes to an end in our lives––
when we live above sin and when sin does not have dominion over us. When this
happens, it is a harvest unto God. God expects us to live above sin and He also
grants us grace so that where sin abounds, grace abounds much more until we
triumph over sin. We are then sanctified and set apart to Him.

4. Harvest of the Nations: This is when God gives us nations as inheritance

(Psalm 2:6–8) and when we inherit the labour of nations. We will launch out
to explore the harvest of the nations of the earth and declare His glory among
the nations of the earth. All the nations will be impacted by what is going on
in The CGCC. We impact the world, impart the church and implant the glory.
 The knowledge of the glory of the Lord shall cover the earth as the water
covers the sea.

OUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

The purpose of our vision is to guide processes, strategies and development of the
church and provide a template against which progression is measured. The
strategic objectives of the CGCC that will guide the pursuit and fulfillment of our
vision are as follows:
1. Church structure and operations
2. Human resources
3. Trainings
4. Succession
5. International relations
6. Communication structure
7. Strategic progression

1. Church Structure and Operations

The CGCC operates in two diverse capacities as kings and priests––this is the whole
essence of the Melchizedek priesthood. The two capacities in which we operate are:
 Our primary capacity, which focuses on the salvation of souls through the
preaching of the gospel and discipleship of men.
 Our conceptual capacity, which focuses on politics and governance. This
arm focuses on nation-building and the governmental mandate of the church.
This is what it means to disciple nations.
In accomplishing this, structures or teams are being put in place to ensure that
this dualism of operation in our primary and conceptual capacities is pursued
doggedly and synergized. The aim is to ensure that the souls that are won and
discipled also get the opportunity to be accurately positioned in order for them to
demonstrate what they carry like Daniel in Babylon and Joseph in Egypt. That is
how we impact nations.

2. Human Resources
The CGCC values must impact its culture and internal processes. To achieve this,
The CGCC members, who are the human resources that carry these values must
be:
 Creative: Constantly adapting to new ways to carry out tasks, solve problems
and meet challenges with fresh and unorthodox perspective to work.
 Intelligent: Open-minded, smart and ingenious.
 Multidisciplinary: A team comprises members with varying but
complementary experience, qualification and skills that contribute to the
achievement of the set objectives.
 Cultured: Refined, gentle, civilized, cultivated and impressive.

3. Trainings
Training sessions at The CGCC infuses sound biblical foundation and secular
skills so as to raise members who are well-rounded in biblical truth and doctrine,
but at the same time possess the skills required to excel and impact the world.

4. Succession
At The CGCC, succession is critical where the focus is on building the younger
generation and preparing them to receive training and also experience
development in the area of biblical foundation and secular skills. The goal is to
equip them to take on leadership roles both in the church and in the nation, as
well as impact their world like Joseph, David, Daniel and Esther did in their
generation. It starts from the Family Friendly Children’s Ministry and the Legacy
Youth fellowship of the church.

5. International Relations
Existence of an International Relations department that is responsible for hosting
international experts and facilitating international speaking engagement not only
for the Serving Overseer, but also for those who come to The CGCC on policy
governance to train in our leadership academy.

6. Communication Structure
This is the setting up effective communication channels across major social media
platforms––Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc. In this connection, our
messages and outreaches are tailor-made, especially for the budding and
emerging saints who strongly perceive God’s calling in this present generation so
as to reach out mostly to the Millennials. Our shared contents, video clips, write-
ups on social media and general communication with public are top-notch.
We are children of the past, but we must be ready to be parents of the future. Our
assignment and critical role is to ensure that the millennials are not drowned in
the cesspool of carnal craving for titles, recognitions, popularity, fame, validation,
religious gimmicks and material mesmerism. We constantly amplify the voice of
reasoning, which is our collective heritage.

Our social media team consistently updates the official social media pages with
relevant contents. We maintain vibrant public relations, corporate social
responsibility outfits. We ensure there is regular publication of articles, speeches,
and lectures on economy and social issues.
7. Strategic Progression
This is where we have institutionalization of networks and alliances required to
pursue political and governmental influence. (See Genesis 14:1–24, 2 Samuel
14:1–15, Acts 18:1–11). In order to drive our political focus, we built a strong,
dedicated and an effective structure by entering into strategic alliances with
network of churches like the Global Apostolic Impact Network (GAIN), likeminded
individuals, founders and people who have the same kindred spirit, because we
believe that The CGCC alone cannot accomplish it. It will take the joining of hands
if we are going to deliver a nation.

OUR FAITH STATEMENT: WHAT WE BELIEVE

i. THE SCRIPTURE is the infallible and authoritative word of God, without

error, given for the purpose of directing man to salvation.

ii. THE TRUINE GOD consists of the Father, the Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy
Spirit. They are co- existent, co-eternal and co-equal.

iii. GOD THE FATHER is the Creator of heaven and earth and the sustainer of
all things. There is but one God, infinite, eternal and perfect in holiness,
truth and love.
 iv. GOD THE SON was supernaturally conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of
Virgin Mary, and was without sin. He was the vicarious sacrifice of the sin of
mankind through His death on the cross. He arose from the dead in His own
glorified body, appeared to many, ascended into heaven, and will return to
earth in power and glory. He is the head of His Body, the church.

v. GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT is the Creator of heaven and earth, convicts the world
of sin, righteousness and judgment. He unites man to Jesus Christ in faith,
brings about the new birth, and dwells within the believers, enabling them to
grow in sanctification and righteousness to become a gift of God to the church.

vi. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT is available to all who believe in Jesus
Christ and totally surrender their lives to the complete, perfect will of God.

vii. THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (The word of wisdom, the word of
knowledge, faith, gifts of healing, working of miracles, prophecy, discerning
of spirits, divers kinds of tongues and the interpretation of tongues) are
available through the Holy Spirit and are for the church today.

viii. THE FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness,
goodness, faith, meekness and temperance) is the character of God and must be
evident in the life of every disciple as pre-condition for the resting and
manifestation of the seven Spirits of God (the Spirit of the Lord, the Spirit of
wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of
knowledge and of the fear of the Lord) sent forth into all the earth (Galatians
5:22–23, Isaiah 11:1–2, Revelation 1:4; 4:5; 5:6). We believe that CHARACTER
IS THE STABILITY OF THE ANOINTING.

ix. MAN was created in the image and likeness of God. Through the original sin of
Adam and Eve, man fell from God and became sinful in nature. He is totally lost
and incapable of returning to God without the salvation through Jesus
Christ.

x. SALVATION is the gift of God through the grace and faith of Jesus Christ.
There is no other name except that of Jesus Christ by which men may be
saved. This is by repentance from sin and accepting Jesus Christ as personal
Lord and Saviour.

xi. THE CHURCH is the body of Christ.

xii. THE CONSUMATION of all things including the visible personal return of
Jesus Christ, the resurrection of the dead and the translation of those who
are alive in Christ into the presence of God, the marriage supper of the lamb,
the Millennial reign of Christ and the final judgment.
LESSON TEN: Structure of the Citadel Global
Community Church

DEFINITION OF STUCTURE
Structure (noun):
 An arrangement and relationship between the parts and elements of
something complex or a building constructed from several parts to give or
arrange according to a plan.
 To give a pattern or organization to.

The essential supporting frame or element of an organization is what is

called
STRUCTURE.

STRUCTURE AND THE CITADEL GLOBAL COMMUNITY CHURCH (CGCC)

- Structure determines the internal configuration of The CGCC and the way
the assembly is run.
- Structure also enhances the achievement of the purpose and vision of the
CGCC.

HOW THE CGCC IS ORGANIZED

• The CGCC is likened to a BIG SHIP with many LIFE BOATS.
• The CGCC’s target audience are choice souls all over its geographical
coverage. At The CGCC, there is no discrimination.
• As a big ship, The CGCC is big enough to contain or accommodate all choice
souls
• Within the big ship (The CGCC) are small life boats that can carry a
manageable number of people at a time for safety.
• Through corporate and congregational worship services (representing the big
ship), members are ministered to.
• Apart from the congregational worship, there are smaller groups and fellowships
that cater to the needs of specific categories of members across different age
bands. This enhances intimacy and interpersonal relationship among members,
which might be difficult to achieve at the congregational level.
• At The CGCC, the small life boats (constituent parts) are fitted or joined
together or arranged to give it her peculiar nature or character. These parts
flow into one another without creating gaps
• These constituent parts (small life boats) can be divided into three broad areas:
A. Fellowship Groups
B. Departments/Ministries/Units
C. Church Growth (Church-in-the-House)

A. FELLOWSHIP GROUPS
These groups include the following:
1. Legacy Youth Fellowship
2. 686 Fellowship
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3. Couples Fellowship
4. Crown of Glory Fellowship

1. Legacy Youth Fellowship:

The Legacy Youth Fellowship (LYF) comprises all single members of The CGCC
who are within the age band of 13–49 years and are unmarried. The LYF is further
divided thus to meet the needs of specific age groups:
i. Teenagers (13–19 years):
ii. Chosen Generation (20–29 years)
iii.Peculiar People (30–39 years)
iv.Marvelous Light (40–49 years)

2. 686 Fellowship:
This group comprises all members who are single parents, widows, widowers and the
divorced. The group is called ‘686’ because it was created from the inspiration from
Psalm 68:6 which says, “God sets the solitary into families; He brings out those who
are bound into prosperity; but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.” However, the main
emphasis is on the first part of the scripture: God sets the solitary into families

3. Couples’ Fellowship:
All married couples belong here. The purpose is to make every family at The CGCC
the centre of kingdom activity, where the entire household are saved and serving the
Lord.

4. Crown of Glory Fellowship:

The Crown of Glory fellowship comprises all members who are 50 years and above.
The purpose of the fellowship is to raise the Caleb generation––strong people who,
in their old age, are still on fire for the Lord.

B. DEPARTMENTS/MINISTRIES/UNITS:
Various departments, ministries and units exist for members to discover, develop,
and deploy talents, gifts and skills in serving God and the people. They include the
following:

DEPARTMENTS MINISTRIES UNITS

Apostolic Training School Drama Counselling
Beautification Family Life Centre Dominion Partners Global
Engineering and Family Friendly Children’s Finishing School
Maintenance Ministry (FFCM)
Guest Relations Prison MERITT
Legal Pastoral Care
Medical Mission Prayer
Multimedia Publications
New Dawn Choir School of Parenting
Protocol
Security
Treasury

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C. CHURCH GROWTH
This is the department that is saddled with the responsibility of church growth. It
is headed by the Director of Church Growth and supported by Church-in-the-
House (CIH) coordinators. The Church Growth department coordinates all the
Church-in-the-House centres across the state. Each CIH centre has three tier
leadership–– house pastor, prayer secretary and welfare secretary.

The CIH is a small unit of the church within a neighborhood who meet regularly to
share the Word, pray, evangelize in a bid to impacting their immediate
environment. They enhance the spiritual, moral development and interaction of
members within the area and put in place effective evangelism drives in their area
of influence. Several CIH centres in an area are grouped under a zone, and the
zones are coordinated by the CIH coordinators. Church-in-the-House holds every
Saturday from 6.00pm to 7.00pm.

THE CGCC PARTNERS AND NETWORKS

No church can be an island to itself. Networks, partnerships and affiliations are
necessary to accomplish the Great Commission.

Partnership:
Thousands of people (within and outside The CGCC) with a common destiny support
the vision of The CGCC through the Dominion Partners Global platform. These men
and women who are partners of the ministry, represent the pillars behind the
ministry, who pull their spiritual and material resources for the expansion of God's
kingdom on earth. Among other things, they support the television ministry of The
CGCC called the Moment of Truth. The benefits of partnership include protection
(Matthew 3:10–11), favour (Luke 6:38) and all round prosperity (3 John 2).

Networks:
The CGCC networks with other ministries across the nations with apostolic and
prophetic calling. The CGCC is surrounded by a network of churches, ministries
and kingdom businesses committed to advancing God’s kingdom on earth. These
churches, ministries and kingdom business come under the umbrella of Global
Apostolic Impact Network (GAIN).

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LESSON ELEVEN: Leadership Team of the Citadel
Global Community Church
The structure explains how CITADEL is organized for growth. The CGCC, as a
ministry, is lay-driven. The leadership structure of The CGCC describes a pyramid
structure which shows that authority is de-centralized and members are given
responsibility within all groups. Also, power distribution is horizontal and not
vertical because we go side by side without breaking ranks.

In Deuteronomy 1:6–18, the children of Israel came to the border of the Promised
Land, but a structure was instituted before they could invade the land. Structures
enhance the achievement of the church’s goals and objectives. A proper structure also
enables everyone to be nourished and ministered to, thereby enhancing growth.

THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

The executive council of The CGCC comprises the following:

1. The Serving Overseer

2. The Deputy Serving Overseer
3. Director, Finance and Economic Empowerment
4. Director, Church Health and Senate Affairs
5. Director, Organizational Development
6. Director, Church Establishment and Chief of Staff
7. Director, Learning and Leadership Development
8. Director, Church Growth
9. Director, Pastoral Development, Missions and Network

THE PASTORAL TEAM

The pastoral team comprises the following:

1. The Serving Overseer

2. The Deputy Serving Overseer
3. Pastor, Family Life
- Associate Pastor and Chairman, Couples Fellowship
- Associate Pastor, Pre-and-Post Marital Counseling
4. Pastor, Legacy Youth Fellowship
- Associate Pastor, Legacy Youth Fellowship
- Associate Pastor, Legacy Youth Fellowship (Teens Minister)
5. Pastor, Family Friendly Children’s Ministry
- Associate Pastor, Family Friendly Children’s Ministry

ADDITIONAL KEY UNITS

1. Dominion Partners Global
2. Pastoral Care Unit
3. Counselling Unit
4. Prayer Unit
5. Publication Unit

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 6. Media, Communications and Publicity
7. Music Director/Minister

SENATE
The Senate of the CGCC is made of the team leads (heads) of fellowship groups
and departments. They address issues affecting the health of the church. The
Senate works to enhance relationships and synergy among fellowship groups and
departments, as well as ensure that they all work together in a way that
eliminates clash of programmes and to address problem areas promptly.

KEY OFFICERS OF THE SENATE

1. Senate President – Director, Church Health and Senate Affairs
2. Deputy Senate President – Director, Church Growth
3. Senate Secretary

SUMMARY

The Serving Overseer (or the set man) receives the vision and cast it, and
then ensures every part is effectively mobilized to achieve the vision.

The Pastor, Pastoral Development, Missions and Network works closely with the
Serving Overseer in raising ministers.

The Pastoral Team ensures that the spirit life of the body (the church) is
adequately fed by the word and prayers. They focus on the life of the church

The Senate is in charge of the health of the church.

The Church Growth ensures the church is growing numerically.

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LESSON TWELVE: Membership
HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER
In order to become a charter member of The Citadel Global Community Church,
the following criteria must be met:
1. Must have a personal profession of Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Saviour.
2. Must be baptized by immersion as a public symbol of one's faith
3. Receive the Holy Spirit baptism with evidence of speaking in tongues.
4. Complete the Membership Class of the Apostolic Training School.
5. Signing of the Membership Covenant Deed (Nehemiah 9:32–38).

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
1. Membership identifies a person as a believer ( Ephesians 2:19, Romans
12:5).
2. It provides a spiritual family for the purpose of support and encouragement in
one’s walk with God (Galatians 6:1–2, Hebrews 10:24).
3. It offers the opportunity to discover and use one’s gifts in ministry
(1 Corinthians 12:7).
4. It places one under spiritual authority and protection of godly leaders
(Hebrews 13:17).
5. It provides room for accountability and the need to grow (Ephesians 5:21).

PERSONAL/PHYSICAL BENEFITS
Being a member of The CGCC accords you the following personal benefits:
1. Increased focus and attention on God in participating in corporate worship.
2. Encouragement while facing life’s problems.
3. Learning the truth of God's word and application of biblical principles to
your life through discipleship.
4. Ability to discover, develop and deploy one’s talents in serving God and others.
5. Opportunity to develop witnessing skills for the fulfillment of one’s mission––
witnessing Christ to family, friends, neighbours and colleagues at work
through evangelism.
6. Positioning for heaven's best, rebuking of the devourer and satisfaction in
the time of famine as one gives tithes and offerings as good stewards of God’s
resources.
7. Enjoyment of the support and backing of a community in times of joy
and adversity.

SPIRITUAL BENEFITS
As members, we attain the following status in the Kingdom:
1. Living stones that cannot be disconnected but used to build a spiritual
house that will offer spiritual sacrifices (1 Peter 2:5).
2. Integral part of a body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27).
3. Kings and priests among the royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9).
4. Citizen among God’s people (1 Peter 2:10).
5. Soldier in God’s army (2 Timothy 2:1–4).
6. Son in God’s family (Ephesians 3:14–15).
7. Fruitful branch of the vine (John 15:1–8).

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LESSON THIRTEEN: Understanding the Membership
Covenant (1)
In Bible times, the word “covenant” involved promise, commitment, faithfulness
and loyalty even unto death. A covenant was sacred and was not lightly entered
into by the parties involved. A person was only as good as their covenant word.
Admittedly, true believers are in covenant relationships with God through Christ
and the new covenant. They are also in covenant relationship with each other,
which is symbolized each time believers meet together around the Lord's table––
the new covenant table. There, they partake of the broken body and the shed
blood of Jesus Christ.

DEFINITION OF COVENANT
Covenant is defined as:
 It is a mutual understanding between two or more parties, each binding himself
to fulfill specified obligations, a legal contract, or a binding agreement.
 A written agreement to do or not to do a certain thing.

The Hebrew word for covenant is Beriyth which means “compact.” It is derived from
the thought of cutting a covenant as in passing between pieces of flesh (Genesis
15:17). The Hebrew word Beriyth also means “pact” or “covenant” and its applied
definition covers the following categories:

A. Between men
1. Treaty, alliance, league (Genesis 14:13, Exodus 23: 31-32, Joshua
9:6–16).
2. Constitution or ordinance (between monarch and subjects) (2 Samuel
3:12 & 13, 5:3, Jeremiah 34:8–18).
3. Agreement or pledge (2 Kings 11:4, Hosea 10:4).
4. Alliance of friendship (1 Samuel 18:3; 20:8; 23:1).
5. Alliance of marriage (Proverbs 2:16–17, Malachi 2:1).

B. Between God and man

1. Alliance of friendship (Psalm 25:14).
2. Covenant as a divine constitution or ordinance with signs of
pledge. (Genesis 9:9–17, Exodus 2:24)

GOD AND COVENANT

There are four dimensions to the understanding of God and covenant. They are:

1. A Covenant Making God

For example, God established His covenant with Noah (Genesis 6:18), with
Abraham (Genesis 15:18; 17:2) and with David (2 Samuel 23:5).

2. A Covenant Keeping God

God reveals His faithfulness and trustworthiness in that He keeps the
covenant that He makes. Once God has made a covenant, He does not forget it
nor become negligent of it. He always follows through with the commitment He
has made (Deuteronomy 7:9, 2 Chronicles 6:14, Psalm 111:5, 9).

3. A Covenant Revealing God

In order for man to be in covenant relationship with God, He must reveal the
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 covenant to man openly declaring the promises and terms. Without God taking
the initiative and revealing His covenant to man, man would be ignorant of the
availability of a covenantal relationship with Him (Psalm 25:14,
Deuteronomy 4:13).

4. A Covenant Enabling God

The same God who makes, keeps and reveals His covenant to man also
enables man to fulfill his part of the covenant. Apart from the enabling grace
of God, man has proven his inability to keep the terms of any covenant. This
was particularly illustrated under the mosaic covenant (Ephesians 2:4–13).

WHAT CONSTITUTES A COVENANT?

In keeping with the triune God, that is, the threeness of His person, there is also a
threeness of the expressions of His purpose. Each divine covenant has basically
three parts to it. These are:

a. The words or promises of the

covenant b. The blood of the covenant
c. The seal of the covenant

Any covenant is incomplete and therefore invalid without the testimony of these
things. Thus the triune God gave triune covenants. Each person in the Godhead–
–Father, Son and Holy Spirit––had a part in the making, ratifying and sealing of
the covenant.

GOD THE FATHER: The originator of covenants. He is the covenant maker,

keeper, revealer and enabler. He gives the words and promises of the covenant.

GOD THE SON: Jesus Christ is the Mediator and ratifier of the covenant
through the sacrifice of His body and blood. He is the second person of the
trinity. The blood of the covenant provided by Jesus works for us.

GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT: The third person of the Godhead, the Holy Spirit, is the
executor appointed to carry out the will and testament of the Father and the
Son. He is the completer and the fulfiller of the covenant, as well as the seal of
the covenant. He works for us.

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LESSON FOURTEEN: Understanding the Membership
Covenant (2)

HOW IS A COVENANT RELATIONSHIP ESTABLISHED?

In order for a covenant relationship to be established, both parties must
understand and fulfill their part of the covenant agreement. The one initiating the
covenant must make it available and the one receiving the covenant must respond
by entering into it and maintaining its terms.

We enter into covenant relationships:

i. By Calling:
Those who were chosen to receive God's covenant were called to enter into them
(Nehemiah 9:7–8, Acts 7:1–8, Hebrews 11:8–10, Genesis 12:1–3).

ii. By Entering:
We can only receive and enjoy the benefits of a covenant by entering into it
(Deuteronomy 29:1, 12, 2 Chronicles 15:12, Jeremiah 34:10, Isaiah 56:1–
7).

iii. By Keeping:
God is a covenant-keeping God and thus, requires man to keep his part of the
covenant (Deuteronomy 29:9; 33:9, Psalm 103:17–18). To keep the covenant
is to remember it and to continually fulfill its terms. God keeps His covenants
(Psalm 111:5, Genesis 9:15–16) and so must man (Psalm 103:18).

The way covenantal relationships are entered into is also the way it is maintained–
–and that is by faith and by obedience (Hebrews 4:11; 5:9; Genesis 22:18, 26,
Exodus 19:5, Deuteronomy 11:27; 30:6–8, Jeremiah 7:22–28; 11:1–10,
Romans 5:12–21).

It is possible for a man to break his covenantal relationship with God (Jeremiah
31:32, Hebrews 8:9).

WHY MAKE A COVENANT?

The Bible reveals that God is a covenant-making, covenant-keeping, covenant-
revealing and covenant-enabling God. The Bible itself is a covenant book that is
divided into sections. The Old and New testaments (Covenants) represent the will
and the codicil of God. These two covenants contain a progressive revelation of
nine major covenants.

God is “SEMPER FIDELIS” (Always Faithful).

The nine major covenants include Edenic, Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic,
Palestinian, Davidic, new and everlasting covenants. These covenants comprises
the purpose of God in both creation and redemption, involving time and eternity.

In conclusion, the general purpose for covenant is to provide a binding sense of

commitment to an inter-personal relationship. The binding force of even human
covenants is seen in the following:

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  Joshua's covenant with the Gibeonites (Joshua 9:1–27, 2 Samuel 21);
 Zedekiah's covenant with Nebuchadnezzar (Jeremiah 34:8–18, Ezekiel
17:11–21);
 Jonathan's covenant with David (1 Samuel 18:3–4; 20:1–42, 2 Samuel
9:1–13); and
 Joshua's covenant with Israel (Joshua 24:1–28, esp. 25-28).

COVENANTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Those who enter into covenants obligate themselves to that relationship and
provide it with a strong sense of security. This is vividly illustrated in the marriage
covenant which was instituted by God to be a model of His covenants. God hates
divorce because it disannuls a covenant, destroys its very purpose and does not
accurately reflect the irrevocability of the covenant by which man is redeemed
(Malachi 2:14– 16).

The specific purpose of the divine covenants is for them to be the vehicles of the
expression of God's will and purpose for man. They are also the effective means by
which His will and purpose is fulfilled. God has a reason for everything He does.
He moves with definite purpose. All of God's purposes proceed from His person.
What He does is always consistent with who He is. The kind of person He is
dictates the kind of things He does (Isaiah 14:26–27, Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy
1:9, Isaiah 46:11, Ephesians 1:9–11; 3:9–11).

OUR GOD IS A COVENANT-MAKING AND COVENANT-KEEPING GOD; HIS

PEOPLE CANNOT BE DIFFERENT!

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ATTENDANCE
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RESIT
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• Those who were unavoidably
absent during examination

• And an opportunity to those

who failed the exams to
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