PREAMBLE

It is universally accepted truism that many youths usually prefer to

associate with various youth clubs which offer different appeals such
as uniform wearing, and which is regimental or para-military in
nature. Such uniformed groups provide added advantages of instant
recognition, authority and respect in the society. This explains why
many of our church youths usually register as members of NGO’s
such as Boys’ Brigade, Girls Brigade, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Red
Cross, Man O’ War, WAI Brigade, etc. And this also explains why
many other Christian churches in Nigeria have established or
integrated various types of disciplined, uniformed, regimental or
para-military voluntary youth movements into their congregation.
Following this enviable pattern, the Christ Apostolic Church Oke-ayo
unanimously resolved to establish a distinct para-military youth wing
for this Church immediately.
Also reference to the Nigerian Constitution on the formation and
inauguration of youth chapter at various levels, the authority of CAC
in compliance with Act of Parliament of 25th August, 1964, and as
amended through the National Youth Policy of 2001 decided to form
this youth organization.
Name of The movement 1
1. The name of the youth movement shall be “GREATER JOY
AMBASSADOR”
Motto of The movement 2
The Motto of this movement shall be read as follows “THE LORD
IS OUR STRENGTH” “WE ARE CHRIST AMBASSADOR”
Aim and Objective 3
The primary aim of this Youth Movement is Character
development; to make all youths “Born again” Disciples of
Christ and good Citizen of their respectful society, community,
and area.
This aim shall be achieved by:
 Teaching members, the need for a sound knowledge of the word
of God.
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  Making members lead truly prayerful life that is totally
committed to private, regular, incessant daily prayers.
 Inculcating on every member the need to receive, possess and
maintain the Holy Spirit of God, including the spiritual gift, fruit
and Power as enjoyed by the early Christians.
 Encouraging members towards steadfast love, honesty, chastity,
deeply spiritual and holy lives and worthy ambassadors of Jesus
Christ at all times.
 Training members in the principle and methods of soul winning
and evangelism and then making them go and convert all
unbelievers by all peaceful and persuasive means as Christ’s
witnesses always.
 Encouraging members towards good citizenship, self-reliance,
resourcefulness, obedience, loyalty, mental alertness, and
thoughtful for others.
 Promoting their physical development, training them in services
useful to the public handicraft and professional skill useful to
themselves
Principles. 4
The principles and practice of this Youth Movement are founded &
Practice on the basis of the Holy Bible, plus the CAC and CAC
OKE-AYO Constitution and doctrine, and the content of this Hand
book.
Pledge of the Movement. 5
The pledge of this movement shall be read as follows
“On my honour, I pledge to be absolutely faithful and loyal to God
Almighty and to the Christ Apostolic Church and Oke-Ayo to further
the cause of Christianity always, to help people in need, and to obey
the laws of the Bible and Greater Joy Ambassador so help me God.
(Amen)
Emblem and its Location. 6
 The movement emblem is sewn to the shirt immediately at the
both hand sleeves. It has golden crown and a pilgrimage below it

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 with a shield round it and two golden sword cross each other on
a golden background and all enclosed in a circle of gold edge.
 The name “Greater Joy Ambassador” is boldly printed inside
the circle with blue colour.

Emblem and its meaning

 Pilgrimage in the emblem shows the preaching of the gospel in
and out of season, as well as regular and rigorous praying habit
in Accordance/Unionism.
 The Shield represents a soldier. In Ephesians 6:16, the Christian
is instructed to “take the shield of faith”. And also reminds the
youth to have faith in God whom he/she is representing as an
ambassador.
 The two Sword on it represent soldier at war front as it is in the
book of Romans 13:11-14; II Corinthian 6:7; Ephesians 6:10-20;
 The Crown reminds us of the death of Jesus Christ and the
atonement for our sins. We must also take our cross and follow
Jesus Christ always as a faithful disciple to be able to receive the
crown as said by Apostle Paul.
 The Golden Background shows us that we on the solid rock
Christ Jesus.
 The Circle shows the unity of all Christians as one fold one
shepherd, constituting the body of Christ on earth.

Colours of flag and significance 7

The colours of the Greater Joy Ambassador flag shall be blue, gold
and white.
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  The blue is an heavenly colour and shall stand for loyalty to
Christ the king, to the church and its mission; and the Greater
Joy Ambassador Organization and its beliefs.
 The gold shall stand for value and or worth of Christ to the
boy/girl as Lord and Master; the worth of boy/girl to Christ as
His child, ambassador and witness.
 The white shall stand for purity of body, of mind and of soul in
the worship of our God and him alone.
 The Greater Joy Ambassador emblem shall be boldly printed in
the middle of the flag.
Anthem and its Composition. 8
There shall be an anthem for the Greater Joy Ambassador, which is
hereby composed as follow:
When the Journey seems to Tough
When the Road seems to Rough
When the Fire seems to Down
When the Faith seems to Gone
We are Firm on the Solid Rock United in Christ
Greater Joy Ambassador
Greater Joy Ambassador! Greater Joy Ambassador!!
We are Proud to be a Soldier For Christ
For the Lord is Our Strength
For the Lord is Our Strength! For the Lord is Our Strength!!
We are Proud to be a Soldier For Christ
For the Lord is Our Strength
Membership 9
a. For the purpose of membership of the Greater Joy Ambassador,
there shall be four sections.
 A boy or girl between the ages of 10 and 15 years may be
qualified as a member of Anchor/junior section.
 A boy or girl between the ages of 16 and 20 years may be
qualified as a member of intermediate section.

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  A boy or girl between the ages 20 and 25 years may be qualified
for membership of the senior section.
 Provided that Adult, aged above 25 years can also join as either
Adult leader, training instructors for the Commissioned Officers
“The Most Senior”.
b. For the purposes of registration of members, enrolment fee will be
paid and no special ceremony will be performed other than normal
registration.
c. Identity Cards to be possessed by members
Each member shall purchase an Identity Card for such sum to be
determined by the Royal Shepherds and the identity Cards shall be
renewable annually.
d. Meeting Attendance by members
Every member of each section must attend meetings regularly and
partake in the work of the section.
e. Criteria for full Membership.
 Each candidate will become a full member after completing
probation requirements for his/her age group/section.
Sanction 10
Failure to attend or to take part in the section’s work may cause the
section to put the boy or girl on probation for a much longer period of
time. If the recruit does not perform better, his/her name may
temporarily be removed from the roll.
Provided that due care should be taken by the relevant authority in
the application of this disciplinary measures in order not to drive the
recruit away from the Royal Shepherds.
After the initial probation period of training, the new recruit will
officially be invested with the Royal Shepherds uniform.
Every member must follow various training programmes and pass the
prescribed tests, thus ensuring a continuous progress and promotion
through ranks.
Formation of Companies

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The royal Shepherds shall be organized in companies and each
company shall be within a church assembly, school, college or any
other organization authorized by the national headquarters.
Formation of squad
For each section of a company, a group of 6-18 youth shall form a
squad. Two or more squad forms a section.
Formation of Section
Where there is a large population of a particular age group, more
sections may be formed. Then all the sections in each local church
assembly or school unit shall form a company.
Formation of Battalion
All companies in a C.A.C. District, town or Local Government
Council Area shall form a Battalion.
Formation of Division
All the Battalion in CAC zone or DCC shall form a Division.
Formation of State Branch
All divisions in each State shall form State Branch.
Formation of National Association
All State Branches shall form the National Association.
Each unit shall be properly organized with appropriate names and
training officers and shall adopt the Royal Shepherds objectives.
Motto, Pledge, Emblem, Anthem, Uniform and be duly registered
and properly affiliated.

Squad to select name

Each squad shall select a name within the section. Provided that a
squad could choose the name of a pastor, missionary, a Bible
character or member of the Church whom the members know and
admire.
Sections will be identified as Anchor, junior, intermediate or senior
sections. Where there are two or more sections within one group,
alphabets will be added for the purposes of identification.
Company to be registered given identification number

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Each Company will be registered and given an identification number
within each battalion, such as 7th Ede company. There will also be
used in the case of other bigger unit in the Royal Shepherds.
Section to be identified within the company
Every section that is found in a Church must be properly identified
within the company it belongs.
Affiliation of companies with church assembly
Each company must be affiliated with and under the control of the
sponsoring church assembly and duly registered with the Royal
Shepherds through the District , Divisional and State Branch offices.
Issuance of registration certificates
The National Headquarters is the only competent body that is
constitutionally authorized to issue registration certificates to various
units, as well as identity cards to the individual members and others
on payment of prescribed fees.
Appointment of officers for each unit
The Supervising Committee of each unit shall appoint officers for the
unit.
Appointment of squad leader
Each squad within the section shall choose a squad leader to be called
Warrant Officer with the approval of the Section Leader and the
chaplain.
Appointment of Assistant Squad Leader
An Assistant squad Leader shall be chosen with the approval of the
section leader or chaplain.
Nothing in paragraph 2 and 3 above will preclude the leadership
within the squad from being on annual rotational basis.
The appointment of captain, Lieutenants, Counsellors, ets.
The Chaplain and Board of Elders will meet for the purpose of
selection and appointment of qualified volunteer adult as the
counsellors etc. Captain, Lieutenants, counsellors, training instructor,
Badge examiners etc.

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The pastor in charge of the church shall by virtue of his office be the
Chaplain of the company and each of the section.
Appointment of officer in charge and Lieutenant
The officer in charge of a company is designated as Captain while
his/her assistance is the
Lieutenant (Lt.)
The District Battalion coordinator on the recommendation of the
company committee shall appoint the officer in charge of a company
and Lieutenant.
Appointment of district Battalion coordinator and deputy
The officer in charge of a District Battalion shall be designated as
coordinator, while his/her assistance shall be designated as Deputy.
The appointment of the Coordinator and Deputy shall be made by the
DCC/Zonal Commandant on the recommendation of the District
Committee.
Appointment of DCC/Zonal Commandant and Deputy
The DCC/Zonal Commandant and his Deputy shall be appointed by
the State Commissioner on the recommendation of the DCC/Zonal
Committee
Appointment of State Commissioner and Deputy
The State Commissioner and his/her Deputy shall be appointed by
the National Director on the recommendation of the State Branch
council.
Appointment of the National Director and Deputy
The National Director and his/her Deputy shall be appointed by the
President, CAC (Worldwide) on the recommendation of the National
Council of the Royal Shepherds.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of the officers appointed at various units in respective
companies include:
Recruiting training and registering of members at the various unit
under respective companies.

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Planning and executing the various programmes for the organization
and focusing on the Royal Shepherds’ aim and objectives and their
realization.
Fully commissioned Officers
All fully commissioned officers of this organization must be literate
and not less than 24 years of age, they must in addition to the
aforementioned be born again children of God (whether male or
female) knowledgeable in the word of God and posesses leadership
qualities.
All fully commissioned officers must also be wholly committed to
evangelism and soul winning provided that only female are appointed
to head female section.
All fully commissioned officers must attend the prescribed training
courses before appointment or promotion.
Appointment of project officers and Secretaries, Duties and salary
There shall be project officers to be appointed at the local, district,
zonal, DCC, State and National levels.
The project officers shall organize, advise, direct and supervise
vocational training project for the youths (both boys and girls) by
each units and submit progress reports periodically.
(ii) The State and National project coordinators may be full time and
paid officers.
(iii) The Secretaries will be appointed as full time and paid workers
and they are charged with the responsibilities of the State
headquarters and the National headquarters for coordinating all the
activities of the Royal Shepherds at various levels, for the sustained
progress and development of the organization.
Other officers
Other officers of the Royal Shepherds includes National Director,
Deputy
National Director, National Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Legal
Adviser, Treasurer, Public Relation Officer and Auditor.
Headquarters

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The National Headquarters of the Royal Shepherds shall be situate at
the Christ Apostolic Church’s Missionary Headquarters, General
Secretariat, Basorun, G.P.O. Box 530, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
The Headquarter for each of the State in the Federation including
Abuja will be given from time to time by the National Headquarters.
Uniform:
Uniform:
Greater Joy Ambassador uniform shall be:
 White shirt/over blue shorts to be worn by both junior sections I
& II;
 White short sleeved shirt over blue trousers with a black beret for
the intermediate and senior sections.
 The shirt shall have two breast pockets which are closed with
flap and button, including two shoulder straps which are called
epaulettes (for placement of the badges of ranks).The two
epaulettes are detachable.
 The emblem is sewn to the shirt immediately at the both hand
sleeves. A Greater Joy Ambassador metal badge may be worn
for identification when not in uniform.
Ranking system in age group and sections
The ranking system for each of the age sections (Anchor, Junior,
intermediate and senior) shall be divided into three, i.e. probation
silver cross and Gold cross.
 A youth once admitted shall participate in all the activities of the
squad and section.
 A youth must undergo a term of at least one year probation and
acquire certain knowledge and skills before he/she will be
permitted to wear uniform and carry a membership card.
 The probation referred to above will consist of simply following
the ordinary life of the section for the course of ten weekly
meetings, trial of character and assimilation into the group.
 Membership card shall be presented by the Chaplain to the
recruit in an annual Enrolment service and the acceptance of the
card shall mark the official entry of the child into the movement.
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  The recruit upon his acceptance of membership card shall
participate fully in the programmes of activities and his level of
performance shall determine his ranking system in the group or
section. Provided that a boy/girl who has received uniform and
membership Card in the junior section will not have to pass
another period of probation at the intermediate section but must
pass other tests before receiving the card and badge of the new
section.
 A youth who is at the intermediate section shall upon attaining
the age of 17 years cross over to senior section and shall subject
to be tested, registered and invested as a recruit.
 A youth at the senior section shall sit for and pass test for the
senior section test and subject to the condition is that the
questions will be more difficult and strict.
The ranks include the following after fulfilling the said requirements
of the rank
 Lance Corporal
This is the first rank of the GJA that has a symbol which is a
rope the shape of a triangle. It is the senior rank to private, the
first rank which is without a symbol and so is not included in
this list.
 Corporal
This is the second rank in the GJA superior to that of a Lance
Corporal. It is symbolized by two ropes the shape of a
triangle.
 Sergeant
This is the third rank which is a non commissioned rank. It is
symbolized by three ropes the shape of a triangle.
 Staff Sergeant
This is the fourth rank and the first senior non-commissioned
rank. It is superior to Sergeant but junior to Warrant Officer.
 Warrant Officer

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 Warrant Officer is a senior non-commissioned rank. It is the
third highest in the non-commissioned cadre next to Master
Warrant Officer and GJA Warrant Officer.
 Master Warrant Officer
This is the second highest non-commissioned rank and is only
second to the GJA Warrant Officer. It is a senior non-
commissioned rank.
 GJA Warrant Officer
The most senior Non-commissioned rank of the GJA.
 Second Lieutenant
This is the most junior rank of the commissioned officer
cadre. It is symbolized by one star.
 First Lieutenant or Lieutenant
The second most junior rank. It is symbolized by two stars
 Captain
This is the third rank of the commissioned officers. The
captain is senior to the first two ranks but junior to the Major.
This is also the highest junior officer rank. Their rank is
symbolized by three stars.
 Major
The Major is a transition rank from the junior officers to the
senior officers of the GJA. This rank is symbolized by an
eagle.
 Lieutenant Colonel
The Lieutenant Colonel Rank is superior to the Major but
immediately under the Colonel. It is symbolized by an eagle
and a star.
 Colonel
The Colonel is the rank just before the ranks of Generals. The
rank is symbolized by an eagle and two stars.
 Brigadier General
This is the lowest General rank in the GJA. It is symbolized
by an eagle and three stars.
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 The Major General is a high rank in the GJA. It is symbolized
by an eagle and a sword crossed with a torch.
 Lieutenant General
The Lieutenant general is a very high senior rank of the GJA.
It is next to the General which is rarely attained so this is a
pretty high rank. It is symbolized by an eagle, a star and a
sword crossed with a torch.
 General
This is the highest rank that can be attained by any GJA. The
rank is symbolized by an eagle, two stars and a sword crossed
with a torch.
Discipline and Laws for members
There shall be laws for Greater Joy Ambassador to guide the conduct
of the members. These laws must be memorized by every member.
The Discipline and Laws to be memorized and practiced are as
follows:
 The officers of the movement are expected to maintain a high
standard of discipline within the rank and file of the unit of
which such officers are in charge.
 Where a member of the movement displays act of indiscipline,
unit leader, acting on the advice of his committee or council,
may take appropriate remedial measures to eradicate the act of
indiscipline.
 Love God with all your heart and above all else.
 Love your fellow human beings as yourself and be always kind
and helpful.
 Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, confess Him and
remain firmly loyal to Him forever.
 Study the Holy Bible daily and be always guided by the word of
God.
 Be prayerful at all times and pray for others always.
 Always lead a holy life; be clean in thought, word and deed.
 Attend church services regularly; participate actively and be
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 Be loyal and obedient to the Greater Joy Ambassador officers
and its policies and regulations.
 Receive, possess and maintain the Holy Spirit of God and always
be controlled by Him.
 Preach Christ’s Gospel everyday and be ever thirsty for
opportunities to save souls.
 Act of indiscipline may be observed in various forms such as
lateness to meetings, absenteeism, noise making, refusal to carry
out lawful order, quarrelling, improper dressing, smoking,
alcoholism, hard drugs, gambling, illicit love affairs, etc.
 Approved disciplinary measures, depending on the severity
and/or frequency of the offences committed include warning,
serious reprimand, down-grading, suspension, dismissal etc.
 Where it appears desirable in the interest of the movement, a
warranted officer (of any rank) may be suspended by his superior
officer after due consultation with the controlling council of the
affected officer. For example a section leader (Lt. or 2 Lt.) may
be suspended by his company’s captain, but such action must be
ratified by the company’s executive council.
 Any unit of the Movement may also be suspended by the council
controlling the unit in accordance with the laid down procedural
rules.
 During suspension, all activities of the suspended squad, section
or company, etc. will cease and, except in so far as may be
otherwise provided by the terms of the suspension, all the
officers of the unit are automatically suspended and no member
of the unit may wear uniform or badges.
 Any member or officer of the movement thus suspended must,
for the time being, surrender his warrant and registration card; he
must refrain from participating in any activity connected with the
movement, and must not wear uniform or badges. Any rank or
appointment held in the movement by such person is to be
considered vacant for the time being or given to another person
as the case may be.

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  Suspension of a warranted officers or a whole unit of the
movement is to be regarded as a purely temporary measure, and
must be followed as soon as possible by a full enquiry by the
controlling Executive Council. All the parties concerned must be
duly informed of the meeting and be given an opportunity to be
heard.
 After an enquiry, a copy of the full report together with
recommendation(s) must be forwarded to the State Headquarters
through the Controlling officer.
NOTE:
 If any member(s) of this unit fall victim of any of this rules 2
consecutive times he/she is leaving the unit totally.
 If any member is been sent out of the unit or want to quit,
he/she will have to drop everything that carries the name of
the unit in his/her custody without receiving a Diem.
Establishment of committees
There shall be five recognized committees for the Royal Shepherds.
(i) Company Executive Council
(ii) District “ “
(iii) Zonal “ “
(iii) State “ “
(iv) National “ “
Provided that any of these committee may set up a standing or ad-hoc
committees, such as:
a. Finance & Supplies committee
b. Training and extension committee
c. Publication committee
d. Projects committee.
Establishment of company executive Council
There shall be established a Company Executive Council which shall
be the controlling authority in each Church Assembly that caters for
all the aspect or the welfare of all the section in the company.

Composition
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The company executive council shall consist of all the section
leaders, their deputies, warrant officers, Chaplain and few selected
representatives of the parents, the Church Assembly and Board of
Elders.
Function of the Company executive Council
The Company executive council will cater for the financial aspect
and allied matters.
Establishment of District Executive Council
There shall be established a District executive council for the
organization which shall consist of the executives from all the
companies in the District.
There shall be established the Zonal Executive council which shall
consist of the executives from all the Districts in the Zonal/DCC.
There shall be established a National Executive Council which shall
comprise of all the officers and representatives from the DCC/Zonal
in all the States of the federation.
Meetings
All section of Greater Joy Ambassador hold their meeting twice a
week which is Mondays and Thursdays and early morning
training on Saturday morning every week.
Venue
The venue for the meeting is the church premises or a nearby
school.
Identity Cards to be possessed by members
 Each members shall purchase an Identity Card for such sum to
be determined by the Greater Joy Ambassador and the identity
Cards shall be renewable (4) every four-four years.
Meeting Attendance by members.
 Every member of each section must attend meetings regularly
and partake in the work of the section.
 The duration and programmes of the meeting areas provided
below:
DURATION ACTIVITY

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1. 15 minutes Opening ceremony (Flag break, Anthem, Pledge,
Prayer, Roll Call)
2. 30 minutes Drills, Parade and Sense Training
3. 30 minutes Bible Study and Missionary Activities
4. 5 minutes Inter-squad activities/games OR Vocational/Public
Service Training Project
5. 10 minutes Closing ceremony (Notices, Awards, Anthem, Prayer,
Flag down)
6. 30 minutes Individual/Optional activities, such as passing of tests
and pursuit of projects, supervised by the leaders,
instructors, badge examiners, and service project co-
coordinators.
Calendar of programme
The Commander with the direction of the Captain shall be
responsible for the making of a suitable calendar of programmes for
the year.
The yearly calendar will include the following:
 Annual Church Service
 Greater Joy Ambassador week rally
 Outing/visit/excursion
 Outreaches (mandatory)
 Camping
 Parents night
 Worship night
 Special prayer of revival
 Special lecture
 Organized games and sports
 Collections and nature study Hobbies, (book reading, writing,
storytelling, music, drawing and painting, weaving, carving
Photography; gardening, fishing, hunting etc.) Contingency plans
for both outdoor and indoor activities must be made (in case of
rain).
Training for the leader

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The leader of Greater Joy Ambassador shall embark on constant
training, relating to make them efficient, effective and progressive
along the ladder of promotion.
The training of the Greater Joy Ambassador corps is divided into
three main parts, namely:
 Good citizen which includes training in parades, drills, salute,
physical fitness, emergency rescue operations, training in self
discipline, self development, self reliance, guidance and
counselling.
 Bible knowledge which includes life of Jesus Christ, His
teachings and miracles, the Holy Trinity, redemption/salvation,
Christ second coming, Bible doctrines, CAC history,
doctrines/tenets/teachings of both old and new testament.
 The missionary which include training in evangelism and soul
winning includes training in basic steps, ethics and technique of
persuasive speaking, witnessing of Christ to individual and group
for the purposes of conversion and soul winning, theoretical and
practical aspect of prayers of faith, Holy Spirit baptism, divine
healing, miracles and deliverance will be taught.
Finance
The finance of each company may be based on voluntary donation
which shall be used for its establishment and maintenance.
Provided that every member shall be encouraged to pay tithe and
special offering in the church.
Provided also that the church may also in its budget provide for
the sponsoring of a section/company or donations may also come
from other organizations.
A section/Company may impose on the youth such dues that are
reasonable to be paid from time to time.
Unit Accounts
 Each unit shall render proper records of accounts for regular
inspection annually.
Revenue
There shall be other approved revenue for the Zonal/State/National
Council which includes:
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 Registration fees for new companies
Company Annual subscription
Donations, honourarium, gifts and legacies
Membership subscription
Funds from the Greater Joy Ambassador camping exercise and
thanksgiving service day.
Other sources of income to be approved by the National Council.
Discipline
The officers of the movement are expected to maintain a high
standard of discipline within the rank and file of the unit of which
such officers are in charge.
(i) Where a member of the movement displays act of indiscipline,
unit leader, acting on the advise of his committee or council, may
take appropriate remedial measures to eradicate the act of
indiscipline.
Forms of Indiscipline
Act of indiscipline may be observed in various forms such as lateness
to meetings, absentism, noise making, refusal to carry out lawful
order, quarrelling, improper dressing, smoking, alcholism, hard
drugs, gambling, illicit love affairs, etc.
Approved disciplinary measures, depending on the severity and/or
frequency of the offences committed include warning, serious
reprimand, down-grading, suspension, dismissal etc.
Where it appears desirable in the interest of the movement, a
warranted officer (of any rank) may be suspended by his superior
officer after due consultation with the controlling council of the
affected officer. For example a section leader (Lt. or 2 Lt.) may be
suspended by his company’s captain, but such action must be ratified
by the company’s executive council.
Any unit of the Movement may also be suspended by the council
controlling the unit in accordance with the laid down procedural
rules.
During suspension, all activities of the suspended squad, section or
company, etc. will cease and, except in so far as may be otherwise

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provided by the terms of the suspension, all the officers of the unit
are automatically suspended and no member of the unit may wear
uniform or badges.
Any member or officer of the movement thus suspended must, for the
time being, surrender his warrant and registration card; he must
refrain from participating in any activity connected with the
movement, and must not wear uniform or badges. Any rank or
appointment held in the movement by such person is to be considered
vacant for the time being.
Suspension of a warranted officers or a whole unit of the movement
is to be regarded as a purely temporary measure, and must be
followed as soon as possible by a full enquiry by the controlling
Executive Council. All the parties concerned must be duly informed
of the meeting and be given an opportunity to be heard.
After an enquiry, a copy of the full report together with
recommendation(s) must be forwarded to the State Headquarters
through the Controlling officer.
Trustees
The Trustees of Christ Apostolic Church (Worldwide) shall be the
same as the trustees of the Royal Shepherds.

SECTION 27: APPENDIX

Appendix I: Company Officers’ Committee Meeting
Specimen Agenda
1. Opening prayers
2. Sermon by the Chaplain
3. Attendance (& apologies for absence if any)
4. Reading & adoption of the minutes of the last meeting
5. Matters arising from the minutes
6. Progress Reports: Anchor Section
7. Progress Reports: Junior Section
8. Progress Reports: Intermediate Section
9. Progress Reports: Senior Section
10. Programme Planning
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 11. Leadership Training
12. Discipline
13. Projects
14. Finance
15. Notices & Reports
16. Adjournment & Closing prayers
Appendix II: Probation Requirements: Junior Section
1. Be aged between 8 years and 12 years
2. Be a Christian & attend Church for at least ten weeks
consecutively
3. Be able to read and write in the vernacular language.
4. Attend regularly and punctually ten consecutive weekly meetings
of the Company
5. Be able to recite the ten Laws of the Royal Shepherds and be ready
to abide by them
6. Be able to sing the Anthem of the Royal Shepherds
7. Be able to recite and explain the motto of the Royal Shepherds
8. Be able to recite and explain the Pledge of the Royal Shepherds
9. Be able to identify, purchase, and wear correctly the official
uniform of the Royal Shepherds.
10. Be of good behaviour and be accepted by most members of your
Squad.
On satisfactory completion of the probation requirements, this new
recruit is duly enrolled, registered and invested as a member of the
R.S.
Appendix III: Probation Requirements: Intermediate Section
A Royal Shepherd transferring from the Junior Section is exempted
from repeating these requirements.
1. Be aged between 12 years and 16 years
2. Be a Christian & attend Church regularly for at least ten weeks
consecutively
3. Be able to read and write in the vernacular language
4. Attend regularly and punctually ten consecutive weekly meetings
of the Company
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5. Be able to recite the ten Laws of the Royal Shepherds and be ready
to abide by them
6. Be able to sing the Anthem of the Royal Shepherds
7. Be able to recite and explain the Pledge of the Royal Shepherds
8. Be able to recite and explain the Motto of the Royal Shepherds
9. Be able to identify, purchase and wear correctly the official
uniform of the Royal Shepherds
10. Be of good behaviour and be accepted by most members of your
Squad.
On satisfactory completion of the probation requirements, this new
recruit is duly enrolled, registered and invested as a member of the
R.S.
Appendix IV: Probation Requirements: Senior Section
A Royal Shepherd transferring from the Intermediate Section is
exempted from repeating these requirements.
1. Be aged between 17 years and 24 years
2. Be a Christian and attend Church regularly for at least ten weeks
consecutively
3. Be able to read and write in the vernacular language
4. Attend punctually and regularly ten consecutive weekly meetings
of the Company
5. Be able to recite the ten Laws of the Royal Shepherds and be ready
to abide by them.
6. Be able to sing the Anthem of the Royal Shepherds
7. Be able to recite and explain the Pledge of the Royal Shepherds
8. Be able to recite and explain the Motto of the Royal Shepherds
9. Be able to identify, purchase and wear correctly the official
uniform of the Royal Shepherds
10. Be of good behaviour and be accepted by most members of your
Squad.
On satisfactory completion of the probation requirements, this new
recruit is duly enrolled, registered and invested as a member of the
R.S.
Appendix V: Silver Cross Badge Tests Requirements:

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Junior Section
1. Complete the Probation requirements
2. Attend regularly and punctually at least 75% of the Section’s
meetings for not less than 12 months while you are working on this
rank.
3. Know the details of the Emblem and Colours of the Royal
Shepherds and explain what they stand for.
4. Be currently registered with the Company.
5. Understand and explain the Ranking System of the Royal
Shepherds.
6. Demonstrate correctly the Salute and Parade Drills.
7. Understand and explain the Highway Code as applicable to
pedestrians.
8. Explain the simple rules of health & personal fitness.
9. Know and demonstrate how to pray correctly.
10. Give the name of the President of Nigeria and of the Governor of
your State.
11. Give the name of the President of C.A.C. and of the Chairman of
your DCC/Zone
12. Know & explain very briefly & simply the life of Jesus Christ.
The Silver Cross badge is worn in the middle of the left pocket. In
addition, he/she is automatically promoted to a lance corporal (L/Cpl)
with only one stripe, which is worn on the right hand sleeve of the
shirt.

Appendix VI: Gold Cross Badge Tests Requirements: Junior

Section
1n addition to the 12 requirements for the award of the Silver Cross
Badge, a member of the Junior Section of the Royal Shepherds must
satisfy his/her officers/badge examiners in the following:
13. Name at least 10 out of the 36 States of Nigeria together with the
Federal Capital.
14. Learn and demonstrate simple First Aid procedures for simple
bandaging, and treatments of fresh cuts, sprain, bruises, simple burns
and scalds.
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15. Explain the compositions of both the R.S. flag and the National
Flag. Demonstrate how to hoist, break and lower the flag.
16. Be able to sing the first stanza of the National Anthem.
17. Carry a message of at least twelve words in his head for over five
minutes, and deliver it correctly.
18. Show evidence of doing some work or helping someone for
which you will receive no pay.
19. Learn and explain the Beatitudes as found in Matthew 5:1-12.
20. Show evidence of knowledge of how to have
redemption/salvation (via Repentance and Faith in
Christ).
21. Mention 8 out of the 12 disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ.
22. Give a brief history of the C.A.C.
The Gold Cross badge is worn in the middle of the right pocket. In
addition, he/she is promoted to a full corporal (Cpl.) with two stripes,
which are worn on the right hand sleeve of the shirt.

Appendix VII: Silver Cross Badge Tests Requirements:

Intermediate Section
Candidates are required to demonstrate greater maturity in satisfying
their officers in the 12 requirements for the award of Silver Cross
Badge of the Junior Section, plus the ten additional requirements for
the award of the Gold Cross Badge of the Junior Section.
In addition, each boy or girl in this Section must satisfy his/her
officers/badge examiners in the following:
23. Play Kim’s Game, i.e., remember 20 out of 30 objects, within 2
minutes of observation.
24. Know the 16 points of a compass and be able to set a compass
correctly.
25. Answer simple questions to show understanding of a balanced
menu.
The Silver Cross badge is worn in the middle of the left pocket. In
addition, he/she is promoted to a full corporal (Cpl.) with two stripes,
which are worn on the right hand sleeve of the shirt.

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Appendix VIII: Gold Cross Badge Tests Requirements:
Intermediate Section
In addition to all the 25 requirements for the award of the Silver
Cross Badge, a member of the Intermediate Section of the Royal
Shepherds must satisfy his/her officers/badge examiners in the
following:
26. Receive water baptism (by immersion)
27. Begin to receive the Holy Communion regularly.
28. Memorize one Psalm and recite it to your Section.
29. Give at least 10 out of the 13 Tenets of the C.A.C.
30. Give an intelligent answer to the question, “What does it mean to
be a good Christian?”
31. Give 3 stories about Christ’s miracles.
32. Explain and demonstrate the Highway Code as applicable to
cyclists.
33. Study and explain the effects of the use of alcohol, tobacco,
cultism and pre-marital sex.
34. Train a Junior to pass one of his ranks.
35. Study, understand & explain the meaning of God and the Holy
Trinity.
36. Explain and demonstrate the principles of Safety and
Emergencies as applicable to Bleeding, Fainting, Sprains, Non-
electric Shock, Clothes on fire, and Acute Diarrhoea.
37. Briefly explain some reasons and techniques of winning souls to
Christ. Show evidence of inviting someone who does not go to
Church to your Church’s Revival/Crusade or Sunday School.
The Gold Cross badge is worn in the middle of the right pocket. In
addition, he/she is promoted to a Sergent (Sgt.) with three stripes,
which are worn on the right hand sleeve of the shirt.

Appendix IX: Silver Cross Badge Tests Requirements:

Senior Section
Candidates are required to demonstrate greater maturity in satisfying
their officers/examiners in the 37 requirements of the Gold Cross
Badge of the Intermediate Section.
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In addition, each boy or girl in this Section must satisfy his/her
officer/badge examiner in the following:
38. Have an intimate knowledge of the neighbourhood within a
radius of one kilometre from his/her home or from the Royal
Shepherds Headquarters, and direct a stranger to the nearest doctor or
hospital, fire station, police station, ambulance, telephone, post
office, garage, and nearest place for petrol, etc.. Be able to tell a
stranger how long it will take to get there. Be able to draw a sketch
map which would enable a stranger to find his/her way from a given
point to another. Know to what places the main roads lead.
39. Have taken care of a plant, from seed or bulb, and describe to the
tester something about the way it has grown and how it was looked
after.
40. Lay and light a fire, using two matches. Cook any one local dish.
Show the use of fireguard, and know what to do if clothing catches
fire.
The Silver Cross badge is worn in the middle of the left pocket. In
addition, he/she is promoted to a Staff Sergent (S/Sgt.) with three
stripes and a dot, which are worn on the right hand sleeve of the shirt.
Appendix X: Gold Cross Badge Tests Requirements: Senior
Section
Candidates are required to repeat all the 40 tests required for the
award of the Silver Cross Badge of the Senior Section as stated
above.
In addition, each boy or girl, in this Section, must satisfy his/her
officer/badge examiner in the following:
41. Show a good understanding for the need to receive Holy Spirit’s
Baptism, and be fully involved in regular praying for the invocation /
in-filling of the Holy Ghost.
42. Learn, understand, and be able to demonstrate the principles and
practice of Divine Healing.
43. Explain and demonstrate the correct handling of the following
emergencies: Severe Bleeding, Fracture, Dislocation, Acute

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Diarrhoea, Acid Burns, Acid Poisoning, Electric Shock, Road
Accident, Drowning, and House on Fire.
44. Demonstrate average understanding and active involvement in the
UNICEF Training of NGO’s on immunisation of little children
against Measles, Tuberculosis, Whooping Cough, Tetanus,
Poliomyelitis and Diphtheria.
45. Show to the satisfaction of the Company’s officers/badge
examiners that you are actively engaged in training at least one other
candidate in the Intermediate Section for the award of his/her own
badges.
46. Explain the contents/summary of any good Christian religious
book you have read apart from the Holy Bible.
47. Memorize the 13th chapter of I Corinthians. Explain what it
means.
48. Memorize and explain the following Bible verses used in Soul
Winning: Romans 3:10, 23; 6:23; I John 1:8-10; John 3:3, 16; 1:12;
Acts 3:19; 4:12; 16:30, 31; 17:30; II Peter 3:8-10; Ephesians 2:8, 9.
(Others are Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20; Acts 1:8; Revelation
20:15; 21:8).
The Gold Cross badge is worn in the middle of the right pocket. In
addition, he/she is promoted to a Warrant Officer (W/O) with the
W/O badge crown which is worn on the right hand sleeve of the shirt,
in place of the stripes. After being decorated with the Gold Cross
badge and the W/O’s badge, a senior Royal Shepherd is expected to
proceed to the Basic Training Course for R.S. Commissioned
Officers.
APPENDIX XI
For female Royal Shepherds only (as may be appropriate at
different age levels).
1. Fold various clothes neatly. Demonstrate how to wash and iron
clothes correctly.
2. Plait with three strands and be able to plait hair in at least one
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3. Lay and light a fire and cook a dish. Lay a table for two people for
dinner and clear away. Also make tea.
4. Show two methods of sewing on buttons and sew one button on to
a garment.
5. Make a useful article to include a turned down hem sewn with a
decorative tacking stitch, or darn an article or do the darning stitch.
6. Keep a child or group of children (aged 3—6 years) happily
occupied for an hour.
7. Know how to keep bedding (or sleeping mat and covering cloth) in
good order, and understand the importance of keeping it well aired
and clean.
8. Change the sheets of a bed with a patient in it. Show how to
prevent bedsores and make an ill or old person comfortable in bed.
Use a clinical thermometer. Dress a wound.
APPENDIX XII
Proficiency Badges are available to the rank and file of the
Royal Shepherds in the following:
Artist Athlete Carpenter Church Worker
Computer
Operator
Cook Craftsman Driver
Electrician Farmer First Aider Instructor
Interpreter Mechanic Naturalist Needlewoman
Printer Photographer Singer Typist
Proficiency badges are worn on the right sleeve near the top.
Probation Requirements to join the Unit. (Applicable to age 14
upward)
Be a Christian & attend Church for at least ten weeks
consecutively
Be able to read and write in the vernacular language.
Attend regularly and punctually ten consecutive weekly meetings
of the Company
Be able to recite all the Laws of the Greater Joy Ambassador and
be ready to abide by them
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 Be able to sing the Church Anthem and Greater Joy Ambassador
Anthem
Be able to recite and explain the motto of Greater Joy Ambassador
Be able to recite and explain the Pledge of Greater Joy
Ambassador
Be able to identify, purchase, and wear correctly the official
uniform of the Greater Joy Ambassador.
Be of good behaviour and be accepted by most members of your
Squad.
On satisfactory completion of the probation requirements, this new
recruit is duly enrolled to be interviewed by the assembly pastor and
send an approval to the commander through the Squad commander,
then registered and invested as a member of the GJA
After the probation and interview the qualify members shall be
commissioned and take an oath declaration.
COMMISSION AND DECLARATIONS
President: Who is an ambassador?
Member: An ambassador is one who represents a king at the court
of another king.
President: As an ambassador who do you represent?
Member: “we are ambassador for Christ,” (2 Corinthians 5:20).
President: What is the motive of your service?
Member: “The love of Christ compels us” (2 Corinthians 5:14)
President: What is the eternal message of your service?
Member: “we pray you in Christ name, be ye reconciled to God”
(2 Corinthians 5:20)
President: What is the kings Command?
Member: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the father and of the son and the
Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very
end of the age” (Matthew 28: 19 – 20)
Sanction.
 Failure to attend or to take part in the section’s work may
cause the section to put the boy or girl on probation for a
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 much longer period of time. If the recruit does not perform
better, his/her name may temporarily be removed from the
roll. Provided that due care should be taken by the relevant
authority in the application of this disciplinary measures in
order not to drive the recruit away from the Greater Joy
Ambassador.
After the initial probation period of training, the new recruit will
officially be invested with the Greater Joy Ambassador uniform.
 Every member must follow various training programmes and
pass the prescribed tests, thus ensuring a continuous progress
and promotion through ranks.
Test Requirement for Promotion in the Junior Section
i. For promotion to the rank of Lance Corporal (L/Cpl):
 Complete the Probation requirements
 Attend regularly and punctually at least 75% of the Section’s
meetings for not less than 12 months while you are working on
this rank.
 Know the details of the Emblem and Colours of the Greater Joy
Ambassador and explain what they stand for.
 Be currently registered with the Company.
 Understand and explain the Ranking System of the Greater Joy
Ambassador.
 Demonstrate correctly the Salute and Parade Drills.
 Understand and explain the Highway Code as applicable to
pedestrians.
 Explain the simple rules of health & personal fitness.
 Know and demonstrate how to pray correctly.
 Give the name of the President of Nigeria and the Governor of
your State (general current affairs).
 Give the name of the President of C.A.C. and of the Chairman of
your DCC/Zone
 Know & explain very briefly & simply the life of Jesus Christ.
After passing this test the person is automatically promoted to the
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 ii. For Promotion To The Rank Of Corporal (Cpl)
In addition to the requirements above, a member of the junior Section
of the Greater Joy Ambassador must satisfy his/her officers/badge
examiners in the following:
Name at least 10 out of the 36 States of Nigeria together with the
Federal Capital.
Learn and demonstrate simple First Aid procedures for simple
bandaging, and treatments of fresh cuts, sprain, bruises, simple
burns and scalds.
Explain the compositions of both the church flag, GJA flag and
the National Flag. Demonstrate how to hoist, break and lower the
flag.
Be able to sing the first stanza of the National Anthem.
Show evidence of doing some work or helping someone for which
you will receive no pay.
Learn and explain the Beatitudes as found in Matthew 5:1-12.
Show evidence of knowledge of how to have redemption/salvation
(via Repentance and Faith in Christ).
Mention 8 out of the 12 disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Give a brief history of C.A.C.
After passing this test the person is automatically promoted to the
rank of a Corporal (Cpl) with only one stripe.
Test Requirement for Promotion in the Intermediate Section
i. Tests Requirements for Promotion to the rank of
Sergeant (Sgt):
In addition to all the requirements for the member of the Greater Joy
Ambassador, he/she must satisfy his/her officers/badge examiners in
the following:
Receive water baptism (by immersion)
Give at least 10 out of the 13 Tenets of the C.A.C.
Give an intelligent answer to the question, “What does it mean to
be a good Christian?”
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Explain and demonstrate the Highway Code as applicable to
cyclists.
Study and explain the effects of the use of alcohol, tobacco,
cultism and pre-marital sex.
Train a Junior to pass one of his ranks.
Study, understand & explain the meaning of God and the Holy
Trinity.
Explain and demonstrate the principles of Safety and Emergencies
as applicable to Bleeding, Fainting, Sprains, Non-electric Shock,
Clothes on fire, and Acute Diarrhoea.
Briefly explain some reasons and techniques of winning souls to
Christ. Show evidence of inviting someone who does not go to
Church to your Church’s Revival/Crusade or Sunday School.
After passing the test the person will be promoted to a Sergeant (Sgt.)
with three stripes.
ii. Tests Requirements for Promotion to the rank of Staff
Sergeant (S/Sgt)
Candidates are required to demonstrate greater maturity in satisfying
their officers/examiners in all the requirements of the Sergeant.
In addition, each boy or girl in this Section must satisfy his/her
officer/badge examiner in the following:
Have an intimate knowledge of the neighbourhood within a radius
of one kilometre from his/her home or from the Greater Joy
Ambassador Headquarters, and direct a stranger to the nearest
doctor or hospital, fire station, police station, ambulance,
telephone, post office, garage, and nearest place for petrol, etc..
Be able to tell a stranger how long it will take to get there. Be
able to draw a sketch map which would enable a stranger to find
his/her way from a given point to another. Know to what places
the main roads lead.
Have taken care of a plant, from seed or bulb, and describe to the
tester something about the way it has grown and how it was
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 Lay and light a fire, using two matches. Cook any one local dish.
Show the use of fireguard, and know what to do if clothing
catches fire.
By passing this test he/she is promoted to the rank of a Staff Sergeant
(S/Sgt.) with three stripes and a dot.
Test Requirement for Promotion in the Senior Section
i. Tests Requirements to the rank of Warrant Officer:
Candidates are required to repeat all the tests required for the award
of the Staff Sergeant. In addition, each boy or girl, in this Section,
must satisfy his/her officer/badge examiner in the following:
 Show a good understanding for the need to receive Holy Spirit’s
Baptism, and be fully involved in regular praying for the
invocation / in-filling of the Holy Ghost.
 Learn, understand, and be able to demonstrate the principles and
practice of Divine Healing.
 Explain and demonstrate the correct handling of the following
emergencies: Severe Bleeding, Fracture, Dislocation, Acute
Diarrhoea, Acid Burns, Acid Poisoning, Electric Shock, Road
Accident, Drowning, and House on Fire.
 Demonstrate average understanding and active involvement in
the UNICEF Training of NGO’s on immunisation of little
children against Measles, Tuberculosis, Whooping Cough,
Tetanus, Poliomyelitis and Diphtheria.
 Show to the satisfaction of the Company’s officers/badge
examiners that you are actively engaged in training at least one
other candidate in the Intermediate Section for the award of
his/her own badges.
 Explain the contents/summary of any good Christian religious
book you have read apart from the Holy Bible.
 Memorize the 13th chapter of I Corinthians. Explain what it
means.
 Memorize and explain the following Bible verses used in Soul
Winning: Romans 3:10, 23; 6:23; I John 1:8-10; John 3:3, 16;
1:12; Acts 3:19; 4:12; 16:30, 31; 17:30; II Peter 3:8-10;

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 Ephesians 2:8, 9. (Others are Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20;
Acts 1:8; Revelation 20:15; 21:8).
The person is promoted to a Warrant Officer (W/O) with the W/O
badge crown which is worn on the right hand sleeve of the shirt, in
place of the stripes..
Other Ranks are for Commissioned Officer and appropriate Test
will be required with strong screening and it will be strict.
For female Greater Joy Ambassador only
(As may be appropriate at different age levels).
 Fold various clothes neatly. Demonstrate how to wash andiron
clothes correctly.
 Plait with three strands and be able to plait hair in at least one
style.
 Lay and light a fire and cook a dish. Lay a table for two people
for dinner and clear away. Also make tea.
 Show two methods of sewing on buttons and sew one button on
to a garment.
 Make a useful article to include a turned down hem sewn with a
decorative tacking stitch, or darn an article or do the darning
stitch.
 Keep a child or group of children (aged 3—6 years) happily
occupied for an hour.
 Know how to keep bedding (or sleeping mat and covering cloth)
in good order, and understand the importance of keeping it well
aired and clean.
 Change the sheets of a bed with a patient in it. Show how to
prevent bedsores and make an ill or old person comfortable in
bed. Use a clinical thermometer. Dress a wound.
APPENDIX XIII: COMMISSIONED OFFICERS’ BASIC
TRAINING COURSE
COMMISSIONED OFFICERS’ BASIC TRAINING COURSE
Length of Training:
 Either 5 days full time residential course Or 3 weeks part time
evening course Or 3 consecutive week-ends course
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Course contents:
 Technical Skills,
 Church Training,
 Public Service,
 Outreaches teaching and lots more.
Technical Skills Church Training Public Service
 GJA Aims &Objectives,
 Uniforms, Salute, Drills & Parades.
 Discipline
 Ranking System
 Health & First Aid
 Programme Planning
 Squad/Section/Company/Battalion Management
 Compass & Map Reading
 Records Keeping
 Projects Management
 Financial Administration
 GJA/P.O.R.
Handbook &Training Handbook.
 Salvation, Evangelism & Soul winning
 God the Father, Son & Holy Ghost (Godhead).
 Life &Teachings of Jesus Christ &His 2nd Coming.
 History of C.A.C and Oke-Ayo.
 Tenets of C.A.C and Oke-Ayo.
 Baptism &Holy Communion.
 Divine Healing
 Church Government
 Church Music
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Training
 Nigerian National Flag, Anthem &Pledge.
 Highway Codes (allusers: pedestrians, cyclists &motorists)
 Crowd Control  Emergencies
 Neighbourhood, Observation& Direction
 Proficiency Badges: Training/Testing
 Good Turn.
On successful completion of the Basic Training Course, the candidate
will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, and be decorated with
one star on each epaulette. He/she must remove all the other badges
of ranks except the GJA. emblem. He/she may also wear the GJA
jacket (if available). A Second Lieutenant (2/Lt.) may subsequently
be promoted to a full Lieutenant (Lt.) after a satisfactory completion
of four years meritorious service as a Section Leader (or Assistant).
Full lieutenants wear two stars on each epaulette.
Before becoming a Captain, a Lieutenant is expected to attend the
prescribed Advanced Training Course for GJA. Commissioned
Officers. Captains wear three stars on each epaulette. Captains are
eligible for appointment to head Companies, and may be promoted
further to head District Battalions as Coordinators.
For appointments/promotions to the ranks of DCC/Zonal
Commandants, State Commandant and National Director, GJA
officers are expected to have successfully completed the third tier of
the training course known as “GJA National Trainers Course”.
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APPENDIX XIV
A. STATE COUNCIL
COMPOSITION: There shall be in each state of Nigeria and the
Federal Capital Territory, Abuja the following officers to be elected
every three (3) years.
(a) The State Commissioner to be appointed
(b) Deputy State Commissioner
(c) State Organizing Secretary
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(e) The Legal Adviser
(f) The State Treasurer
(g) The State Financial Secretary
(h) Public Relations Officer
(i) Auditor
(j) The Project Officer
(k) Battalion Coordinators
(l) Secretaries of Battalion Councils in the State
(m) Training Officer.
B. QUORUM:
(1) The quorum for the State Council meeting shall be 2/3 of the
Battalion Councils of States.
(2) The State Council shall make rules and regulations to conduct its
meetings and until otherwise provided, decisions of the Council shall
be by simple majority votes of those present. The State
Commissioner shall have a casting vote.
C. STATE EXECUTIVE ELECTION:
(i) The election of officers into various offices created by this POR
shall be as early as possible as in the case of National offices.
(ii) Bye-elections shall be held to fill vacant positions from time to
time and the provision in respect of procedure for bye-elections in
respect of the National office.
(iii) The State Commissioner and his Deputy are appointed by the
National Director on the recommendation of the State Branch
Council.
D. FUNCTIONS: The State Council shall:
(a) Be responsible for the overall supervision of the various
companies, Battalions and Divisions in the State ensuring their high
standard of performance at all times.
(b) Be responsible for overseeing that the rules and regulations of the
Royal Shepherds are observed at all times.
(i) To foster the unity of the companies in the State and assist to
promote the mutual understanding between the companies, the
chaplain and the churches.
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(d) Make rules and regulations for its own procedure which must not
be in conflict with this POR, rules, regulations and orders which may
be made by the National Council from time to time.
(e) Ensure that the State Council is regularly represented at the
National Council and such other assemblies as may be required by
the National Council towards the attainment of the Aims and
Objectives of the Royal Shepherds. The National Council is
empowered to sanction any State Council that fails to observe this
provision.
(f) Manage its own affairs by way of financial procurement and
expenditure provided that it shall not employ any means of fund
raising which may run counter to the attainment of the aims and
objectives of the Royal Shepherds.
E. APPOINTMENT OF PATRONS/MATRONS: State may
appoint in addition other Christians of good Christian character as
patrons and matrons.
F. DUTIES OF PATRON:
The patrons and matrons shall advice, support and assist in achieving
the aims and objectives of the Royal Shepherds and shall also advise
the RS on how to source for fund and manage resources from time to
time.
APPENDIX XV
NATIONAL COUNCIL:
A. COMPOSITION - There shall be a National Council which shall
comprise of the following:
(a) National Director (Hon.)
(b) Deputy National Director (Hon.)
(c) National Organizing Secretary (appointed)
(d) Asst. National Organising Secretary (Hon.)
(e) National Legal Adviser (Hon.)
(f) National Finance Officer
(g) National Treasurer
(h) National Public Relations Officer
(i) National Project Officer (appointed)
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(j) Auditor (I & II) (Hon.)
(k) Secretary of each State Council
(l) State Training Officers
(m) All State Commissioners and their Deputies
(n) All State Council’s Treasurers
(o) Co-opted members from the mission.
B. QUORUM: The quorum for the National Council meeting shall
be 2/3 states of the Federation.
C. PROCEDURE:
(i) until otherwise provided by the council, decision of the Council
shall be by simple majority vote through open ballot system. The
National Director shall have a casting vote.
(ii) The National Council shall make bye-laws to guide its proceeding
at its meetings.
D. FUNCTIONS: The National Council shall:
(i) Be responsible for formulating policy for the Royal
Shepherds in consonance with the CAC mission paying regard to the
peculiarity of Nigeria as a Nation.
(ii) Decide when and where the Annual General Meeting of the
National Council shall be held giving at least 3 months notice to each
State member.
(iii) Ensure that the Royal Shepherds observe and promote the
objectives of the Royal Shepherds worldwide.
(ii) Ensure the procurement of funds and promote judicious and
transparent management of funds accruing to the Royal Shepherds.
(iii) Ensure the cooperation of and smooth relations among
Companies, Battalions, Divisions, and States and churches in CAC.
(iv) Ensure that this, POR and decisions of the Royal Shepherds are
respected and observed.
(v) Where the National council appoints any Committee it shall
define its functions and give necessary directions as to the mode of
exercising such functions.
(vi) Employ and remunerate employees of the National Council.
(vii) Meet at least once in a year to reappraise the activity so far.
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APPENDIX XVI
A. NATIONAL EXECUTIVE: The National Executive shall
comprise as appropriate in Appendix XV of this POR.
B. FUNCTION OF NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL:
(i) To deliberate on policy matters which will be presented to the
National Council through the
Standing Committee of the National Council of the Royal Shepherds.
(ii) To implement decisions of the National Council
(iii) To prepare National Budget and supervise its implementation.
(iv) To deliberate on issues of importance and urgency and take
necessary actions in the interest of the Royal Shepherds and CAC
pending the ratification by the National Council and General
Executive Council.
APPENDIX XVII
PATRONS: The National Executive shall appoint the CAC
President as the Grand Patron of the Royal Shepherds and National
Executive may in addition appoint other persons of credible character
as Patrons and Matrons
APPENDIX XVIII
A. STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL
COUNCIL: There shall be a Standing Committee of the
National Council, which shall comprise of the following:
(a) All the National officers of the Royal Shepherds.
(b) All the State Commissioners
(c) All State Council Secretaries/Organising Secretaries
(d) All State Treasurers
(e) All other officers or persons that the National Executive may
deem fit to coopt.
B. PROCEDURE: The Committee shall make rules and regulations
for the conduct of its meetings. Until otherwise provided, decision
shall be by simple majority of those present and shall be by open
ballot system. The chairman shall have a casting vote.
C. FUNCTIONS: The Standing Committee shall:
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(i) Meet at least once every year on a day preceding the annual
meeting of the National Council and on such other days as the
National executive may deem fit to convey such meeting.
(ii) Consider and deliberate on the agenda to be presented to the
National Council.
(iii) Take decision on behalf of the National Council subject to
ratification of the National Council.
(iv) Ensure the holding of the annual meeting of the National
Council.
(v) Have power to use committees to advise it on any matter.
D. QUORUM:
(i) The quorum of the meeting of the Standing
Committee shall be 2/3 states out of the states of the Federation.
(ii) Decision of the Standing Committee of the National Council shall
be by simple majority of those present.
(iii) Voting shall be done by open ballot system unless members at
the meeting agree to any other method or a bye-law or regulation is
made to the contrary.
(iv) The National Director shall have a casting vote in case of
equality of votes.

APPENDIX XIX:
A. NATIONAL OFFICERS AND JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Grand Patron, Patron and Matron shall promote the aims and
objectives of the Royal Shepherds, give advice, moral support and
advise on financial matters from time to time
B(1) ELECTIONS
(i) Elections of National Officers shall be held every three (3) years.
(ii) The conduct of election may be by ballot system (secret vote) or
otherwise as may deem fit by the General House from time to time.
(iii) On election day the appointment of all Returning Officers shall
first be made by the General House.
(iv) On the appointment of a Returning Officer, all offices shall stand
dissolved.
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(v) Unless otherwise prescribed by this POR election into any office
shall be by simple majority.
(2) BYE-ELECTION:
(i) Bye-election shall be held to fill a vacant office.
(ii) The bye-election shall be conducted by the presiding officer who
will call for nomination to the office(s)
3) CONSEQUENCE OF BYE-ELECTION:
The period of time which any person holds by virtue of any bye-
election shall be discounted when calculating the maximum period
required for which any person can hold office.
C. THE NATIONAL DIRECTOR: The National Director shall:
Duties:
(i) Preside and direct the affairs of the National Council meetings, the
Executive Committee meetings and the Standing Committee
meetings of the National Council.
(ii) Co-ordinate and supervise the activities of all the other officers of
the Royal Shepherds and shall be held responsible for the lapses of
such other officers.
(iii) Be versatile with the affairs of the Royal Shepherds from time to
time and be able to brief other members.
(iv) Be an image maker and the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal
Shepherds.
(v) Convey statutory meetings through the National Organising
Secretary promptly.
(vi) Consult with other National Officers before taking crucial
decisions which may border on policy matters.
(vii) Hold office for a maximum of 2 terms of 3 years each (if re-
elected).
D. THE DEPUTY NATIONAL DIRECTOR
Duties:
(iv) Shall assist the National Director in discharging any
responsibility assigned to him by the National Director.
(v) Deputize for National Director whenever he is absent.

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(vi) Be responsible to the National Director and National Council of
the Royal Shepherds.
(vii) Ensure that the objective of the Royal Shepherds is seriously
pursued, observed and achieved in all its ramifications.
(viii) Attend regularly and promptly the meetings of the National
Council, Executive Council, the Standing Committee meeting and
any other meetings to which he is summoned.
E. NATIONAL ORGANIZING SECRETARY:
The National Organising Secretary of the Royal Shepherds who shall
be appointed by the CAC President and GEC shall:
(iii) Be on salary commensurate to his office as the National Council
may deem fit.
(iv) Be Secretary to the National Council, National Executive and the
Standing Committee of the National Council.
(v) Be in charge and direct all training programmes generally.
(vi) Keep records of all meetings of the National Council and carry
out correspondences on behalf of the National Council of Royal
Shepherds worldwide.
(vii) Be an ex-officio member of all Standing Committees created by
the National Council of the Royal Shepherds (worldwide).
(viii) Consult the National Director on all important issues
concerning the Royal Shepherds.
(ix) Execute all policies of the National Council.
(x) Be the liaison officer of the Royal Shepherds in the office.
(xi) Be responsible to the CAC Authority through the General
Secretary and National Director on Royal Shepherds matters.
(xii) Carry out administrative works as directed by the National
Director and CAC Authority.
(xiii) Summon meetings on the instructions of the National Director
of Royal Shepherds and may summon meetings where the Director is
unable to summon meetings.
(xiv) Execute all the orders or decisions of the National Council of
Royal Shepherds worldwide and the General Executive Council of
CAC.

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F. THE ASSISTANT NATIONAL ORGANIZING
SECRETARY: The Assistant National Organizing Secretary shall:
Duties:
(ii) Assist the National Organizing Secretary in the performance of
his duties.
(iii) perform all responsibilities that may be assigned to him by the
National Organizing Secretary being such duty which he himself can
legally perform.
(iv) Perform any assignment which the National Director and CAC
Authority may lawfully assign to him.
G. THE NATIONAL LEGAL ADVISER:
(a) The National Legal Adviser shall be CAC legal adviser, who shall
advice accordingly on legal matters.
(ii) Interpret the sections of the CAC constitution and POR whenever
the need arises.
(iii) Act as counsel to the National Council and Standing Committees
of Royal Shepherds whenever the need arises provided that the
National Council or the GEC may employ other counsel for reasons
of expediency for the need of the Royal Shepherds worldwide.
H. NATIONAL FINANCE OFFICER: The National Finance
Officer shall:
Duties:
(i) Be a paid officer of the Royal Shepherds worldwide
(ii) Keep all the accounts of the National Council of the Royal
Shepherds worldwide.
(iii) Take charge of the store and take stock and keep records of all
sales.
(iv) Be responsible for the banking of monies of the National Council
of the Royal Shepherds worldwide and ensure that no money is paid
out without proper invoices and vouchers.
(v) Keep proper account books for the purpose of Auditing.
(vi) Prepare and present to the National Council after consultation
with the National Treasurer, the budget for the ensuing year after
consultation with National Director.
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(vii) Be responsible to the National Treasurer in the discharge of his
duties.
I. NATIONAL TREASURER: The National Treasurer shall:
Duties:
(i) Be an Honorary Officer of the Royal Shepherds worldwide.
(ii) Vet all vouchers of the National Council of the Royal Shepherds
prepared by the Finance Officer for payments.
(iii) Maintain and obtain all copies of Bank Statement of Accounts of
the National Council of the Royal Shepherds.
(iv) Cause to be approved by the National Director, all vouchers for
payment.
(v) Ensure that the National Finance Officer prepares and maintain
proper account books of the organization and to promptly present
them for auditing whenever required by both the Internal and
External Auditors.
(vi) He shall present the Organization’s audited accounts to the
National Council at the annual meeting before submission to GEC.
J. PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (PRO): The National Public
Relations Officer shall:
Duties:
(i) Be an Honorary Officer of the National Council.
(ii) Publicize the meetings and other activities of the National
Council of the Royal Shepherds.
(iii) Assist the National Organising Secretary in arranging for all
Standing Committee and national Council meetings.
(iv) Portray the Royal Shepherds worldwide in the best light to the
world.
(v) Should not publish policy and highly sensitive issues affecting the
Royal Shepherds worldwide without prior consultation and approval
of the National Director and CAC President.
(vi) Arrange all the press conferences to be addressed by the National
Director, National Secretary or the National Council of the Royal
Shepherds worldwide.

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K. NATIONAL PROJECT OFFICER: The National Project
Officer shall:
Duties:
(ii) be a paid officer of the Royal Shepherd worldwide.
(iii) Organize and co-ordinate the projects organized as the vocational
training for the Boys and Girls by any State, Division or Battalion
Council.
(iv) Supervise, advise on and direct the projects.
(v) Submit all progress reports of the projects to the National Projects
Committee through the National Secretary.
(vi) In conjunction with the National Organising Secretary ‘RS’,
organize training courses for the
States, Division and Battalion Councils’ project officers especially on
how to keep accounts of all the projects and preparation of projects’
budget.
(vii) Submit the account to the National Council of ‘RS’ through the
National Treasurer of the Royal Shepherd worldwide.
(viii) Be responsible to the National Director of the Royal Shepherds,
Worldwide.
L. NATIONAL INTERNAL AUDITORS: The Internal Auditors
shall:
(ii) Be an honorary officer of the National Council.
(iii) Internally audit all vouchers of the National Council before they
are passed on or presented to the external Auditor for auditing.
(iv) Quarterly or yearly audit the National Council Accounts and
make recommendations to the National Council. (Ditto for National
Project Committee Account).
M. EXTERNAL AUDITORS: The External Auditor shall:
(i) Be appointed by the National Council on the advice of the Finance
Committee of the Royal Shepherds worldwide who shall also fix the
appropriate remuneration.
(ii) Audit the account of the National Council and the National
Project Committee Accounts and issue certificates annually.
APPENDIX XX
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A. COMMITTEES:
(vii) The National Council shall have power to appoint and dissolve
Committee or Committees for the purpose of performing its business
more effectively.
(viii) Without prejudice to the general powers granted in this section,
the following committees are hereby established.
B. FINANCE AND SUPPLIES COMMITTEE: The Finance and
Supplies Committee shall:
(ii) Have the National Treasurer as the Chairman while the National
Secretary shall be Secretary, the National Finance Officer, Internal
Auditor and one (1) Ex-officio from the CAC Mission shall also be
members.
(iii) Advise and guide the National Council on Financial matters
including banking as it relates to the Royal Shepherds worldwide.
(iv) Ensure proper accountability in Royal Shepherds, worldwide.
(v) Advise and guide the National Council of Royal Shepherds,
worldwide on transactions relating to equipments and supplies
property acquisition and their maintenance.
(vi) Ensure proper stock taking of assets and liabilities of the Royal
Shepherds, worldwide.
Procedure: shall regulate its own proceeding.
C. TRAINING AND EXTENSION COMMITTEE: They shall:
1. Composition:
Have a Deputy National Director to be appointed by the National
Council as the Chairman, the National Organising Secretary as the
Secretary, the State Training Officers as members and the National
Finance Officer and National Secretary shall be an ex-officio
member.
4. Functions:
(i) Advise and guide the Royal Shepherds, worldwide on the general
management procedure of the Organization, the rate and dimension
of expansion.
(ii) Formulate policies on the use and nature of uniformity of Royal
Shepherds, worldwide.
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D. PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE: shall have:
(ii) as the Chairman, Deputy National Director, the National Publicity
Secretary as the Secretary and all State Publicity Secretaries as
members.
(ii) Procedures: Regulate its own proceedings.
(iii) Functions: Advise and guide the Royal Shepherds, worldwide
on publications of literatures, gazettes, Bulletins, Calendars,
Almanac, Lecture Books, Diaries, Bible guides, song books (for use
at company meetings and camps); drill and parade books.
(iv) They are also saddled with the responsibility of reviewing books
used by Royal Shepherds.
E. PROJECTS COMMITTEE: shall
1. Composition:
(i) Have a National Project Officer as the Chairman or as assigned by
the National Council.
(ii) Has power to co-opt professionals or anybody considered useful
to the Committee.
(iii) Have the National Secretary or the Assistant as the Committee
Secretary.
(iv) Have all the State Project Officers as members.
2. Function: It shall be the duty of the Committee to:
(vii) acquire by purchase, leasehold, assignment or by gift, properties
for and on behalf of the Royal Shepherds, worldwide.
(viii) Register and do other things pertaining to acquisition and
registration and for validity of such property and project through the
National Secretary.
(ix) Maintain the properties in good and reasonable manner.
(x) Supervise or ensure the development of the property/projects of
the Royal Shepherds, worldwide in a reasonable manner.
(xi) Keep good and accurate records regarding and pertaining such
properties/projects.
3. Procedure: The Committee shall regulate its own procedure and
shall determine on its own what the quorum shall be.

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F. BAND COMMITTEE:
(i) shall have the Band Master as the Chairman
(ii) shall be empowered to formulate policies for smooth running of
the Band Corps.
G. STATE DIVISION AND BATTALION COMMITTEES:
The State Council, Divisional Council, and Battalion Councils shall
have power to establish relevant Committees as at the National level
as may be appropriate to them. Whenever such committees are
established, they shall be reflected in their bye-laws and standing
order.
APPENDIX XXI
A. AMMENDMENTS: The provision of this BYE-LAW can be
amended at any time subject to the following conditions:
(i) Notice of motion for amendment given by any member (who must
disclose his name) must be sent to the National Organising Secretary.
(ii) Such notice is circulated by the National Organising Secretary to
members of National Council of the RS and the State Council of the
RS, 3 months before it is listed for deliberation.
(iii) The proposal is carried by at least 2/3 of the majority vote of
persons present and voting after which the Bye-law shall stand
amended.
B. This POR may be cited as “The Bye-law of the ROYAL
SHEPHERDS, WORLDWIDE”
C. The Bye-law shall commence on the ________ day of
__________, ____________.
D. List of Drafting Committee members:
1. Pastor L. Oluwaniyi Asaaju - Chairman
2. Pastor J. A. Adeleke - Vice Chairman
3. Pastor I. Olu Eyebiokin - - Secretary
4. Pastor S. Bola Orimoloye - Asst. Secretary
5. Pastor J. A. Ekoh Noble - Member
6. Mrs. E. O. Shote - Member
7. Pastor Olaniran Bunmi - Member
8. Bro. Oludare Joseph - Member
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9. Pastor Chris Timilehin Olusola - Member
10. Elder S. A. Onakoya - Member
11. Elder JAR Adebowale - Member
12. Pastor Sam Odedoye - Member
13. Mr. Makinde Adewumi - Member
14. Engr. Abiola Abe - Member
15. Pastor A. A. Tope Adeyemo - National Organising Secretary

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