1. AEGA—the Fellowship promoting “truth & accountability” since 1976! Currently several fellowships and denominations across the country have copied the vision statement, mission statement, and slogans of AEGA. Perhaps it's a compliment that so many groups have copied AEGA, but don't be fooled by these “copycats”. AEGA is the ORIGINAL, having promoted “accountability” in ministry long before it became “popular” to do so.
2. Dr. Henry Harbuck, AEGA's General Overseer, (Superintendent/President) is a dedicated full-time administrator, teacher, author, and world-wide conference speaker. Most ministerial associations begin in churches with 200 or less congregational members. Often the pastor of a small church, with the encouragement of pastoral acquaintances, will form an association (or fellowship of ministers). This kind of association (or fellowship) is destined for problems. Usually it will suffer from a lack of leadership and benefits. At the crossroads, which way will the pastor go? If the church grows faster than the fellowship will his/or her attention be given to the church or to the fellowship? And will the church grow weary from supporting the association if there is insufficient revenue generated by the association? Ask yourself these questions, “What qualities do you want in your overseer? And what do you expect from your fellowship? Can a full-time pastor give adequate attention to a growing ministerial association?”
3. A Worldwide Fellowship gives you access to worldwide churches and leaders. AEGA conferences are attended by individuals from many countries throughout the world. By learning from each other, we become a harmonious unit of ministers and workers that is strong and knowledgeable. Have you ever taken a missionary trip outside the USA? Believe it or not, many pulpit pastors have never ministered outside his/or her community. AEGA has a large number of experienced missionary evangelists and short-term missionaries that regularly minister in third world countries. With our help you can expand your vision to “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations.” (MT 28:19)
4. AEGA provides a spiritual covering. In this day and age a growing majority of churches and ministers feel that a “spiritual covering” is unnecessary. But those who launched out on their own quickly realized the “Lone Ranger Syndrome” was the wrong path to follow. Many brethren have greatly benefited from the expertise and wise counsel of AEGA leaders when they were at a crossroad. To have someone with experience, love, and wisdom to pray and guide you during difficult times is a significant reason to join AEGA. And very importantly AEGA is a long-standing fellowship with sound Biblical Doctrine.
5. AEGA has its own University and Seminary. Most fellowships do not have a seminary or Bible college, but instead refer their ministers to other colleges. AEGA has seven branches of its University throughout the world and fifteen branches of its Bible Institute and Seminary. All US based professors hold graduate degrees from highly acclaimed theological institutions; they enjoy teaching others of like precious faith about the things of God. A large number of students and graduates have accomplished great things for the sake of the Kingdom of God because of the education they received at AEGA theological institutions. Many attest that learning acquired at Evangel University and Omega Seminary was of immeasurable value. One student commented that “Anointed knowledge is better than anointed ignorance.”
6. Affordable Health Care Assistance. Regardless of how much time one may spend trying to stay healthy, sickness and debilitation occur as people age. Therefore, it's important to have an affordable Health Care Plan. AEGA offers one of the nations most affordable plans. The Health Care Assistance Plan is owned and operated by Christian people who not only pay the hospital and surgery bills, but also contact and pray for those who are facing surgery or medical treatment.
7. Free Church Law/Tax Consultation. Few attorneys have knowledge of Church Law and not-for-profit IRS laws. Although attorneys are skilled in “jurisprudence,” this alone does not prepare them to consult with those of the church world who ask difficult questions concerning the church and the laws that govern it. AEGA's consultants provide free consultation for members only. And it goes without saying that in cases where debates ensued between our consultants and other attorneys and CPA's, the AEGA consultants most often had the correct answer. Why? Because they are knowledgeable in church law, a subject about which most attorneys know little.
8. Minister's Retirement Plan for Qualified ministers. While it is true that many ministers never retire, some do. When a qualified AEGA minister decides to retire, for whatever reason, it is comforting to know the additional income generated from the AEGA Retirement Plan is available for certain amenities that will make retirement more enjoyable.
NOTE: Information about the plan may be gained by telephoning AEGA at 318-345-1777.
9. Monthly Newsletter called “the Grapevine.” Keeping up with the events and happenings in AEGA is easy because everyone receives a monthly copy of “the Grapevine” newsletter. The “Grapevine” is full of encouraging news about outstanding AEGA ministers, tax tips, church growth ideas, testimonies, prayer requests, and articles by the President, Dr. Henry Harbuck. Published in full color and posted to the internet, it is read by AEGA members throughout the world.
10. Additional benefits too numerous to mention. AEGA is, beyond doubt, one of the world's greatest fellowships. It is committed to assisting ministers in becoming more effective in whatever role they've chosen.
Consider the additional benefits:
Free yearly renewal for ministers—ministries/churches
Access to worldwide membership and conferences
Free AEGA Gold-plated lapel pin for men and women (USA only)
Networking and Ministry resources
Women & Men Ministries
Kids & Youth Ministries
International prayer base
Establishment of long-time relationship with other church and ministry leaders
Annual World Conference, Regional and Area meetings held throughout the USA and other countries
AEGA World Mission Department
*Sponsor-A-Child *Medical Missions
*Bible Schools *Orphanages & More
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