Denominational
Our denomination is called Faith Evangelical Churches of the Philippines, Inc. (FECPI). Once a year, FECPI meets for a General Conference composed of pastors and lay delegates from all FECPI churches. Lay delegates come from the Board of Elders of each church. The purposes of the conference are to hear reports, to consider amendments to the FECPI Manual, or approve / disapprove resolutions on FECPI policy, and to elect officers.
The governing body between these conferences is the Board of Trustees composed of 15 members. It meets quarterly. It is currently composed of the following elected members:
| • Rev. Brent Burdick | • Rev. Roehl Rivera | |
| • Rev. Jerry dela Paz | • Dr. Karl Luff | |
| • Rev. Brix Laya | • Rev. Willy Galzote | |
| • Rev. Eniong Hilario | • Rev. Tito Quinagoran | |
| • Rev. Edith Catalino | • Mr. Dick de Guzman | |
| • Mrs. Remi Carillo | • Mrs. Yolly Capistrano | |
| • Dra. Jomi Alcon | • Mr. Caloy Ubaldo | |
| • Mr. Anthony Datu | ||
The Board of Trustees votes among themselves the Executive Officers namely: President (Rev. Brent Burdick), Executive Vice-President (Rev. Roehl Rivera), Chairman (Rev. Brix Laya), Vice Chairman (Rev. Eniong Hilario), Corporate Secretary (Dr. Jomi Alcon), and Treasurer (Mr. Dick De Guzman).
Local
The general policy-making body of Faith Fellowship is the Board of Elders, which is elected by the congregation. The Board of Elders oversees the overall financial and spiritual concerns of the church. Members of the Board are elected from the members of the church and serve a two-year term. Nominations to serve on the Board of Elders are done by a Nominating Committee of Board of Elders members and the Senior Pastor. Elections are held in November or December of each year at a meeting of the entire membership.(For a complete description of the functions,
duties and qualifications of the Board of Elders, please refer to the FECP Manual,
available in the church office).
| • Mr. Eddie Santiago - Chairman | • Mr. Ewel Baltazar | |
| • Mrs. Yolly Capistrano – Vice Chairman | • Ms. Cynthia Salmon | |
| • Ms. Marilyn Antonio - Secretary | • Mr. Fred Layron | |
| • Mr. Vergel Montesines – Asst. Sec. | • Ms. Chic Rosalinas | |
| • Mr. James Rodulfa - Treasurer | • Mr. Sammy Santiago | |
| • Mr. Noli Solomon – Asst. Treas. | • Ms. Meldy De Guzman | |
Members of the Board of Elders of Faith Fellowship Aurora are concerned principally with the spiritual welfare of the congregation. Through prayer and service, they minister to the community and support the church's pastors and programs in varied public and private ways.
Elders are chosen by the people and work together with pastors to exercise leadership, government, and discipline within the church. It is their duty, individually and jointly, to strengthen and nurture the faith and life of the congregation. Together with the pastors, they encourage the people in the worship and service of God, equipping and renewing church members for their tasks within the church and their mission in the world.
After the Apostle Paul established churches, he appointed spiritually qualified persons to serve the church that are variously called Elders or Overseers in the New Testament. These were chosen based upon their spiritual qualifications which Paul detailed in 1 Timothy 3:2-7 and Titus 1:6-9. In general, Elders are persons of mature Christian faith who have demonstrated exemplary Christian maturity and who are capable of efficiently discharging the duties that pertain to this office. The biblical qualifications referenced above can be summarized as follows:
Above reproach
Must lead by example and demonstrate a lifestyle free of patterns of sin.
Husband of one wife
If married, must be a devoted spouse.
Temperate
Must be self-controlled, enslaved to nothing, free from excesses.
Prudent
Must be sober, sensible, wise, balanced in judgment, not given to quick, superficial decisions based on immature thinking.
Respectable
Must demonstrate a well-ordered life and honorable behavior.
Hospitable
Must be unselfish with their personal resources. They must be willing to share blessings with others.
Able to teach
Must be able to communicate the truth and sound doctrine in a non-argumentative way.
Not addicted to wine
Must be free from addictions and willing to limit their liberty for the sake of others.
Not pugnacious or quick tempered
Must be gentle, patient, and able to exercise self-control in difficult situations.
Uncontentious
Must not be given to quarreling or selfish argumentation.
Free from the love of money
Must not be stingy, greedy, out for sordid gain, or preoccupied with amassing material things.
Manage own household
Must have a well-ordered household and a healthy family life.
Not a new convert
Must not be new believers. They must have been Christians long enough to demonstrate the reality of their conversion and the depth of their spirituality.
Good reputation with outsiders
Must be well respected by unbelievers and free from hypocrisy.
Not self-willed
must not be stubborn, prone to force opinions on others or abuse authority.
They must be servants.
Loving what is good
Must desire the will of God in every decision.
Just
Must desire to be fair and impartial. Their judgment must be based on scriptural principle.
Devout
Must be devoted Christ followers seeking to be conformed to His image.
They must be committed to prayer, worship, the study of Scripture, and the
guarding of their own walk.
Holding fast the faithful word
Must be stable in the faith, obedient to the Word of God, continually seeking to be controlled by the Holy Spirit.