CICAP (Churches in Christ Apostolic & Prophetic) is an organization of churches coming together, with the same focus of attaining the New Testament order for the structure of the Church. The Word of God states the Church was built on the foundations of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the Chief cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20). We work to reestablish the apostolic and prophetic flow in the church for these are vital and necessary to the churches ability to war successfully in the world.

The CICAP organization of churches was born out of concern for the many New Testament churches, which are independent in relationship to organized systems, but want fellowship through covenant relationship and spiritual support of other like-minded ministries.

CICAP is not designated as a denomination; but as a Covenant Relationship vehicle to support, encourage, affirm and to help rebuild, leaning or weak New Testament systems within the ministry, back to a healthy state of existence. In addition, to help to remove systems that are not New Testament and build Apostolic and Prophetic Pillars in the existing foundation as needed.

1. To work with and encourage other desiring churches and ministries to fulfill their vision through providing an organization they can flow into for covenant.

2. To provide training, support and ministry from within the organization from those who are already knowledgeable in areas others may be struggling in, also, to bring anointed and knowledgeable servants from other sources to give instruction and insight to all the churches involved.

3. To provide assistance in helping establish strong financial accountability, through understanding Church Tax and Law to show Pastors etc. how to maximize their financial advantages for themselves and their churches.

4. To establish New Testament Book of Acts order for the apostolic and prophetic flow in the church, which involves activation of all membership in the gifts of the Holy Spirit; Mark 16:15-18; I Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:4-8; Ephesians 4:11-12.

5. To bring about the furtherance of the Kingdom of God and His Principles as established by The Lord Christ Jesus.

• Must believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and Savior of the world.

• Must believe that the Bible is the Word of God.

• Must believe in the Holy Spirit as a person and receptive to the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

• Must believe Apostles and Prophets are for today.

• Desire for New Testament order in ministry.

• Understands Ephesians 5:21 submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God, for we do not lord over each other, but support and submit to each other based on New Testament order of authority.

CICAP shall at all times be governed by the five-fold ministry with an Apostle at the helm, or a Prophet with a powerful Apostolic flow and understanding. "And God has set some in the church first Apostles "I Co. 12:28. The word first is the Greek word Proton which means first in time, place, order or importance, before at the beginning, Christ first of all.

The organization shall consist of a governing body of Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Evangelists and Teachers in any combination. All may serve three year terms and off one and may return for another three year term, with the exception of the Founding Apostles who shall remain for life.

The Founding Apostle shall remain at the helm for life, unless health or moral failure ensues, others may govern at the helm for as long as is agreed upon by the ruling body of the five-fold.

The organizations shall not denigrate down to a system of man made rules, but shall at all times be governed by the Scriptures and prayer.

If disagreement over any issue ensues the ruling Apostle shall have the final say, and must be biblically sound in the decision.

The Apostolic Board shall operate as the presbytery for the purpose of examining, ordaining, activating, affirming, and confirming those called to ministry. The above is only for the purpose of helping make the calling sure and jump-starting the individual, by impartation of gifts (I Timothy 1:6) also the stirring up of the existing gifts. The Apostolic Board shall not at any time lord over (1 Peter 5:2-3) God's heritage, which includes any covenant church or individual, they shall at all times operate in a service and advisory capacity. The Scriptures shall be followed in all matters of government and discipline.

The Apostolic Board shall assist those in Covenant Relationship in whatever capacity requested, provided it is within the means and Biblically based.

The board shall not infringe on the governance of each individual Covenant Church/Ministry except in violation of Scriptures in the governance of the ministry. We shall act only in accordance with the Scripture.

The Apostolic board may at any time disconnect any ministry from the Covenant Relationship for blatant disregard of the principles of the New Testament order and behavior of the Bible, with a written notice.

No ministry is under any obligation to remain in Covenant Relationship and will not be retaliated against by any of the board or covenant ministries, for we are all one body.

The Apostolic Board reserves the right to request financial support as needed for the benefit of all in the Covenant Relationship; however, this shall be minimal and as infrequent as possible.

The Apostolic Board has the right to design, investigate, and research areas that will financially benefit the leaders and support them and their ministries financial well-being.

The CICAP organization is not and shall not be a denomination, but shall always be an organism of Covenant Relationship Ministries that is designed to support each other in the growth and development of the Kingdom of God, through the restoration of the Apostolic and Prophetic ministries to the church.