Independent Church of India
Kristien Thalai Pawl Inthuoi Dan (Bye-Law)
Revised 2023

Kum 1982 Ṭhalai General Conference vawi 2na Rengkai, Saikawt District Resolution no. 3 na chun “Biel pumpui Ṭhalai Pâwl inawp-dân le inṭhuoidân siem nisien kan tia, General Assembly ngaituo dingin kan pêk” tia a lo rêl dungzuiin Assembly nu le pa haiin rem mi ruot pêkin Rev. Darsanglien in a hung draft ta a nih. Chuongchun, KṬP Bye-law chu nei ṭan niin hmang a lo ni tah a amiruokchu, siem ṭhat ṭul a um leiin kum 2014, 2019 le 2023 khan revised nawk niin tuhin hmang zing a nih.

HMING: Hi pâwl hi Kristien Ṭhalai Pâwl ti nîng a ta, Independent Church of India hnuoiah department pakhat ning a tih.

HUOMCHIN  : Independent Church of India huom sûnga Kristien Ṭhalai Pâwl Unit indina a umna taphawt huom a tih.

INTHLUNGNA : Ministries Department, Independent Church of India

MOTTO           : KRISTA TA DINGA ṬHALAI (YOUTH FOR CHRIST)

EMBLEM        : ICI Emblem nîng a tih. (Annexure I)

FLAG                : Kristien Ṭhalai Pâwl flag nei nîng a tih. General Conference in ṭha a ti angin   buotsai a tih. (Annexure II)

HLAPUI           : Lal Iengkim Thawthei. A ziek le a sak dân ding chu Annexure III-a angin.

Hi pâwl hin I. C. I. inenkawl dân le ro fepui dân le inmilin a hnuoiahai hi a thiltum ning a tih:

  1. Pathien kuoma ropuina inhlân le chawimawina pêk.
  2. Member po poin Isu Krista sandamna chang seng theina dinga hmalâk.
  3. Krista Chanchin ṭha puongdar.
  4. Krista hnungzuitu ṭha ni dinga insiem.
  5. Kohran dân inza a kalchawi le kohran dân anga inneina inza le insukhmu.
  6. Kohran kut le ke ni dinga inbuotsai.
  7. Pathien thu le hla a insukhmasâwn.
  8. Harsahai sawmdâwl, ṭhangpui ngai hai ṭhangpui le lâwmhai lâwmpui.
  9. Mani intodelna ding le midang sawmdâwlna dinga a ṭul angpeia Project indin.
  10. Khuo-le-tui ṭha ni dinga insiem.
  11. Kohran thuring (doctrine) indiktaka chel.

Biekin pakhata inlawi ṭhalaia hming ziekhai po inzawm khawmna nîng a tih.

I. UNIT KṬP COMMITTEE: Unit-a Ṭhalaihai enkawltu ding committee um a ta, chu chu Unit KṬP Committee ti nîng a tih. Unita thuneitu nîng a tih.

A.    MEMBER DINGHAI:

  1. Unit a member tam dân dungzuia Committee member dinga mi 3 – 20 thlanghai. (OB le committee members)
  2. Bieltu/Awptu Pastor, Pro. Pastor, Central le Presbytery KṬP Committee member an umna unit ah.                          

B. OFFICE BEARER: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Asst. Secretary, Finance Secretary, Treasurer, ODC le Birthday Gift Finance Secretary ning an tih. A thei phawt chun Chairman chu Local church committee member laia mi ning a tih.

C. TERM OF OFFICE: Kum tin Local Church Committee inrawina hnuoiah Presbytery/Field KṬP Conference zo charah thlang nîng a ta, Office Bearerhai chu term thum bâk sin pangngai dingin a zâwnin thlang thei ni naw ni hai.

D. THLANG THEI DINGHAI:

(1) KṬP hming zieka ṭhanghai. (2) Dân zâw kim. (3) Khawtlâng le sawrkâr khap inruithei thaw ngai lo.

II. UNIT KṬP COMMITTEE SIN DING HAI:

  1. Unit ṭhalai Pâwl hrât dân ding le hmasâwn dân ding ngaituong a tih.
  2. Presbytery/Mission Field KṬP Conference le commitee ro bawzui ṭulhai bawzui a tih.
  3. Ṭhalai member le property record ṭhataka siemin kawl a tih. Property kawltu ding chu Committee in ruot a tih.
  4. Ṭhalai thiltumhai unit level ah a thei ang tâwpa sukpuitling dingin ṭhang lâng a tih.
  5. A ṭul dân i zirin sub-committee indinin mawphurna pêng a tih. Chu sub-committee a chairman chu unit KṬP committee member laia mi a ni ngei ding a nih.
  6. Presbytery/Mission Field KṬP Conference a thu thelût dinghai ngaituoin thelût a tih.

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III. CITY CHURCH KṬP

Khawpui kohran pakhata inlawi ṭhalaia hming ziekhai po inzawm khawmna nîng a tih.

1.    KṬP COMMITTEE: Khawpui pakhat a ṭhalaihai enkawltu ding committee um a ta, chu chu KṬP Committee ti ning a tih. Khawpui kohran ṭhalai sûnga thuneitu ning a tih.

A.    MEMBER DINGHAI:

  1. Member tam dân dungzuiin Committee member dinga mi 3 – 20 thlanghai.
  2. Bieltu/Awptu Pastor, Pro. Pastor le Central Committee member an umna ah.                         

B. OFFICE BEARER: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Asst. Secretary, Finance Secretary, Treasurer, ODC le Birthday Gift Finance Secretary ning an tih. A thei phawt chun Chairman chu Local church committee member laia mi ning a tih.

C. TERM OF OFFICE: Kum tin Local Church Committee inrawina hnuoiah thlang ning a ta, Office Bearer hai chu term thum bâk sin pangngai a dingin a zâwnin thlang thei ni naw ni hai. Central committee ruokchu kum thum sûnga ding thlang an tih.

D. THLANG THEI DINGHAI:

(1) KṬP hming zieka ṭhanghai. (2) Dân zâw kim.    (3) Khawtlâng le sawrkâr khap inruithei thaw ngai lo.

2.    COMMITTEE SIN DING HAI:

  1. Ṭhalai Pâwl hrât dân ding le hmasâwn dân ding ngaituong a tih.
  2. Committee ro hai bakah General Conference, Central Committee rohai bawzui ṭul hai bawzui a tih.
  3. Ṭhalai member le property record ṭhataka siemin kawl a tih. Property kawltu ding chu Committee in ruot a tih.
  4. Ṭhalai thiltumhai City Church level ah a thei ang tâwpa sukpuitling dingin ṭhang lang a tih.
  5. A ṭul dân i zirin sub-committee indinin mawphurna pêng a tih. Chu sub-committee a chairman chu KṬP committee member laia mi a ni ngei ding a nih.
  6. General Conference a thu thelût dinghai ngaituoin thelût a tih.
  7. Central Committee Member (kum thum sûnga ding) ding pakhat thlang a tih. General Conference ah Palai ding chu Chairman le secretary ning an ta, an lo thei naw chun an ai ding mi tir thei an tih.

Presbytery/Field Conference chu Presbytery/Field pakhat sûnga rorêlna insângtak nîng a ta, kum tin nei ni hlak a tih.

A.    MEMBER DING HAI:

  1. Member hlun: Unit KṬP Office Bearers, Presbytery/Field Committee members, Central Committee members, Missionary/ Pastor thawklaihai le   Pro. Pastorhai an umna presbytery/field ah. Presbytery Chairman, Presbytery Musical Board Chairman le Secretary.
  2. Member danghai: Unit KṬP tinin palai 2 pei tir thei an ta, hi bâka hin member-50-a inthawka chungtieng umnahai chun member 50 dang tling pei aiah palai 1 pei tirsa thei an tih.
  3. Presbytery/Field KṬP Committee in ṭul ati anga mi a fiel hai (vote nei thei nawni hai).

B. OFFICE BEARERS: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Asst. Secretary, Finance Secretary, Treasurer, ODC le Birthday Gift Finance Secretary, Presbytery/Field Conference in member laia mi thlanghai. Office Bearerhai hi sin pangngaiah term hni bâk a zâwnin thlang thei ni naw ni hai. A thei phawt chun Chairman le Vice-Chairman chu namdetna (ordination) chang annawleh Local Committee Member an ni ding a nih.

C. TERM OF OFFICE: Assembly term zuiin kum thum sûng ning a tih.

D. THLANG THEI DINGHAI:

  1. Palai list a ṭhang ngei a ni ding a nih.
  2. Dân zâw kim.
  3. Khawtlâng le sawrkâr khap inruithei thaw ngailo.
  4. ODC thataka pe.

E. PRESBYTERY / FIELD KṬP CONFERENCE SIN DING HAI: 

  1. Unit tina inthawka thu thelût (agenda) hai rêl a tih.
  2. General Conference, Central Committee, Central Executive Committee ro bawzui ṭul hai bawzui a tih.          
  3. Presbytery/Field Committee member ding 5-9 thlang a tih.
  4. Central Committee member ding palai laia mi pakhat thlang a tih. Hi bâka hin member 500-a inthawka chungtieng umnahai chun member 500 dang tling pei aiah member pakhat thlang thei a tih.
  5. General Conference a thu thelût ding hai (agenda) ngaituoin thelut a tih.
  6. Presbytery/Field KṬP Committee in kumkhat sûnga ding budget a siem chu approve thawng a tih.
  7. General Conference a palai ding member 100 pei aiah 1 pei thlang an tih. Presbytery/Field KṬP Committee thlang ding khawmin pe thei a tih.
  8. Ṭhalai Conference a thu rêl hai (resolution) Presbytery/field Conference le Ṭhalai General Conference ah pe lût a tih.
  9. Presbytery/Mission Field KṬP Committee resolution hai enin, siemthat ṭul hai siem thain, peiin   pawm a tih.
  10.  Presbytery/Field KṬP Conference nei ding thuah thu nei a tih.
  11.  Presbytery Standing/Field Committee haiin Election Comission dinga an thlang/ruot hai   inrawina hnuoiah inthlangna (Election) nei hlak a tih.

F. PRESBYTERY/MISSION FIELD KṬP COMMITTEE:

Presbytery/Mission Field KṬP Conference kârlaka ro bawzui ṭulhai bawzuitu ding committee um a ta, chu chu Presbytery/Field Committee ti nîng a tih. Assembly term zuiin kum thum sûnga ding in Presbytery/Field Conference in thlang a tih.

I. PRESBYTERY/FIELD KṬP COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

  1. Presbytery/Field KṬP Conference a Office Bearer hai chu Presbytery/Field KṬP Committee Office bearer ni nghâl an  ta, chubâka chun Presbytery/Field KṬP Conference-in   member laia mi 5-9 (panga-pakuo) chen Committee membera dinga thlang hai.
  2. Central Committee members, Presbytery Secretary, Field Secretary, an umna Presbytery/Field-ah.

II.  PRESBYTERY/FIELD KṬP COMMITTEE SIN DING:

  1. Presbytery/Field KṬP Conference ro bawzui ṭulhai bawzui a tih.
  2. Presbytery/Field KṬP Conference kâr laka ngaituo ṭul hai ngaituoin rêl a tih.
  3. Presbytery/Field KṬP Conference program siem a tih.
  4. Presbytery/Field-a KṬP budget ding lo siemlâwkin Conference-ah pêng a tih.
  5. Presbytery/Field sûnga Kristien Ṭhalai Pâwl hrâtna ding le hmasâwnna ding  ngaituoin thang lâng a tih.
  6. Presbytery/Field KṬP Property hrim hrim Presbytery Committee in a kawltu ding ruot a  tih.
  7. Nomination Committee ni nghâl ata, Conference agenda dinghai lakhâwmin, belsain, peiin, siemrêl a tih.
  8. Committee member a ṭhang sunzawm thei naw ding an um chun committeein ṭul a ti chun a ai ding mi ruot a ta, Conference hmasatakah suknghet a tih.

Biel pumpui huopa Kristien Ṭhalai Pâwl rorêlna insâng tak nîng a tih. Kum tin General Conference vawikhat nei hlak a tih, a hmang dân ding chu General Conference rêl dân ang pei ning a tih.

A.   MEMBER DING HAI:

  1. Member hlunhai: KṬP Central Committee members, ICI Executive Officers, Pastor thawk laihai, Pro Pastor, Presbytery/Field KṬP Office bearers. City church KṬP Chairman le secretary ning an ta, an lo thei naw chun an ai ding mi tir thei an tih.
  2. Member danghai:  Presbytery/Field tinin an member 100 ai peia 1 an thlang.
  3. Assembly Musical board Chairman le Secretary.
  4. General Conference-in mi a phal pêkhai (vote nei naw ni hai).

B. OFFICE BEARER: General Conference in member lai a mi Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Asst. Secretary, Finance Secretary le Treasurer a thlang hai ning an tih. Chairman le Vice Chairman chu namdetna chang laia mi an ni ding a nih. Office Bearerhai hi term khat bâk sin pangngaiah a zâwnin thlang thei ni naw ni hai.

C. TERM OF OFFICE: Assembly term zuiin term khat chu kum thum ning a tih.

D.   GENERAL CONFERENCE SIN DING HAI:

  1. Presbytery/Field KṬP Conference resolution hai enin, siem thain, thiekin pawm a tih.
  2. Presbytery/Field tina Kristien Ṭhailai Pâwl sukhrâtna ding ngaituoin rêl a tih.
  3. A thu rêl hai (resolution) Executive Council ah pelût a tih.
  4. General Conference Office Bearer thlang a ta, Executive Committee Member ding mi 4 member laia mi thlang a tih.
  5. Sum hmu dân ding lampui ngaituoin siem hlak a tih.
  6. Plan le Budget siemin sukpuitling dân ding ngaituoin hma lâng a tih.
  7. Kohran dang amani le pâwl dang le inzawmna, sin thaw tlângna ding thu ah General Assembly ah  intlun a tih.
  8. Kristien Ṭhalai Pâwl thiltumhai sukpuitlingna ding ngaituoin hma lâng a tih.
  9. Central Committee rohai siemthain, peiin, pawm a tih.
  10. General Conference nei dân ding thuah thu nei a tih.

General Conference kâr laka ro bawzui ṭulhai bawzuitu ding Committee um a ta, Central Committee ti nîng a tih.

A.   MEMBER DINGHAI:

  1. General Conference Office Bearer hai chu Central Committee Office Bearer ni nghâl an tih.
  2. Presbytery/Field/ City church KṬP haiin Central committee member dinga an thlanghai. (Presbytery/Mission Field/City church Central Committee member dinga thlanghai an ṭhangzawm theinaw ding a lo ni chun an Presbytery/Mission Field/City church committee in an ai ding thlang an ta Conference/Annual Session hmasa takah suknghet an tih)
  3. Executive Committee memberhai.

B.  TERM OF OFFICE: Assembly term zuiin kum thum sung ning a ta, Presbytery/Field/City Church a Central Committee member hai chu an biel Conferene zoa charge an inhlân hunah an term tâwp a tih.

C.  CENTRAL COMMITTEE SIN DING HAI:

  1. General Conference rorêl le a kârlaka rorêl ṭulhai rêlin bawzui a tih.
  2. General Conference koin General Conference programme siem a tih.
  3. Executive Committee in budget a siem lo thlîr lâwkin General Conference ah pelût a tih.
  4. Nomination Committee ni nghâl a ta, General Conference-a thulût ding (agenda) hai lakhâwmin, belsain, peiin siemrêl a tih.
  5. Youth Co-ordinator rawngbâwlna report dawngin ngaithlâng a tih.

Central Committee kâr laka ro le thu ṭul hai bawzuitu ding Committee um a ta, Executive Committee ti nîng a tih.

A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER DINGHAI:

  1. General Conference Office Bearer hai, Department Head, Youth-Co-ordinator.
  2. General Conference in mi pali a thlanghai le Music Promoter.

B. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SIN DING HAI:

  1. Central Committee thurêl hai bawzui a tih.
  2. Central Committee kârlaka thu ṭul le inhmaw hai ngaituoin rêl a tih.
  3. Central Committee inṭhungna ding program siemin ko a tih.
  4. Budget lo riruongin Central Committee ah pelût a tih.
  5. Office bearer term laklaw lai a lo châwl chun Executive Committee-in a aiaw ding thlang a ta, General Conference hmasa takah suknghet nîng a tih.
  6. Audit reporthai dawngin bawzui ṭulhai bawzui a tih.
  7. ICI Central Choir Chairman, Choir conductor, Asst. Choir Conductor le choir member ding ruot a tih.

A. SUM HMING:

  1. Central Sum: One Day For Christ, Birthday Gift, KṬP Day thawlâwm, Project Fund le Centralin sumhnâr a siemhai.
  2. Presbytery Sum: Ṭhalai Faiṭham, Thlathar thawlâwm le Presbytery KṬP-in sumhnâr a siem hai.
  3. Unit KṬP Sum: KṬP-in sumhnâr a siemhai.

B. SUM ENKAWL DÂN:

  1. General Conference hminga sum hmangna ding chu General Conference in siem a tih. General Conference kârlaka sum hmang ding le hmuna ding chu Central Committee in General Conference aiin siem a ta, bawzui a tih.
  2. Central Ṭhalai inenkawlna dinga Presbytery/Field/City church KṬP anthawka target le sum hmu suok CKṬP tienga submit chi hai hrim hrim chu City Church, Field le presbytery ah an tâng ding a ni naw a, an hmatieng CKṬP Finance Secretary kuomah a rêngin submit vawng ding a nih.
  3. Ṭhalai sum CKṬP account chu Assembly Auditor haiin audit an ta. Presbytery/Field/Unit Account chu Presbytery Auditor haiin Audit an tih. Central (CKTP) /Presbytery/Field/Unit a sum enkawltuhaiin Audit Statement le report hai chu an inthlungna   Executive/Presbytery/Field/Unit Committee inṭhungna hmasatak ah phar an ta, bawzui ṭul a um chun bawzui nghâl an tih.
  4. Budget puotienga sum sêng ṭulna inhmaw a um chun ṭumkhata dingin Central Comiittee/Executive Committee haiin a ṭul ang peiin sanction thei an ta, General Conference hmasa takah intlun an tih. Presbytery/Field KTP Committee khawmin sum sêng ṭulna inhmaw a um chun Presbytery/Field KṬP Committee-haiin a ṭul ang peiin sanction thei an ta, Presbytery/Field KṬP Conference hmasa takah intlun an tih.
  5. Central Kristien Ṭhalai Pâwl sum hrim hrim chu Central Kristien Ṭhalai Pâwl Finance secretary kuomah an hma thei angtaka thawn nghâl pei ding a nih.
  6. Finance Secretary in sum a hmu hrim hrim receipt pein cash-book ah zieklût nghâl a ta, treasurer kutah a peklût theina hmasatak ah a lût nghal ding a nih. Treasurer remchâng naw lei nilo a submit naw a tuoksuol a tuok chun a maw phur a tih.
  7. A thei phawt chun Bank umna taphawt Central/ Presbytery/ Field/ Unit KṬP haiah Bank Account hawng nîng a ta, Treasurer in Rs. 10, 000/- (singkhat) chen kawl thei a ta, a bâk po chu Bank ah a sie vawng ding a nih. Bank-a sie loa a kawla tuoksiet a tuok chun a kawl thei chin bâk po chu a maw phur a tih. Bank um nawna hmunah tuoksiet a tuok chun concern Committee in ngaituong a tih.
  8. Kristien Ṭhalai Pâwl sum hrim hrim concern Committee phalna um lo chun a hmang le mi an hmangtir phal an nawh.

ICI Finance Rule angin sum submit hunah Challan hmang nîng a tih.

  1. Thawktu rawngbâwla inzinhai chun ICI Financial Rules Section 2. 09 na dungzuiin bill thei an tih.
  2. General Conference le Central Committee inthungna (General Conference kâr lak a chun hieng ang hin T. E. bill thei an tih.  

    (a) General Conference palai (Member hlun le Conference in a thlanghai) ding le Central Committee member hai chu a tirtu Presbytery/Field/City Church in an T. E. pêng a tih. T. E. bill chu an Presbytery/Field/ City church Committee chairman kutah pe lût an ta, a endik hnung ah approved thawng a tih.

    (b) Executive Committee member thawktu nilo chun an T. E bill (Tour-Diary) chu Chairman ah pelût a ta, a endika, a pawm hai chun Treasurer ah bill la thei an tih.

    (c) General/Presbytery/Field Conference haia Assembly Musical board, Presbytery/Field Musical board palaihai chu a tirtu Musical board-in TE/TA pêng a tih

OFFICIAL

  1. Rawngbâwla an zin naw chângin Independent Church of India Thalai Office, ICI Secretariat ah Office kai a tih.
  2. Conference, Central Committee le Executive Committee thurêl hai po po sukpuitling a ni theina dingin hma lâng a tih.
  3. Kristien Ṭhalai Pâwl statistics record book siemin kawl a ta, Presbytery/Field/City church a hai thawndar hlak a tih.
  4. Presbytery tina Kristien Thalai Pâwl hai ngîrhmun hrietpuiin an hrât thei dân ding ngaituoin thurâwn pe hlak a tih.
  5. Central Kristien Ṭhalai Pâwl thil hai chu feltaka record-in Office ah kawl a tih.
  6. Biela rawngbâwlna ding Tentative program chu a ṭul ang peiin Central/Executive committee le inrâwn/inhrepawin siem hlak a ta, department head-ah intlun hlak a tih.

PASTORAL

  1. KṬP hrâtna dingin thu le hla ah an mamaw ang peiin châwm a tih. Camp, Seminar, Crusade-department head le Executive Committee hrietpuinain nei hlak a tih.
  2. Ṭhalai sukhrâtna dingin a ṭul ang peiin biel fang hlak a tih.
  3. Ṭhalai hai mamaw a pêk theina dingin Department Head/CKṬP Executive Committee hrietpuinainTraining, Conference ah fe thei a tih.
  4. KṬP Central Committee kuomah a rawngbâwl dân report pêng a tih.            
  5. A rawngbâwl dân le KṬP ngirhmun General Conference ah ziekin report pe hlak a tih.
  6. Thlatina a rawngbâwlna report chu Departmetment Head le CKTP Chairman/Secretary kuomah pêng a tih.

DISCIPLINE: Kohran Inṭhuoi dân Bu a mi hmang ning a tih.

Hi Inṭhuoi dân (KṬP Bye-law) hi siemṭhat ṭul a um chun General Conference rorêl pâwl hmun thuma ṭhea hmun hni (two third majority) remtinain amendment dingin Executive Council fethlengin Assembly-ah intlun a tih.

EMBLEM : ICI Emblem
Hrilfiena : ICI Emblem hrilfiena.
Motto : Krista ta dinga Ṭhalai

KṬP FLAG (KṬP Puonzâr)

A. FLAG RAWNG :- A puon rawng hi chikhat nîng ata, a vâr ning a tih. A vâr hin thalaihai chu Krista ta dinga thienghlim ding ei nih ti an entir.

B. FLAG SÛNGA THU ZIEK DING HAI:-

  1. Puonvâr a lailungah (a size le inmawitâwkin) ICI emblem ziek nîng a ta. Chu emblem chu rawng pâwl (blue colour) a ziek ding a nih. Emblem sûnga thu ziekhai chu rawng sen (red colour) a ziek nîng a tih.
  2. Emblem hnuoi chie a chun KTP Motto le CENTRAL/ PRESBYTERY/ FIELD/ UNIT hming chau, rawng pâwl (blue colour) a ziek nîng a tih.

C. A LIEN DÂN LE A SEI DÂN (Size):- A khang 2’. 6” X a dung 4’. 6

D. A HMANG DÂN DING:-

  1. KṬP Day (ursun taka keipharna huser hmang hlak ding)
  2. KṬP Week, KṬP Conference le KṬP in programme a siemna hai ah târsuok ding.
  3. Ṭhalai member thi niin sûnpuinain biekin tuolah (Compound) a ngul chenvea khai ding a nih.

LAL IENGKIM THAWTHEI
(Vuok hni a thlep ding)

Lal Iengkim thawthei Pathien chu,
An thieng ie, Ân thieng ie;
Ropuina, chawimawina, thilthawtheina chatuonin
I ta a nih.

Vânglai pârmawina hai I siema,
Chuoi theilo ding chatuon hringna I mi pêk.
Aw Siemtu Pathien Lal ropui kan inpâk che.

Khawvel thuneina chu peiin,
Suol simin, vânglai hun;
Kan hrâtna, kan mawina, kan hringna leh I kuomah
Kan hung inhlân,

Rinumna hmuna khawm mi chel la,
I ram san dinga kan hung pungkhâwm châng hin;
Aw Lalpa nangin kan rohai mi rêl pêk rawh.

Krista ta dinga ṭhalai hai,
Ṭhangruolin, lungruolin,
Zâm loin, kîr loin Lalpa ta di’n chatuonin kal pên ei tiu.

Suol bawi a’nthawka min tlansuokin,
Vân khuo le tuia le thiempu a mi siemtu,
Aw chawimawi ei tiu Lalpa chu Haleluiah! A. . . . men.

A sak dân ding:

  1. Inza tak le ursuntaka ngîrtluna sak ding.
  2. Chângkhatna po kut khaithlâk ding.
  3. Chânghnina a inthawkin chângtieng kut vawitieng âwma bela a tawp chena sie ding.  
  4. Sound track hmang ding a ni chun CKTP-in hmang dinga a siem ‘sound track’ chau hmanga sak ning a tih.

1. Hming: ‘ICI Central Choir’ ti nîng a tih.
2. Inthlungna: ICI Central Kristien Ṭhalai Pâwl
3. Thupui (Motto): ‘Lalpa chu inpâk ro’ (Praise the Lord)
4. Emblem: ICI Emblem
5. Term of Office: Assembly term zuiin kumthum pei nîng a tih.

I. A THILTUMHAI:

  1. Hlaa Pathien biek, inpâk le chawimâwi.
  2. Hla hmanga Chanchin tha puongdar.
  3. Hla le Music-a ṭhalai hai suk hmasâwn.
  4. A ṭulna le remchângna hmun haia hlaa rawngbâwl.

II.  MEMBER DING HAI:

  1. Central Kristien Ṭhalai Pâwl Executive Committee-in hla tienga thilpêk nei mi, mi 16 a inthawk chungtieng ṭul a ti zât zât a ruothai chu nîng an tih.
  2. Member lâk thar thuah CKṬP Executive Committee mawphurna ning a tih. Member lâk belsa ṭul a ni chun Choir committee in member ding zawngin Central Executive Committee ah intlun a tih.

III.   THLANG THEI DING HAI:

  1. Râwl ṭhatna tienga thilpêk nei mi.
  2. Mi piengthar le nungchang mawi.
  3. Ṭawngṭaimi le inngaitlâwm mi.
  4. Mi taima le thuawi thei mi.
  5. Mawphurna sukpuitling ngei tum mi.
  6. Mani invawng thienghlim mi.
  7. Thuom inchâwitâwka inchei mi.

IV.    ṬHUOITU THLANG DÂN DING:

1. Office Bearer:

(a) Chairman – CKTP Executive Committee in Executive Committee member laia mi thlang a tih.

(b) Choir conductor & Asst. Choir Conductor: Executive Committee in thlang/ruot a tih.

(c) Secretary, Asst. Secretary, Finance, Treasurer- Choir member laia mi in thlang an tih. Asst. Secretary chun rawngbâwlna le activity po po kimchang takin record a tih.

2. Committee Member ding Choir memberhaiin anni laia mi 3 thlang an tih.

3. ADVISER: Central Kristien Thalai Pâwl Chairman, Secretary, Youth Co-Ordinator, Department Head le Music Promotor hai ning an tih.

V. COMMITTEE SIN DING HAI:

  1. Pâwl siemrem thu ah mawphur an ta, ṭul an ti chun iengtik hun a khawm pâwl sawnkuol thei an tih.
  2. Hla inchûk dân ding rêl hlak a tih.
  3. ICI puotienga rawngbâwlna ding a chun Department head/ Executive Committee remti puina la hmasa pei a tih.
  4. CKṬP Executive Committee ah report pe hlak a tih.
  5. Hla inchûk hunah Choir conductor in conduct pei a tih.
  6. Choir hlasak/inchûk ding chu committee-in ngaituong a tih.

VI. ṬHUOITU HAI LE INLAICHÎNNA:

  1. Kristien Ṭhalai Pâwl Executive Committee in term laklaw lai khawm nisien a ṭulna a um chun Central Choir Committee, ṭhiekin siemṭha thei a tih.
  2. A ṭulna hun le hmuna chun Department Head, Youth Co-Ordinator, Central Committee le Central Kristien Thalai Pâwl Executive Committee haiin rawngbâwl dingin phût thei an tih.
  3. Central Choir in harsatna a nei chun Central Kristien Ṭhalai Pâwl Executive Committee kuom ah intlun pei a tih.
  4. Central Choir resolution hai chu CKṬP, Executive Committee a copy pe ve pei an tih.

VII. UNIFORM CHUNGCHÂNG:

  1. A ṭul ang peiin Central Kristien Ṭhalai Pâwl Executive Committee hrietpuinain Choir Committee in ngaituo pei a tih.
  2. Uniform hai hi duottaka enkawl ding a ni a, Choir Committeein a ti hun a naw chu hmun danga hâk phal ni naw nih.
  3. Choir member ninaw hai chun kawl le inbel phal ni naw nih.
  4. Choir nina a tâwp chun uniform Choir suma inchâwk a kawlhai Choir Committee kutah a submit ding a nih.
  5. Dân in a phal bâk miin a lo hmanga hmêl hemna a um chun a tharin a thleng ding a nih.

VIII. SUM CHUNGCHâNG

  1. Central Choir Committee in a remhriet dân ang ang in sum hmuna ding Central Kristien Thalai Pâwl Executive Committee hrietpuinain ngaituo thei a tih.
  2. Rawngbâwl dinga fiel anni a sum seng ṭulna a um chun a fieltuhai mawphurna ni pei a tih.
  3. An sum hmu le hmang hai hrim hrim chu Assembly auditor han audit pei an ta, audit report chu Choir Committeein CKṬP Executive Committee kuomah pe hlak a tih.

IX. RULES AND DISCIPLINE:

  1. Member laia tukhawmin hmingsietna a nei chun ama le ama an bân anga ngai nîng a ta, Choir Committee in report a pêk dungzuiin CKṬP Executive Committee in a ṭul angin action lâng a tih.
  2. Hla inchûkna le rawngbâwlna hmun hai ah hâwp le hmuom phal a ni nawh.
  3. A san mumal hriet umlo/hril umloa hla inchûkna ah a zâwna ṭum 3 nêka tam ṭhanglo hai le regular taka ṭhang ṭha peilo hai chu Choir Committee in ngaituong a ta, Central Kristien Thalai Pâwl Executive Committee ngaituo dingin intluna tih.
  4. Nuhmei le pasal innêl taluo le a kawpa um fâl phal an nawh.
  5. Hla inchûkna a le rawngbâwlna dingah theinawna neihai chun ziek or ṭawngbauin thuneituhai kuomah intlun hlak ding a nih.
  6. Hla inchûk zâtin hminglamna le ṭawngṭaina nei zie nîng a tih.
  7. Member lai ICI thawktu a lo ṭhanga, rawngbâwlna ding leia a sin ṭhul a lo ṭul a ni chun Choir Committee in Department Head kuomah official duty a pawm dingin ngênna siem pêk a tih.
  8. Member laia min siet le ṭhat a lo tuok chun Choir Committee in a theina insângtak in langtir a tih.
  9. Choir member laia min ama tieng harsatna leia ṭhang thei ta naw ding a ni chun an hma thei angin ziek ngeiin Choir Chairman/Secretary kuomah an tlun ding a nih.
  10. Kohran le khawtlang danhai inzaa chawisangtu a ni ding a nih.
  11. Kumkhatah vawithum bêk retreat an nei ngei hlak ding a nih.
  12. Executive Committee in ṭul a ti hunah Allowance siempêk thei a tih.

XI. CHOIR CONDUCTOR MAWPHURNA:

  1. Choir memberhai an thlarau ngîrhmun en peiin Pathien thu le hlaah sukhrât dân ding ngaituo hlak a tih.
  2. Hla inchûk ding ngaituo le ko thuah committee le inhrepawin hma la hlak a tih.
  3. Music track hmang ding lo ngaituo hlak a tih.
  4. Hla inchûknaa thangpuitu dingin music tienga thiemna neihai ṭul a ti angin fiel thei a tih.
  5. Choir memberhai ṭhuoi (picking) le thak (dropping) thuah Choir Chairman/Secretary leh inhrepawin arrangement buotsai hlak a tih.
  6. Hla inchûkna ding (hla ziek) buoipui thuah Secretary leh inhrepawin lo buoipui hlak a tih.

XII. SIEMTHAT LE SUKDANGLAM

Hi Choir Bye-law hi siemṭhat ṭul a um chun General Conference rorêl pâwl (simple majority) remti nain Amendment thaw thei ning a tih.

Independent Church of India
Christian Youth Department Bye-Laws
Revised 2023

NAME: It shall be called the ‘Kristien Thalai Pawl’ (KTP) (Christian Youth Department) and form one of the Departments in the Independent Church of India.

SCOPE: The Department shall encompass all KTP units set up within the Independent Church of India.

DEPARTMENT: Ministries Department, Independent Church of India.

MOTTO: ‘Youth For Christ’ (Krista Ta Dinga Thalai)

EMBLEM        : The ICI Emblem. (Annexure I)

FLAG: The KTP shall have a flag which shall be approved by the General Conference. (Annexure II)

ANTHEM: ‘Lal Iengkim Thawthei’. Words and tune given at Annexure III.

In line with the rules, regulations and ethos of the Independent Church of India, the objectives of the KTP are as follows:

  1. To praise and give all glory to God.
  2. To strive and ensure that all its members are born-again believers of Jesus Christ.
  3. To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
  4. To become faithful disciples of Christ.
  5. To give all respects and follow the rules, regulations, rituals and ceremonies of the Church and emphasize the importance of marriage according to the Church rites.
  6. To prepare to be the hands and feet of the Church.
  7. To develop and strive towards spiritual maturity.
  8. Assisting the needy, helping the helpless and celebrating with the successful.
  9. To prepare plans and establish projects for self-sufficiency and development of society and individuals.
  10. To be upright citizens and true sons of the soil.
  11. To maintain the faith and true doctrines of the Church.

All the youth attending the same church shall form a unit.

I. UNIT KTP COMMITTEE:  The Unit KTP Committee shall be the highest authority in a unit and shall be responsible for the welfare of its members.

A. MEMBERS:

(1) 3 to 20 elected Committee members (including Office Bearers) depending on the size/number of youth members in the church.
(2) Area Pastor, Pro-Pastor(s), Central and Presbytery KTP Committee members (in their home church).

B. OFFICE BEARERS: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Finance Secretary, Treasurer/ODC/Birthday Gift Finance Secretary.

C. TERM OF OFFICE:  The Local Committee shall assist in holding elections every year just after the Presbytery/Field KTP Conference. Office bearers cannot hold the same office for more than 3 terms.

D. ELIGIBILITY:

(1)     Registered member of the KTP,
(2)     Follows all rules and regulations of the Church,
(3)     Is not an addict of any substance banned by society and government.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF UNIT KTP COMMITTEE:

  1. It shall strive and plan to strengthen and develop the local Unit KTP.
  2. To implement and follow up on relevant resolutions of the Presbytery/Mission Field Conference and Committees.
  3. It shall maintain a record of all members and properties. The Committee shall appoint a person responsible for looking after its properties.
  4. It shall do its best to fulfil all objectives set for the youth at the unit level.
  5. It shall set up sub-committees for better efficiency, if necessary. The Chairmen of such cub-committees must be members of the KTP Committee.
  6. It shall prepare agendas to be submitted at the Presbytery/Mission Field Conference.

III. CITY CHURCH KTP

All the youth registered in a City Church shall form the City Church KTP.

1. KTP COMMITTEE: Every City Church shall have a KTP Committee to look after the youth in the church and be responsible for their welfare.

A. MEMBERS:
(1) 3 to 20 elected Committee members (including Office Bearers) depending on the size/number of youth members in the church.
(2) Area Pastor, Pro-Pastor(s), Central KTP Committee members (in their home church).

B. OFFICE BEARERS: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Finance Secretary, Treasurer/ODC/Birthday Gift Finance Secretary. The Chairman should be a member of the Local Committee, if possible.

C. TERM OF OFFICE:  The Local Committee shall assist in holding elections every year. Office bearers cannot hold the same office for more than 3 terms. However, member(s) for the KTP Central Committee will be elected for a term of 3 years.

D. ELIGIBILITY:
(1) Registered member of the KTP,
(2) Follows all rules and regulations of the Church,
(3) Is not an addict of any substance banned by society and government.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE

  1. To consider ways and means to strengthen and develop the KTP.
  2. Apart from its own resolutions, it shall follow up and take necessary action on resolutions of the General Conference and Central Committee.
  3. It shall prepare and maintain a proper record of all its members as well as properties. The Committee shall nominate a person to look after and maintain all its properties.
  4. It shall strive to fulfil all objectives of the KTP at the City Church level.
  5. It shall set up sub-committees with fixed responsibilities as needed. The Chairman must be a member of the Committee.
  6. It shall prepare and submit agendas for the General Conference.
  7. It shall elect a member for the Central Committee for a term of 3 years. The Chairman and Secretary will be delegates at the General Conference. In case they are not able to attend the Conference, they can send substitutes in their place.

The Presbytery / Mission Field KTP Conference is the highest legislative / decision making body at the Presbytery / Mission Field KTP level and shall be held every year.

A. MEMBERS:

(1) Permanent members:  Unit KTP Office Bearers, Presbytery/Field Committee members, Central Committee members, serving Pastors and Pro-Pastors (in the Presbytery/Field they are serving in), Presbytery Chairman, Presbytery Musical Board Chairman and Secretary.

(2) Other members: 2 delegates from every Unit KTP plus 1 delegate for every 50 KTP members in a Unit.

(3) Special invitees/observers from the Presbytery/Field KTP Committee (without voting rights).

B. OFFICE BEARERS:  Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Finance Secretary, Treasurer, ODC (One Day for Christ) & Birthday Gift Finance Secretary, persons selected by the Presbytery/Field Conference. The Office Bearers cannot be elected for more than 2 terms in the same position. The Chairman and Vice Chairman must be ordained members or members of a Local Church Committee, if possible.

C. TERM OF OFFICE: 3 years, concurrent with the Assembly.

D. ELIGIBILITY FOR ELECTIONS:
(1) Must be on the list of delegates,
(2) One who has not broken any laws/rules of the Church,
(3) Not addicted to any substance prohibited by society and the government,
(4) One who gives for ODC regularly.

E. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PRESBYTERY/FIELD CONFERENCE:

  1. To consider agendas submitted by all Units.
  2. To consider/follow up on resolutions of the General Conference, Central Committee and Central Executive Committee.
  3. To elect 5-9 members for the Presbytery/Field Committee from the delegates.
  4. To elect one member for the Central Committee from among the delegates. In addition to this, any Unit with more than 500 members can send 1 member to the Central Committee for every 500 members.
  5. To decide on the agendas to be submitted to the General Conference.
  6. To consider and approve the annual Budget prepared by the Presbytery/Field Committee.
  7. To elect one delegate to the General Conference for every 100 members. It can also pass on this responsibility to the Presbytery/Field KTP Committee.
  8. It shall submit the Conference resolutions to the Presbytery/Field Conference and the KTP General Conference.
  9. It shall consider, amend, reject or accept the resolutions passed by the Presbytery/Field KTP Committee.
  10. It can decide on whether to have or not have the Presbytery/Field KTP Conference.
  11. It shall conduct elections led by the Election Commission elected by the Presbytery Standing/Field Committee.

F. PRESBYTERY/MISSION FIELD KTP COMMITTEE

The Presbytery/Mission Field Committee has been set up to consider and take decisions on issues that may arise between Presbytery/Mission Field Conferences. It shall have a term of 3 years, concurrent with the General Assembly with members elected by the Presbytery/Field Conference.

I. PRESBYTERY/FIELD COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

(1)     The Office Bearers of the Presbytery/Field Conference will also be Office Bearers of the Presbytery/Field Committee. In addition, 5-9 members will be elected by the Presbytery/Field KTP Conference.

(2)     Central Committee members , Presbytery Secretary and Field Secretary (in the Presbytery/Field where they are resident)

II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRESBYTERY/FIELD KTP COMMITTEE:

  1. To follow up on resolutions of the Presbytery/Field KTP Conference.
  2. To consider issues that may arise between Presbytery/Field Conferences.
  3. To prepare and finalise the programme for the Presbytery/Field KTP Conference.
  4. To prepare the Budget for the Presbytery/Field for the Conference to consider/approve.
  5. To strengthen and develop the KTP in the Presbytery/Field.
  6. To appoint responsible persons to look after and be responsible for all KTP properties in the Presbytery.
  7. It shall be the Nomination Committee and can amend, reject or accept agendas for the Conference.
  8. The Committee may nominate replacement(s) for a member or members who are unable to continue. Such nominations shall be confirmed at the next Conference.

The KTP General Conference shall be the highest-level decision-making and legislative body of the Christian Youth Department (KTP) of the Church, held once a year as decided by the General Conference.

A.      MEMBERS:

(1)     Permanent members:  KTP Central Committee members, ICI Executive Officers, serving Pastors & Pro-Pastors, Presbytery/Field KTP Office Bearers, City Church KTP Chairman and Secretary or their representatives.

(2)     Other members:  1 delegate for every 100 KTP members from the Presbyteries/Fields.

(3)     Assembly Musical Board Chairman and Secretary.

(4)     Nominees/observers nominated by the General Conference (without voting rights).

B.      OFFICE BEARERS: A Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Finance Secretary and Treasurer elected by the General Conference from among its members. The Chairman and Vice Chairman must be ordained members. The Office Bearers cannot be elected for more than one term to the same post.

C.      TERM OF OFFICE:  3 years, concurrent with the Assembly.

D.     RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE:

(1)     To consider, amend, reject or accept resolutions of the Presbytery/Field Conferences.

(2)     To consider and plan for strengthening and development of the KTP in every Presbytery/Field.

(3)     To submit its resolutions to the Executive Council.

(4)     To elect Office Bearers of the General Conference and also 4 Executive Council members from amongst its own members.

(5)     To consider and make plans for generating funds.

(6)     To prepare and implement annual Plans and Budget.

(7)     To obtain permission/approval from the Executive Council for collaborations and joint ministries with other churches and organisations.

(8)     To work towards successful implementation of the objectives of the KTP.

(9)     To amend, reject or accept resolutions of the Central Committee.

(10)   To decide on holding the annual General Conference.

The Central Committee has been set up to consider and decide on issues that may arise between General Conferences.

A.      MEMBERS:

1.       Office Bearers of the General Conference shall also be Office Bearers of the Central Committee.

2.      Members elected by the Presbytery/Mission Field/City Church KTP Committees. (In case any member from a Presbytery/Mission Field/City Church is unable to attend, the Presbytery/Mission Field/City Church Committee can depute another member to attend in his/her place – which will be confirmed at the first Conference/Annual Session.

3.      Members of the Executive Committee.

B.      TERM OF OFFICE:  3 years, concurrent with the General Assembly. The term for members from the Presbytery/Mission Field/City Churches shall end when they hand over charge after their Conferences.

The Executive Committee has been established to consider and decide on urgent issues that may arise in between sittings of the Central Committee.

A.      MEMBERS:

(1)     Office Bearers of the General Conference, Department Head and Youth Coordinator.

(2)     4 members elected at the General Conference and the ICI Music Promoter.

B.      RESPONSIBILITIES:

(1)     To follow up/implement resolutions of the Central Committee.

(2)     To consider and decide on urgent issues that may arise in between sittings of the Central Committee.

(3)     To fix dates and prepare the programme for the Central Committee.

(4)     To prepare the Budget and submit it to the Central Committee.

(5)     If an Office Bearer is enable to continue, it shall elect a replacement which will be submitted to the Central Committee and confirmed at the General Conference.

(6)     To follow up/implement issues raised by Audit reports.

(7)     It shall appoint the Chairman of the ICI Central Choir, the Choir Conductor, Assistant Choir Conductor and members of the Choir.

A.      NAME OF FUNDS:

1.       Central Funds:  One Day for Christ (ODC), Birthday Gift, KTP Day Collection, Project Fund and other sources decided at the Central Conference.

2.      Presbytery Funds:  KTP Faitham, New Month Collection and other sources created by the Presbytery KTP.

3.      Local Funds:  Sources created by the local KTP.

B.      FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:

1.       The General Conference will decide on funds that will be spent in its name. The Central Committee will decide and follow up on funds that are to be spent during the period when the General Conference is not in session.

2.      Funds which are part of a set target and meant for Central KTP should not be delayed/stuck at the City Church/Field/Presbytery level and should be submitted to the Central KTP Finance Secretary as soon as possible.

3.      The Central KTP Youth account will be audited by Assembly Auditors while the Presbytery Auditors will audit the Presbytery/Field/Unit KTP accounts. Those in charge of fund/finance at the Central KTP/Presbytery/Field/Unit level will consider/examine the Audit statement and reports at the first sitting of the Executive/ Presbytery/Field/Unit Committee and take necessary action.

4.      In case of any urgent/unavoidable expenditure not on the budget, the Central/Executive Committee can sanction the amount on a one-time basis, to be submitted/regularised at the next General Conference. Similarly, the KTP Presbytery/Field Committee can sanction urgent/unavoidable expenditure which must be submitted/regularised at the next Presbytery/Field Committee.

5.       Any fund meant for Central KTP should be submitted to the Central KTP Finance Secretary as soon as possible.

6.      For all funds received, the Finance Secretary will immediately issue a receipt and enter it in the Cash Book. The funds will then be submitted to the Treasurer at the first opportunity. If it is not submitted despite the Treasurer being available and any mishap happens leading to loss of the fund, the Finance Secretary will be held responsible.

7.       All Central/Presbytery/Field/Unit KTP should have a bank account wherever the facility is available. The Treasurer must deposit any amount over ₹ 10,000/- in the bank. If he/she fails to do so, the Treasurer will be held responsible for any loss of funds over and above this amount. If such a loss occurs in a place where there is no banking facility, the matter will be considered and decided by the concerned Committee.

8.      Funds belonging to the KTP cannot be spent or borrowed/lent without the approval of the concerned Committee.

9.      Funds must be submitted through Challan, as per the ICI Financial Rules.

  1. Workers can claim TA/TE for journeys on official / ministry work, as per ICI Financial Rules 2.09.
  2. For General Conference and Central Committee meetings, as well as in between these meetings, TA/TE bill can be submitted/claimed as follows:
    (a) TA/TE of delegates for the General Conference (permanent members and delegates elected by the Conference) and members of the Central Committee will be settled by their respective Presbytery/Field/City Church. The bills should be submitted to the Chairman of the Presbytery/Field/City Church Committee who will verify and approve it.
    (b) Members of the Executive Committee who are nor workers can submit their TA/TE Bill (Tour Diary) to the Chairman. After the Chairman’s verification and approval, the bill can be claimed with the Treasurer.
    (c) Members of the Assembly Musical Board attending the General/Presbytery/Field Conference as well as delegates of the Presbytery/Field Musical Board can submit their TA/TE Bills to the Musical Board that sent them.

OFFICIAL

1.       When not on official tour, the YCO shall attend office at the Independent Church of India KTP Office, ICI Secretariat.

2.      He will follow up and take necessary action on all resolutions of the General Conference, Central Committee and Executive Committee.

3.      He shall prepare and maintain a KTP Statistics Record Book, a copy of which will be sent to all Presbyteries/Fields/City Churches.

4.      He shall familiarise himself with the condition of the KTP and issues faced by them in all the Presbyteries/Fields and offer appropriate guidance and advice where necessary.

5.       He shall be responsible for and look after the properties of the Central KTP at the Office.

6.      He shall consult/inform the Central/Executive Committees while preparing/finalising tentative programmes for his ministries and submit the final programme to the Department Head.

PASTORAL

1.       He shall minister to the spiritual needs of the KTP members through Camps, Seminars, Crusades, etc. organised with the knowledge/approval of the Department Head and the Executive Committee.

2.      He shall organise visits to different KTP Units to minister and strengthen them spiritually.

3.      He shall attend trainings, conferences, etc. with the approval of the Department Head/Central KTP Executive Committee to prepare himself for a more effective ministry amongst the Youth/KTP.

4.      He shall submit reports of his ministry amongst the Youth to the KTP Central Committee.

5.       He shall submit a written report of his ministry among the Youth as well as the current condition of the KTP to the General Conference.

6.      He shall submit a monthly report of his activities and ministry to the Department Head and Central KTP Chairman/Secretary.

DISCIPLINE:  All issues relating to discipline/disciplinary actions shall be dealt with according to the relevant ICI rules & regulations.

A two-third majority vote at the KTP General Conference for amending these bye-laws can be submitted to the Executive Council which will forward the same to the General Assembly for its consideration and approval.

EMBLEM : ICI Emblem
Explanation: Explanation of the ICI Emblem
Motto : Youth for Christ

KTP FLAG

A. COLOUR:     It shall be white in colour. The colour white is a symbol of holiness and reminds the youth that they should be holy because Christ is holy.

B.  WORDS TO BE PRINTED ON THE FLAG:

(a)     The ICI emblem will be printed in the middle of the flag. While the outline of the emblem shall be in royal blue colour, the words inside the emblem shall be in ruby red colour.

(b)     Below the Emblem shall be written the KTP Motto and the name of the Central/Presbytery/ Field/Unit in blue colour.

C.  SIZE:            Breadth: 2’ 6” (2 ½ feet), Length: 4’ 6” (4 ½ feet)

D.  USAGE:

1.       On KTP Day (a formal flag-hoisting ceremony should be organised)

2.      It shall be used on every KTP Week, KTP Conference and all KTP Programmes.

3.      It shall be flown at half-mast inside the church compound on the day a member of the KTP dies and is buried.

LAL IENGKIM THAWTHEI
(Vuok hni a thlep ding)

Lal Iengkim thawthei Pathien chu,
An thieng ie, Ân thieng ie;
Ropuina, chawimawina, thilthawtheina chatuonin
I ta a nih.

Vânglai pârmawina hai I siema,
Chuoi theilo ding chatuon hringna I mi pêk.
Aw Siemtu Pathien Lal ropui kan inpâk che.

Khawvel thuneina chu peiin,
Suol simin, vânglai hun;
Kan hrâtna, kan mawina, kan hringna leh I kuomah
Kan hung inhlân,

Rinumna hmuna khawm mi chel la,
I ram san dinga kan hung pungkhâwm châng hin;
Aw Lalpa nangin kan rohai mi rêl pêk rawh.

Krista ta dinga ṭhalai hai,
Ṭhangruolin, lungruolin,
Zâm loin, kîr loin Lalpa ta di’n chatuonin kal pên ei tiu.

Suol bawi a’nthawka min tlansuokin,
Vân khuo le tuia le thiempu a mi siemtu,
Aw chawimawi ei tiu Lalpa chu Haleluiah! A. . . . men.

Note:

  1. The song/anthem shall be sung ceremoniously with respect while standing.
  2. Hands shall be on the side while singing the first verse and chorus.
  3. From the second verse onwards to the end, the right hand shall be placed on the left chest above the heart.
  4. Only the soundtrack prepared by the Central KTP shall be used while singing this song/anthem.
  1. Name:                  ‘I.C.I. Central Choir’
  2. Department:        ICI Central KTP
  3.  Motto:                 ‘Praise the Lord’
  4. Emblem:              ICI Emblem.
  5. Term:                   3 years, concurrent with the Assembly.

I.       OBJECTIVES:

1. Praising and glorifying God through songs.

2. Spreading the Gospel of Christ through songs.

3. Developing the Youth through music and songs.

4. Ministering through songs wherever needed.

II.     MEMBERS:

  1. Up to 16 or more KTP members with talents for music, songs and singing, nominated by the Central KTP Executive Committee.
  2. The Central KTP Executive Committee shall be responsible for taking in new members. If there is a need to take in more member(s), the Choir Committee shall make the selection(s) and inform the Central Executive Committee.

III.   ELIGIBLE MEMBERS:

  1. Members with good, singing voices.
  2. Born-again believer with good character.
  3. A humble and praying person.
  4. An obedient and hard-working person.
  5. A responsible and steadfast person.
  6. A person who maintains himself/herself physically and spiritually.
  7. A person who dresses well.

IV.    LEADERS:

  1. Office Bearers:
  2. Chairman – elected by the Central KTP Executive Committee from among its members.
  3. Choir Conductor & Assistant Choir Conductor – elected/nominated by the Central KTP Executive Committee.
  4. Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Finance Secretary, Treasurer – elected by the Choir members from amongst themselves. The Assistant Secretary shall make detailed records of the ministry and activities of the Choir.
  5. The Choir members shall elect 3 Committee members from amongst themselves.
  6. Advisers: Central KTP Chairman, Secretary, Youth Co-ordinator, Department Head and Music Promotor.

V.     RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE:

(1)     To allocate singers their parts in the Choir according to their voice-type. They shall have the power to change the allocations at any time.

(2)     To decide on the rehearsal schedules for the Choir.

(3)     To obtain permission/approval from the Department Head and Central KTP Executive Committee for any performance/ministry outside the Independent Church of India.

(4)     To submit reports to the Central KTP Executive Committee.

(5)     The Choir Conductor shall conduct the Choir during rehearsals.

(6)     To choose/select the songs/choirs for the Choir to perform.

VI.    RELATIONS WITH OTHERS /MISCELLANEOUS:

  1. If the need arises, the Central KTP Executive Committee has the right to disband and/or re-constitute the Choir at any time.
  2. Depending on the occasion and need, the Department Head, the Youth Co-ordinator and the Central KTP Executive Committee can requisition the Choir to perform/minister at any function.
  3. In case of any problem or issue, the Central Choir can approach the Central KTP Executive Committee.
  4. The Central Choir shall submit a copy of all its resolutions to the Central KTP Executive Committee.

VII.  CHOIR UNIFORM:

  1. The Choir Committee will make arrangements for their uniforms, keeping the Central KTP Executive Committee informed.
  2. The uniforms should be looked after with care and cannot be worn at other events without the permission of the Choir Committee.
  3. The uniforms cannot be kept or worn by anyone other than members of the Choir.
  4. The uniforms, financed by the Choir, must be returned/submitted to the Choir Committee once a member leaves the Choir.
  5. If the uniform is damaged intentionally or through unauthorised use, the concern member shall replace it from his/her own pocket.

VIII. FINANCING:

  1. The Central Choir Committee can devise its own innovative ways to generate funds for the Choir with the knowledge/approval of the Central KTP Executive Committee.
  2. The hosts will take care of any expenditure in connection with the Choir’s performance at events where they are invited.
  3. All funds received and spent by the Choir shall be audited by the Assembly Auditors and the Audit Reports will be submitted by the Choir Committee to the Central KTP Executive Committee.

IX.    RULES AND DISCIPLINE:

  1. If any member is involved in a scandal or behaviour unbecoming of a Choir member, he/she shall be considered automatically dismissed from the Choir. Depending on the report submitted by the Choir Committee to the Central KTP Executive Committee, appropriate action can also be taken against him/her.
  2. Smoking or any use of tobacco is prohibited during rehearsals and at performances.
  3. The Choir Committee shall consider the case of any member who is absent without a proper reason for more than 3 consecutive rehearsals or is absent frequently and, if considered necessary, will report the matter for necessary action to the Central KTP Executive Committee.
  4. Male and female members of the Choir are expected to behave properly and maintain a decent, respectful distance and prohibited from going off separately unchaperoned.
  5. Choir members who cannot attend rehearsals or performances must inform the Choir Committee the reason for their absence verbally or in writing.
  6. There shall be a roll call and prayers at every rehearsal.
  7. If a Choir member is also a ICI worker, the Choir Committee can request the Department Head to consider treating his/her time spent on rehearsals and performance as on official duty.
  8. When and if a Choir member has some cause for celebrations or meets with an unforeseen tragedy, the Choir Committee shall come up with the best and most appropriate ways to celebrate the occasion or console/commiserate with him/her.
  9. If a Choir member has genuine reasons to leave the Choir, he/she must inform the Choir Chairman/Secretary as soon as possible.
  10. A Choir member must hold and project the values and rules/regulations of the Church and society with due respect and the highest regards.
  11. The Choir shall have at least 3 Retreats in a year.
  12. The Central KTP Executive Committee/Choir Committee can sanction appropriate Allowances as and when necessary.

XI.    RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHOIR CONDUCTOR:

  1. He shall be responsible for keeping the Choir members spiritually aware and strong by striving to keep himself aware of their individual situations.
  2. He shall coordinate closely with the Committee with regards to rehearsal schedules and the songs/hymns to be learned.
  3. He shall arrange for any music track(s) to be used by the Choir.
  4. He is at liberty to request assistance from musicians or musical experts to help the Choir at rehearsals and performances.
  5. He shall make arrangements with the Choir Chairman/Secretary for picking up and dropping off Choir members for rehearsals and performances.
  6. He shall arrange for song/music sheets for the Choir members at rehearsals with the Choir Secretary.

XII.  AMENDMENTS

These Choir Bye-laws can be amended by a simple majority of votes at the KTP General Conference.