TO FURTHER THE FULFILLMENT OF THE GREAT COMMISSION BY EVANGELISM & EDIFICATION, ENCOURAGEMENT OF CHRISTIAN LEADERS, TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT, NOT INCONSISTENT WITH LAW, TO FURTHER THESE GOALS. THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION IS EXCLUSIVELY RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED.