[7] Churches aligned with Full Gospel Baptists may affiliate with other Christian denominations, and aren't required to change their names.

[10] Attracting some of the largest churches by membership from the oldest black Baptist denomination—the NBC USA—New Birth Missionary Baptist Church became a notable affiliate before leaving the fellowship during Bishop Eddie Long's pastoral tenure after multiple controversies surrounding their leadership at New Birth.

[8] Walker, born in Shreveport, Louisiana and serving as one of the founding fathers of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, assumed presiding office in 2015 and Bishop Neil Ellis schismed through establishing the Global United Fellowship after resigning and losing the election to succeed Morton.

Full Gospel Baptists ordain and consecrate a significant number of female pastors and bishops as well, although the majority of their clergy is still male.

The presiding bishop is the head clerical and executive leader of the fellowship, exercising authority along with other episcopates to provide administration.

[20][21] Apostolic succession though, according to Roman and Anglican churches however, effects the power and authority to administer the sacraments except for baptism and matrimony;[22] and it pertains to continuity of the universal teaching, preaching, governing, ordination, and grace.