3. Relate this church to the denominational framework through which the worldwide work of The Christian and Missionary Alliance is carried out.
|
|
- Gyles Dixon
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 UNIFORM CONSTITUTION FOR ACCREDITED CHURCHES OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE and Bylaws of First Alliance Church (Adopted at Congregational Meeting - October 26, 2003) (Revised at Congregational Meeting January 20, 2008) (Revised at Congregational Meeting January 27, 2013) ******************* Constitution in block print and Bylaws in bold print All previous Bylaws are hereby rescinded and these Bylaws shall supersede all former Bylaws. New and updated sections appear in red. Each accredited church of The Christian and Missionary Alliance shall adopt and be governed by the following Constitution. PREAMBLE The New Testament teaches that the local church is the visible organized expression of the Body of Christ. The people of God are to live and serve in obedience to the Word of God and under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. The Christian and Missionary Alliance operates on the presupposition that the congregation finds broader meaning and outreach in fulfilling its biblical responsibilities within the life and witness of the denomination. This Constitution has three objectives: 1. Set out in general an outline for organization and administration for this church. 2. Define the relationship of this church to the district of which it is an integral part. 3. Relate this church to the denominational framework through which the worldwide work of The Christian and Missionary Alliance is carried out. The Uniform Constitution for Accredited Churches has been framed and adopted by the General Council, the denomination s highest governing body. The accredited churches of The Christian and Missionary Alliance have participated in this process through their authorized delegates. This church
2 can, in accordance with this Constitution and in a manner that is consistent with the Bylaws of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, formulate its bylaws so as to carry out its ministry appropriately and efficiently. This church is an integral part of the district, national, and worldwide fellowship of The Christian and Missionary Alliance and is united in governance, fellowship, and service in order to promote unity of faith in the fullness of Jesus Christ as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King, and to facilitate the spread of the gospel at home and abroad under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. For further clarification of the church's mission as it relates to its identity as a faith community, please see Appendix A: "Policy Statement Regarding the Faith Community and Mission of the Christian and Missionary Alliance and First Alliance Church." ARTICLE I NAME Comment [O1]: This policy statement shields us from certain legal action. It was prepared by our district office and approved in March of this year by our board and elders. The district recommends we include it in some way in our bylaws. The official name under which this church is incorporated or organized is First Alliance Church of The Christian and Missionary Alliance of Lexington, North Carolina. ARTICLE II RELATIONSHIP This church is connected with and subordinate to its parent religious organization, The Christian and Missionary Alliance, a Colorado nonprofit corporation. In consideration of the mutual benefits generated and derived from this relationship, and understanding that The Christian and Missionary Alliance is relying hereon in agreeing to initiate or continue such relationship, this church agrees to be subject to and abide by the terms and conditions of Article XVI hereof relating to the reversion of property of accredited churches. Section 1. Qualifications. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP 1. Confession of faith in Jesus Christ and evidence of regeneration. 2. Belief in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; in the verbal inspiration of the Holy Scriptures as originally given; in the vicarious atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ; in the eternal salvation of all who believe in Him and the eternal punishment of all who reject Him. 3. Acceptance of the doctrines of the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King. 4. Full sympathy with the mission and core values of The Christian and Missionary Alliance and cooperation by systematic support of its work.
3 5. Such other qualifications for membership as may be stated in the bylaws. Section 2. Removal. Persons may be removed from membership under one or more of the following circumstances: 1. Submission of a written letter of resignation to the elders of the church. 2. Failure to meet the qualifications of membership as stated above. 3. Disciplinary action taken under the Uniform Policy for Discipline, Restoration and Appeal of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. An appeal of decisions made to remove a person from membership for reasons of qualification or a disciplinary action may be submitted to the district superintendent within 30 days of the action. 1. The membership of this church, whether Active or Associate, is for to those who have experienced the grace of God in salvation, and who shall give public testimony of such; and who shall subscribe to the Statement of Faith of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. 2. Any judgment concerning those qualified for membership shall be left to the Elders of the Church who also constitute the Committee on Membership. 3. The First Alliance Church will have an: Active Membership Roll with full rights and voting privilege Associate Membership Roll for those who wish to retain membership with their church home and to participate, without voting privileges, in the life of First Alliance Church Inactive Roll with no voting rights for those who have been determined by the elders as no longer actively involved. The Board of Elders will meet annually for the purpose of updating the Active Membership Roll. At that time, it will be determined what members should be transferred to the Inactive Roll or removed from membership. The following guidelines will be used to determine when a member has become inactive: A. Any member who has not attended services, participated in the church or communicated with the church for a period of six months, will be contacted by the pastor or another elder to determine why this is the case. The member s status will then be considered by the Committee.
4 B. Any member who has moved from our community and has not requested transfer of membership, will be considered for Inactive status after six months. C. Any church member regularly attending another church to the exclusion of this church will be considered for Inactive status after six months' absence. D. Members will be notified by letter of their pending transfer to the Inactive Roll. If no response is received within thirty days, member will be placed on Inactive Roll without voting privileges. E. No person may be removed from the Inactive Roll unless they personally request the church leadership to remove their name, they are deceased, or there is moral or theological problem requiring church discipline. F. A member may be removed from the Active, Associate or Inactive Rolls when there is a moral or theological problem. This is for the purpose of church discipline with a goal toward eventual restoration. The elders constitute the Committee on Church Discipline for matters of this nature. If, after a sufficient period of time, there is genuine repentance and restoration, this person may come before the elders for reinstatement as a member in good standing. Scriptural guidelines for this are found in Matthew 18:15-20; Galatians 6:1,2,7; I Corinthians 5; II Corinthians 2:1-11. G.E. A person may be transferred from the Inactive Roll back to the Active Roll or Associate Roll when they are regularly attending the church services and church activities again. This person must meet with the pastor and a group of the elders prior to officially becoming an active member. Comment [O2]: These sections are effectively replaced by Section 2 ("Removal") in the updated Constitution. Comment [O3]: It is believed that a subset of the elder board is sufficient. H.F. The judgment of the elders will be considered final in every case and will be made a matter of record at the Annual Meeting. 4. All members of the church will be furnished a copy of the Church Constitution and Bylaws and a Statement of Faith before being accepted into the membership of the church. At the time of their being received into the church, they will state their agreement with these documents. 5A. Membership Requirements for Offices, Positions, and Committee Membership Full Membership is required for the following: All elected offices Bylaws, Nominating, Building, and Personnel Committee membership Leaders of all formally recognized teams and committees Voting Rights 5B. Full or Associate Membership is required for the following exceptions granted at the sole discretion of the Elders: Regular Sunday School teachers, small group leaders and youth sponsors Kids Clubs or VBS leaders
5 Children s Church teachers Leadership of Drama, Mime, Quizzing, and Children s Choir ministries Official Representation of the church in visitation ministries ARTICLE IV ORDINANCES Baptism and the Lord s Supper are recognized as the two ordinances of the church. Believers baptism by immersion is taught and practiced as the scriptural mode. The pastor or other elders shall oversee baptism. They shall provide the instruction about baptism and shall administer the baptisms themselves or choose other spiritually respected people to do these ministries. The Lord s Supper is administered regularly. The pastor or other elders shall oversee Communion. They shall provide the instruction about Communion and shall administer the Communion themselves or choose other spiritually respected people to do these ministries. ARTICLE V GOVERNMENT There shall be an annual meeting of the members of this church to be held at a time specified in the bylaws at which time the members shall receive reports of ministries, including audited reports of the treasurers, and shall elect church officers, elders, and members of the governance authority. Additional ministry positions shall be filled as specified in the local church bylaws. The governance authority, as specified in the local church bylaws, shall conduct the affairs of the church between annual meetings and shall be amenable to the membership and the district superintendent as constitutionally defined. Other meetings of the members may be called by proper notice to the membership as specified in the bylaws. On general church matters in which no legal questions are involved, it is understood that all members in good and regular standing who have reached the age of 16 years are entitled to vote, but in matters involving titles of property or legal procedure, the laws of the state determine the age at which members are eligible to vote. 1. The Annual Meeting of the Church shall be held during the month of January. The Annual Meeting shall receive written reports from the following people and organizations: Pastor, Associate or Assistant Pastor(s), Music/Worship Director, Treasurer, Budget Committee, Deacons, Deaconesses, Elders, Missions Treasurer, Director of Adult Discipleship, Director of Youth Discipleship, Director of Children s Discipleship, Alliance Men, Alliance Women, and Grounds & Maintenance. Financial statements will be included in these reports as applicable. The report of the Nominating Committee shall be submitted to the congregation at least one month prior to the Annual Meeting. All elected shall will begin their term of office on February 01. Notice of the Annual Meeting shall be given one month, but no sooner than fifty days, prior to the time of the meeting by an announcement during a Sunday morning worship service; by a written notice publicly posted; and by inclusion in the bulletin and/or newsletter.
6 2. Special congregational meetings may be called by the Governing Board by notifying the membership at least two weeks in advance by a written notice publicly posted and by inclusion in the bulletin and/or newsletter. 3. The report of the Bylaws Committee shall be submitted at least one month prior to any meeting at which a Bylaws change would be considered. The report will be publicly posted. 4. Those members present and voting will constitute a quorum. 5. Unless otherwise indicated in the Constitution and Bylaws, Robert s Rules of Order shall be the standard of proper order for all business meetings and assembly proceedings. ARTICLE VI GOVERNANCE AUTHORITY Section 1. General. Each local church shall structure its governance authority in accordance with the governing documents of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, the responsibilities of elders as defined in Article X, Section 1, the bylaws of the district, and the laws of the state in which the church is located. The members of the governance authority shall satisfy the scriptural standards for church leadership and shall be members of this church. The senior pastor shall be chairman or, at his request, the governance authority shall elect an elder as chairman. An elder also shall be elected as vice chairman. Meetings shall be held for prayer and business, and abbreviated minutes shall be reported to the church as the church may decide. Special meetings may be called by the chairman or by written request of one-half of the governance authority membership. All officers, committees, and organizations except the Nominating Committee are amenable to the collective oversight of the elders. Section 2. Removal. In consultation with the district superintendent and the senior pastor, any officer or auxiliary official, except licensed pastoral staff, of this church, whether elected at the church annual meeting or appointed by the governance authority, or any individual member of the governance authority, may be removed by a two-thirds majority vote of the governance authority and the approval of the district superintendent if, in the judgment of the governance authority, the best interests of this church will be served thereby. 1. The Local Church Governance Authority shall be named the Governing Board. It shall be made up of the following members: Pastor Associate or Assistant Pastor(s) - non-voting Eight Ten other members At least two of the Governing Board Members shall be elders (not including pastoral staff). If less than two elders are elected, the elders will appoint additional Governing Board members from their number to meet this requirement. On staffing issues, all the elders will join the Governing Board as voting members. At the discretion of those elders who are regular Governing Board members, any Comment [O4]: Board members occasionally being absent from meetings, the Pastor has requested a larger group so that decisions are always made by at least 6 (out of 10).
7 other issue may be referred to the elders. The elders may then act upon the issue or refer it back to the Governing Board. When nominating Governing Board members, the Nominating Committee will make every effort to ensure that the following areas of ministry are represented: Adult Discipleship Youth Discipleship Children s Discipleship Worship/Music Grounds and Maintenance 2. Quorum. Six (6) board members, not including pastor staff, shall constitute a quorum. 3. Financial Commitments. Although the Governance Authority requires a degree of latitude in seeking to manage expenses according to the annual budget, it will seek congregational approval under certain circumstances that involve a structural change to the church's financial plan or a significant overrun of the approved budget. These circumstances include but are not necessarily limited to... Comment [O5]: See the previous comment. Comment [O6]: This section results from the congregations concerns, expressed in the 2015 Annual Meeting and referred to the Bylaws Committee. creating a new staff position initiating a new ministry with major budgetary impact taking on sizeable or long-term financial commitments that may impact missions giving ARTICLE VII OFFICERS The officers shall be members of this church and shall satisfy the scriptural standards for church leadership. They shall consist of the following who, with the exception of the senior pastor, shall be elected at the annual meeting of the church: senior pastor, secretary, treasurer, assistant treasurer, and such other officers as may be designated in the church bylaws or in the state law. 1. The following officers will be elected at the Annual Meeting of the church: Elders Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Missionary Treasurer Grounds & Maintenance Chairman Deacons(5) (minimum of 3) Deaconesses(minimum of 9) Bylaws Committee(4) Nominating Committee(2) Governing Board Members(8) (10) Alliance Men s President Comment [O7]: We judged it better that this person not be elected each year, but that he or she be appointed, and that this need not be at the beginning of the year. Comment [O8]: The deacons current job can be done by three people. This does NOT mean we will only have three. It does free us to have fewer than five. Comment [O9]: See the earlier comment.
8 Alliance Women s President 2. Terms of Office. All officers will be elected to one-year terms, with the exception of Governing Board members, who will be elected to two-year terms. Governing Board members will be limited to two consecutive two-year terms, after which they will be eligible for re-election after a one year absence. Comment [O10]: These officers have, for several years, been selected by the group itself at the request of the Nominating Committee. This change just saves us time and makes it official. ARTICLE VIII PASTORAL STAFF The governance authority shall not give consideration to any candidate for the pastoral staff without the approval of the district superintendent. Pastoral staff members shall be called by the governance authority and appointed by the district superintendent. The district superintendent shall suggest to the governance authority the names of such workers as in his judgment have proper qualifications for pastoral staff. Upon appointment by the district superintendent, a pastoral staff member and spouse become members of this church. Pastoral staff include all those whose position calls for licensing as an official worker, as defined in the General Regulations in the Manual of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. Any member of the pastoral staff may resign from this church by giving due notice of this intention to the district superintendent and the governance authority. The governance authority may, in conjunction with the district superintendent, ask for the resignation of any member of the pastoral staff. Before such action is taken, the governance authority and that member shall follow the guidelines as prescribed by the district superintendent. The district superintendent, with the approval of the District Executive Committee, shall have the authority to remove or transfer a member of the pastoral staff when the governance authority is in disagreement or whenever circumstances make such removal or transfer advisable. ARTICLE IX DUTIES OF CHURCH OFFICERS Section 1. Senior Pastor. The senior pastor shall have oversight of this church. He shall be chairman of the governance authority except as he may choose to proceed according to the provisions in Article VI. He shall preside at all regular or special meetings of the church membership. He is a member ex officio of all church committees and organizations. When the membership has no pastor, the chairman or vice chairman of the governance authority shall have oversight of the church in conjunction with the district superintendent. The senior pastor shall be the president of this church where such office is required by law. Section 2. Secretary. The secretary shall keep the minutes of membership meetings and conduct the correspondence of this church as directed by the governance authority. The secretary shall attend and keep minutes of other meetings as specified in the local church bylaws.
9 Section 3. Treasurer. The treasurer shall receive all monies of this church and shall be responsible for the payment of all bills on the order of the governance authority as specified by the local church bylaws, keeping proper book records of all transactions, and filing canceled vouchers and receipts for payments made. The governance authority shall determine where funds of this church shall be kept. No offerings shall be solicited from the membership except upon approval of the governance authority. Section 4. Missionary Treasurer. When required by local church bylaws, the missionary treasurer shall account for all missionary monies and oversee the forwarding of the same to the treasurer of The Christian and Missionary Alliance on or before the tenth of the following month. Section 5. Assistant Treasurer. The assistant treasurer shall, with another person or persons appointed by the governance authority, be responsible to count all monies and keep a separate record of all receipts. The assistant treasurer may be empowered to issue receipts to the donors. ARTICLE X COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS Section 1. Elders. The call of Christ the Chief Shepherd to men to serve as elders is both discerned and confirmed by the church membership. Elders shall therefore be male members of this church and shall be elected as specified in the church bylaws. The pastor and the other elders are the highest level of servant leadership in the church. As undershepherds, elders shall serve with the senior pastor to oversee both the temporal and spiritual affairs of the local church in order to accomplish Christ s mission. They shall constitute the Committee on Membership. They shall be the Committee on Discipline in accordance with the Uniform Policy on Discipline, Restoration, and Appeal of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. All officers, committees, and organizations except the Nominating Committee are amenable to the collective oversight of the elders through the governance authority. There will be a minimum of 6 elders exclusive of the senior pastor with an effort to maintain a ratio of approximately one elder per every 40 inclusive members. Section 2. Deacons. The deacons shall be members of this church and shall be appointed or elected as specified in the local church bylaws. The deacons shall have charge of those ministries and charities of the church as specified in the bylaws, receive offerings for such purposes and dispense the same, and make monthly reports as directed. Where there are no deacons, the governance authority shall assume responsibility for their ministries until such are elected or appointed. The deacons will be responsible for the collection and distribution of funds and other materials associated with the church's benevolent ministry. Section 3. Deaconesses. Deaconesses shall be members of this church and shall be appointed or elected as specified in the local church bylaws. The deaconesses shall have charge of those ministries as specified in the bylaws. Where there are no deaconesses, the governance authority shall assume responsibility for their ministries until such are elected or appointed. Comment [O11]: This has never been explicitly authorized in our bylaws before, but we clearly want to empower the deacons to do this.
10 Deaconesses shall prepare communion elements oversee the preparation of meals for families experiencing a death, birth or illness visit sick and shut-ins send cards and flowers to those in hospital assist with baptismal services serve in other areas of ministry as needed This committee shall elect a chairperson within thirty days from the Annual Meeting. Section 4. Trustees. The trustees shall be members of this church and may be appointed or elected as specified in the local church bylaws. Trustees shall have charge of those ministries and duties as specified in the bylaws, or the laws of the state in which the church is located. Where there are no trustees, the governance authority shall assume responsibility for those ministries and duties until such are elected or appointed. Section 5. Great Commission Women. Local church Great Commission Women may be established. They shall be organized according to the Great Commission Women policies as contained in the CM Handbook. Leadership of Great Commission Women will be chosen annually by the members of the group. Section 6. Men's Ministry. Leadership of the men's ministry will be chosen annually by the members of the group. Section 7. Disciplemaking Ministries Council. This committee shall consist of the pastor, Director of Adult Discipleship, Director of Youth Discipleship, and Director of Children s Discipleship. These directors shall be recommended by the pastor for appointment by the elders. Section Music and Worship Committee. This committee functions under the leadership of the Music & Worship Director Leader to oversee the Music and Worship Ministry of the church. It shall consist of the Music and Worship Director Leader and at least five people, one of which shall be an elder. Committee members will be recommended by the Music and Worship Director Leader for appointment by the Governing Board on an annual basis. Section 11. Hospitality Committee. The Hospitality Committee shall work in conjunction with the staff to arrange meals and lodging for visiting ministers, missionaries or others who come to assist our church. This committee will be responsible to arrange set-up and clean-up for churchwide activities. Leadership for this committee shall be appointed by the Governing Board and members shall serve on a voluntary basis with a one year minimum commitment. Section Nursery Committee. The Nursery Director will be appointed annually by the Governing Board. At least four two other members shall be recommended by the Nursery Director for appointment by the Governing Board. This committee is responsible for the staffing and upkeep Comment [O12]: See the earlier comment with regard to church officers. Comment [O13]: See the earlier comment with regard to church officers. Alliance Men has been removed from the Constitution. However, we felt that we needed to retain a reference to the ministry in our bylaws. Comment [O14]: The section on which this section is based has been deleted from the Constitution. Note that Article XII below now covers the same material in a more general way. This paragraph has also been made somewhat out-ofdate with a Youth Pastor and a Discipleship Pastor now on staff. It may be wise to consider future bylaw additions in this area in the future. Comment [O15]: A change in wording that indicates we do not always have a paid staff member in charge of music and worship. Comment [O16]: This committee, which no longer has to perform many of the tasks indicated, has been replaced by the Connections ministry. Comment [O17]: We believe two people are sufficient.
11 of the Nursery and to develop appropriate procedures for the care of the children and to ensure that the procedures are followed. Section Bylaws Committee. The Bylaws Committee shall be responsible to consider any proposed or recommended changes to the Bylaws and shall refer the changes to the congregation for approval. The Bylaws Committee shall act as the Committee on Rules ensuring that the congregational meetings are conducted according to the Constitution and Bylaws. Section Grounds and Maintenance. This committee shall oversee the cleaning, maintenance, security, and improvement of the church buildings and property. They shall follow the procedures as set forth in the Grounds and Maintenance Guidelines. The Grounds and Maintenance Chairman will be appointed each year by the Governing Board and will recommend at least three other people for appointment by the Governing Board. The Governing Board shall appoint one of its own members to be a point of contact with this committee. Comment [O18]: See the section above with regard to church officers. Section 15. Ushers and Greeters. Ushers are to receive offerings, to assist people with seating and other needs and to be available as needed to help the services run smoothly. Greeters are to make everyone feel welcome, especially, new and recent visitors. They should be familiar with all promotional literature and able to direct new people to appropriate classes and services. The Head Usher(s) and the Head Greeter(s) shall be appointed by the Governing Board upon recommendation from the pastor. Ushers and Greeters shall serve on a voluntary basis with a one-year minimum commitment. Section 16. Finance Committee. The Finance Committee consists of the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and between two and four other members appointed by the Governing Board. This committee is responsible to count all monies, keep a record of all receipts, issue receipts to donors and prepare a draft budget to be submitted to the Governing Board by the November Governing Board meeting. The Committee will be chaired by the Treasurer or, at the Treasurer s request, another chairman may be appointed by the Governing Board. The committee will meet on a quarterly basis to review the overall financial position of the church and to issue reports to the Governing Board, making recommendations as appropriate. ARTICLE XI MISSIONS MOBILIZATION The church shall participate in the worldwide missions and church planting ministries of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, and the support of the Great Commission Fund. The Governance Authority shall specify the means by which it purposes to mobilize members involvement, including prayer, recruitment of men and women for vocational ministry both at home and abroad. A Missions Conference or congregation-wide event for missions mobilization shall be held each year. Missions Committee. The Missions Committee shall consist of at least five people and shall be appointed by the Governing Board prior to December 31. The pastor will serve as chairman unless he appoints another member as chairperson. Comment [O19]: There is no actual change to this language. However, this section has been moved to reference a different part of the Constitution, as the section on missions conferences has been removed.
12 ARTICLE XII DISCIPLEMAKING MINISTRIES A major ministry of this church shall be making disciples of Jesus Christ. The disciplemaking process includes evangelism, building up believers, equipping workers, and multiplying leaders, among adults, youth, and children. The Governance Authority shall specify how disciplemaking is to be pursued. The purpose of disciplemaking ministries is to bring people to a saving knowledge of Christ, teach biblical principles emphasizing missions and the centrality of Christ as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King, and equip people for evangelism and Christian service. ARTICLE XIII PROPERTY AND RECORDS Section 1. Property. This church may acquire, own, dispose of, improve, encumber, and convey property, real and personal, for church purposes, in conformity with the laws of the state where the property is situated. Real property may be purchased, sold, conveyed, exchanged, mortgaged, or encumbered only by order of the membership through the governance authority in consultation with the district superintendent. In states where trustees are required, the order of the membership shall proceed through them. Section 2. Records. The official records of all officers of the church and all its departments are the property of the church. In the event of the death or resignation of the incumbent or upon the election of his successor, the current records of the office shall be passed on to the newly elected officer. All records other than current shall be kept in a secure repository selected by the governance authority. Section 3. Audit. All financial records shall be examined annually or at more frequent intervals on order of the governance authority. At least three persons, none of whom is a financial officer or a church staff member, shall be appointed by the governance authority to conduct the examination. They shall follow procedures set forth in the current edition of the Manual for Alliance Church Treasurers (and Pastors). The governance authority shall authorize actions to conform with additional audit standards that may be required by the jurisdiction in which the church is located. Audit Committee. Each year the Audit Committee will audit the financial records of the church and all subordinate organizations and committees. The Committee will then submit written reports to the Governing Board prior to the Annual meeting. The Governing Board will act on each report individually through a written statement, i.e. to approve, disapprove or make recommendation to treasurers. ARTICLE XIV NOMINATING COMMITTEE Comment [O20]: Note that this section has been moved to a new location, as the Constitution now mandates an audit. It is believed that the final sentence is unnecessary. The board has not been abiding by the written statement, although we have been making recommendations, as appropriate, to treasurers.
13 A Nominating Committee shall consist of the senior pastor, two members from the church membership, selected by, but not necessarily from the governance authority, and two elected from the church membership in a manner stipulated by the local church bylaws, at least one month prior to the annual meeting. The governance authority and the membership shall elect by ballot from among at least four nominees. ARTICLE XV ELECTIONS Comment [O21]: This used to be in the Constitution. We believe that it is still a good safeguard, ensuring that the first two names mentioned are not automatically elected as a matter of course. In consideration of elections, the Nominating Committee shall present at least one name for each office to be filled. Other nominations may be made by the membership as stipulated in the church bylaws. The officers shall be elected by ballot at the annual meeting. Where only one name is presented, the ballot may be waived by unanimous vote. ARTICLE XVI REVERSION OF PROPERTY Recognizing the purpose of the members of this congregation to support both the doctrines and the mission of The Christian and Missionary Alliance through the contribution of their tithes, offerings, and special gifts, and to ensure that the future use of such assets and real property as this church may from time to time acquire shall not be diverted from this purpose, this church adopts the following property reversion clause. 1. Property Reversion Events. Any of the following shall constitute a property reversion event: (a) the decision or action of this church to disaffiliate or otherwise separate itself from The Christian and Missionary Alliance without the prior written approval of such decision or action by the District Executive Committee (or its equivalent) of the district in which this church is located, (b) the failure for any reason of this church to be subject to or abide by any of the purposes, usages, doctrines, or teachings of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, (c) the failure for any reason of this church to qualify as an accredited church of The Christian and Missionary Alliance (as such term is defined in the Bylaws of The Christian and Missionary Alliance), or (d) the termination of this church s existence for any reason. 2. Determination of a Property Reversion Event. The determination of whether a property reversion event has occurred shall be considered and decided by the District Executive Committee (or its equivalent) of the district of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in which this church is located in accordance with procedures established from time to time by the Board of Directors of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. The decision of such District Executive Committee (or its equivalent) shall be final and binding on The Christian and Missionary Alliance, the district of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in which this church is located, and this church, and may not be challenged by any party in the absence of fraud, collusion, or arbitrariness. Should any party choose to challenge a decision based on fraud, collusion, or arbitrariness, such appeal shall only be made to the Board of Directors of
14 The Christian and Missionary Alliance. In order to expedite review of such appeals, the Board of Directors may establish a Board of Directors committee of not less than five Board members for the purpose of handling such appeals. The decision of the Board of Directors or its committee shall be final and binding on all parties. 3. Consequences of a Property Reversion Event. Upon the occurrence of a property reversion event as determined in accordance with paragraph 2 above, legal title to all real and personal property (tangible and intangible), appurtenances, fixtures, and effects of whatever type then owned, held, or used by this church, without regard to how or from whom acquired, shall, upon the demand of the district of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in which this church is located, revert to and become the property of such district of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. During the period of time between the occurrence of the property reversion event and the complete and final transfer of legal title to the district of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in which this church is located, this church shall hold such property in trust for such district to be used exclusively to further the purposes, usages, doctrines, and teachings of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. 4. Waiver of Certain Property Reversion Events. In the event of a property reversion event attributable to differences in doctrine between this church and The Christian and Missionary Alliance, the property reversion process set forth above may be waived upon the approval of (a) at least twothirds of the members in good standing of this church, (b) the District Executive Committee (or its equivalent) of the district of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in which this church is located, and (c) Church Ministries of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. 5. Exclusion of Certain Property. Paragraph 3 above shall not apply to any real or personal property which (i) this church owned prior to its becoming an accredited church, and (ii) is expressly identified as property not subject to paragraph 3 above in a written agreement entered into in connection with such accreditation between this church and the district of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in which this church was located upon its accreditation. The exclusion of property pursuant to this paragraph 5, and the agreement described in the preceding sentence, shall (1) terminate ten (10) years after this church s accreditation, and (2) not apply to any church that was in developing status prior to its accreditation. ARTICLE XVII BYLAWS Church bylaws not in conflict with this Constitution, the provisions of the Bylaws of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, the bylaws of the district within which the church is located, or the laws of the state are required and will be adopted by a duly called meeting of the church. As a minimum, the church bylaws will include provisions for the composition and name of its governance authority that is in keeping with Article VI above. A copy of such bylaws shall be filed with the district superintendent. ARTICLE XVIII AMENDMENTS
15 This Constitution may be amended only by the General Council of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in accordance with the provisions of Section 10.2 of the Amended and Restated Constitution and Bylaws of The Christian and Missionary Alliance as applied to the Uniform Constitution for Accredited Churches. ARTICLE XIX CONFORMANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW In cases where any provision of this Constitution may not conform to state laws, the district concerned shall be authorized to make such adjustments as necessary in counsel with the vice president for Church Ministries of The Christian and Missionary Alliance so as to conform to such laws EDITION ACCREDITED CHURCH UNIFORM CONSTITUTION 2015 EDITION A5-10 Last Revision Board of Directors June 2013
THEALLIANCE 2017 MANUAL. of The Christian and Missionary Alliance
THEALLIANCE 2017 MANUAL of The Christian and Missionary Alliance T MANUAL OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE 2017 Edition his Manual contains the Articles of Incorporation and the Amended and Restated
C&MA Accredited Local Church Constitution
C&MA Accredited Local Church Constitution UNIFORM CONSTITUTION FOR ACCREDITED CHURCHES OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Each accredited church of The Christian and Missionary Alliance shall adopt
BYLAWS. The Rock of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
BYLAWS The Rock of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Nampa, Idaho PREAMBLE The New Testament teaches that the local church is the visible organized expression of the Body of Christ. The people of God
BYLAWS FOR AGAPE CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH
BYLAWS FOR AGAPE CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH T PREAMBLE he New Testament teaches that the local church is the visible organized expression of the Body of Christ. The people of God are to live and serve in
Sample Alliance Church (Sample local church bylaws interspersed with Constitution)
Sample Alliance Church (Sample local church bylaws interspersed with Constitution) PREAMBLE The New Testament teaches that the local church is the visible organized expression of the Body of Christ. The
BYLAWS THE OSWEGO ALLIANCE CHURCH
BYLAWS THE OSWEGO ALLIANCE CHURCH Revised and Approved 01-18-2018 Effective 01-18-2018 UNIFORM CONSTITUTION FOR ACCREDITED CHURCHES OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE. (A5) Each accredited church
BYLAWS FOR CROSSROADS CHURCH AIKEN OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE
BYLAWS FOR CROSSROADS CHURCH AIKEN OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE PREAMBLE The New Testament teaches that the local church is the visible, organized expression of the Body of Christ. The people
BYLAWS OF CASPER ALLIANCE CHURCH. Casper, WY. Adopted at the Membership Meeting March 1, 2015 ARTICLE I NAME ARTICLE II RELATIONSHIP
BYLAWS OF CASPER ALLIANCE CHURCH Casper, WY Adopted at the Membership Meeting March 1, 2015 ARTICLE I NAME The Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Casper ARTICLE II RELATIONSHIP I. LAY DELEGATE(S)
First Hmong Alliance Church Bylaws
First Hmong Alliance Church Bylaws 2 P a g e Contents PREAMBLE... 8 ARTICLE I: NAME... 8 ARTICLE II: RELATIONSHIP... 8 ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP... 9 Section 1. Qualifications.... 9 Section 2. Removal....
BYLAWS OF THE CARY ALLIANCE CHURCH Revision Adopted December 6, 2009 PREAMBLE
PREAMBLE These Bylaws of Cary Alliance Church (CAC) are subordinate to, and in support of, the Bylaws as written in the Uniform Constitution for Accredited Churches of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
BYLAWS ETERNAL LIFE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE PREAMBLE
BYLAWS FOR ETERNAL LIFE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE PREAMBLE The New Testament teaches that the local church is the visible organized expression of the Body of Christ. The people of
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, COLUMBUS, OHIO
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, COLUMBUS, OHIO PREAMBLE As a community of faith, the members of First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Columbus, Ohio, are called to
Last Amended: March 10 th Prince Albert Alliance Church Bylaws
Prince Albert Alliance Church Bylaws Last Amended: March 10 th 2013 These bylaws are intended to be read within the context of the Local Church Constitution as stated in Manual of The Christian and Missionary
Local Church Constitution
Local Church Constitution A Policy of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada Preamble The Local Church Constitution has been framed and adopted by the General Assembly of The Christian and Missionary
Constitution First Baptist Church Camden, Arkansas. Preamble. Article I. Name. Article II. Purpose Statement (amended May 10, 2006)
Constitution First Baptist Church Camden, Arkansas Preamble We declare and establish this constitution to preserve and secure the principles of our faith and to govern the body in an orderly manner. This
By Laws of the Windham Baptist Church
Article I: Membership By Laws of the Windham Baptist Church Suggested Amendment March 23, 2008 Section 1: Reception of Members (Qualifications and Procedure) To be accepted into membership of this church,
Southside Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Florida Bylaws
Southside Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Florida Bylaws PREAMBLE These Bylaws have been developed through servant prayer under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit, for
THE DESIGN of the FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF DALLAS, OREGON (as revised and approved by the congregation on October ) CONSTITUTION
THE DESIGN of the FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF DALLAS, OREGON (as revised and approved by the congregation on October 21 2012) The Design Pg. 1 CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE We, the members of the First Christian
CHARTER OF THE MONTGOMERY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
CHARTER OF THE STANLY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION PREAMBLE Under the Lordship of Jesus Christ and for the furtherance of His Gospel, we, the people of the Stanly Baptist Association do hereby adopt the following
Bylaws Bethlehem United Church of Christ of Ann Arbor, Michigan
Amended 11/11/2018 Bylaws of Bethlehem United Church of Christ of Ann Arbor, Michigan Bethlehem United Church of Christ Bylaws TABLE OF CONTENTS Article I Name 1 Article II Purpose 1 Article III Affiliation
1. After a public profession of faith in Christ as personal savior, and upon baptism by immersion in water as authorized by the Church; or
BYLAWS GREEN ACRES BAPTIST CHURCH OF TYLER, TEXAS ARTICLE I MEMBERSHIP A. THE MEMBERSHIP The membership of Green Acres Baptist Church, Tyler, Texas, referred to herein as the "Church, will consist of all
CONSTITUTION AVONDALE BIBLE CHURCH
ARTICLE 1 - NAME AND LOCATION CONSTITUTION AVONDALE BIBLE CHURCH A. The church shall be known as Avondale Bible Church. B. The location of the church is 17010 Avondale Road NE, Woodinville, WA. 98077 ARTICLE
ANNUAL REPORT BYLAWS COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT BYLAWS COMMITTEE Members: Pastor Don Wiggins (transitional pastor), David Ding, Susan Harrison, Elaine Lacksonen, Layne Pitt In January 2019, the Committee reviewed the current Bylaws and
ARTICLE I. SECTION 1.1 NAME: The name of this assembly shall be (Name of Church).
ARTICLE I NAME AND PURPOSE SECTION 1.1 NAME: The name of this assembly shall be (Name of Church). SECTION 1.2 PURPOSE: The purpose of this church shall be; the maintenance of public Christian worship;
CORPORATE BY-LAWS Stanly-Montgomery Baptist Association
PROPOSED REVISIONS to Bylaws Approved April 24, 2018 CORPORATE BY-LAWS Stanly-Montgomery Baptist Association PREAMBLE Under the Lordship of Jesus Christ and for the furtherance of His Gospel, we, the people
Proposed BYLAWS January 2018 Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Paradise 6491 Clark Road Paradise, California INTRODUCTION
Proposed BYLAWS January 2018 Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Paradise 6491 Clark Road Paradise, California 95969 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this document is to complement and provide additional
Constitution & Bylaws First Baptist Church of Brandon Brandon, Florida
Constitution & Bylaws First Baptist Church of Brandon Brandon, Florida ARTICLE I - NAME AND PURPOSE This Church shall be known as THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRANDON. This Church is a congregation of baptized
BYLAWS WESTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH ALABASTER, ALABAMA
BYLAWS WESTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH ALABASTER, ALABAMA PREAMBLE So that the church may function in an orderly and biblical manner and so that the church can evangelize our community and help develop one another
BY-LAWS THE MISSIONARY CHURCH, INC., WESTERN REGION
BY-LAWS THE MISSIONARY CHURCH, INC., WESTERN REGION Adopted May 1969 ARTICLE I NAME The name of this organization shall be THE MISSIONARY CHURCH, INC., WESTERN REGION. ARTICLE II CORPORATION Section 1
EAU CLAIRE BAPTIST CHURCH CONSTITUTION
EAU CLAIRE BAPTIST CHURCH CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE To assure the preservation and security of the principles of our faith and to the end that this body may be governed in an orderly manner and for the purpose
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH OF SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH OF SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI October, 2018 2 CONSTITUTION REVISED 2018 ARTICLE I: NAME The body shall be known as The Second Baptist Church of Springfield,
Bylaws of Westoak Woods Baptist Church
Bylaws of Westoak Woods Baptist Church Article I. Preamble To the end that Westoak Woods Baptist Church, Austin, Texas, (WWBC) may be governed in an orderly manner, for the purpose of preserving the liberties
The Constitution of the Central Baptist Church of Jamestown, Rhode Island
The Constitution of the Central Baptist Church of Jamestown, Rhode Island Revised March 2010 THE CONSTITUTION OF THE CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH OF JAMESTOWN, RHODE ISLAND (Revised March 2010) TABLE OF CONTENTS
MIDDLEBURY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH BYLAWS
Page 1 of 12 MIDDLEBURY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH BYLAWS (Approved by a Special Meeting of the Congregation on September 10, 2000) (Amendments to Articles II (Sec. 2), III (Sec.3), IV (Secs. 1 and 7), V (Sec.
BYLAWS The Mount 860 Keller Smithfield Road Keller, TX 76248
BYLAWS The Mount 860 Keller Smithfield Road Keller, TX 76248 Adopted December 2, 2018 ARTICLE I: MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Qualifications The membership of this church shall consist of persons who: Have made
CONSTITUTION OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PREAMBLE
CONSTITUTION OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PREAMBLE We, the people of First Baptist Church of Fayetteville, Arkansas, in order that we may secure to ourselves and those who come after
Auburn Alliance Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance By-Laws Adopted October 3, Article 1 - NAME
Auburn Alliance Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance By-Laws Adopted October 3, 1984 Article 1 - NAME This church shall be known as the Auburn Alliance Church of the Christian and Missionary
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ASHBURN, GEORGIA BY-LAWS
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ASHBURN, GEORGIA BY-LAWS Article 1 - Membership Section 1: Qualifications The membership of this church shall consist of such persons as confess Jesus Christ to be their Savior and
TABLE OF CONTENTS. Section 1 Purpose of a Deacon. 1. Section 2 Deacon Council 1. Section 3 Deacon Duties and Responsibilities 1
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH DEACON COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES June 2008 As revised July 2009 As Approved July 24, 2013 Approved as Revised during Business Meeting 8/28/16 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 Purpose
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLEMSON SOUTH CAROLINA
1 CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLEMSON SOUTH CAROLINA First Approved August, 1974 Last Revision Approved March 24, 2013 Ministry Teams added Oct. 6, 2010 2 CONTENTS MISSION STATEMENT
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS CONSTITUTION
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS UNITED EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH of Delta County, Michigan Adopted by Congregation, January 22, 1995 Amended by Congregation, January 18, 1998 Amended by Congregation, January
THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL COLUMBUS, OHIO CONSTITUTION
THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL COLUMBUS, OHIO CHURCH CONSTITUTION ARTICLE L NAME The name of this church is THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF COLUMBUS, OHIO, which is located in Columbus, Ohio. ARTICLE IL PURPOSE
TRINITY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
TRINITY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH O F F I C I A L B Y L A W S APPROVED AT ANNUAL MEETING ON MAY 3 RD, 2015 Bylaws Table of Contents MEMBERSHIP... 2 A. Description of Membership... 2 B. Admission... 2 C.
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. of the COWETA INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH. Preamble
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS of the COWETA INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH Preamble Reposing our faith wholly in the Lord Jesus Christ for our salvation believing in the teaching and practices of New Testament
LCC CONSTITUTION. Puyallup, Washington September 1992
LCC CONSTITUTION Puyallup, Washington September 1992 Last Revision February 22, 2016 LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTER CONSTITUTION Puyallup, Washington ARTICLE 1 Introduction We have written this constitution
1. Preliminary Definitions Application of Legislation Act
RULES Woden Valley Alliance Church Incorporated RULES Page 1 1. Preliminary... 3 1.1 Definitions... 3 1.2 Application of Legislation Act 2001... 3 2. Membership... 4 2.1 Membership qualifications... 4
Document to be presented to the Congregation. LA CRESCENT EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH (LEFC) La Crescent, MN. By-Laws
Document to be presented to the Congregation LA CRESCENT EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH (LEFC) La Crescent, MN By-Laws 2016 Table of Contents ARTICLE 1 MEMBERSHIP...................................................
CONSTITUTION SOUTHCLIFF BAPTIST CHURCH FORT WORTH, TEXAS PREAMBLE ARTICLE I
Revised Nov 7, 2004 Amended Jan 21, 2018 CONSTITUTION SOUTHCLIFF BAPTIST CHURCH FORT WORTH, TEXAS PREAMBLE To declare the principles, practices and polity which bind us in unity as a fellowship of believers
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ARTICLE I - NAME & DENOMINATION
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ARTICLE I - NAME & DENOMINATION The name of this church is "First Congregational Church of National Association of Congregational Christian Churches.,
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE BIBLE CHURCH OF LITTLE ROCK
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE BIBLE CHURCH OF LITTLE ROCK ARTICLE I: NAME AND PURPOSE This assembly, known as The Bible Church of Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas, establishes this for the purpose of orderly
ARTICLE I: MEMBERSHIP
BY-LAWS OF MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH PRESTON, GA Original Adoption...May, 1979 Revised...August, 1996 Amended...... Sept., 2002, Sept. 2003, Oct. 2004, July 2006, Aug. 2007, July 2013,Nov. 2016, May 2017
Bylaws & Constitution of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church of Mt. Holly, NC- Inc.
Bylaws & Constitution of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church of Mt. Holly, NC- Inc. ARTICLE I: NAME This Church shall be known as Mt. Sinai Baptist Church of Mt. Holly, North Carolina, Inc. ARTICLE II: MISSION AND
Additions are underlined. Deletions are struck through in the text.
Amendments to the Constitution of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Encinitas, California Submitted for approval at the Congregation Meeting of January 22, 2017 Additions are underlined. Deletions
Bylaws for Lake Shore Baptist Church Revised May 1, 2013 and November 30, 2016
Bylaws for Lake Shore Baptist Church Revised May 1, 2013 and November 30, 2016 Article I. Membership A. Lake Shore Baptist Church accepts into membership those who affirm that Christ is Lord, desire to
THE BYLAWS THE CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF NEW JERSEY PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY. Approved by GA on Oct
THE BYLAWS OF THE CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF NEW JERSEY PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY Approved by GA on Oct. 21 2007 ORIGINALLY ISSUED: 1975 FIRST REVISION: 1983 SECOND REVISION: 1991 THIRD REVISION: 1999 FOURTH
BY-LAWS REVOLUTION CHURCH
BY-LAWS REVOLUTION CHURCH Adopted March 11, 2012 Amended May 14, 2014 BYLAWS of REVOLUTION CHURCH A North Carolina Nonprofit Religious Corporation Adopted March 11, 2012 Amended May 14, 2014 I. CHURCH
Constitution of. Mountain Park Church. Lake Oswego, Oregon
Constitution of Mountain Park Church Lake Oswego, Oregon TABLE OF CONTENTS PREAMBLE 1 ARTICLE 1 INCORPORATION 1 ARTICLE 2 - PURPOSE 1 Section 1: Purpose 1 Section 2: Statement of Faith 1 ARTICLE 3 - ORGANIZATION
BYLAWS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH DECATUR, TEXAS. Adopted: 7/19/00 Last Revised: 2/14/16
BYLAWS DECATUR, TEXAS All authority not herein invested in any church or corporation officer pursuant to these bylaws is reserved in and to the church and the church reserves the right, at any time, to
Southminster Presbyterian Church Bylaws
Southminster Presbyterian Church Bylaws These Amended and Restated Bylaws were approved by Session on August 29, 2011 and approved by the Congregation on September 25, 2011. Southminster Presbyterian Church
AMENDMENTS TO THE MODEL CONSTITUTION FOR CONGREGATIONS
AMENDMENTS TO THE MODEL CONSTITUTION FOR CONGREGATIONS AS APPROVED BY THE 2016 CHURCHWIDE ASSEMBLY Prepared by the Office of the Secretary Evangelical Lutheran Church in America October 3, 2016 Additions
Accepted February 21, 2016 BYLAWS OF THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEVADA CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 BYLAWS OF THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEVADA
BYLAWS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRYAN, TEXAS PREAMBLE ARTICLE I NAME ARTICLE II MISSION STATEMENT ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP
BYLAWS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRYAN, TEXAS PREAMBLE We declare and establish these Bylaws to preserve and secure the principles of our faith and to govern the Church in an orderly manner. These Bylaws
CONSTITUTION and BY-LAWS OF THE CENTRAL MANOR CHURCH OF GOD PREAMBLE
CONSTITUTION and BY-LAWS OF THE CENTRAL MANOR CHURCH OF GOD PREAMBLE We, the members of the Central Manor Church of God, do establish the following articles, to which we voluntarily submit ourselves. ARTICLE
CONSTITUTION. Grace Chapel, Inc. Skaneateles, New York 13152
CONSTITUTION Grace Chapel, Inc. Skaneateles, New York 13152 PREAMBLE Believing that the New Testament teaches the local church to be a sovereign body, responsible only to God and acknowledging no other
CONSTITUTION OF THE NORTHWEST WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 CONSTITUTION OF THE NORTHWEST WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION UNITED CHURCH
Organizational Bylaws July Deer Creek Rd. Monument, CO 80132
Organizational Bylaws July 2016 1750 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, CO 80132 2 ARTICLE I NAME The name of this church is The Ascent Church. ARTICLE II MISSION OF THE ASCENT CHURCH Our mission focuses on Jesus
CONSTITUTION CAPITOL HILL BAPTIST CHURCH WASHINGTON, D.C. of the
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 CONSTITUTION of the CAPITOL HILL BAPTIST CHURCH WASHINGTON, D.C. Adopted by the membership on May 1, 1 Revised by the membership on May 1, 00, September 1, 00, November 1, 00,
RESOLUTION No
ENABLING MOTION ADOPTING THE RESOLUTION OF THE 2015 COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND UPDATE THE BYLAWS OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE CHURCH OF GOD (SEVENTH DAY) RESOLUTION No. 2017-0001 WHEREAS, the General
Article 1 Membership
Bylaws 1 BYLAWS FOR MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH The Bylaws are an inclusive document that should be read and interpreted as a whole. Article 1 Membership Section 1. Members - This church is comprised of
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Approved by congregational vote 10/22/17)
CONSTITUTION CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Approved by congregational vote 10/22/17) ARTICLE I - NAME The name of this church shall be the Mount Sinai Congregational Church located
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS THE CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST BAPTIST (A/K/A ST JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH) ARTICLE I NAME
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS THE CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST BAPTIST (A/K/A ST JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH) ARTICLE I NAME This church is duly incorporated as a non-profit organization under the Laws of the State
The Constitution of the Mount Vernon Baptist Church
1 1 1 1 0 1 The Constitution of the Mount Vernon Baptist Church Since God established a Congregation in under the name Mount Vernon Baptist Church, of Atlanta, Georgia, for the worship of God and the spread
CONSTITUTION, BY - LAWS AND CHURCH COVENANT
Black Jack Original Free Will Baptist Church 2972 Black Jack - Simpson Road Greenville, N.C. 27858 CONSTITUTION, BY - LAWS AND CHURCH COVENANT Revised: March 19, 2013 ARTICLE I. NAME AND PURPOSE SECTION
Venice Bible Church Church Organization
Venice Bible Church Church Organization Section 1 As an Elder led church, the administrative control of the church shall be vested in the members of the church acting through an Elder Board. The VBC Elder
Article I MEMBERSHIP
WESTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH BYLAWS Adopted 27 January 2013 Article I MEMBERSHIP Section 1. QUALIFICATION Westwood Baptist Church is an autonomous and democratic Baptist church, operating under the Lordship
Revision P, Dated December 1, 2014
BYLAWS-CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH STONINGTON DECEMBER 2014 BYLAWS OF THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH STONINGTON UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST NORTH STONINGTON, CONNECTICUT Revision P, Dated December 1,
BYLAWS OF THE BETHEL EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
BYLAWS OF THE BETHEL EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH ARTICLE I: MEMBERSHIP SECTION A: Qualifications Any person who confesses faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who has personally received Him as his or her own Savior,
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NEEDHAM
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NEEDHAM PREAMBLE ARTICLE I NAME ARTICLE II COVENANT ARTICLE III AFFILIATIONS ARTICLE IV MEMBERS ARTICLE V MINISTERS ARTICLE VI NOMINATING ARTICLE
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. United Church of Christ Manchester, New Hampshire. Bylaws
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH United Church of Christ Manchester, New Hampshire Bylaws Approved February 14, 2016 Amended February 18, 2018 Amended April 15, 2018 Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I Name...1
BYLAWS OF WHITE ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH
BYLAWS OF WHITE ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH 80 State Road 4 Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544 Incorporated in the State of New Mexico under Chapter 53 Article 8 Non-Profit Corporations Registered under IRS regulations
BYLAWS CHURCH ON MILL FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF TEMPE TEMPE, ARZONA ARTICLE I ORGANIZATION ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP
BYLAWS OF CHURCH ON MILL FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF TEMPE TEMPE, ARZONA ARTICLE I ORGANIZATION Church on Mill First Southern Baptist Church of Tempe (hereinafter referred to as "the Church"), is
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF SHELBURNE, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS of THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF SHELBURNE, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST ARTICLE I - NAME The name of this Church shall be The First Congregational Church of Shelburne,
Constitution Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church
Constitution Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Preamble Desiring to secure the principles of the faith once for all delivered to the saints, to govern ourselves according to the principles of Scripture, and
Revised June, 2012 THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS CHERRY LOG CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) CHERRY LOG, GEORGIA PREAMBLE
Revised June, 2012 THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS CHERRY LOG CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) CHERRY LOG, GEORGIA PREAMBLE As members of the Christian Church We confess that Jesus is the Christ, the
CONSTITUTION Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Last amended June, 2009
CONSTITUTION Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Last amended June, 2009 PREAMBLE ARTICLE I ARTICLE II ARTICLE III ARTICLE IV ARTICLE V ARTICLE VI ARTICLE VII CONSTITUTION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America BYLAWS PREAMBLE
Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America BYLAWS PREAMBLE At the beginning of the twentieth century, the Pentecostal movement was born in America out of several Holiness and deeper-life movements.
BYLAWS Declaring the glory of God through the gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth.
BYLAWS Declaring the glory of God through the gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. Faith Church 9125 N. College Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46240 317.848.1541 FaithLiveItOut.org Revised September
Article II Objectives and Mission Statement
Constitution Preamble This constitution and these by-laws are established to preserve and secure the principles of our faith and to govern the body of believers in an orderly manner. They will also preserve
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS THE UNITED CHURCH OF JAFFREY
1 2 CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS THE UNITED CHURCH OF JAFFREY 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ARTICLE I - NAME The name of this non-profit, religious corporation
CONSTITUTION OF TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH
CONSTITUTION OF TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH ARTICLE I ORGANIZATION Section 1 Corporation This organization shall be the corporate body, known as Tabernacle Baptist Church and is located in the town of Litchfield,
Auburn Alliance Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance By-Laws Adopted October 3, Article 1 - NAME
Auburn Alliance Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance By-Laws Adopted October 3, 1984 Article 1 - NAME This church shall be known as the Auburn Alliance Church of the Christian and Missionary
BYLAWS THE SUMMIT CHURCH HOMESTEAD HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH, INC. PREAMBLE ARTICLE I NAME
BYLAWS THE SUMMIT CHURCH HOMESTEAD HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH, INC. PREAMBLE For the purpose of preserving and making secure the principles of our faith and to the end that this body may be governed in an
CONSTITUTION OF CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH Adopted May 20, 2001 Ammended, September 13, 2009
CONSTITUTION OF CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH Adopted May 20, 2001 Ammended, September 13, 2009 PREAMBLE This document is designed to give only a foundation for the decent, orderly functioning of this church. It
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Whitehall, Michigan 900 S. Warner St. Whitehall, MI PREAMBLE
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Whitehall, Michigan 900 S. Warner St. Whitehall, MI 49461 PREAMBLE (A historical statement from the Preamble of the Constitution and Bylaws
Frankfort Congregational Church, UCC 42 Main Road South, Frankfort, ME Constitution & Bylaws
Frankfort Congregational Church, UCC 42 Main Road South, Frankfort, ME 04438 Constitution & Bylaws Amended & Ratified 2016 THE FRANKFORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS Amended and Ratified
WESTWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH CONSTITUTION AMENDED AND RESTATED Proposed Changes for September 18, 2017 Annual Meeting Consideration ARTICLE I NAME
WESTWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH CONSTITUTION AMENDED AND RESTATED Proposed Changes for September 18, 2017 Annual Meeting Consideration ARTICLE I NAME The name of this organization is the WESTWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH.
Constitution and Bylaws of Grace Baptist Tabernacle
Table of Contents Preamble 2 Constitution 3 I. Objectives 3 II. Purpose 3 III. Statement of Faith 4 IV. Government 4 V. Church Covenant 4 VI. Amendments 5 Bylaws 5 I. Church Membership 5 A. General 5 B.
A suggested format for the Constitution and Bylaws of a Local Church in accord with the Constitution and Bylaws of the United Church of Christ.
A suggested format for the Constitution and Bylaws of a Local Church in accord with the Constitution and Bylaws of the United Church of Christ. The goal of coordinating the organization of the Local Church
Bylaws and Rules of Order of the First Baptist Church of Rockport, Massachusetts
Bylaws and Rules of Order of the First Baptist Church of Rockport, Massachusetts Section 1. Purpose: (Incorporated as the Baptist Society in Gloucester by Chapter 53 of the 1811 Special Statutes of The
TABLE OF CONTENTS. Vision Statement & Covenant...2. Article I. Name, Affiliation, Fellowship...3. Article II. Pastor...3
TABLE OF CONTENTS Vision Statement & Covenant...2 Article I. Name, Affiliation, Fellowship...3 Article II. Pastor...3 Article III. Election of Officers and Boards...4 Article IV. Duties of Officers and