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An Elder may be removed by unanimous consensus of all the Elders and/or by failure to receive a 75% vote of affirmation of the members present at a regular or special church business meeting. 5. Treasurer (Chair), Financial Secretary, Stewardship Chair, Moderator, Vice Moderator, and Pastors. 1. the amount of money to be allocated for each budget item; PURPOSE 20 The Church Clerk shall have charge of church membership records and be responsible for correspondence pertaining to church membership. If such a person is recommended, his duties shall be specified in his call. The Deputy Moderator of the Board of Trustees will (1) act as Chairperson of that Board and (2) serve as a liaison to the Church Council from the Board of Trustees. Accusations: Elders may be subject to accusations at any time of the year. If there are onlytwo elders and they are at an impasse regarding the removal of one of them,mediation may be sought through Peacemaker Ministries [Spokane, WA. SECTION E. THE WOMENS SERVANT COUNCIL . a. REORGANIZATION AND DISSOLUTION:Upon dissolution, any assets of the corporation of Grace Bible Fellowship must bedistributed to a Christian, non-profit organization chosen by the current, seated elders of Grace Bible Fellowship. No other business will be transacted except that for which the meeting was called. The Senior Pastor will evaluate the Associate Pastor annually-- celebrating successes and setting goals for the coming year. q. to direct the Deacons and Womens Servant Council in their ministries. GOVERNANCE If an Elder or Deacon fails to be reaffirmed to the office of Elder or Deacon a special business meeting shall be called to consider the question of terminating the call of that Elder or Deacon. SECTION G. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE. CAUSES FOR DISCIPLINE 8 the Church with or without payment, provided that, in the exercise of such power, the Church complies as appropriate with sections 117 and 119-123 of the Charities Act 2011; 4.1.4 employ and remunerate such staff as are necessary for carrying out the work of the Church. DISSOLUTION ARTICLE III - Statement of Faith His salary may be extended by the Elders an additional one month if he continues unemployed. When, in the judgment of the Elders, a male member of this church evidences a divine call to Christian ministry, they shall call and conduct a Council of Ordination. Furthermore, ones membership shall be terminated by habitual and/ornegligent absence from the regular meetings of the church for more than threemonths, by dismissal as a final step of church discipline or by death. 17 A Pastor shall serve for an indefinite period of time subject to annual review and reaffirmation, with a right to terminate his services upon at least thirty days notice. SECTION B. He may be removed from office at any time by majority vote of the Elders and replaced with a temporary Director, subject to congregational approval at a corporate business meeting. 4. l. to approve absences of the Pastor(s), ensuring that financial arrangements are clearly specified; SECTION C. AUTONOMY ANNUAL EVALUATION OF ASSOCIATE PASTOR. The Programs Ministry will seek the counsel of the Church Council for questions or concerns about established policy. He shall be responsible to the Senior Pastor and the Elders. SECTION K. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIRECTOR 18 SECTION A. BOARD OF TRUSTEES John 14:16, 17, 26; 15:26, 27; John 16:9-14; Romans 8:9; I Corinthians 3:16; 6:19; Galatians 5:22-26, We believe that man was created by God in His own image; that he sinned and thereby incurred physical, spiritual and eternal death, which is separation from God; that as a consequence, all human beings are born with a sinful nature and are sinners by choice and therefore under condemnation. In the event of a division of this Church, from which may God in His mercy save us, the property of this Church shall belong to that group of such division as represents the largest portion of the Church membership before recognizing a division therein provided such group is loyal to this constitution; otherwise it shall belong to the group remaining loyal to this constitution though it may not be the largest group in such division. SECTION C. THE ELDERS. To identify those who are disobedient (Romans 16:17; 2 Thessalonians 3:14); The Associate Pastoral Relations team will consist of four members. PURPOSE The aims and objects of this Church are to provide for the worship of God in terms of the faith and doctrine laid down in the constitution of the Church of England in South Africa, and also to evangelise the unconverted. Click on the Get form button to open the document and start editing. 1. 15 How to Help a New Church 16 Sample Constitution and Bylaws 24 Sample Budget 26 Bibliography CONTENTS. c. to establish and administer the Elders Fund; SECTION B. The registered office of this Church is situated at 8 Cross Road, Pelham, Pietermaritzburg. Serious matters of sin include: A Special meeting of the Congregation may be called at any time by the Church Council or by ten (10) members of the Congregation by petition to the Moderator. Constitution, Bylaws, and Continuing Resolutions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. c. He is an ex-officio member of all committees pertaining to his specific areas of ministry with all rights thereof including attendance and voting. through the Holy Spirit, and for the promotion of Christian fellowship and edification. Sanction by the Council of Elders does not necessarily imply support of the organization by the church with personnel, finances, or facilities. 1. The Elders are responsible to review the active membership roll prior to business meetings and transfer unqualified active members to the non-active member category (or remove them from the membership roll) so that there is a true base for establishing a quorum. Remuneration shall be determinedby the members of the elder board. When, in a business meeting, the Church Clerk is absent, a temporary clerk shall be appointed by the moderator. For purposes of this Constitution and By-Laws, Church and All Church are synonymous. Constitution scriptures added [5/6/15 from NASB] Under the direction of the Elders, the Deacons are responsible for preparing the church budget in cooperation with church Committees and Ministries that have budget line items and presenting it at the annual corporate business meeting for church approval. 22. ARTICLE VIII. 18 The name of this church shall be BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. 1. The Congregation shall regularly contribute toward the work and mission of the United Church of Christ, the South Central Conference, and the Heart of Texas Association. Two-thirds of the Deacons shall constitute a quorum. Charges are to be put in writing and placed in the hands of the accused, requesting a meeting with the Elders within two weeks. SECTION A. The Council of Elders are the legal directors of the Church. We believe members of the church should meet regularly for worship, exhortation, and fellowship (Hebrews 10:25). Nominees affirmed by the church members, shall assume office immediately. The general functions of committees are: (a) To bring considered recommendations to concerning ministries to the Elders. The Director shall work in harmony with the Senior Pastor and will be responsible to the Elders. v) Financial compensation will be considered based on the needs of the individual, the financial health of the church, and ministry experience and training. d. Correction: If an Elder is accused as in a. or b. above, the matter is to be investigated by the other Elders, searching for all relevant facts to determine the truth or falsity of the accusations. 2. will be held during the week. SECTION C. THE SATAN (THE DEVIL). SECTION I. We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water to show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem our identification with the crucified, buried and risen Savior, through Whom we died to sin and rose to a new life; that baptism is to be performed under the authority of the local church; and that it is a prerequisite to church membership (Acts 8:36-39; John 3:23; Romans 6:3-5; Matthew 3:16; Colossians 2:12; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:41-42). 6 the mission of the church 3 v. church membership 4 vi. The Senior Pastoral Relations team will consist of four members. A record of all meetings shall be maintained. Upon completion of the examination of the candidate, a two thirds majority vote by the Council of Ordination shall be required to recommend his ordination to the Elders. SECTION B. a. Upon dissolution of this Corporation, its assets shall be distributed to Northwest Independent Church Extension. Duties. The members of this church, as well as all professing Christians who regularlyattend, agree that there shall be no appeal to any civil court and further waive anyand all claims relating to dismissal or public statements made to the congregationat the third or fourth stages of church discipline. In September, the Congregation will be presented with an estimated Annual Statement of Faith and Mission (estimated budget) for the following year. The Christian Education Ministry will: (1) oversee educational programs for children and youth such as Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Nursery, Youth Group, and other programs as they are developed, (2) recruit and train leaders for these programs, and (3) obtain any necessary materials and supplies for Christian Education. b. This Church will be a part of the United Church of Christ and it will sustain that relationship to the United Church of Christ described in those portions of the Constitution and by-laws of the United Church of Christ, adopted July 4, 1961, and as subsequently amended, relating to local churches. 4:29), this body of believers shall be called Grace Bible Church of Wappingers Falls, New York. The Board of Trustees reports to the Church Council. They shall administer the church finances and care for the church property. 6 A Pastoral Intern shall not continue in that position longer than three years. The Youth Representative will provide a youth perspective to all deliberations of the Programs Ministry. He shall be: (a) Blameless as a steward of God; above reproach (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6-7), (b) Husband of one wife; a one-woman man (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6), (c) Temperate, sober, vigilant (1 Timothy 3:2), (d) Sober-minded, prudent (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8), (e) Of good behavior; orderly, respectable (1 Timothy 3:2), (f) Given to hospitality (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8), (g) Apt to teach; able to teach exhort believers and refute false teaching (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:9), (h) Not given to wine (1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7), (i) Not violent; not pugnacious (1 Timothy 3:3, Titus 1:7), (j) Patient, moderate, forbearing, gentle (1 Timothy 3:3), (k) Not a brawler; uncontentious; not soon angry or quick-tempered (1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7), (l) Not covetous; not a lover of money; not greedy of base gain (1 Timothy 3:3, Titus 1:7), (m) Rules his house well; his children are faithful, not accused of rebellion (1 Timothy 3:4; Titus 1:7), (n) Not a novice; not a new convert (1 Timothy 3:6), (o) Has a good report or reputation with outsiders (1 Timothy 3:7), (q) A lover of good men and things (Titus 1:8). ), if there are less than three Elders, an Advisory Council to the Elders will be formed to assist the remaining Elders in their responsibilities as able, and join with them in carrying out Church Discipline and the procedures of Reaffirmation, Correction & Removal of Elders as set forth in Paragraph 4 above. A quorum will consist of at least five (5) voting members of the Programs Ministry. of GRACE BIBLE CHURCH of Wappingers Falls, N.Y. The Committee is accountable to the Church Council and will submit regular reports with regard to the activities of the Committee. The Board of Trustees reports to the Church Council. Such sanction shall be granted provided that 1) the object, purpose, belief and conduct of the organization and its members is consistent with Article II of the Constitution, and 2) the primary officers of the organization are: members of the church, or other regular attenders of the church who have been approved under guidelines established by the Council of Elders. 2. Qualifications. Section 2. Such an organization, whether a regional or district conference, exists and functions by the will of the churches. The Elders and Deacons may use their discretion in evaluating any additional financial need and if living in a parsonage, its use until a new pastor is called. The Church may enter into relationships with outside programs or organizations. Muestra de reglamentos RTF. Sample Bylaws for Local Churches PDF RTF. A new congregation should take the following steps toward adopting a covenant: Step 1: Develop sensitivity to the Lord's leadership. SECTION B. Such action shall take place only after the non-active member has been in regular attendance for a minimum of one month and has made a formal request to the Elders. Resignation of membership or no longer attending church services will not prevent the process of church discipline from continuing. The church budget shall include the following: Size: 29.2 KB. 20 The Pastoral Relations Ministry exists to support and assist the Pastor and Associate Pastor. Section 2 Membership Responsibilities:It is the responsibility of every member to pursue a life of personal holiness and encourage others to do the same, to regularly attend the churchs worship services, to support and pray for the churchs leaders, to promote unity among the body, to strive to live as an outward testimony to the world and to provide personal and financial resources in support of the churchs ministry. 1. In order that we may preserve our God-given heritage, the faith once delivered to the saints, especially the doctrine and experience of entire sanctification as a second work of grace, and also that we may cooperate effectually with other branches of the Church of Jesus Christ in advancing God's kingdom, we . All members whose remote participation in a meeting complies with such guidelines are considered to be "present" for all purposes under these By-Laws and Robert's Rules of Order. We believe in the local church, consisting of a company of believers in Jesus Christ, baptized on a credible profession of faith, and associated for worship, work, and fellowship. 7 THE OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES. The Associate Pastor will be ordained, with standing in the United Church of Christ, and will be a member of the Congregation. The duties and functions of the Senior Pastor shall include the following: The fiscal year coincides with the calendar year of January 1 December 31.). SECTION A. i. The membership of this Church shall consist of persons who confess faith on the Lord Jesus Christ as personal Savior, who give evidence of regeneration by a living consistent with their profession and with the views of faith, doctrine and practice of this Church, who have been baptized by immersion and who have been received into its membership according to the By-Laws of this Church. Amendments shall not be acted on until the following quarterly or annual meeting, at which time an affirmative vote of the majority of the membership of the Church, or a two-thirds majority of those members present at the meeting and voting shall be required for acceptance; provided, however, that at least ten percent (10%) of the membership of the Church be present at such meeting, and that notice of the proposed change or amendment be given from the pulpit on at least two weekends and in writing to the resident membership in the interim period between the meetings. Living in a disorderly manner (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15; Jude). g. Notice Provisions. ARTICLE IX. When the church is looking for an Associate Pastor from outside the church, the Elders shall: Section IV: Discipline and/or Removal In cases where church discipline must be exercised for any cause, the directions of the Bible are to Church Council will make a salary and benefit recommendations which consider Personnels suggested increase(s) for staff. ARTICLE XI. SECTION G. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE. The accused is subject to termination of their employment or position once they have been given reasonable opportunity to meet with the Elders and the Elders have been able to establish the facts in the case. d. He will work in association and harmony with the Senior Pastor and Elders. We believe that justification is that judicial act of God whereby He declares the believer righteous upon the basis of the imputed righteousness of Christ, and that it is bestowed, not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done, but solely through faith in the Redeemers shed blood (Romans 3:24; 4:5; 5:1,9; Galatians 2:16; Philippians 3:9). Elders and nominees will exemplify the Biblical characteristics of elder-overseers in I Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9 and I Peter 5:1-4 and will agree with the Bethlehem Baptist Church Elder Affirmation of Faith and commit to the Elders Covenant. A Pastor is subject to the same Reaffirmation, Review, Correction and Removal procedures for all Elders as detailed in Section C, Paragraph 4 below. You can order copies of the Missionary Church Constitution and all brochures by contacting the National Office at 260-747-2027. No method of raising funds shall be entertained which is in conflict with the Scriptural ideals of the Church. The annual meeting of the church members shall be held in January of each year. The individual shall be given a membership application, a copy of the Statement of Faith, and a copy of the constitution. The elders may appoint a man who is a member of Grace Bible Fellowship as adeacon after carefully examining his qualifications (1 st Timothy 3:8-13) andsoliciting feedback from the congregation publically or privately. c. organizing and coordinating womens ministries in the church. All moneys for missions shall be remitted in accordance with the Mission Budget of the Church or otherwise designated, preferably each month and not less than each quarter. We believe that there is a radical and essential difference between the righteous and wicked; that only such as are justified through faith in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and sanctified by the Spirit of our God, are truly righteous in His esteem while all who continue in impenitence and unbelief are in His sight wicked and under the curse and, therefore, stand condemned before God. Staff Elders are men who receive financial compensation from the Church as they fulfill God's call to the specific ministries of the Word, prayer and shepherding the flock. We also engage to maintain family and personal devotions; to educate our children in the Christian faith; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment, to avoid all tattling, backbiting and excessive anger; to seek God's help in abstaining from all drugs, food, drink, and practices which bring unwarranted harm to the body or jeopardize our own or another's faith. 6.08 The pastor shall be a partner of this church. d. Members whose conduct consistently or grievously contradicts the commitments outlined in the Church Covenant may be subject to Church discipline under the leadership of the Elders. SECTION B. SECTION M. THE MISSIONS COMMITTEE. An amendment to this constitution may be made at any Business Meeting of the church at which a quorum (50% +1) is present. SECTION B. Upon assuming his duties, the Pastor shall become a members of the church. b. Church discipline shall be carried out by the Council of Elders in accord with the Constitution and By-Laws and as explained in our Relational Commitments developed by the Council of Elders and approved and consented to by the members. We believe that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins. INDIVIDUAL INTEREST IN CHURCH ASSETS:No profit shall ever accrue to the benefit of any individual person from the assets,holdings or other transactions in which the church may become involved. 21, ARTICLE XI. e. A Pastoral Intern may be terminated by the Elders at any time and will receive one months severance pay. Nomination, Selection, and Tenure of Office. SECTION F. THE CHURCH. Sample Church Bylaw Language Sample Wedding Policy Sample Facility Use Policy Sample Employee Handbook Language 2 13 14 16 17 19. CHURCH AND CORPORATE BUSINESS MEETINGS. If he remains unrepentant or if his sin is public, he shall berebuked publicly before the congregation who should also call him to repentance. SECTION B. a. REMUNERATION:An elder may or may not receive remuneration for his labor, depending upon his need and the available resources of the church. 1. to establish and maintain a policy for selecting and supporting mission programs or missionaries, subject to the approval of the Senior Pastor, the Elders, and the church; The Congregational Representatives will serve as a voice for members of the Congregation for all deliberations of the Church Council. The reasons for discipline include: CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC CONSTITUTION Preamble. o. to evaluate the effectiveness of the work and worship of the church, and, when necessary, take action to improve it; 1. Chapter 6:Treasurer. Article II (1) and VI (2) of this constitution shall not be repealed, amended nor revised. Ones giving should be an expression of gratitude and thanksgiving to God. We believe that the Holy Spirit is a divine person, equal with God the Father and God the Son, and of the same nature, who convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment; that He is the supernatural Agent in the regeneration Who baptizes all believers into the body of Christ and indwells and seals them unto the day of redemption (John 16:8-11; 2 Corinthians 3:6; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Romans 8:9; Ephesians 1:13-14). Some of the duties of the Committee are: 2. the committee or individual(s) to administer each budget item; SECTION B. 6 1. by death; These principles will preserve the liberties of each individual church member and the freedom of action of this body in its relation to other churches. 3) If there is no resolution in private or the matter would disqualify the man from continuing as an Elder, the matter is to be brought before all the Elders for investigation. This Constitution was made to assist in conducting the affairs of this church and not to hinder them. A member of the Womans Servant Council (WSC) shall be a female member of this church that meets the specific qualifications found in 1 Timothy 3:11, and the general qualifications of godliness and servanthood found in Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Timothy 2:9-15, Titus 2:3-5, 1 Peter 3:1-6 and Philippians 2:3-4. ARTICLE II: PURPOSE I. 6. In the calling of special meetings for purposes where an interval after advance notice is required by provision in these By-Laws or according to law, such provisions shall be observed. Some of their duties include: SECTION D. SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETINGS. For functional purposes, church memberships are categorized as follows: Her term begins after completion of the WSC Qualification and Approval Process as set forth in a separate policy and she has been affirmed by at least 75% of the Active Members and installed to office by the laying on of hands by the Elders. 4. That said, here are the most common parts of a church constitution: Purpose Statement: This part of the church constitution should not only be biblically accurate but also legally astute. Members in good standing may request a letter of recommendation to present to a different church. The purpose of the officers of the Church is to lovingly govern, care for, and equip the membership to do the work of the ministry. The minutes of the Council of Ordination shall be incorporated into the record of church minutes, and a Certificate of Ordination shall be issued. Write the church's official name, bank documents, bills, bank accounts and other pertinent documentation. 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