Annual Business Meeting An annual business meeting of the congregation shall be held each year, at a date and time designated by the Senior Pastor. The final expense budget total and giving goal for the upcoming year is presented to the congregation in addition to an update on church business matters. Previous or Next Section Return to Table of Contents … [Read more...]

Admission The terms of admission to this congregation are: (1) Faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, (2) Repentance from sin, (3) Confession of faith, (4) Baptism by immersion in water for the remission of sins, and (5) Signing of the Membership Covenant. Members of other congregations who have already made profession of their faith in Christ and have been baptized by immersion may become members of this … [Read more...]

Name The name of this congregation shall be YOUR CHURCH. Statement of Purpose YOUR CHURCH, located in City, State, shall exist as an Independent Christian Church, founded upon the faith and practices of the church as it is found in the New Testament. YOUR CHURCH shall maintain fellowship and be identified with Independent Christian Churches across the country. The purpose of these by-laws is to provide … [Read more...]