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REVIEW (USR) APPLICATION
FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE DATE RECEIVED:
RECEIPT#/AMOUNT# /$ CASE#ASSIGNED:
APPLICATION RECEIVED BY PLANNER ASSIGNED:
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FEE OWNER(1S) OF THE PROP(E�RTY: //��I //� I /^• I 1
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Work Phone#0,t,3.&El -6424 Home Phone#'c1-624 .6424 Email Address: J
Address: 4151 S�LlemaMrtcc ,, VrHke
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APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (See Below:Authorization must accompany applications signed by Authorized Agent)
NameOeu, Jacjttvl A. R. 5inrvr,c^anr4
Work Phone#3c3-04•612 11 Home Ph9ne// # 3c3- C&1 • 6424 Email Address:
Address: 47 SI 5{,og4B in dccU, /toe el 14 e
City/State/Zip Code Ina,s fen S date mete SU504
PROPOSED USE:
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I (We) hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted with
or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my(our)knowledge. Signatures of all fee owners
of property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all fee owners must
-^he included with the application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be included indicating that
e si atory has to le al authority to sign fo corporation.
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Sign ure: Owner or uthorize Agent Date Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent $
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CARBON VALLEY MINISTRIES
4951 SHENA.NDOAH AVENUE
FIRESTONE, CD 80504
303-684-6424
August 7, 2006
To Whom It May Concern:
Pastor Jackson Sherwood is the registered agent and corporate president of Carbon
Valley Ministries and Carbon Valley Church, a 501c-3 non-profit corporation in the State
of Colorado. Pastor Sherwood is also the Senior Pastor and authorized agent to represent
the Church in all business decisions and negotiations with Weld County.
Sincerely,
Loma Sherwood, Corporate Vice President
Carbon Valley Ministries
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL
REVIEW (USR) QUESTIONNAIRE
The following questions are to be answered and submitted as part of the USR application. If a question does not pertain
to your use, please respond with "not applicable", with an explanation as to why the question is not applicable.
1. Explain, in detail, the proposed use of the property. P, e S c lu.:+r C l u e: k riu: Cc. r, N
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2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 22 (Comprehensive
Plan). (,�tea v:t, �^/f� ..,-f`Q t'e,.�c r . c.. ri �s )C cu•r : : F-,..r' w- r rLi eve
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3. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 23 (Zoning) and the
zone district in which it is located. it R., k esf if •u r „� w<;-I t 4 lc :' a l: h e ' c
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4. What type of uses surroAnd the site? Explain how the proposed use is consistent and compatible with
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5. Describe, in detail, the following:
a. How many people will use this site? P r 4 _3 i"1. _lt •[4 4 Pi-e-c" LT c -r fr,, ('C
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b. How many employees are proposed to be employed at this site? 3
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d. What typhr{-howMrrtaey structures will gp erects (built)on tills site?.—
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e. NA What type and how many animals, if any,will be on this site?
f. What kind (type, size, weight)of vehicles will access this site and how often?
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g. Who will provide fire protection to the site?
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h. What is the water source on the property? (Both domestic and irrigation).
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What is the sewage disposal system op the pro erty?.(Existing and proposed). r
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j. N A If storage or warehousing is proposed,what type of items will be stored?
6. Explain the proposed landscaping for the site. The landscaping shall be separately submitted as a Indscape,
plan map as part of the application submittal. /? r s r • 4,44.e-eV .IL c -n-e ..c-&,. , p tom• Jl w cif
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7. µl9 Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special Review activity occurs.
8. Explain how the storm water drainage will be handled on the site.
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9. Explain how long it will take to construct this site and_when construction and landscaping is scheduled to
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10. /J/} Explain where storage and/or stockpile of wastes will occur on this site.
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ilk Development within an Intergovernmental Agreement
Urban Growth Boundary
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Date of Inquiry: J 7 Aocc) Planner: A/ yp46,A)
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The above person inquired about developing a parcel of land inside your designated intergovernmental agreement
urban growth boundary. This person has been referred to your community by Weld County Planning to discuss
development options on this site. I/ �//
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❑ Platteville, Dacono, Firestone and Frederick Intergovernmental Agreement: If the person applies to Weld County
to develop the parcel, the Town/City of desires to have Weld County require a binding
annexation agreement between the person and the Town/City of , which requires the person to
annex the parcel to the Town/City upon the terms and conditions stated in the agreement.
❑ Mead, Kersey, Milliken, LaSalle, Fort Lupton, and Dacono/Erie Intergovernmental Agreements: Has the person
petitioned for the parcel to be annexed to the Town/City of ? If so, what is the status of the
petition? If not, does the Town/City of desire to have the
person petition for annexation, or may the person apply to Weld County to develop the parcel without first petitioning
to the Town/City of for annexation? Comments:
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Signa re of Weld County Planner S" nature Tow ity/Representative
r , White copy:Applicant; Yellow copy: Town/City;Pink Copy: Weld County
J It is the applicant's responsibility to return the completed form to Weld County.
+Weld County Planning Department +1555 N. 17th Avenue,Greeley,CO 80631 +(970)353-6100, Ext.3540) (970)304-6498 Fax
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY DATE OF THIS NOTICE: 08-07-92
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVJC,E NUMBER OF THLS. NOTICE: CP 575 F
OGDEN UT 84201 EMPLOYER IDF FICATION NUMBER: 84-1205288
FORM: SS-4 TAX PERIOD: N/A
2916502011 0
FOR ASSISTANCE PLEASE
WRITE TO US AT:
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
OGDEN UT 84201
NEW HOPE FAMILY CHRISTIAN CENTER
JACKSON SHERWOOD PRES BE SURE TO ATTACH THE
13380 GROVE WAY BOTTOM PART OF NOTICE
BROOMFIELD CO 80020
OR YOU MAY CALL US AT:
825-7041 LOCAL DENVER
1-800-829-1040 OTHER CO
NOTICE OF NEW EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ASSIGNED
Thank .You for your Form SS-4., Application for Employer Identification Humber
(EIH) . The number assigned- to you is shown above. It mill be used to identify
your business account , tax returns and documents , even if you don't have employees.
1 . Keep a copy of the number in your permanent records.
2. Use your name and the number exactly as shown above on all Federal tax forms.
3. Use the number on all tax payments and tax-related correspondence or documents.
It is important to use the IRS prepared label when filing tax documents or the
FTD coupons when making FTD payments.- However, if this is not possible, you must use
your EIH and the complete information as shown below to identify your account and
avoid processing delays.
If for any reason the information below is not correct , please make the
necessary changes.
NEW HOPE FAMILY CHRISTIAN CENTER
INC
JACKSON SHERWOOD PRES
13380 GROVE WAY
BROOMFIELD CO 80020
DO HOT send documents or payments using your address as listed at the top of
this letter. That address is for IRS use only.
We- have established the filing requirements and tax period shown above for your
account based upon the information provided. If you need help to determine your
required tax year, get publication 538, Accounting Periods and Methods, which is
available at most IRS offices.
Assigning an Employer Identification Humber does not grant tax-exempt status
to nonprofit organizations. Any organization, other than a. private foundation,
having annual gross receipts normally of 55 ,000 or less is exempt by statute if it
meets Internal Revenue Code requirements. Such organizations are not required to
file Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption, or Form 990 , Return of
Organization Exempt from Income Tax.
However, if your organization wants to establish its exemption and receive a
ruling or determination letter recognizing its exempt status, file Form 1023
with the Key District Director. For details on how to apply for the exemption,
see see Publication 557 , Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Keep this part for your records. CP 575 F (Rev. 8-90)
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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
DISTRICT DIRECTOR
1100 COMMERCE STREET
DALLAS , TX 75242-0000
DateMAY 1 3 1993 Employer Identification Number :
84-1205288
Contact Person :
SHARI FLOWERS
NEW HOPE FAMILY CHRISTIAN CENTER Contact Telephone Number :
INC ( 214 ) 767-3526
13380 GROVE WAY
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
Accounting Period Ending :
December 31
Form 990 Required :
NO
Addendum Applies :
N/A
Dear Applicant :
Based on information supplied , and assuming your operations will be as
stated in your application for recognition of exemption , we have determined
you are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501 ( a ) of the Internal
Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) .
We have further determined that you are not a private foundation within
meaning of section 509 ( a ) of the Code , because you are an organization
described in sections 509 ( a ) ( 1 ) and 170 ( b ) ( 1 ) (A) ( i ) .
If your sources of support , or your purposes , character , or method of
operation change , please let us know so we can consider the effect of the
change on your exempt status and foundation status . In the case of an, amend-
ment to your organizational document or bylaws , please send us a copy of the
amended document or bylaws . Also , you should inform us of all changes in your
name or address .
As of January 1 , 1984 , you are liable for taxes under the Federal
Insurance Contributions Act ( social security taxes ) on remuneration of S100
or more you pay to each of your employees during a calendar year . This does
not apply , however , if you make or have made a timely election under section
3121 (w) of the Code to be exempt from such tax. You are not liable for the tax
imposed under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act ( FUTA ) .
Since you are not a private foundation , you are not subject to the excise
taxes under Chapter 42 of the Code . However , you are not automatically exempt
from other Federal excise taxes . If you have any questions about excise .
employment , or other Federal taxes , please let us know .
Donors may deduct contributions to you as provided in section 170 of the
Code . Bequests , legacies , devises , tiausfers , or gifts to you CY ter your use
re deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the
, livable provisions of Code sections. 2055 , 2106 , and _ , _' ? .
Contribution deductions are allowable to donors only to the extent that
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their contributions are gifts ,' with no consideration received . Ticket pur-
chases and similar payments in conjunction with fundraising events may not
necessarily qualify as deductibje bantributions , depending on the circum-
stances , See Revenue Ruling 6t-246 , published in Cumulative Bulletin 1967-2 ,
on page 104 , which sets forth guidelines regarding the deductibility , as chari-
table contributions , of payments made by taxpayers fot admission to or other
participation in fundraising activities for charity . _ '
In the heading df this letter we have indicated whether you must file For:_:
990 , Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax . If Yes is indicated , you
are required to file Form 990 only if your gross receipts each year are
normally more than S25 , 000 . However , if you receive a Form. 990 package in the
mail , please file the return even if you do not exceed the gloss receipts test .
If you are not required to file , simply attach the label crovided , check the
box in the heading to indicate that your annual gross receipts are normally
$ 25 , 000 or less , and sign the return .
If a return is required , it roust be filed by the . 4th day of the fifth
month after the end of your annual accounting period . A penalty of $ 10 a day
is charged when a return is filed late , unless there is reasonable cause for
the delay . However , the maximum penalty charged cannot exceed $ 5 , 000 or 5 per-
...ent of your gross . eceipt, s for the year , whichever is less . This penalty may
so be charged if a return is not complete, so please ee sure your return is
complete before you filc it .
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You are not required to file Federal income tax returns unless you are
subject to the tax on unrelated business income under section 511 of the Code .
If you are subject to this tax, you must file an income tax return on Form
990—T , Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return . In this letter we are
not determining whether any of your present or proposed activities are unre—
lated trade or business as defined in section 513 of the Code .
You need an employer identification number even if you have no employees .
If an employer identification number was not entered on your application , a
number will be assigned to you and you will be advised of it . Please use that
number on all returns you file and in all correspondence with the Internal
Revenue Service .
If we have indicated in the heading of this setter that an addendum
applies , the enclosed addendum is an integral part of this letter .
Because this letter could help resolve any questions about your exempt
status and foundation status , you should keep it in your permanent records .
We have sent , cop ): of this letter to your representative as indicated in
your power of at t _ . ..r•v .
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HOPE FAMILY CHRISTIAN CENTER
If you have any questions , please contact the person whose name and
telephone number are shown in the -heading of this letter .
Sincerely yours ,
417 (2.
Gary 0 . Rooth
District Director
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Formation Date: 10/16/1986
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Corporations Section
1560 Broadway, Suite 200
Denver, Colorado 80202
(303) 866-2361
Notice of Filing of Articles of Incorporation
or
Application for Certificate of Authority
Your Articles of Incorporation or Application for Certificate of Authority has been accepted and filed.
The enclosed Certificate is issued to you as evidence of your corporate existence and authority to
transact business in this state.
As an authorized corporation, you are required to maintain continuously both a Registered Agent and
a Registered Office in this state. Any change of Agent or Office requires the filing of a statement to
that effect within thirty days of such change.
In addition, every corporation is required to file a Corporate Report no later than May 1st of each
biennium (every other year). The first Corporate Report of a corporation is due in the second year
following its date of incorporation or qualification in this state (e.g. if its date of incorporation or
qualification in this state is in 1984 the first Report would be due in 1986
The Corporate Report will be mailed to your Registered Agent at the Registered Office as shown on
our records and will not be forwarded by the post office, so please notify the Corporations Section of
the changes discussed in the prior paragraph.
If you are in need of any further service, please contact us. Our office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to
5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telephone Number: 866-2361.
Our best wishes for success in your new venture.
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of 1tio cediliade have laeen fain do eon$haince with law
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TO NEW HOPE FAMILY CHRISTIAN CENTER, INC. : A NONPROFIT CORPORAT I ON.
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Mu ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
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NEW HOPE FAMILY CHRISTIAN CENTER, INC.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That we the undersigned, residence and citizens of the
United States of America, of full age of majority, have for
the purpose of forming a nonprofit religious corporation
pursuant to the Laws of the State of COLORADO, for the
purposes expressed in ARTICLE III hereof , adopted the
following Articles of Incorporation:
ARTICLE I
The name of this corporation shall be NEW HOPE FAMILY
CHRISTIAN CENTER, INC. and its duration is to be perpetual .
ARTICLE II
The name of the registered agent and the location and
post office address of the corporation 's registered office in
the State of COLORADO is Jackson James Brinton Sherwood, 1681
S. Glencoe Street , City of Denver , County of Denver , State of
Colorado , 80222 , respectively .
ARTICLE III
This nonprofit corporation is organized and operated
exclusively for the religious purposes of a church within the
meaning of Section 501(c ) ( 3 ) of the Internal Revenue Code of
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION-1
1954 , as amended, of the United States of America .
In furtherance of its nonprofit , tax-exempt purposes ,
the corporation shall have the following powers and
authority; however , the corporation shall not be empowered,
and is prohibited from, engaging in any activity which is not
allowed pursuant to Section 501 (c ) ( 3 ) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1954 , as amended, of the United States of America:
(a ) To operate under the name as set forth in
ARTICLE I above;
(b) To employ qualified counsel and other
necessary personnel to carry out the purposes of
this corporation;
(c ) To adopt and use a corporate seal;
(d) To earnestly seek and promote the unity
of God 's people and churches in a Scriptural manner
of Godly love , respect and faithful voluntary
cooperation with liberty. To that end it may
associate and cooperate freely with other churches
and with missionary organizations and branches; as
a free and independent fellowship body in accord
with it own conscience and the wisdom of God, as
the corporation perceives it to be, but in every
case and in every act and in pursuance of or
adoption of any policy or method or in practice or
association does and shall do so as a free church ,
always retaining its sovereignty and independence ,
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION-2
and in no case whatsoever as an act of subjection
nor precedent or amenability nor as an active or
passive or implied affiliation nor in any way as
relinquishing its perpetual legal independence and
sovereignty as a church .
(e ) To receive tithes , offerings and property
by gift , devise or bequest subject to the laws
relating to the transfer of property by gift or
will .
(f ) To take , purchase or otherwise acquire;
to own , hold, occupy, use , and enjoy; manage ,
improve , develop and work; to grant , sell ,
exchange, let , demise, and otherwise dispose of
real estate , buildings , and improvements and every
right, interest and estate therein without limit as
to the amount thereof and wheresoever the same may
be situated; to erect , construct , alter and repair
buildings; to assume any and every kind of
contract , agreement and obligation by or with any
person , firm, corporation , or association , or any
Federal , State , or other government for the
erection , construction , alteration, repair ,
renewal , equipment , improvement , development , use ,
enjoyment, leasing , management or control of any
buildings , improvements or structures of any kind
wherever the same may be situated.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION-3
(g ) To enter into, make , perform and carry
out contracts of every kind for any lawful purpose
without limit as to amount and with any person,
firm, association or corporation; to draw, make ,
accept , endorse , discount , issue, and execute
promissory notes , warrants , and other negotiable or
transferable interests .
(h ) To purchase or otherwise acquire , to own,
hold, use and enjoy, to sell , assign and transfer ,
exchange or otherwise dispose of , deal in or deal
with personal property of every kind and
description without limit as to the amount thereof
and wheresoever the same may be situated.
( i ) To borrow and to loan money and to give
and to receive evidence of indebtedness and
security therefor; to draw, make , accept , endorse ,
execute and issue promissory notes , warrants and
other debentures of the corporation, or otherwise
to make guarantees of every kind and secure any or
all obligations of the corporation by mortgage ,
trust deed or otherwise .
(j ) By its Board of Trustees to appoint such
officers and employees as may be decreed proper ;
define their authority and duties; fix their
compensation; require bonds of such of them as it
deems advisable and fix the penalty thereof;
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dismiss such officers or employees , or any thereof
for any good reason and appoint others to fill
their places;
(k) To adopt Bylaws regulating and providing
for:
( 1) A definite and distinct
ecclesiastical government;
( 2) A formal code of doctrine and
discipline;
( 3) A congregational membership;
( 4 ) An organization of ordained
ministers ministering to the congregation;
( 5 ) A system of ordaining ministers
after completing prescribed courses of study;
( 6 ) A literature of the church;
( 7) Regular religious services ;
( 8 ) Sunday Schools and seminars for the
instruction of young and old;
( 9 ) Schools for the preparation of its
ministers;
( 10 ) Schools for Christian education of
children;
( 1 ) To minister sacerdotal functions;
(m) To adopt and assume names in the
furtherance of its nonprofit, tax-exempt purposes;
(m) To use any and all media , including but
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not limited to print , television and radio , in the
furtherance of its nonprofit , tax-exempt purposes;
(o ) To provide a local place for Christian
fellowship for those of like faith , where the
Father God, Jesus , the Son of God, and the Holy
Spirit , may be honored according to our full gospel
testimony;
(p ) To assume our share of the responsibility
and the privilege of propagating the Gospel of
Jesus Christ;
(q) To do all other acts necessary or
expedient for the administration of the affairs and
attainment of their purposes of the corporation and
to have and exercise all the powers now or here-
after conferred by the laws of the State .
(r ) To exercise such other and incidental
powers as may reasonably be necessary to carry out
the purposes for which the corporation is estab-
lished, provided that such incidental powers shall
be exercised in a manner consistent with its tax-
exempt status as a religious organization as set
forth in Section 501 (c) ( 3) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1954 , as amended, of the United States of
America .
(s ) The several clauses contained in this
ARTICLE III shall be construed both as purposes and
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powers and the statements contained in each clause
shall , except where otherwise expressed, be in no
wise limited or restricted by reference to or
inference from the terms of any other clauses , but
shall be regarded as independent purposes and
powers . Notwithstanding any provisions of these
Articles of Incorporation , the corporation shall
NOT engage in any political activity proscribed by
Section 501(c ) ( 3) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1954 , as amended, of the United States of America ,
nor shall any income or assets of the corporation
inure to the benefit of any member , private
individual or business entity .
ARTICLE IV
To assure the corporation of its sovereignty and
independence and to perpetually protect the church , all
ecclesiastical and legal power and authority relative to the
corporation shall be exercised by and in accordance with the
New Testament Church pattern. Thus under the leadership of
the Holy Spirit the Board of Trustees shall conduct all the
business of the corporation (church ) and shall be the only
voting members of the corporation (church ) . The number of
Trustees , and their qualifications shall be established in the
Bylaws of this corporation . The qualifications of members and
the manner of their admission shall be fully provided in the
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Bylaws .
ARTICLE V
This nonprofit corporation is formed without any purpose
of pecuniary profit and shall have no capital stock.
ARTICLE VI
The private property of the trustees and members of the
congregation shall be non-assessable and shall not be subject
to payment of any corporate debts , nor shall the trustees or
members of the congregation become individually or corpo-
rately liable or responsible for any debts or liabilities of
the corporation.
ARTICLE VII
No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall
inure to the benefit of , or be distributable to its members ,
trustees , officers , or other private persons , except that the
corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay
reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make
payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set
forth in ARTICLE III hereof . No substantial part of the
activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of
propaganda , or otherwise attempting to influence legislation ,
and the corporation shall not participate in , or intervene in
( including the publishing or distribution of statements ) any
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political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public
office . Notwithstanding any other provision of these
articles , the corporation shall not carry on any other
activities not permitted to be carried on (a ) by a corporation
exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c ) ( 3) of the
Internal Revenue Code , or corresponding section of any future
federal tax code , or (b) by a corporation , contributions to
which are deductible under section 170 (c ) ( 2 ) of the Internal
Revenue Code , or corresponding section of any future federal
tax code . Upon dissolution of the corporation , assets shall
be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the
meaning of section 501 (c ) ( 3 ) of the Internal Revenue Code , or
corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall
be distributed to the federal government , or to a state or
local government , for a public purpose . Any such assets not
so disposed of shall be disposed of by the court of
jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of
the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes
or to such organization or organizations , as said court shall
determine which are organized and operated exclusively for
such purposes .
ARTICLE VIII
These Articles may be amended at any regular meeting of
the Board of Trustees , or at a special meeting called for that
purpose , by a two-thirds ( 2/3 ) majority.
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ARTICLE IX
The undersigned incorporators/directors shall act as the
initial Board of Trustees until their successors shall have
been duly qualified and elected. The Board shall not be less
than three ( 3) . The Trustees shall be elected yearly at the
annual business meeting by th voting members .
DATED This aeday of ��� ��1 _, 1986 .
INCORPORATORS/DIRECTORS
NAME ADDRESS
'40 681 S. Glencoe Street
Jack James Brinton herwood Denver , CO 80222
1681 S . Glencoe Street
rna Jun her d Denver , CO 80222
t1/A) 1681 S. Glencoe Street
Lorn Jars Beardshear Denver , CO 80222
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STATE OF COLORADO
. ss .
County of Denver
On the date as first set above before me , the
undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said State ,
personally appeared JACKSON JAMES BRINTON SHERWOOD, LORNA JUNE
SHERWOOD, and LORN JAMES BEARDSHEAR, known to me to be the
persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument ,
they being first duly sworn to , and acknowledged to me that
they executed the same .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have herewith set my hand and
affixed my official seal the day and year in this certificate
first above written .
A—
Notary ublic or OLORADO
Residing at /6 r J S S . . •
My Commission Expires
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NEW HOPE FAMILY CHRISTIAN CENTER, INC.
ARTICLE ONE
OFFICES
The principal office of the corporation , hereinafter
referred to as the "Church" , shall be located at the address
set forth in the Articles of Incorporation. The Church may
have such other offices , either within or without the State of
Incorporation , as the Board of Trustees may determine from
time to time.
ARTICLE TWO
TENETS OF FAITH AND DOCTRINE
The church accepts the Scriptures as the revealed Will of
God, the all sufficient rule of faith and practice , and for
the purpose of maintaining general unity, adopts these
Statements of Fundamental Truths and Doctrine .
Section 1 . The Scriptures Inspired. The Bible is the
inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to man , the
infallible rule of faith and conduct , and is superior to
conscience and reason , but not contrary to reason ( II Tim.
3:15-17 ; I Peter 1:23-25 ; Heb 4: 12 ) .
Section 2 . The One True Godhead. The triune Godhead
is comprised of 3 separate and distinct personalities , The
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Father , The Son , and The Holy Spirit , who are eternally self-
existent , self-revealed and function as one entity. Jesus
Christ , who is God manifested in the flesh , is the second
member of the Godhead, co-equal and co-eternal with the Father
and The Holy Spirit .
Section 3 . Man , His Fall and Redemption . Man was
created good and upright , for God said, "Let Us make man in
Our image , after Our likeness" . But , man , by voluntary
transgression , fell and his only hope of redemption is in
Jesus Christ the Son of God. (Genesis 1:26-31, 3: 1-7: Romans
5 : 12-21 )
Section 4 . The Salvation of Man.
(a ) Man 's only hope of redemption is through the shed
blood of Jesus Christ . On the cross Jesus Christ became sin
and sickness providing both salvation and divine healing for
all mankind (Psalm 103: 3 ) , being justified freely by His Grace
through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus . For by grace
we are saved through faith . "The word is near you, in your
mouth and in your heart; that is , the word of faith which we
are preaching , that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as
Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the
dead, you shall be saved; for with the heart man believes ,
resulting in righteousness , and with the mouth he confesses ,
resulting in salvation . " (Romans 3: 24; Ephesians 2: 8; Romans
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10: 8-10 )
(b) The evidences of Salvation. The inward evidence to
the believer of his salvation , is the direct witness of the
Spirit (Romans 8: 16 ) . The outward evidence to all men is a
life of righteousness and true holiness . "And this is His
commandment , that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus
Christ , and love one another , just as He commanded us" ( I John
3: 23 ) .
(c ) Faith and Works . Salvation is by faith in Jesus
Christ and not by human works ; however , our works will
determine the rewards in eternity (Romans 10: 9-10 and II Cor .
5 :10 )
Section 5. Baptism in Water . The ordinance of
baptism by a burial with Christ should be observed as
commanded in the Scriptures by all who have really repented
and in their hearts have truly believed on Christ as Savior
and Lord. In so doing , they declare to the world that they
have died with Jesus and that they have also been raised with
Him to walk in newness of life . (Matt . 28: 19; Acts 10: 47, 48;
Romans 6: 4 ) .
Section 6. The Lord's Supper. "And when He had given
thanks , He broke it , and said, 'This is my body which is for
you. Do this in remembrance of me. ' In the same way also the
cup , after supper , saying , "This cup is the new covenant in my
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blood, Do this , as often as you drink it , in remembrance of
me . ' Let a man examine himself , and so eat of the bread and
drink of the cup" ( I Cor . 11: 24 , 25 , 28 ) .
Section 7 . The promise of the Father . All believers
are entitled to , and should ardently expect and earnestly
seek, the promise of the Father , the Baptism in the Holy
Spirit , according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ .
This was the normal experience of all in the early Christian
church. With it comes the endowment of power for life and
service , the bestowment of the gifts and their uses in the
work of the ministry. (Luke 24: 49 ; Acts 1: 4-8; I Cor . 12: 1-
31 ) . This wonderful experience is distinct from and
subsequent to the experience of the new birth (Acts 2: 38;
10: 44-46 ; 11: 14-16 ; 15 :7-9 ) .
Section 8 . The Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy
Spirit . The full consummation of the Baptism of believers in
the Holy Spirit is evidenced by the initial physical sign of
speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance , and
by the subsequent manifestation of spiritual power in public
testimony and service (Acts 2: 4 ; 10: 44-46; 19: 2 ,6: 1:8 ) .
Section 9 . The Church . The church is the body of
Christ , the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine
appointments for the fulfillment of her great commission .
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Each believer , born of the Spirit , is an integral part of the
general assembly and church of the first born , which are
written in Heaven. (Ephesians 1:22 ; 2: 19-22 ; Hebrews 12 : 23 )
Section 10 . Total Prosperity.
(a ) Spiritual . John 3: 3 , 11; II Cor . 5 : 17-21 ; Romans
10 : 9-10.
(b) Mental . II Tim. 1: 7 ; Romans 12: 2 ; Isaiah 26: 3 .
(c ) Physical . Isaiah 53: 4 ,5 ; Matt. 8: 17; 1 Peter 2: 24 .
(d) Financial. 3 John 1:2 ; Malachi 3: 10-11; Luke 6: 38;
II Cor . 9: 6-19; Deut . 28: 1-14 .
(e ) Social . Proverbs 3: 4 .
Section 11. Blessed Hope . Jesus is coming again to
gather all His Saints to ever be with Him ( I Cor . 15 : 51-52 ; I
Thess . 4: 16-17; and II Thess 2: 1 ) .
Section 12 . The Lake of Fire . Those who have not
accepted the redemptive work of Jesus Christ will suffer
eternal separation from the Godhead. The devil and his
angels , the beast and the false prophet , and anyone whose name
was not found written in the book of life , shall be consigned
to everlasting punishment in the lake of fire which burns with
brimstone . This is the second death, the lake of fire . (Rev.
19 : 20; 20 : 10-15 ) .
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Section 13. The Millennial Reign of Jesus . The return
of our Lord Jesus Christ with His saints from Heaven to rule
and reign for one thousand years on earth as the Scriptures
promised. (Romans 11 : 25 ,27 ; II Thess . 1:7 ; Rev. 19: 11-16;
20: 1-7 ) After this , there shall be a new heaven and a new
earth . (Rev. 21 ) .
ARTICLE THREE
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Classes of Members. The membership of the
Church shall be two ( 2 ) classes of membership: members of the
congregation (nonvoting , except as provided in ARTICLE FIVE )
and Board of Trustees members (voting ) .
Section 2 . Election of Members of the Congregation.
Any person interested in becoming a member of the congregation
of the Church shall submit written and signed application , on
a form approved by the Board of Trustees , to the secretary of
the Church. Each application shall be considered by the Board
of Trustees at its regular meeting or at any special meeting
of the Board, and either approved, disapproved, or tabled.
Applicants whose applications are so approved shall become
active members of the congregation of the Church .
Any applicant shall give clear evidence of their new
birth in Christ , live a consistent Christian life and worship
at the Church on a regular basis for at least a three ( 3 )
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month continuous period, support the Church financially and
subscribe to the Tenets of Faith as defined by these Bylaws .
Section 3 . Voting Rights . No member of the
congregation shall be entitled to any voting rights , except as
set forth in ARTICLE FIVE, Section 5; rather , all voting
rights and management of the Church are reserved in the Board
of Trustees .
Section 4 . Termination of Membership. The Board of
Trustees , by affirmative vote of two-third ( 2/3 ) of all of the
members of the Board, may suspend or expel a member of the
congregation for a cause after an appropriate hearing .
Section 5 . Resignation . Any member of the
congregation may resign by filing a written resignation with
the secretary.
Section 6. Reinstatement . On written request signed
by a former member of the congregation and filed with the
secretary, the Board of Trustees , by the affirmative vote of
two-thirds ( 2/3 ) of the members of the Board, may reinstate
such former member of the congregation to membership of the
congregation on such terms as the Board of Trustees may deem
appropriate .
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Section 7. Transfer of Membership. Membership in the
congregation of the Church is not transferable nor assignable .
Section 8 . Regular Religious Services. The members
of the congregation shall meet for regular religious services .
The day of the week and time for each regular religious
service shall be established by the Board of Trustees .
Section 9. Schools and Seminars. Instruction in the
Word of God shall be provided at schools and seminars for
members and non-members of the congregation. Private
Christian education for the body may also be provided.
Section 10 . Code of Discipline .
(a ) Cooperative Action . The members of the congregation
of the Church shall give consent to its forms of government ,
together with the past policies , and to the policy of
fundamental unity and agreement , alike in doctrine , conduct
and action , and shall conform to the Scriptural injunctions
that there be no division in the body. They shall be subject
to the Board of Trustees as the Word of God plainly teaches ,
that the principle of Christian fellowship maybe kept
inviolate and perpetuated, recognizing its fundamental
importance .
(b) Attitude Toward Strife . Inasmuch as no Christian
institution can comply with the plain teaching of Scripture
unless unity and harmony predominate within its circle , no
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member of the congregation may use means to incite or engender
strife , but shall work in harmony with the other members of
the congregation , the Board of Trustees and the Church 's
officers , as did the early church (Acts 2: 42 ) . If there is
cause for dissatisfaction , it shall be called to the attention
of the pastor or another member of the Board of Trustees . At
their discretion , necessary adjustments shall be made . (Acts
6 : 1-7; Matt . 18: 15-18 ) .
(c ) Financial Support . All members of the congregation
shall be expected to support the programs and needs of the
Church in proportion as the Lord shall prosper them, (Mal .
3: 10 ; I Cor . 16 : 1,2; II Cor . 9: 6-9 ) , thereby acknowledging
that any institution can stand or be of full service only in
proportion as all of the members of the congregation accept
their responsibility of maintaining it .
(d) Discipline . The responsibility of administering
discipline in the Church is that of the Board of Trustees .
Some grounds for exercising discipline , suspension of or
expulsion from membership in the congregation are as follows:
( 1) There shall be an annual membership
renewal for all members of the congregation.
Failure to renew will result in an automatic removal
from the membership in the congregation.
( 2 ) Any member of the congregation who shall
without reasonable cause willfully absent himself
from the regular services for a period of three ( 3 )
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consecutive months , shall be temporarily removed
from active membership in the congregation. The
Board of Trustees may inquire, under appropriate
circumstances , whether the temporarily removed
member is desirous of continuing membership in the
congregation.
( 3) Unscriptural conduct , failure to maintain
membership requirements , or doctrinal departure from
the tenets of faith , shall be considered sufficient
grounds upon which any person may be disqualified as
a member . Such discipline shall be prayerfully
administered according to Scriptures by the Board of
Trustees . (Matt . 18: 15-17 ; Rom. 16 : 17; I Cor . 5: 9-
13 ; II Thess. 3: 6 ) .
( 4 ) The Board of Trustees shall be empowered
to place on the inactive list those who have
disqualified themselves as provided for in these
Bylaws . The Board of Trustees shall also have the
authority to restore to active membership in the
congregation those, who in the opinion of the Board
of Trustees are not at fault and those who, although
at fault , have through repentance requalified for
membership in the congregation.
( 5) The Board of Trustees shall recognize its
duty to interview and encourage a proper attitude on
the part of those who have been placed on the
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inactive list. It shall proceed carefully to press
for final decision in each case. The decision of
the Board of Trustees shall be final.
ARTICLE FOUR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Section 1. General Powers . The affairs of the Church
shall be managed by the Board of Trustees whose members shall
have a fiduciary obligation to the Church.
Section 2. Number , Term, and Qualifications. The
number of Trustees shall be no less than three ( 3 ) and shall
have no maximum number . The term of membership shall be for a
one ( 1) year period, except for the Pastor-President ( see
ARTICLE FIVE Section 6. (a ) . Those set forth in the Articles
of Incorporation shall comprise the original Board of
Trustees . Any member of the Board of Trustees must also be a
member of the congregation of the Church .
Section 3. Regular Meetings . A regular annual
meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be held each year . The
Board of Trustees may provide , by resolution , the time and
place for holding additional regular meetings without other
notice than such resolution. Additional regular meetings
shall be held at the principal office of the Church in the
absence of any designation in the resolution.
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Section 4 . Special Meetings . Special Meetings of the
Board of Trustees may be called by or at the request of any
two ( 2 ) Trustees , and shall be held at the principal office of
the Church or at such other place as the Trustees may
determine .
Section 5. Notice . Notice of the annual , regular or
any special meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be given by
oral notice to each Trustee . The attendance of a Trustee at
any meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such
meeting , except where a Trustee attends a meeting for the
express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any
business because the meeting is not lawfully called or
convened. The business to be transacted at the meeting need
not be specified in the notice or waiver of notice of such
meeting , unless specifically required by law or by these
Bylaws.
Section 6. Quorum. A majority of the Board of
Trustees shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business at any meeting of the Board; but if less than a
majority of the Trustees are present at any meeting, a
majority of the Trustees present may adjourn the meeting from
time to time without further notice .
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Section 7 . Board Decisions . The act of a majority of
the Trustees present at a meeting at which a quorum is present
shall be the act of the Board of Trustees , unless the act of a
greater number is required by law or by these Bylaws .
Section 8 . Vacancies , Additions , Elections and
Removal . Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Trustees and
any trusteeship to be filled by reason of an increase in the
number of Trustees , shall be filled by the Pastor with the
advice and consent of a majority of the present Board of
Trustees. Trustees shall be removed by the pastor-president
with the advice and consent of the Board of Advisors . In the
event all trustee positions shall become vacant, the Board of
Elders shall act as interim Board of Trustees until the
vacancies are filled.
Section 9 . Compensation. Trustees as such shall not
receive any salaries for their services .
ARTICLE FIVE
OFFICERS
Section 1. Officers . The officers of the corporation
shall be a pastor-president , a secretary , a treasurer , one or
more vice-president , and such other officers as may be elected
in accordance with the provisions of this Article . The Board
of Trustees may elect or appoint such other officers ,
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including one or more assistant secretaries and one or more
assistant treasurers , as it shall deem desirable , such
officers to have the authority and perform the duties
prescribed, from time to time , by the Board of Trustees . Any
two or more offices may be held by the same person .
Section 2 . Election and Term of Office . The officers
of the Church shall be elected annually by the Board of
Trustees at the regular annual meeting of the Board of
Trustees . If the election of officers is not held at such
meeting , such election shall be held as soon thereafter as is
convenient . New offices may be created and filled at any
meeting of the Board of Trustees . Each officer shall hold
office until his successor has been duly elected and
qualified.
Section 3. Removal . Any officer , with the exception
of the pastor-president , elected or appointed by the Board of
Trustees may be removed by the Board of Trustees whenever in
its judgment the best interests of the Church would be served
thereby, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the
contract rights , if any , of the officer so removed.
Section 4 . Vacancies . A vacancy in any office ,
except that of pastor-president , because of death ,
resignation , removal , disqualification , or otherwise , may be
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filled by the Pastor for the unexpired portion of the term.
In the event the vacant position being filled is that of the
Pastor , the Board shall fill said position pursuant to Section
5 of this Article .
Section 5. Resignation , Removal .
(a ) Resignation. In the event the Pastor should
voluntarily choose to leave , he shall designate his successor .
Said designated successor shall be chosen with the advice and
consent of the Board of Trustees , the Board of Advisors and
the Board of Elders .
(b) Removal . In the event the Pastor shall have serious
charges preferred against him or his ministry has ceased to be
effective , the matter shall be brought to the Board of Elders .
In the event the matter cannot be resolved at this meeting ,
power is then vested in the Board of Trustees , the Board of
Advisors and the Board of Elders to come together with the
Pastor to consider his removal . Upon recommendation of
removal by a two-thirds ( 2/3 ) majority of the combined vote of
the Board of Trustees , the Board of Advisors and the Board of
Elders , this matter shall be referred to the members of the
congregation for a vote . A two-thirds ( 2/3 ) majority vote of
the members of the congregation present at the meeting shall
be required for removal . The Associate Pastor or some other
person designated by the Board of Advisors shall represent the
combined Board of Trustees , Board of Advisors and Board of
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Elders and chair the meeting of the members of the
congregation.
( i ) Order of Business. The order of business at
the meeting of the members of the congregation shall be
as follows:
(a ) Roll call;
(b) Presentation of evidence by the
combined Board of Trustees , Board of Advisors
and Board of Elders ;
(c ) Presentation of case by Pastor or
his designee;
(d) Rebuttal evidence presented by
combined Board;
(e ) Testimony from members of the
congregation for vote.
(c ) Pastoral Recruitment and Confirmation. In the event
the Pastor shall resign or be removed, a special committee
shall be appointed by the combined Board of Trustees , Board of
Advisors and Board of Elders to recruit and present a
candidate to the membership of the congregation for pastor-
president . This process shall be spiritually directed and
accomplished as expeditiously as possible .
( i ) Presentation . Upon recommendation of the
special committee , the pastoral-presidential
candidate shall be presented to the combined Board
of Trustees , the Board of Advisors and the Board of
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Elders for their approval and recommendation. In
the event two-thirds ( 2/3 ) of the combined Board of
Trustees , Board of Advisors and Board of Elders
shall approve said candidate this matter shall be
referred to the membership of the congregation for a
vote .
( ii ) Final Approval . In the event a candidate
for pastor-president is approved by the combined
Board of Trustees , Board of Advisors and Board of
Elders , the membership of the congregation shall be
called together to vote , by secret ballot , on said
candidate . A two-thirds ( 2/3 ) majority vote of the
members of the congregation shall be required to
elect said candidate to office .
(d) Notice . A special notice procedure for all meetings
referenced in this ARTICLE FIVE, Section 5 shall apply as
follows:
( i ) Seven ( 7 ) days ' notice in writing shall be
provided for a combined Board of Trustees , Board of
Advisors and Board of Elders meeting. Notice shall
be given to each member of each Board and to the
present pastor-president .
( ii ) Notice to the membership of the
congregation of any membership of the congregational
meetings shall be given orally at each Sunday
service at least fourteen ( 14 ) days prior to such
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meeting and in writing by placing the announcement
of said meeting in each Sunday bulletin during the
same time frame .
(e ) Quorum. A majority of the total members of the
board of Trustees , the Board of Advisors and the Board of
Elders shall constitute a quorum for their combined meetings
as set forth in this ARTICLE FIVE, Section 5. A quorum for
the membership of the congregational meetings as set forth in
this ARTICLE FIVE, Section 5 shall consist of a majority of
those active members of the congregation .
Section 6. Powers of Officers .
(a ) The Pastor-President: The Church finds its headship
under the Lord Jesus Christ , in its Pastor . The Pastor-
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President shall be the chief executive officer of the Church .
He shall be a continuing member of the Board of Trustees . He
shall have general management of the business of the church
and general supervision of the other officers . He shall
preside at all meetings of the Board of Trustees and see that
all orders and resolutions of the Board are carried into
effect, subject , however , to the right of the Board to
delegate to any other officer or officers of the Church any
specific powers , other than those that may be conferred only
upon the Pastor-President . He shall execute in the name of
the Church all deeds , bonds , mortgages , contracts and other
documents authorized by the Board of Trustees . He shall be an
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ex-officio member of all standing committees , and shall have
the general powers and duties of supervision and management
usually vested in the office of president of a corporation .
No person shall be invited to speak, teach or minister in
the Church without his approval . He shall be designated
attorney-in-fact for the Church by virtue of his office . He
shall have the authority to appoint and approve any assistants
that would be necessary to properly carry on the work of the
Lord.
( b) The Associate Pastor-Vice-President: An associate
pastor-vice-president shall perform the duties and exercise
the powers of the pastor-president in case of his temporary
absence from the office of the Church , and shall perform such
other duties as may from time to time be granted or imposed by
the Board of Trustees . He shall serve as an ex-officio member
of the Board of Advisors; however , in the event of serving as
interim pastor-president, he shall be a voting member of the
Board of Advisors .
(c ) The Secretary: The secretary shall attend all
sessions of the Board held at the office of the Church and act
as clerk thereof and record all votes and the minutes of all
proceedings in a book to be kept for that purpose . He shall
perform like duties for the executive and standing committees
when required. He shall give , or cause to be given, notice of
meetings of the Board of Trustees when notice is required to
be given under these Bylaws or by any resolution of the Board.
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He shall have custody of the seal to all authorized documents
requiring a seal . He shall keep the membership rolls of the
Church , and in general perform the duties usually incident to
the office of secretary, and such further duties as shall from
time to time be prescribed by the Board of Trustees or the
pastor-president .
(d) The Treasurer: The treasurer shall keep full and
accurate account of the receipts and disbursements in books
belonging to the Church, and shall deposit all moneys and
other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the
Church in such banks and depositories as may be designated by
the Board of Trustees , but shall not be personally liable for
the safekeeping of any funds or securities so deposited
pursuant to the order of the Board. He shall disburse the
funds of the Church as may be ordered by the Board and shall
render to the pastor-president and Trustees at the regular
meeting of the Board, and whenever they may require , accounts
of all his transactions as treasurer and of the financial
condition of the Church. He shall perform the duties usually
incident to the office of treasurer and such other duties as
may be prescribed by the Board of Trustees or by the pastor-
president .
(e ) Delegating Powers to Other Officers: In case of the
absence of any officer of the Church , or for any other reason
that may seem sufficient to the Board, the Board of Trustees
may delegate his duties and powers to any other officer , or to
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any Trustee .
ARTICLE SIX
COMMITTEES, ELDERS, DEACONS, AND BOARD OF ADVISORS
Section 1. Committees of Trustees . The Board of
Trustees , by resolution adopted by a majority of the Trustees
in office , may designate one or more committees which
committees , to the extent provided in such resolution , shall
have and exercise the authority of the Board of Trustees in
the management of the Church; but the designation of such
committees and the delegation thereto of authority shall not
operate to relieve the Board of Trustees , or any individual
Trustee , of any responsibility imposed on it or him by law.
Section 2 . Other Committees . Other committees not
having and exercising the authority of the Board of Trustees
in the management of the Church may be designated by a
resolution adopted by a majority of the Trustees present at a
meeting at which a quorum is present . Except as otherwise
provided in such resolution , members of each such committee
shall be members of the congregation of the Church , and the
Pastor shall appoint the members thereof. Any member thereof
may be removed by the person or persons authorized to appoint
such member whenever in their judgment the best interests of
the Church shall be served by such removal .
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Section 3. Elders and Deacons. Elders and/or deacons
may be chosen by the Board of Trustees from the membership of
the congregation of the Church who demonstrate that their
lives conform to the Scriptural qualifications thereof , (I
Tim. 3: 2-7; Titus 1: 6-9; I Peter 5:2-3 ) . The Board of Elders
shall rule and teach. The Board of Elders shall consist of
those Heads of Departments in the Church which are designated
by the Pastor . Elder 's and Deacon ' s function shall be to give
spiritual support to the Pastor in discipling new converts ,
praying for the sick (James 5 : 14 ) , encouraging and developing
spiritual gifts and ministries in the body, and to assist in
the administration of the ordinances of the Church . Their
number and term of office shall not be pre-determined. They
shall have no vote on the Board of Trustees; however , shall
give counsel and mutual assistance to the Board of Trustees
and the Pastor in the administration of business and work of
the Church as specifically assigned by the Pastor .
Section 4 . Board of Advisors. A Board of Advisors
may be appointed as set forth below. It shall be the
responsibility and privilege of the Board of Advisors to
provide Godly counsel to the Pastor-President and the Board of
Trustees . Counsel shall be in organization, financial , legal
or other areas wherein the Pastor-President determines
professional counsel is needed and/or desirable . No minimum
or maximum number of members of the Board of Advisors shall be
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established and the appointment to the Board and tenure
thereon shall be at the pleasure and in the complete
discretion of the Pastor-President . The advice and consent of
the Board of Advisors shall be required to establish and/or
change salary and other compensation payable to the Pastor by
the Board of Trustees .
ARTICLE SEVEN
MINISTERS
Section 1. Ordination and Licensing . The Board of
Trustees may ordain and/or license a person as a minister of
the Gospel after first examining the applicant ' s background,
moral and religious character , and what previous Bible courses
and/or independent study applicant has received. Final
determination shall be within the absolute discretion of the
Board of Trustees .
Section 2. Limitation . The Board of Trustees may, in
the discretion of the Board, limit any licensee or ordainee to
an area of special emphasis . The following areas are
(although not intended to be inclusive ) recognized by the
Board of Trustees :
(a ) Music;
(b) Youth;
(c ) Christian education; and
(d) Outreach ministry.
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Section 3 . Pastor-President . The pastor-president
shall be a licensed or ordained minister of the Gospel.
Assistant or associate ministers may or may not be either
licensed or ordained.
Section 4 . Application. Application for ordination
and/or licensing as a minister of the Gospel shall be on the
form provided by the Board of Trustees . An applicant 's
application shall be either approved or denied within thirty
( 30 ) days of the completion of the investigation of the
applicant. Those applicants who are approved shall receive a
certificate evidencing the approval .
Section 5 . School of Ministry. The Board of Trustees
may establish a School of Ministry, setting forth a prescribed
curriculum and course of study leading to ordination and
licensing of ministers . The School of Ministry shall prepare
the student in the knowledge of the Word of God and in
ministering to the needs of mankind through the Gospel of
Jesus Christ .
ARTICLE EIGHT
CONTRACTS, CHECKS , DEPOSITS, AND FUNDS
Section 1. Contracts . The Board of Trustees may
authorize any officer or officers , agent or agents of the
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Church, in addition to the officers so authorized by these
Bylaws , to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any
instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Church , and
such authority may be general or may be confined to specific
instances .
Section 2 . Checks , Drafts , or Orders . All checks .
drafts , or orders for the payment of money, notes , or other
evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the Church
shall be signed by such officer or officers , agent or agents
of the Church , and in such manner as shall from time to time
be determined by resolution of the Board of Trustees . In the
absence of such determination by the Board of Trustees , such
instruments may be signed by either the treasurer or the
Pastor of the Church .
Section 3 . Deposits . All funds of the Church shall
be deposited from time to time to the credit of the Church in
such banks , trust companies , or other depositories as the
Board of Trustees may select .
Section 4 . Gifts . The Board of Trustees may accept
on behalf of the Church any contribution , gift, bequest or
devise for any purpose of the Church. (Mal . 3: 10 ; Luke 6: 38;
I Cor . 16: 1 and 2; and II Cor . 9: 6-8)
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ARTICLE NINE
BOOKS AND RECORDS
The Church shall keep correct and complete books and
records of account and shall also keep minutes of the
proceedings of its members , Board of Trustees , committees
having and exercising any of the authority of the Board of
Trustees , and any other committee , and shall keep at the
principal office a record giving the names and addresses of
the Board of Trustees members entitled to vote. All books and
records of the Church may be inspected by any member , or his
agent for any proper purpose at any reasonable time .
ARTICLE TEN
NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
Any school operated by this corporation shall admit
students of any race , color , national or ethnic origin to all
the rights , privileges , programs , and activities generally
accorded or made available to students at the school . The
school shall not discriminate on the basis of race , color ,
national and ethnic origin in administration of its education
policies , admissions policies , scholarship and loan programs ,
and athletic and other school administered programs .
ARTICLE ELEVEN
FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of the Church shall be the calendar year.
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ARTICLE TWELVE
DISSOLUTION
(a ) Upon the dissolution of the Church , the Board of
Trustees shall , after the payment of all the liabilities of
the Church , dispose of all of the assets of the Church
exclusively for the purposes of the Church in such manner , or
to such organization or organizations organized and operated
exclusively for the purposes of the Church in such manner , or
to such organization or organizations organized and operated
exclusively for charitable , educational , religious or
scientific purposes as shall qualify as an exempt corporation
or organizations under Section 501 (c ) ( 3 ) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1954 , as amended, (or of the corresponding
provisions of any future United States Revenue Law) as the
Board of Trustees shall determine .
( b) No part of the net earnings of the Church shall
inure to the benefit of , or be distributable to , its members ,
officers , trustees , or any person except that the Church shall
be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for
services rendered, and to make payments in the furtherance of
the Church. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the
Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws of the Church , the
Church shall not carry on any activity not permitted to be
carried on (a ) by a corporation exempt from Federal Income
Tax , under Section 501(c) ( 3 ) of the Internal Revenue Code of
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1954 , as amended, (or by the corresponding section of any
future Revenue Code of the United States of America ) or (b) by
a corporation contributions of which are deductible under
Section 170 (c ) ( 2 ) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 , as
amended (or corresponding section of any future United States
Revenue Law) .
ARTICLE THIRTEEN
SEAL
The Board of Trustees shall provide a corporate seal ,
which shall be as set forth below.
ARTICLE FOURTEEN
AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed, and
new bylaws may be adopted by a two-thirds ( 2/3 ) majority vote
of the Board of Trustees with the advice and consent of the
Board of Advisors at any regular or special combined meeting
of the Board of Trustees and Board of Advisors . At least
fourteen ( 14 ) day written advance notice of said meeting shall
be given to each member of the Board of Trustees and the Board
of Advisors .
President
(SEAL)
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