Qualifications of Board Members:
1. Special expertise in the following areas Le., Accounting,
Banking, Law, Education, and Corporate knowledge.
2. Pastor a Church, Community activist, or Board member of a corporation,
etc.
B. Church in Good Standing/Board of Directors shall mean:
1. Church charter renewal is current;
2. Pastors renewal is current;
3. At least one delegate from a major department of church
attends annually;
4. There must be a representation of the Local Church through
the Lord's Dollars;
5. Current in Board Assessments;
6. Actively participates in Local Church and Diocese;
7. Recommendations from your Local Church and Pastor;
C. In case of a vacancy occurring on the Board of Directors, such vacancy shall be filled
by an Honorary Board Member, elected by vote of the majority of the remaining
Directors.
D. Absence of any member of the Board of Directors from three (3) consecutive
meetings of the Board shall be cause for removal.
E. The Board of Directors shall designate the place of the annual convention, along
with the Convention Coordinator, final decision rests with the Archbishop (Senior
Presiding Bishop). Written notice stating the place; date of such congress shall be
delivered to each chartered church between six (6) and eight (8) months before the
date of such congress.
SECTION III - CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Chairperson of the
Board of Directors shall be appointed by the Archbishop (Senior Presiding Bishop)
of the Congress. The Chairperson of the Board shall preside at all Board of
Directors meetings and can preside at the annual convention at the direction
of the Archbishop (Senior Presiding Bishop) or the Coadjutor (President of the
College of Bishops).
SECTION IV - NOTICE: Notice of any special meeting(s) of the Board of
Directors shall be given at least thirty (30) days previously therein by
written notice sent by certified mail to each Director at his/her address as
shown by the records of the Corporation. If mailed, such notice shall be
deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States Mail so addressed,
with the appropriate postage thereon prepaid. Other forms of communication
may be used, but not limited to: web announcements, e-mail, and fax transmissions.
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The person(s) entitled to the notice either before or after the time of the
meeting may waive notice of such special meeting of the Board of Directors in
writing. The attendance of a Director at any meeting shall constitute waiver
of notice of such meeting except where a Director attends a meeting for the
express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business because the
meeting is not lawfully called or convened neither the business to be
transacted, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the Board
of Directors need be specified in the notice or waiver of notice of such
meeting, unless specifically required by law or these By-Laws.
SECTION V - QUORUM: A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board, provided
that if less than the majority of the Directors are present at said meeting,
a majority of the Directors present may adjourn the meeting to another time
without further notice.
SECTION VI - MANNER OF ACTING: The act of a majority of the Board of
Directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the
decision of the Board of Directors, unless a vote of a greater number is
required by statute, these By-Laws, or the Articles of the Incorporation.
ARTICLE V
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION I - LOCAL CHURCH - OBLIGATIONS: Each pastor, church and
organization or those that require credentials such as healers, missionaries,
local preachers, etc., must be in good standing with the local church and
diocese (see ARTICLE IV;
SECTION II; B). It is the responsibility of the local church to remind
these persons and groups that according to the rules of Metropolitan Spiritual
Churches of Christ, Inc., all credentials must be renewed in the Annual Congress.
A. It is the duty of the Diocesan Prelate and Pastor to report to the
Examining Board and the Registration Committee any person holding Metropolitan
Spiritual Churches of Christ, Inc., credentials who are not in good standing
with the local church. Inasmuch as a person receives credentials because of
his/her affiliation with the local church, if he/she is no longer a member,
or if he/she is not in the fellowship of the Congress, it should be reported
to the above named officials;
B. When the holder of credentials from the Congress fails to renew
those credentials, the Congress should inform that person in writing and
copies of that information should be sent to the local church. One who
has missed the Congress should be responsible for the years missed;
C. It is the duty of the pastor and diocesan prelate to report any
member with the credentials of this organization who fails to uphold the
standards of the Congress. The credentials are the property of the Metropolitan
Spiritual Churches of Christ, Inc. and not the local church.
D. When a person with Metropolitan Spiritual Churches of Christ, Inc.,
should withdraw from the local church and does not affiliate with another Metropolitan
Spiritual Church of Christ, Inc. he/she shall let the Congress know his/her
whereabouts and his/her intention concerning his/her relationship with the
Congress;
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E. When a person who is holding Metropolitan Spiritual Churches of Christ, Inc.,
credentials is in a city where there is no other Metropolitan Spiritual Church of
Christ, Inc., chartered church, he/she should let the Congress know his/her
whereabouts and his/her intention as to his/her relationship with the Congress;
F. No member (person in leadership) who holds or once held membership with a local
church and is no longer a part of that church or any other associated church should
have a voice in the Congress.
G. Any person who is not a member of the Congress will not have the right to perform
at, or attend, any closed session of the Congress without the approval of the
Archbishop (Senior Presiding Bishop).
H. It is the duty of the Pastor and officials of the local church to see that every
department within the local church is represented in the Congress. Each auxiliary or
department of the local church should meet the financial obligations. The
membership should be instructed on the Lord's Dollars.
SECTION II - RECEIVING APOSTLES, BISHOPS, PASTORS, ORDAINED MINISTERS, EVANGELISTS,
and MISSIONARIES, MINISTERS FROM ANOTHER CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION: Apostles, Bishops,
Pastors, Ordained Ministers, Missionaries, or Ministers from other reformations
shall be welcomed into Metropolitan Spiritual Churches of Christ, Inc., after
they have met the requirements of the Local Church and the Congress.
Where there is an established Diocese, the Pastor or the Diocesan Prelate shall
introduce them to the Diocese for membership. The Pastor assisted by the Diocese
shall be responsible for instructing and teaching the requirements of the church
and congress. All letters, credentials/licenses, etc., shall be submitted to the
Metropolitan Spiritual Churches of Christ, Inc., Examining Board for
consideration and examination. If at all possible the Diocese shall investigate
the credentials by methods they deem feasible. Individuals may be accepted as
full-fledged members of Metropolitan Spiritual Churches of Christ, Inc., after
they have met the requirements of die Local Church and the Congress.
During the sitting of the Congress, the person must be present so that the
Pastor of the Local Church, along with the Diocesan Prelate, may present him/her
to the Examining Board. In the event the Pastor is not present, a letter from
the Pastor may vouch for the candidate. However, the Archbishop (Senior
Presiding Bishop) shall have the final authority. The person shall meet the
Examining Board at its next annual session immediately following their joining
a Metropolitan Spiritual Churches of Christ, Inc. Local Church. There should be
a letter from the Pastor and/or Diocesan Prelate to accompany the candidate.
After appropriate examination, persons who meet the requirements will be granted
an exchange of license.
SECTION III - RECEIVING A CHURCH: Where there is a Diocese established,
the Pastor should seek information and unite with the Diocese. It will be the
duty of the Diocese to instruct and to receive the membership of the Pastor
and Church. At the time of the Congress, the Diocese with all necessary
credentials should introduce the Church to the Congress. Also, a letter of
recommendation should be submitted. The Archbishop (Senior Presiding Bishop),
the College of Bishops and the Board of Directors will receive the new Pastor
and Church appropriately.
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ARTICLE VI
COMMITTEES
SECTION I - COMMITTEES OF DIRECTORS: The Board of Directors, by resolution
adopted by a majority of the Directors in office, may designate one or more
committees, each of which shall consist of two or more directors, which
committees, to the extent provided in said resolution and not restricted by
law, shall have and exercise the authority of the Board of Directors in the
management of the Corporation; but the designation of such committees and the
delegation thereto of authority shall not operate to relieve the Board of
Directors, or an individual director, of any responsibility imposed upon it
or him/her by law (or by these By-Laws or statutes).
SECTION II - OTHER COMMITTEES: Other committees not having and exercising
the authority of the Board of Directors in the Corporation may be designated
by a resolution adopted by a majority of the Directors 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 Corporation, and the
Archbishop (Senior Presiding Bishop) of the Corporation shall appoint members
thereof. He/she may remove any member or persons authorized to appoint such
members whenever in their judgment the best interest of the Corporation shall
be served by such removal.
SECTION III - TERM OF OFFICE: Each member of a committee shall continue
as such until the next annual meeting of the members of the Congress is
appointed, unless the committee shall be sooner terminated, or unless such
member be removed from such committee, or unless such member shall cease to
qualify as a member thereof.
SECTION IV - CHAIRPERSON: One member of each committee shall be appointed
Chairperson.
SECTION V - VACANCIES: Vacancies in the membership of any committee may
be filled by appointments made in the same manner as provided in the case of
the original appointments.
ARTICLE VII
BOOKS AND RECORDS
The Corporation shall keep correct and complete books and records of account
and shall also keep minutes of the proceedings of its members. Board of
Directors, and committees having any of the authority of the Board of Directors,
and shall keep at the registered or principal office a record giving the names
and addresses of the members entitled to vote. Any member, or his/her agent or
attorney may inspect all books and records of the Corporation for any proper
purpose at any reasonable time.
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DEPARTMENTS
MENS DEPARTMENT
WOMENS DEPARTMENT
MOTHERS BOARD
MINISTERS WIVES
YOUTH DEPARTMENT
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ACOLYTES
CHILDRENS CHURCH
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
EXAMINATION BOARD
SPIRITUAL UNION
TRUSTEES
NURSES
MISSIONARIES
USHERS
PROPHETS
HEALERS
MINISTERS
MISSIONS
HOME
FOREIGN
REGISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION
Note: EACH OF THE ABOVE DEPARTMENTS WILL MAKE A FINANCIAL REPORT AT THE
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
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DUES AND FEES
FIRST TIME PAPERS:
License to Preach
Ordination
Bishops
Healers
Prophets
Teachers
Missionaries
Pastors
Church Charters |
$100.00
$200.00
$250.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$200.00
$200.00 |
RENEWALS:
License to Preach
Ordained Ministers
Bishops
Healers
Prophets
Teachers
Missionaries
Pastors
Church Charters |
$50.00
$50.00
$150.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$100.00
$100.00 |
ADULT RESISTRATION:
Pre-Registration
On Site
|
$40.00
$50.00
|
YOUTH DEPARTMENT RESISTRATION:
Pre-Registration
Youth 12 Years and younger
On Site
Youth 12 Years and younger
|
$40.00
$15.00
$50.00
$20.00
|
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Board Assessments
|
$300.00
|
Note: Dues and fees are subject to change as instructed by the Archbishop (Senior Presiding Bishop)
As Amended July 2004 12
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INDEX
| Absence of Offices | Page 7 |
| Apostles Creed | Page 2 |
| Archbishop | Page 3 |
| Board of Directors | Page 7 |
| Books and Records | Page 10 |
| Chairperson of the Board | Page 7 |
| Collegs of Bishops | Page 4 |
| Collegs of Bishops, Officers | Page 4 |
| Committees | Page 10 |
| Committees, Chairperson | Page 10 |
| Committees, Term of Office | Page 10 |
| Committees, Vacancies | Page 10 |
| Departments | Page 11 |
| Disability of Offices | Page 7 |
| Dues and Fees | Page 12 |
| Duties/College of Bishops | Page 5 |
| Manner of Acting | Page 8 |
| Membership, Board of Directors | Page 7 |
| Membership, Local Church | Page 8 |
| Mission Statement | Page 2 |
| Name and Annual Session | Page 2 |
| Notice | Page 7 |
| Officers of Corporation | Page 2 |
| Parliamentarian | Page 6 |
| Qualifications of Board Members | Page 7 |
| Quorum | Page 8 |
| Receiving a Church | Page 9 |
| Receiving Other Christian Organization | Page 9 |
| Removal of Officer, CoOp | Page 3 |
| Secretary, Assistant Recording | Page 6 |
| Secretary, National | Page 6 |
| Secretary, Recording | Page 6 |
| Statistician | Page 6 |
| Treasurer | Page 5 |
| Women Bishops | Page 5 |
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