Constitution and by Laws of Faith Free Will Baptist Church of Chandler Indiana 303 North Fifth Street Chandler, Indiana 47510

CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS OF FAITH FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHANDLER INDIANA 303 NORTH FIFTH STREET CHANDLER, INDIANA 47510

PREAMBLE

In order to preserve and secure the principles of our Faith; to provide for the governing of this body in an orderly manner; to preserve the liberties of each individual member of this church; to guarantee the freedom of action of this body, yet respect its relationship to other churches of the same faith, and to secure the blessings of God; we do declare and establish this Constitution.

The Faith Free Will Baptist Church is in no way regulated or dominated by any organization. The Church functions on its own membership as to how we vote, elect our officers, call our Pastor, spend our monies, buy our properties, build our churches and the such. Faith Free Will Baptist Church is a self-governing body, while voluntarily associated with The National Association of Free Will Baptist.

ARTICLE 1

NAME AND PURPOSE

SECTION 1-CHURCH NAME

This congregation of believers shall be known as the Faith Free Will Baptist Church of Chandler, Indiana.

SECTION 2-PURPOSE

A. This congregation is organized as a church exclusively for charitable, religious and Educational purposes within the meaning of section 501 © 3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States revenue law), including, but not limited to, for such purposes: the establishing and maintaining and operating of churches, parsonages, schools, chapels, radio stations, television stations, rescue missions, print shops, day care centers, camps, nursing homes, cemeteries,, and any other ministries that the Church may be led of God to establish or support

B. The Church shall also license and ordain men to the Gospel ministry, evangelize the Unsaved by the proclaiming of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, educate believers in a manner consistent with the requirements of Holy Scriptures, both in Sunday and weekday schools of Christian Education, maintain missionary activities in the United States and any Foreign Country; and engage in any other ministry that the Church may decide, from time to time, to pursue in obedience to the will of God.

ARTICLE II

STATEMENT OF COVENANT, FAITH AND PRACTICES

SECTION 1- STATEMENT OF COVENANT, FAITH AND PRACTICES

The statement of Free Will Baptist Church is contained in the Treatise of the National Association of Faith Free Will Baptists as adopted by the National Association November 7, 1935, at Nashville, Tennessee. Revised 1948, 1956, 1969, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1979, 1981, and 1992. Published by the Executive Office of the National Association of Free Will Baptists, Inc. and presently printed 1996.

SECTION 2 – ADDITION TO THE TREATISE

A. Civil Government

We believe that God has ordained and created all authority consisting of three basic institutions: 1) The home; 2) The church; and 3) The state. Every person is subject to these authorities, but all (including the authorities themselves) are answerable to God and governed by His Word. God has given each institution specific Biblical responsibilities and balanced those responsibilities with the understanding that no institution has the right to infringe upon the other. The home, the church, and the state are equal and sovereign in their respective Biblically assigned spheres of responsibility under God (Rom. 13:1-7; Eph. 5:22-24; Heb. 13:17; I Pet. 2:13-14).

B. Human Sexuality

We believe that sexuality is a gift of God to be practiced within the union of a God- ordained marriage between a man and woman and not before. Any Sexual activity such as adultery (having sex with someone other than one’s married partner) or fornication (any other forms of sex) is a sin against God and the person committing the act (Genesis 2:24; Genesis 19:5,13; Genesis 26:8-9; Leviticus 18:1-30; Romans 1:26-29; I Corinthians 5:1,6:9; I Thessalonians 4:1-8; Hebrews 13:4.

C. Divorce and Remarriage

We believe that God hates divorce and intends marriage to last until one of the spouses dies. Divorce and remarriage is regarded as adultery except on the grounds of fornication or desertion. (Mal.2:14-17; Matt. 19:3-12; Romans7:1-3; I Cor. 7:15). Although divorced and remarried persons of divorced persons may hold positions of Service in the Church, and be greatly used of God for Christian service they may not be considered for the offices of pastor or deacon. (Timothy 3:2, 12; Titus 16.

D. Abortion

We believe that human life begins at conception and that the unborn child is a living Human being. Abortion constitutes the unjustified unexcused taking of unborn human life. Abortion is murder. We believe in extreme cases of difficulty, the mother’s life is a priority, and judgment should be left to the people involved (parents, family, doctors, and pastor) to seek the will of God, (Job3:16; Psalms 51:5; 139:14-16; Isaiah 44:24; 49:1, 5; Jeremiah 1:5; 20:15-18: Luke 1:44)

E. Sexual Perversion

We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity should be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman. We believe that any form of homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexuality, bestiality, incest, fornication, adultery and pornography are sinful perversions of God’s gift of sex. (Genesis 2:24; Genesis 19:5, 13; Genesis 26:8-9; Leviticus 18:1-30; Romans 1:26-29; I Corinthians 5:1; 6:9; I Thess. 4:1-8; Hebrews 13:4).

F. Creation

We believe that God created the universe in six literal, 24 hour periods. We reject evolution, the Gap Theory, the Day-Age Theory , and Theistic Evolution as unscriptural theories of origin ( Genesis 1-2; Exodus 20:11).

G. Missions

We believe that God has given the Church a Great Commission to proclaim the Gospel to all nations so that there might be a great multitude from every nation, tribe, ethnic group, and language group who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. As ambassadors of Christ we must use all available means to go to the foreign nations and not wait for them to come to us. (Matt 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46-48; John 20:21; Acts 1:8; II Corinthians5:20).

H. Lawsuits Between Believers

We believe that Christians are prohibited from bringing civil lawsuits against other Christians or the Church to resolve personal disputes between members. We believe the Church possesses all the resources necessary to resolve personal disputes between members. We do believe, however, that a Christian may seek compensation for injuries from another Christian’s insurance company as long as the claim is pursued without malice or slander (I Corinthians 6:1-8; Ephesians 4:31-31).

I. Giving

We believe that every Christian, as a steward of that portion of God’s wealth entrusted to him, is obligated to support his local church financially. We believe that God has established the tithe as a basis for giving but that every Christian should also give other offerings sacrificially and cheerfully to the support of the Church, the relief of those in need, and the spread of the Gospel. We believe that a Christian relinquishes all rights to direct the use of the tithe once the gift has been made. However, one can designate money to a particular ministry within the church(Genesis 14:20; Proverbs 3:9-10; Acts 4:34-37; I Corinthians 16:2; II Corinthians 9:6-7; Galatians 6:6; Ephesians 4:28; I Timothy 5:17-18; I John 3:17).

ARTICLE III

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1 – PURPOSE FOR MEMBERSJIP

We believe that every person who has accepted Jesus as their personal Savior should identify themselves with the visible Church, “Take Membership”. They should labor diligently in the work of the Lord and should contribute of the material, physical and spiritual means to the spreading of the gospel to the ends of the earth. We also feel that every member should consider it their duty to attend all services if at all possible. No person shall be considered for any office or position unless that individual is a member or associate member of this Church (I Corinthians 16:2; II Corinthians 9:10-15; Hebrews 10:25).

SECTION – 2 QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS

A> A person may become a member of this body by either profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior followed by baptism or letter of transfer of membership from another church of like precious faith. B. No one shall be received into membership who does not manifest works of genuine repentance as evidence of salvation. C. Letters of transfer of membership into this church shall only be received if the person requesting such is granted a letter of good standing from the sister church. Persons expelled from sister churches for disciplinary reasons shall not be received into membership until restitution is properly made to the sister church.

D. Anyone desiring membership with this church should request such to any church member, Pastor or Deacon. The request will be followed by a weeks’ time interviews allowing for prospective members may then be received in fellowship at any regular service of the church by majority vote of the membership present.

SECTION 3 – INACTIVE MEMBERS

Anyone who willfully absents himself from the meetings and support of the church for a period of 90 days without just cause shall be placed on an inactive roll by vote of the church in any regular business meeting. Inactive members deprive themselves of voting privileges at any business meeting of the church. Should a person display a spirit of repentance and return to support of the church, their name will be removed from the inactive roll by vote of the church and voting privileges renewed.

SECTION 4 – DISMISSAL FROM CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

A. By death

B. By personal request to the Pastor and/ or Board of Deacons.

C. By letter of transfer to other churches of like faith. Letters of transfer will not be granted to groups considered to be false cults.

D. By disciplinary expulsion.

1.) If a person continues to remain inactive for a total period of 9 months after being contacted by the Pastor and/ or Board of Deacons, his name shall be removed from the church roll entirely.

2.) In cases of immorality, unchristian conduct or heretical deviations from the Statement of Faith and violations of the Church Covenant, membership may be terminated upon the guidelines set forth in Matthew 18:15-20. Such as:

a.) There shall be a Discipline Committee consisting of the Pastor and The Board of Deacons. These men shall have authority to determine heretical deviations from the Statement of Faith and violations of the Church Covenant. If the Pastor or a Deacon is the subject of a disciplinary matter, he shall not sit as a member of the Discipline committee. He shall be entitled to the same steps as other Church members and be subject to the same disciple

b.) When a member becomes aware of an offense of such magnitude that it hinders spiritual growth and testimony, he is to go alone to the offending party and seek to restore his brother. Before he goes, he should go with a spirit of humility and have the goal of restoration.

c.) If reconciliation is not reached, a second member, either a Deacon or the Pastor is to accompany the one seeking to resolve the matter. This second step should also be preceded by self- examination, and exercised in a spirit of humility with the goal of restoration.

d.) If the matter is still unresolved after the steps outlined in subsections (b) and (c) have been taken, the Discipline Committee, Such as the Church representatives biblically responsible for putting down murmuring shall hear the matter. If the matter is not resolved during the hearing before the Discipline Committee, the Committee shall recommend to the members of the Church that they, after self-examination, make an effort personally to go to the offending member and seek that member restoring,

e.) If the matter is still unresolved after the steps outlined in subsections (b), (c), and (d) have been taken, such members who refuse to repent and be restored are to be removed from membership of the Church upon a majority vote of the membership present at meeting called for the purpose of considering disciplinary action.

f.) No matter may be heard by the Discipline Committee or the Church unless the steps outlined in subsections (b) and (c) have been taken, except in the case of a public offense.

g.) If an unrepentant offending party is removed from the Church membership they may not participate in church business or practice the ordinances set forth in the Scripture. Although, they may visit the regular church services.

SECTION 5 – ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

In certain cases persons may become associate members for the purpose of working in the church or in other field with the church’s blessing. This may apply to those who may live in the area for a short time but circumstances would not necessitate changing their membership permanently, or to those who, are approved and liberated to work in another field. Associate members do not have voting privileges In church business meetings.

SECTION 6 – PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP

A. This congregation functions as a body under the Headship of the Lord Jesus Christ and the direction of the Pastor as the Undersheperd with the counsel of the Church Board. Membership in this church does not afford those individuals with any property, contract, or civil rights. Determination of the internal affairs of this church are ecclesiastical matters and shall be determined exclusively by the Church’s own rules and procedures. All items of business should be given in as in writing to the Church Board for consideration with all items of major concern given to the Board thirty days prior to the Church’s annual business meeting. B. Members of the church and immediate family may reserve the church auditorium, Fellowship hall, classrooms, tables and chairs with the approval of the Pastor and Church Board. (Example: weddings, funerals, showers, birthdays and anniversaries, Etc.) NOTE: No alcoholic beverages shall be allowed or consumed here for any reason. Also, the use of all tobacco is prohibited.

ARTICLE IV

OFFICERS

SECTION 1 – CHURCH OFFICERS

The Church officers are Pastor (see Article V, Section 1), Deacon (see Article V, Section 2), minister of records (se Article V, Section 3), minister of finance (see Article V, Section 4), minister of Sunday School (see Article V, Section5). One person may hold two or more offices, except that of Pastor. The Pastor, from time as he deems appropriate, may appoint other Church officers, subject to a confirmation vote of the church membership,

SECTION 2 – DESIGNAITON OF CORPORATE OFFICERS

As an accommodation to legal relationships outside the Church the chairman of trustee board shall serve as president of the corporation; the church clerk shall serve as secretary of the corporation; the minister of finances shall serve as treasurer of the corporation; and the chairman of the board of deacons shall serve as vice president of the corporation.

SECTION 3 – ELEGIBILTY FOR CONTINUANCE IN OFFICE

A. All Church officers shall affirm their agreement with the Statement of Faith (as set forth in Article II) annually in the presence of each other. B. All Church officers must be approved initially and thereafter annually by the Pastor in order for them to commence or continue in their offices. C. Only Church members are eligible for election or appointment to any church office or position.

SECTION 4 – TERMS OF OFFICE

The length of terms of office shall be as follows:

A. The relationship between the Pastor and Church shall be permanent unless dissolved at the option of either party by giving of a 60 day notice, or less by mutual consent. The serverance of the relationship between the Pastor and the Church may be considered at any regular Church administration meeting. A three-fourths majority of the members present and voting shall be required to decide the matter. Disciplinary removal of the Pastor from office automatically terminates his membership. B. The term of service for all offices and position in the Church, except the Pastor and Deacon, shall be a term of one year, or as the rotation of board may require. Boards may rotate at the pleasure of the church body. C. A vacancy occurring in any office or board, except in the case of Pastor, may be filled at any regular Church administration meeting. D. All elected and appointed officers shall serve in their respective offices until their successors are duly elected or appointed.

SECTION 5 – ELECTION OF OFFICERS

A. The Pastor shall be elected by three-fourths vote of the active members. The election of a Pastor must be announced two weeks in advance. The Deacon board plus one duly elected lay member shall serve as the pulpit committee. B. The election of a Deacon shall be announced two weeks in advance. A hand-out from the Deacon board, listing qualified prospective Deacons shall be handed out to the members, who in turn will vote by secret ballot to elect a Deacon or Deacons. C. The annual election of officers by the church membership shall occur during the month of January at the annual church administration meeting.

SECTION 6 – PASTORAL OVERSIGHT OF OFFICERS AND STAFF

A. Subject to the approval of the church membership on the condition that they shall become a member of the church upon assuming their duties, the Pastor may hire associates and assistants, to assist the Pastor in carrying out his God-given responsibilities. B. All church staff, whether paid or volunteer, shall be under the supervision of the Pastor, who has the sole authority to hire appoint or dismiss the same by approval of the church.

ARTICLE V

DUTIES OF OFFICERS

SECTION 1 – THE PASTOR

The Pastor shall preach the Gospel regularly and shall be atg liberty to preach the whole counsel of the Word of God as the Lord leads him. He shall administer the ordinances of the Church, act as moderator at all Church meetings or the transaction of Church matters, supervise the teaching ministries of the Church, and tenderly watch over the spiritual interests of the membership. The Pastor shall be ex-officio of all boards and committees.

SECTION 2 – THE BOARD OF DEACONS

The board of Deacons shall assist the Pastor, in such manner as he shall request, in promoting the spiritual welfare of the church, in conducting the religious services, and in performing all other work of the Church. They shall make provision for the observance of the ordinances of the Church. They shall, if requested by the Pastor consider application for Church membership. They shall, in cooperation with the Pastor, disburse the benevolence fund. They shall assist the Pastor in visitation and all other evangelistic efforts of the Church. They shall provide the pulpit supply and act as leaders for Church meetings if the office of Pastor is vacant. The board of Deacons shall assist the Pastor in caring for the administrative needs of the Church’s various ministries as requested by the Pastor. The board will select a chairman among itself, so as to be moderator of any board meeting or business meeting if the Pastor is unable to be present.

SECTION 3 – THE MINISTER OF RECORDS (CHURCH CLERK)

The minister of records shall keep a record of Church proceedings, the minutes of all business meetings, the membership rolls and all transfers of membership.

SECTON 4 – THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

The minister of finances shall account for all funds contributed to the church and shall disburse the same as ordered by the Church. He or she shall present a written report of itemized disbursements at the regular monthly Church administration meetings. All expenditures of the church except miscellaneous petty cash disbursements shall be paid by check. The minister of finances shall also serve as treasurer of the corporation.

SECTION 5 – DAY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

The principal, serving under the Pastor’s discretion and approval, shall supervise the affairs (instructional and non-instructional) of Faith Christian School in accordance with a job description presented by the Pastor and approved by the Church school board.

SECTION 6 – DAY SCHOOL STAFF

All Faith Christian School personnel (employees and volunteer workers) shall serve under the authority of the school Principal in all curricular and extracurricular activities.

SECTION 7 – GENERAL SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT, SECRETARY HEAD USHER AND YOUTH SPONSOR shall perform the duties incumbent to their offices in harmony with the Pastor.

SECTION 8 – THE CHURCH NURSERY SUPERVISOR The Church nursery supervisor shall supervise the Church Nursery, seeing that ample help is provided in the Nursery during the Worship Services of the Church. The supervisor may or may not remain in the Nursery during the services. All help for the Church Nursery, including the Supervisor, must be at least 18 years of age. No children over 3 years of age shall be allowed in the Nursery.

SECTION 9 – THE JANITOR

The Janitor shall be under the control and direction of the Board of Trustees at all times. The Janitor shall be paid a monthly salary as recommended by the Board of Trustees to the General Board and approved by the Church Body in a regular business meeting.

1. The Janitor shall vacuum all carpets each week. 2. The restroom, basement and gym shall be wet mopped as needed. 3. Restroom facilities shall be disinfected each week. 4. The Janitor shall be responsible for a general dusting each weekend shall have the authority to purchase general cleaning supplies for the Church as needed, as long as such purchases are within reason.

SECTION 10 – JUNIOR CHURCH WORKERS

The Junior Church workers shall be under the direction and control of the Board of Deacons and Pastor at all times. Junior Church Workers shall be at least 18 years of age and shall meet the Church Worker standards. Their duties shall be that of leading all children ages 5-9 under their ministry in the worship of the Lord. They shall diligently strive through Study, Prayer and Preparation to bring each child to a saving Knowledge of Christ and to encourage their growth “in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 3:18. Children’s Church shall meet at least twice monthly unless postponed for special services.

SECTION 11 – THE MISSIONS CORRESPONDENT

The Missions Correspondent will maintain regular correspondence to all missionaries who the Church adopts and will help to keep us aware of any urgent needs.

SECTION 12 – FLOWER AND GIFT CHAIRMAN

The Chairman will purchase flowers or suitable gifts for members who have extended hospital stays and for families of members upon the death of mate, parent, child, brother, or sister.

SECTION 13 – THE GENERAL CHURCH WORKERS

All general church workers are to be members or associate members of this Church, understanding the privileges and responsibilities of their positions. These shall be recommended to the Church by the Pastor and/or the Board of Deacons so as to be elected yearly or as otherwise specified

NOTE: All material (curriculums, literature, music, etc.) used in the ministry of this Church is to be approved by the Pastor and general board. Music with hard rhythms will not be acceptable.

ARTICLE VI

CHURCH BOARDS SECTION 1 – EXECUTIVE/GENERAL BOARD

A. The Executive General Board Consists of the Pastor and the Board of Deacons, the board of trustees and the Sunday School Superintendent. B. The Executive Board’s responsibility is to oversee the welfare of the Church as servants in these ways: recommendations of monies spent or saved and the nominations of general church workers; to provide proper spiritual influence for all church workers; to provide proper spiritual influence for all church services; to be examples to others by way of being involved in evangelism; to walk in the spirit and uphold each person within the church in prayer; and to do what is scripturally acceptable and necessary to keep harmony and unity within the Church. The General Board will meet once a month, unless otherwise announced. The General Board serves as an advisory board and makes recommendations for the Church to consider. The General board also serves as the Church Day School Board.

SECTION 2 – DEACON BOARD

Refer to Article V, Section 2.

SECTION 3 – TRUSTEE BOARD

The Trustees hold the deeds to all properties, and are responsible for the general maintenance of all Church properties. They are to evaluate and recommend the amount and coverage of insurance. The Trustee Board is responsible for signing of all legal papers on behalf of the Church. The Trustees are a 3- member rotating board. The senior member shall serve as chairman. The Trustees are servants of the church and operate with the church’s approval.

ARTICLE VII

TAX-EXEMPT PROVISIONS

SECTION 1 – PRIVATE INUREMENT:

No part of the net earnings of the Church shall inure to the benefit or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the Church shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for the services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article I, Section 2 hereof.

SECTION 2 - POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT

No substantial part of the activities of the Church shall be the carrying on of propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation. The Church shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.

SECTION 3 – DISSOLUTION

Upon the dissolution of the Church; the Trustees shall, after paying or making provisions for payment of all liabilities of the Church, dispose of all the assets of the Church to such organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for religious purposes as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under Section 501 © (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), as the Trustees shall determine. Assets may be distributed only to organizations which agree with the Church’s Statement of Faith.

SECTION 4 – RACIAL NONDISCRIMINATION

The Church shall have a racially nondiscriminatory policy and therefore shall not discriminate against members, applicants, students, and others on the basis of race, color or national or ethnic origin.

ARTICLE VIII

DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS

From time to time the Church, in the exercise of its religious, educational, and charitable purposes, may establish various funds to accomplish specific goals. Contributors may suggest uses for their contributions but all suggestions shall be deemed advisory rather than mandatory in nature. All contributions made to specific funds or otherwise designated shall remain subject to the exclusive control and discretion of the Pastor and of the Board of Deacons. No fiduciary obligation shall be created by any designated contribution made to the Church other than to use the contribution for the general furtherance of any of the purposed stated in Article I, Section 2.

ARTICLE IX

AMMENDMENTS

This Constitution may be revised or amended by a majority vote of the members present and voting, at any regular Church business meeting provided that said revision or amendment has been submitted in writing and announced from the pulpit fourteen (14) days before the vote is taken.

ADOPTION

This Constitution was adopted by a two-thirds majority vote of the members present and voting at a duly-called meeting of the Church in which a quorum was present.

This Constitution and By-Laws supersedes any other constitutions and/or by-laws of------Church.

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Date Minister of Records

CHURCH BY-LAWS

SECTIION I - QUORUM

A. Ten (10) active voting members of this Church shall compose a quorum necessary to conduct business at any business meeting of the Church. B. Members must be sixteen (16) years of age to vote.

SECTION 2 – BOARD AND CHURCH MEETINGS

A. An annual meeting of the Church shall take place on the second Sunday night of January for the purpose of election of officers and adoption of the annual budget. B. The ordinance of communion and the ordinance of feet washing shall be observed at times of the Pastor’s discretion. C. Board meetings shall be determined when necessary, however the following guideline should be considered:  The Executive Board shall meet monthly with the General Board to discuss the needs of the Church and make plans to further its cause. D. There will be no meetings of either deacon/advisory board or business of the Church without the Pastor’s presence or knowledge. If for some reason the Pastor is not available for a needed meeting of the Church, the Pastor will have full knowledge of the meeting and the chairman of the meeting board will act as moderator. E. All Church administration meetings shall be opened and closed with prayer for divine guidance and blessing, F. Robert’s Rules of Order shall be used as a guide to parliamentary procedure for all business meetings.

SECTION 3 – CHURCH FISCAL YEAR

The Church fiscal year shall run February 1 – January 31.

SECTON 4 – SUPPORT OF THE CHURCH

The Church shall receive tithes and offerings for financial support of its ministries. Special offerings may be received as needed. The Church shall operate on principles of Good stewardship with a budget considered each year by the membership.

SECRTION 5 – PARASITES AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES

A. All members are expected to protect others from parasites or infectious diseases they may have. B. The Church as a body shall have the right to determine what reasonable measures they may take to protect its members from parasites or infectious diseases. (Concerns may be for nurseries, classes, youth activities, or assemblies.)

AN ADDITION TO THE BY-LAWS AND CONSTITUTION OF FAITH FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH August 11, 2002

Article Five Section Ten : Missionary Church Planters

The missionary or missionaries, church planter or church planters shall be members of the Faith Free Will Baptist Church of Chandler, Indiana. They shall report quarterly to the body and sustain an honorable and praiseworthy work reflecting the character and composition of the loyal church, Faith Free Will Baptist Church of Chandler, Indiana. The official name of the present mission church located in Elkhart, Indiana shall be Primera Iglesia Bautista Libre De Indiana. Missionary Lonnie Sparks and an approved co-signer shall be authorized to open a mission’s bank account, and to operate it under the auspices of the mother church, Faith Free Will Baptist Church of Chandler, Indiana.