CHURCH BYLAWS

The name of this organization is Evangelical Church of the Bible / l'Eglise Évangélique de la Bible.

This Church is organized exclusively for religious, charitable, and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The mission of the Church is:

• To preach and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ
• To lead people into a relationship with God
• To promote love, unity, and service
• To serve the community through outreach and charitable acts

We believe:

• In God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit
• That Jesus Christ died and rose again for the salvation of mankind
• That the Holy Bible is the inspired Word of God
• That believers are called to live a holy life, stay away from sin, and live to please God
• That we are called to do God's will while on earth

Membership shall be open to individuals who:

• Accept the Church's Statement of Faith
• Complete a membership form/application
• Agree to follow the Church's teachings and leadership

Members are expected to:

• Participate in services and activities
• Support the Church spiritually and morally
• Live according to biblical principles

Section 1: Officers

The Church shall have the following leadership:

• President (Pastor)
• Vice President (Minister)
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Advisor (optional)
• Additional leaders as needed

Section 2: Authority

• The President (Pastor) is the spiritual and administrative head
• The Vice President may act on behalf of the President when absent
• Leadership decisions may require meetings when necessary

President (Pastor): Provides spiritual leadership, oversees all operations, and makes final decisions when necessary.

Vice President: Assists the President and acts in the President's absence.

Secretary: Keeps records and meeting notes.

Treasurer: Manages finances and maintains financial records.

The Church may provide reasonable compensation or stipends to individuals who serve and work for the organization.

• Compensation must be fair, reasonable, and not excessive
• Payments must be approved by leadership (not by the person receiving it alone)
• Compensation must align with IRS 501(c)(3) rules
• Volunteers may also serve without compensation

• Regular meetings shall be held as determined by leadership
• Special meetings may be called when necessary
• Some meetings may be mandatory depending on importance

Upon the dissolution of this Church, all assets shall be distributed exclusively for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Such assets shall be given to:

• Another church or nonprofit organization that qualifies under Section 501(c)(3), or
• A federal, state, or local government entity for a public purpose

No part of the assets shall benefit any individual member or leader.

No part of the Church's earnings shall benefit any private individual, except for reasonable compensation for services rendered.

These bylaws may be amended by approval of Church leadership when necessary, provided changes remain consistent with 501(c)(3) requirements.