Articles of Incorpation Nonprofit Corporation

Our Church is a legitimate church recognized by the state of N.C State of North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION Pursuant to §55A-2-02 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the undersigned corporation does hereby submit these Articles of Incorporation for the purpose of forming a nonprofit corporation..... 1.       The name of the corporation is HANDS OF FAITH PENTECOSTAL CHURCH INC. 2.   X (Check only if applicable.) The corporation is a charitable or religious corporation as defined in NCGS §55A-l- 40(4). 3.         The street address and county of the initial registered office of the corporation is: Number and Street 454 Mitch Rd City, State, if.> Code Union Grove, NC 28689_________         County___________Iredell________________  4.      The mailing address if different from the street address the initial registered office is:                   454 Mitch Road Union Grove, NC 28689 5.    The name of the initial registered agent is:           Bobby Dean Burns    6.     The name and address of each incorporator is as follows: 7.         (Check either a or b below.) a   x  The corporation will have members. b      The corporation will not have members.    8.      Attached are provisions regarding the distribution of the corporation's assets upon its dissolution. 9.    Any other provisions which the corporation elects to include are attached. 10.   The street address and county of the principal office of [he corporation is: 454 Mitch Rd Union Grove, NC 28689   County Iredell   II. The mailing address if different from the street address of the principal office is:   State of North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State ARTICLES OF lNCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION Pursuant to §55A-2-02 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the undersigned corporation does hereby submit these Articles of Incorporation for the purpose of forming a nonprofit corporation. THE UNDERSIGNED, each with the capacity to contract, hereby executes and acknowledges these Articles of Incorporation for the purpose of forming a corporation not for profit under and by virtue of the laws of the State of North Carolina.   ARTICLE 1. NAME AND ADDRESS The name of this corporation shall be (Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church Inc.) and the principal office of the corporation shall be 454 Mitch Rd Union Grove N.C. 28689.   ARTICLE 2. RELIGIOUS CORPORATION __ X_ (Check only if applicable.) The corporation is a charitable or religious corporation as defined in NCGS §55A-1-40(4). The general purpose for which the corporation is initially organized is to ESTABLISH AND OVERSEE PLACES OF WORSHIP, CONDUCT THE WORK OF EVANGELISM WORLDWIDE, CREATE DEPARTMENTS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES AND TO LICENSE AND OVERSEE MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL and to also engage in activities which are necessary, suitable or convenient for the accomplishment of that purpose, or which are incidental thereto or connected therewith which are consistent with Section 501 c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles, this corporation will not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by (i) a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501 c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law, or (ii) a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170 c (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or any other corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law. The purposes for which this corporation is organized are exclusively charitable, scientific, literary and educational within the meaning of Section 501 c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law.   ARTICLE 3. INITIAL REGISTERED OFFICE The street address of the initial registered office of this corporation is 454 Mitch Rd Union Grove N.C. 28689       ARTICLE 4. MAILING ADDRESS OF INITIAL REGISTERED OFFICE The mailing address of the initial registered office of this corporation is 454 Mitch Rd. Union Grove N.C. 28689   ARTICLE 5. NAME OF INITIAL REGISTERED AGENT The name of the initial registered agent of the corporation at such address is Bobby Dean Burns Incorporating Your Church North Carolina Page 7 ARTICLE 6. INCORPORATORS The names and residence addresses of incorporators are as follows: NAME ADDRESS Bobby Dean Bums 454 Mitch Rd Union Grove N C. 28689 ARTICLE 7. MEMBERS AND MANNER OF ADMISSION (Check either a or b below.) a.           X  The corporation will have members. b.      ___ The corporation will not have members. The members of the corporation shall consist of any adult accepted by the Board of Directors expressing a desire to help further the purposes for which the corporation was organized, and who displays a willingness to regularly contribute time and service in this regard. A mature person, of noble character, and good reputation within the community, who is willing to contribute time and money for this purpose may, upon request, be admitted to membership by vote of a majority of the Board of Directors. Each member shall be entitled to at least one vote as a member of the corporation. The exact number of votes to be cast by the members and the manner of exercising voting rights shall be determined by the Bylaws of the corporation. ARTICLE 8. DISTRIBUTION OF THE CORPORATION'S ASSETS UPON DISSOLUTION In the event of dissolution of the corporation, no part of the corporation's earnings or assets shall inure to the benefit of any of its members; the residual assets of the corporation shall be distributed to one or more organizations which themselves are exempt as organizations described in Sections 501(c)(3) and 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue code of 1986, or corresponding sections of any prior or future law, or to the federal, state or local government for exclusive public purpose. ARTICLE 9. OTHER PROVISIONS The first Bylaws of the corporation shall be adopted by the Board of Directors and may be amended, altered or rescinded by the Board of Directors in the manner provided by such Bylaws. These Articles of Incorporation may be amended in the manner provided by statute or in the following manner: Every amendment shall be approved by the Board of Directors, proposed by them to the members and approved at a membership meeting for which due notice of the proposed amendment was given, by affirmative vote of a quorum of the members present. Provided, however, that no amendment shall make any changes in the qualifications for membership nor voting rights of members without approval in writing by all members. Incorporating Your Church North Carolina Page 8 The Board of Directors of the corporation shall consist of no less than three (3) directors as determined by the Bylaws. Directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the members in the manner set forth in the Bylaws. Directors may be removed and the vacancies shall be filled in the manner provided by the Bylaws. The Board of Directors shall be members of the corporation. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to make provision for reasonable compensation to its members for their services as directors and to fix the basis and conditions upon which this compensation shall be paid. Any director may also serve the corporation in any other capacity and receive compensation therefrom in any form. ARTICLE 10. STREET ADDRESS AND COUNTY OF THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE The street address of the corporation is 454 Mitch Rd. Union Grove N.C. 28689 Iredell County ARTICLE 11. MAILING ADDRESS OF THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE The mailing address of the corporation is 454 Mitch Rd. Union Grove N.C. 28689 ARTICLE 12. EFFECTIVE DATE OF THESE ARTICLES These articles will be effective upon filing, unless a later time and/or date is specified:     This is the _____13______ day of _____May______, 2002.    Secretary of State. Revised January 2000 Form N-01 CORPORATIONS DMSION P. O. BOX 29622 RALEIGH, NC 27626-0622 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    NORTH CAROLINA Department of The Secretary of State  To all whom these presents shall come, Greetings:   I, ELAINE F. MARSHALL, Secretary of State of the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify the following and hereto attached to be a true copy of Articles of Incorporation of Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church INC.    the original of which was filed in this office on the 21st day of May, 2002. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand arid affixed my official seal at the City of Raleigh, this 21st day of May, 2002   Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall   Document Id: 221365089  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   22 136 5089 State of North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State   ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION Pursuant to §55A-2-02 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the undersigned corporation does hereby submit these Articles of Incorporation for the purpose of forming a nonprofit corporation. THE UNDERSIGNED, each with the capacity to contract, hereby executes and acknowledges these Articles of Incorporation for the purpose of forming a corporation not for profit under and by virtue of the laws of the State of North Carolina. 50510: 631859 Date Filed: 5/21/2002 9:42 AM Elaine F. Marshall North Carolina Secretary of State ARTICLE 1. NAME AND ADDRESS The name of this corporation shall be Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church Inc .... and the principal office of the corporation shall be 454 Mitch Rd Union Grove NC. 28689 ARTICLE 2. RELIGIOUS CORPORATION __ X_ (Check only if applicable.) The corporation is a charitable or religious corporation as defined in NCGS §55A-1-40(4). The general purpose for which the corporation is initially organized is to ESTABLISH AND OVERSEE PLACES OF WORSHIP, CONDUCT THE WORK OF EVANGELISM WORLDWIDE, CREATE DEPARTMENTS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT l'Yf/SSIONARY ACTIVITIES AND TO LICENSE AND OVERSEE ~fINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL and to also engage in activities which are necessary, suitable or convenient for the accomplishment of that purpose, or which are incidental thereto or connected therewith which are consistent with Section 501 c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles, this corporation will not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by (i) a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501 c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law, or (ii) a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170 c (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or any other corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law. The purposes for which this corporation is organized are exclusively charitable, scientific, literary and educational within the meaning of Section 501 c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law. ARTICLE 3. INITIAL REGISTERED OFFICE The street address of the initial registered office of this corporation is 454 Mitch Rd Union Grove N.c. 28689 ARTICLE 4. MAll..ING ADDRESS OF INITIAL REGISTERED OFFICE The mailing address of the initial registered office of this corporation is 454 Mitch Rd. Union Grove NC. 28689   ARTICLE 5. NAME OF INITIAL REGISTERED AGENT The name of the initial registered agent ofthe corporation at such address is Bobby Dean Bums Incorporating Your Church North Carolina Page 7 ARTICLE 6. INCORPORATORS The names and residence addresses of incorporators are as follows: NAME ADDRESS Bobby Dean Bums 454 Mitch Rd Union Grove NC. 28689 ARTICLE 7. MEMBERS AND MANNER OF ADMISSION (Check either a or b below.) a. _X_The corporation will have members. b._The corporation will not have members. The members ofthe corporation shall consist of any adult accepted by the Board of Directors expressing a desire to help further the purposes for which the corporation was organized, and who displays a willingness to regularly contribute time and service in this regard. A mature person, of noble character, and good reputation within the community, who is willing to contribute time and money for this purpose may, upon request, be admitted to membership by vote ofa majority of the Board of Directors. Each member shall be entitled to at least one vote as a member of the corporation. The exact number of votes to be cast by the members and the manner of exercising voting rights shall be determined by the Bylaws of the corporation. ARTICLE 8. DISTRIBUTION OF THE CORPORATION'S ASSETS UPON DISSOLUTION In the event of dissolution of the corporation, no part of the corporation's earnings or assets shall inure to the benefit of any of its members; the residual assets of the corporation shall be distributed to one or more organizations which themselves are exempt as organizations described in Sections 501(c)(3) and 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue code of 1986, or corresponding sections of any prior or future law, or to the federal, state or local government for exclusive public purpose. ARTICLE 9. OTHER PROVISIONS The first Bylaws of the corporation shall be adopted by the Board of Directors and may be amended, altered or rescinded by the Board of Directors in the manner provided by such Bylaws. These Articles of Incorporation may be amended in the manner provided by statute or in the following manner: Every amendment shall be approved by the Board of Directors, proposed by them to the members and approved at a membership meeting for which due notice of the proposed amendment was given, by affirmative vote ofa quorum of the members present. Provided, however, that no amendment shall make any changes in the qualifications for membership nor voting rights of members without approval in writing by all members. Incorporating Your Church North Carolina Page 8 The Board of Directors of the corporation shall consist of no less than three (3) directors as determined by the Bylaws. Directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the members in the manner set forth in the Bylaws. Directors may be removed and the vacancies shall be filled in the manner provided by the Bylaws. The Board of Directors shall be members of the corporation. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to make provision for reasonable compensation to its members for their services as directors and to fix the basis and conditions upon which this compensation shall be paid. Any director may also serve the corporation in any other capacity and receive compensation therefrom in any form. ARTICLE 10. STREET ADDRESS AND COUNTY OF THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE The street address of the corporation is 454 Mitch Rd Union Grove N.c. 28689 Iredell County. ARTICLE 11. MAILING ADDRESS OF THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE The mailing address ofthe corporation is 454 MitchRd Union Grove N.c. 28689 ARTICLE 12. EFFECTIVE DATE OF THESE ARTICLES These articles will be effective upon filing, unless a later time and/or date is specified:  This is the 13 day of May, 2002  Type or print Incorporator's name and title, if any  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE PHILADELPHIA PA 19255 HANDS OF FAITH PENTECOSTAL CHURCH % BOBBY BURNS 454 MITCH RD UNION GROVE NC 28689   DATE OF THIS NOTICE: 06-04-2002 NUMBER OF THIS NOTICE: CP 575 F EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 73-1643151 FORM: SS-4 0533929753 0 FOR ASSISTANCE CALL US AT: 1-800-829-1040 OR WRITE TO THE ADDRESS SHOWN AT THE TOP LEFT. IF YOU WRITE, ATTACH THE STUB OF THIS NOTICE.   WE ASSIGNED YOU AN EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) Thank you for your Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN). We assigned you EIN 73-1643151. This EIN will identify your business account, tax returns, and documents, even if you have no employees. Please keep this notice ill your permanent records. Use your complete name and EIN shown above on all federal tax forms, payments and related correspondence. If you use any variation in your name or EIN, it may cause a delay in processing and incorrect information in your account. It also could cause you to be assigned more than one EIN. Please use the label IRS provided when filing tax documents. If that isn't possible, use your EIN and complete name and address shown below to identify your account and to avoid delays in processing. HANDS OF FAITH PENTECOSTAL CHURCH INC % BOBBY BURNS 454 MITCH RD UNION GROVE NC 28689 If this information isn't correct, please correct it using page 2 of this notice. Return it to the address shown so we can correct your account. If you want to apply to receive a ruling or a determination letter recognizing your organization as tax exempt, and have not aiready done so, you should file Form 1023/1024, Application for Recognition of Exemption, with the IRS Ohio Key District Office. Publication 557, Tax Exempt Status for Your Organization, is available at most IRS offices and has details on how you can apply .

Constitution and Bylaws

Constitution PREAMBLE: WHEREAS, it is the express purpose of God our Heavenly Father to call out of the world a saved people who shall contribute to the body of Christ, built and established on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ being the Chief Cornerstone; and, WHEREAS, the members of the Body of Christ are enjoined to assemble themselves together for worship, fellowship, counsel, and instruction in the Word of God and the work of the ministry and for the exercise of those spiritual gifts and offices provided for in the New Testament, therefore, be it RESOLVED: That we recognize ourselves a body of Christian believers working together for the common purpose of spreading the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and that under the laws of the State of North Carolina we may exercise all the rights and privileges granted to religious bodies. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED: That we recognize and fellowship with any church of the community that applies ARTICLE III PARAGRAPHS 1,2 and 4 of this Constitution as essential tenets of the Christian faith. ARTICLE I NAME The name of this corporation shall be Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church. ARTICLE II PURPOSE The purpose of this corporation shall be: 1. To establish and oversee places of worship under the guidance of the Holy Spirit (Titus 1:5; Ps.107: 3; Acts 2:42, 46, 47; Heb. 10:25). 2. To conduct the work evangelizing both home and foreign missions in obedience to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ (Matt. 28:19,20; Mark 16:15,16; Luke 24:46,47; John 20:21). 3. To create departments as may be necessary in order to establish places of worship, to spread the Gospel, (including but not limited to educational, recreational, community, and social services) and to support missionary activity (Acts 6: 1-7). 4. To have the right to own, hold in trust, use, possess, sell, convey, mortgage, lease or dispose of such property, real or chattel, as may be needed for the prosecution of its work.   5. To license ministers of the Gospel and be their covering (1 Thess. 5: 12; 2 Thess. 2: 15; 3:4; Heb. 13:17). ARTICLE III TENETS OF FAITH The human phraseology employed in this statement is not inspired nor contended for, but the truth set forth is held to be essential to a full Gospel ministry. No claim is made that it contains all the truth in the Bible, only that it covers orthodox fundamental matters. 1. THE SCRIPTURES INSPIRED The Bible is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to men, the infallible rule of faith and conduct, and superior to conscience and reason, but not contrary to reason (2 Tim. 3:15, 17; 1 Pet. 1:23-25; Heb. 4:12). 2. THE ONE TRUE GOD The one true God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent, self-revealed ‘1 AM,” and has further revealed Himself as embodying the principles of relationship and association, by simultaneously existing as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Deut. 6:4; Mark 12:29; Isa. 43:10, 11; Matt. 28:19). 3. MAN: HIS FALL AND REDEMPTION Man was created good and upright, for God said, “Let us make man in our image and after our likeness.” But man, by voluntary transgression, fell, and his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Gen. 1:26-31; Gen. 3:17; Ro. 5:12-21). 4. THE SALVATION OF MAN             A.        Conditions of Salvation The Grace of God, which brings salvation, has appeared to all men, through the preaching of repentance toward God and through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; man is saved by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, and being justified by grace, has become heir of God according to the hope of eternal life (Titus 2:11, 3:5-7, Ro. 10:13-15; Luke 24:47). B. Evidences of Salvation    The inward evidence to the believer of his salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit (Ro. 8:16). The outward evidence to all men is a life of holiness (1 Thess. 4:7,2 Tim. 1:9). 5. BAPTISM IN WATER The ordinance of baptism by burial with Christ should be observed (as commanded in the Scriptures) by all that have repented of their sins and in their hearts have believed on Christ as their Savior and Lord. In doing so, they declare to the world that they have died with Christ and that they have also been released to walk with Him in newness oflife (Matt. 28:19; Acts 19:47,48; Ro. 6:4). 6. THE LORD'S SUPPER (COMMUNION) The Lords Supper, consisting of the elements, bread and fruit of the vine, is the symbol expressing our sharing in a memorial to His suffering and death, and prophecy of His second coming, and is enjoined to all believers "until He comes" (John 6:48,51,53­57; Luke 22:19,20; 2 Pet. 1:4; 1 Cor. 11:25). 7. THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER All believers should ardently expect and earnestly seek the Promise of the Father, which is the baptism in the Holy Spirit and fire. With it comes the infilling of power for life and service, and the bestowment of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-8; 1 Cor. 12:1-31). This 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). 8. SANCTIFICATION PROCESS By the power ofthe Holy Spirit we strive to obey the command, "Be ye holy, for I am holy." Sanctification is the will of God for all believers, and should be earnestly pursued by walking in obedience to God's Word (Heb. 12:14; 1 Pet. 1:15,16; 1 Thess. 5:23,24; 1 John 2:6). 9. THE CHURCH The church is the holy body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her great commission. Each believer is an integral part of the Church, and their names are written in the Lambs Book of Life. 10. MINISTRY    Divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for a two-fold purpose: (1) The evangelization of the world, and (2) The edification of the body of Christ (Mark 15:15,20; Eph. 4:11-13). 11. DIVINE HEALING Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement of Christ and is the privilege of all believers (Isa. 53:4,5; Matt. 8:16, 17; Mark 16:18; John 5:14). 12. THE BLESSED HOPE The resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in Christ and their translation, together with those who are alive and remain unto the Lord, is imminent and is the blessed hope of the church (1 Thess. 4:16; Ro. 6:23; Titus 2:13; 1 Cor. 15:51,52). 13. THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF JESUS The revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ from heaven, the salvation of national Israel, and the millennial reign of Christ on the earth are scriptural promises and our hope (2 Thess. 1:7; Rev. 19: 1I-16;Ro. 11:25; Rev. 20: 1-7). 14. THE LAKE OF FIRE The devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, and whosoever is not found written in the Lamb's Book of Life shall be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake which burns fire and brimstone, which is the second death (Rev. 19:20; 20:10­15). 15. THE NEW HEAVENS AND NEW EARTH We, as promised in the scriptures, look for a new heavens and a new earth wherein dwells righteousness (2 Pet. 3:13; Rev. 21:1). 16. THE GIFT OF TONGUES AND TONGUES The gift of tongues is a spiritual gift given to some believers when they are baptized in the Holy Spirit (l Cor. 12:10; 12:28-30). The primary use of the gift of tongues is for the edification of the Church (Acts 2:2-4; 19:6). Tongues (prayer language) are given to the believer for personal edification (Acts 14:2,4a). ARTICLE IV ORDINANCES               1.         WATER BAPTISM The ordinance of water baptism (Matt. 28:19) shall be administered by all established places of worship to all those who have repented of their sins and who have believed on the Lord Jesus Christ to the saving of their souls (Ro. 6:3-5; Co1.2: 12). 2. THE LORDS SUPPER The ordinance of the Lord/ES Supper shall be observed regularly by all established places of worship, as enjoined in the scriptures, (Luke 22:19,20; l Cor. 11:23­26). ARTICLE V MEMBERSHIP The members of the corporation shall consist of any adult accepted by the Official Board expressing a desire to help further the purposes for which the corporation was organized, and who displays a willingness to regularly contribute time and service in this regard; a mature person who acknowledges Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior, and is willing to work for the spreading of His kingdom through this corporation and who is willing to contribute time and money for this purpose may, upon request, be admitted to membership by agreement of the Official Board, including the President's approval. 1. REQUIREMENTS The requirements to becoming a member of this corporation are as follows: 1. One must confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in accordance with Ro. 10:9 of the Holy Scriptures 2. One must be a faithful attendee of the worship services of this corporation. 3. One must live a life that is pleasing to the Lord as found throughout the Holy Scriptures. 4. A member must be a tither in obedience the Holy Scriptures. Tithe means giving 10% of annual income. No person will be monitored to verify that he/she is a tither. That will be left to the conscience of each individual person. 2. VOTING RIGHTS Each member shall be entitled to one vote as a member of the corporation. The following are the rights and privileges of voters: - All members must diligently follow the    Constitution and Bylaws of Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church. He/she may be subject to dismissal by the Official Board if he/she violates the Constitution and Bylaws of the Corporation, or if his/her life is found to be contrary to that of the Bible. No member (except the Official Board with the Senior Pastor/'Es approval) has the right to govern any of the internal affairs of the corporation unless the Senior Pastor has given him permission. Votes carry no authority to make decision. Votes serve as advice to be given to the Senior Pastor and Official Board in a time when the Pastor and Official Board feels more advice is needed. - The Official Board with the Senior Pastor's approval will determine when a voter's meeting is necessary. - Advanced notice shall be given as to when, where, and for what reason, a voter's meeting will be called. - All votes will be viva voce and all members that are present will have an opportunity to express his/her opinion. ARTICLE VI ADVISORY COUNCIL There shall be an Advisory Council made up of an odd number of persons that are appointed by the Official Board. The Council shall be made up of one officer, one corporation member, and pastors of other congregations that are not subordinate to Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church. A Purpose The sole purpose of this council is to listen to accusations against the Senior Pastor/President of the corporation and make a determination. The council will determine if the Senior Pastor/President is guilty or innocent and whether to dismiss him/her from office. C. Quorum 100% of the advisory council must be present to constitute a quorum. The council may only meet if it has been called to do so by a majority rule of the Official Board excluding the Senior Pastor/President. D. Determinations A determination shall be made by a majority rule of the Advisory Council E. Accusations   The accusations for which the Advisory Council may meet together are:                          1. Adultery                 2. Fornication 3. Sexual Immorality                                     4. Embezzlement         5. Compulsive lying 6. Conviction of a misdemeanor or felony that violates the word of God ARTICLE VIIFINANCE The corporation shall be financed by the freewill offerings of members and friends of the corporation, by the established places of worship, by all other subordinate groups affiliated with Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church. and by fundraisers that are recognized by the Senior Pastor and Official Board (l Chron. 29:6-9; 2 Chron. 24: 10; 3 1: 10). ARTICLE VIIIGOVERNMENT 1. OFFICERS a. There shall be a Senior Pastor/President. b. There shall be an Executive Vice-President--Associate Pastor c. There shall be a 1st Vice-President d.There shall be a Secretary. e. There shall be a Treasurer. f Other officers shall be added as needed. g. The Senior Pastor may remove these offices. 2. OFFICIAL BOARD The Official Board shall consist of the Senior Pastor, Executive Vice President/Associate Pastor, First Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the three Incorporators if any do not serve in the capacity of an officer. The Senior Pastor shall be Chairman of the Board and ultimate decision-maker of the direction of the corporation. 3. COMMITTEES There shall (as the occasion may demand) be operational committees appointed by the Senior Pastor to serve in the capacity of expediting the work of the ministry. 4. PASTORS In any established place of worship the Senior Pastor will appoint a pastor to govern the affairs of said place of worship. The appointed pastor will give account to the Senior Pastor of the corporation concerning every aspect of the established place of worship.    ARTICLE IX MEETINGS 1. CHURCH MEETINGS In any established place of worship the appointed pastor will be responsible for regular church services. 2. CORPORATION MEETINGS A. The corporation year shall coincide with the calendar year beginning on January 1st, and running through December 31 st. B. The Senior Pastor will call the following meeting: 1. Official Board Meeting, for discussion of the direction of the corporation. The Senior Pastor shall set dates and times for Board meetings. A minimum of three officers including the Senior Pastor shall be present for an Official Board Meeting to exist. The Board may have invited guests present at any meeting so long as the Senior Pastor has approved it. 2. The Secretary shall keep an accurate account of the minutes that were discussed at any board meeting. He/she then has to submit them at the next board meeting for discussion by the Official Board and approval by the Senior Pastor. Upon approval by the Senior Pastor, the minutes shall be adopted, and all policy and procedure in them will continue to be enforced. ARTICLE X QUORUM Three Official Board Members (including the Senior Pastor) at an Official Board Meeting constitutes a quorum. The Pastor is the only one who can call an official board meeting by notifying the board members verbally or in writing with 24 hours notice. ARTICLE XI AMENDMENTS Amendments to this Constitution may be made by a 75% vote ofthe Official Board, including the Senior Pastor's approval. No amendments can be made without the Senior Pastor's approval. Bylaws ARTICLE I ORDER    For the purpose of conducting business, the Senior Pastor shall, in an orderly manner, preside over all of the affairs of the corporation. ARTICLE II DEPARTMENTS AND COMMITTEES The corporation shall hereby provide for departments and committees created as needs may require. All such departments and committees shall be subordinate to the corporation and shall be under the general supervision of the Senior Pastor. Section 1. ESTABLISHED PLACES OF WORSHIP All established places of worship shall be recognized as a subordinate department of Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church, and shall submit to the authority of the corporation under the guidance of the Senior Pastor. A. Purpose The purpose of an established place of worship shall be to maintain a place of worship for Gods people, such as a building or home where the congregation can come together for religious purposes. B. Duties All established places of worship shall subscribe to Articles ill and IV of this Constitution as fundamental to a full Gospel ministry. The appointed Senior Pastor shall also be responsible and preside over all meetings of the established place of worship (church). C. Rights and Privileges All established places of worship may operate under their own Constitution and Bylaws provided that they neither contradict nor violate the framework of the Constitution and Bylaws of Hands of faith Pentecostal Church. D. The Appointed Senior Pastor The Senior Pastor shall appoint a pastor to govern the affairs of an established place of worship. The Senior Pastor may also appoint a pastor to pioneer a work with the purpose of establishing a place of worship. All pastors are to give account to the Senior Pastor for every aspect of the established place of worship. E. Finances 1. The corporation shall finance the established place of worship until it can financially exist on its own. During the time that a place of worship is financed by the    corporation, 100% of the place of worship/Es tithes and offerings (income) will be given to Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church. 2. The Senior Pastor of said place of worship shall be given financial missionary support by the corporation to compensate him/her for the work of the ministry until the established place of worship can financially exist on its own. When the established place of worship can financially support itself, the appointed pastor shall receive a reasonable salary from the established place of worship. The Senior Pastor and President of Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church shall determine the salary. 3. Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church. shall receive 10% of the finances generated from all established places of worship that are capable of financially existing on their own. The President of Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church. shall determine when an established place of worship can financially exist on its own. Section 2. OTHER SUBORDINATE GROUPS All other subordinate groups shall be dealt with on an individual basis. All requirements shall be set forth for each subordinate group in an agreement between Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church and the subordinate group. ARTICLE III FINANCES 1. BUDGET The funds for the maintenance of the corporation shall be provided for by the freewill offerings of friends of the corporation, established places of worship, by all other subordinate groups affiliated with Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church., and recognized fund-raisers. All offerings are subject to approval by the President. If approved, an offering shall be passed on to the Treasurer for deposit in the corporation's treasury. 2. AUDIT An internal audit shall be completed by the Treasurer and President or other Appointed person. This audit of all financial records shall be made after the close of the calendar year, prior to the end of February. 3. WITHDRAWALS Only the Treasurer under the supervision of the President shall make all withdrawals from the regular corporation treasury. In the event that the Treasurer is unable for a period of time to make deposits or withdrawals, he/she may authorize the President to make deposits or withdrawals from the corporation's treasury.    4. SALARIES a. The Senior Pastor shall be given a regular and reasonable salary as determined by agreement of the Official Board. Hislher salary shall be reviewed each year during the first meeting ofthe calendar year. b. The salaries of all other officers and employees shall be determined by the Senior Pastor. ARTICLE IV PROPERTY RIGHTS 1. All property, real or chattel, shall be taken, held, sold, transferred or conveyed in the corporation's name. 2. No real or chattel property of the corporation shall be sold, leased, mortgaged, or otherwise alienated without authorization of the Senior Pastor. 3. The Senior Pastor of the corporation shall certify in such conveyances, leases, or mortgages. 4. In the event that the corporation ceases to exist, all assets shall (at the discretion of the Senior Pastor) be given to the organization(s) of his/her choice that are exempt as described in Section 501(c)(3) and or 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue code of 1986. The organization must be of similar purpose and also apply ARTICLE In PARAGRAPHS 1,2 and 4 as essential tenets of the Christian faith. ARTICLE V GOVERNMENT AND OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS Section 1. SENIOR PASTOR/PRESIDENT A. Qualifications The Senior PastorlPresident shall have been saved at least five years and shall have wisdom in handling the corporation's affairs. He/she shall be sound in doctrine and apt to make good judgment. He/she must also cooperate and listen to the sound advice given by the officers. B. Duties 1. The Senior PastorlPresident shall be the head of the entire corporation. 2. The Senior PastorlPresident shall be Chairman of the Official Board and preside over all corporation meetings.   C. Manner of Appointment 1. In the event that the corporation needs a new Senior Pastor/President, the Executive Vice-President/Associate Pastor shall become the Senior Pastor/President of the corporation and he/she will appoint a new officer to fill the vacant position of Executive Vice-President/Associate Pastor. 2. If there is no Executive Vice-President/Associate Pastor to take the seat of the former Senior Pastor/President then the remaining officers shall between themselves appoint a new Senior Pastor/President. 3. If there are no remaining officers, then the members of the corporation shall appoint a new Senior Pastor/President by agreement of 80% of the membership. D. Term of Office The term of the Senior Pastor/President's office shall be for an indefinite period of time. Section 2. EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT/ASSOCIATE PASTOR A Qualifications The Executive Vice-PresidentlPastor shall have been saved at least five years and shall have wisdom in handling the corporation/Es affairs if the President is out carrying on the work of the ministry. He/she shall be sound in doctrine and apt to make good judgment. He/she will serve as Chief Advisor to the President. B. Duties 1. He/she will serve as the Senior Pastor of the corporation. 2. He/she shall serve on the Board. 3. He/she shall carry out the responsibilities that the senior Pastor delegates to him/her. C. Manner of Appointment The President shall appoint the Executive Vice-President/Pastor to office. D. Term of Office The office of the Executive Vice-President/Associate Pastor shall be for an indefinite period of time; he/she (Executive Vice-President/Associate Pastor) is subject to dismissal if he/she violates the Constitution and Bylaws of Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church.   Section 3. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT                    A         Qualifications The First Vice President shall have been saved at least five years and shall have wisdom in working with the Executive Vice-President/Associate Pastor when the President is out carrying on the work of the ministry. He/she shall be sound in doctrine and apt to make good judgment. B. Duties 1. He/she will work with the Executive Vice-President/Associate Pastor when the President is out carrying the work of the ministry. 2. He/she will serve on the Official Board. C. Manner of Appointment The President shall appoint the First Vice-President to office. D. Term of Office The office of First Vice-President shall be for an indefinite period of time. He/she (First Vice-President) is subject to dismissal if he/she violates the Constitution and Bylaws of Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church. Section 4. SECRETARY A. Qualifications The Secretary shall be a spiritually minded person and of sound judgment. He/she must be capable of recording the minutes of meetings, and of doing all of the correspondence necessary in the conduct of Official Corporation business.   B. Duties By virtue of his/her office, the Secretary shall keep a true and accurate record of all meetings, including business meetings of the Corporation. He/she shall perform clerical duties, and shall be the custodian of all legal documents. The Secretary shall also interview all "other employees" and make recommendations to the President.   C. Manner of Appointment The President shall appoint the Secretary to office.    D. Term of Office The term of office shall be for an indefinite period of time; he/she (Secretary) is subject to dismissal if he/she violates the Constitution and Bylaws of Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church. Section 4. TREASURER A. Qualifications The Treasurer shall be a spiritually minded person, and of sound business judgment. He/she shall be capable of doing the accounting required to maintain the corporation books. B. Duties By virtue of his /her office the Treasurer shall keep, in a business-like manner, an itemized account of all receipts and disbursements of moneys committed to his/her trust and shall make reports to be presented during the Official Board Meetings. He/she shall deposit and make withdrawals in a manner prescribed in Article IV of the Bylaws. C. Manner of Appointment 2. The President shall appoint the Treasurer to office for an indefinite period of time; he/she (Treasurer) is subject to dismissal if he/she violates the Constitution and Bylaws of Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church. Section 5 OTHER EMPLOYEES Employees may be hired from time to time in order to carry out the work of the ministry. The President must approve an employee after the Secretary has given a recommendation. An employee is hired for an indefinite period of time and may be dismissed at any time by the President. ARTICLE VI OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Anything that has not been discussed in this Constitution and Bylaws shall be discussed and decided upon at an Official Board Meeting. Nothing can be decided upon without the authorization and approval of the President. ARTICLE VII AMENDMENTS Amendments to the, Bylaws may be made by a 75% vote of the Official Board, including the President/Es approval. No amendments may be made without the President's approval.    Constitution and Bylaws adopted by Hands of Faith Pentecostal Church 21st day of May 2002