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Who Are We
Statement of Faith
Goals in Servicing Members
Board Members
By-Laws
Constitution
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Constitution
Preamble
Recognizing the need of churches and
ministers to be actively involved in an edifying and encouraging
fellowship, which establishes sound doctrinal local churches according
to the Statement of Faith here with attached; be it hereby RESOLVED, we
establish ourselves as FAITH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL, Inc.
In all matters of business the local church involved in membership of
this fellowship will remain autonomous.
ARTICLE I – NAME
The name of the corporation shall be “Faith
Christian Fellowship International, Inc.” (FCFI)
ARTICLE II – PURPOSES
The purpose of FCFI shall be:
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To establish
an affiliation of churches and congregations for the purpose of
proclaiming the full gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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To establish
a membership of recommended full gospel missionaries, churches, and
ministers.
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To provide a
constructive Scriptural method of establishing a mission program,
both foreign and home.
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To make
arrangements for the establishing of conventions.
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To provide
benefits for members through their local church such as; retirement,
legal defense, property and medical insurance, travel discounts
available through the fellowship.
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To provide,
promote, and encourage the active support of the local pastors
through a series of attended meetings and seminars.
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To provide
collective support to infant works.
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To provide
advice and counsel to local pastors on matters of incorporation,
constitutions and by-laws, formulation of necessary church policies,
and maintenance of church records.
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To be a
fellowship for the churches who want fellowship, leadership and a
denomination for churches who want leadership.
ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP
Membership is by invitation and application
only. The applicants shall be those of “like precious faith” who accept
and appreciate the value of such a needed fellowship. Further provision
will be contained in the by-laws as required. (See continued membership
in the by-laws).
An international person, who does not have a previous relationship with
a current member of the fellowship must complete the following
requirements before consideration of acceptance. The requirements are
as follows: They must supply a picture of his/her church and
congregation or organization. They must supply a letter with a minimum
of 20 signatures on it declaring him/her to be their pastor or leader.
They must supply their ordination or licensing credentials if
applicable.
ARTICLE IV – RELATIONSHIP
(Sovereignty and Ethic)
Each local church is sovereign in its own right unless they want to
choose a denomination. Each affiliated or denominational church shall
be at all times and in all matters endeavor to promote and fulfill the
purposes of this fellowship and shall conduct its work and affairs in
compliance with the constitution and by-laws and articles of
incorporation of FCFI.
Each affiliated or denominational church shall have the privilege of
making additional rules and regulation for local church administration
not otherwise prescribed and which do not conflict with the spirit of
the constitution and by-laws of FCFI. In a member denominational church
the elder board and pastor can be replaced by FCFI.
The charter of any affiliated church may be revoked at any time by a
resolution of the executive board of the fellowship. When the church
has been found guilty of failure or refusal to comply with the
constitution and by-laws and articles of FCFI.
ARTICLE V – MEETINGS OF MEMBERS
The annual meeting of the membership of this
corporation shall convene once every year at a date, time, and place
designated by the executive board.
ARTICLE VI – OFFICERS
The executive officers of this corporation
shall be:
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Bishop
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Executive
President
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Executive
Vice-President
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Executive
Secretary
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Executive
Treasurer
Their term of office shall be:
The office of treasurer is to be appointed
by the executive president.
ARTICLE VII – TRUSTEES
The trustees of this corporation shall be
three in number, elected at the annual meeting of the entire membership,
and shall be classified so that the term of the officer shall run
concurrently with their executive term: President (4), Vice-President
(2), and Executive Secretary (2).
ARTICLE VIII – COMMITTEES
The executive board shall designate whatever
committees are necessary for the function of this fellowship.
ARTICLE IX – PENCUNIARY GAIN OR
PROFITS
No part of the net earnings, or assets of the fellowship, on dissolution
or otherwise, shall inure to be benefit of any private person or
individual or any member or director of this corporation, and on
liquidation or dissolution all assets of this corporation remaining
after paying or providing for all debts and obligations shall be
distributed and paid over to such fund, foundation, or corporation
organized and operated for charitable, religious or educational
purposes, and exempt under section 501©3 of the Internal Revenue Code
which states: “An income tax if it is organized and for such purposes as
will best accomplish the general purposes for which FCFI was organized.”
ARTICLE X – FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of the fellowship shall begin on the first day of
January of each year.
ARTICLE XI – AMENDMENTS
Amendments of the constitution and by-laws of FCFI may be amended at the
annual meeting of the membership by a two-thirds vote of the members
present and in good standing and voting at the annual membership
meeting.
Any proposed constitution or by-laws changes to be voted upon at the
annual membership meeting shall be sent in writing to the membership two
weeks preceding the annual business meeting of the fellowship.
The constitution and by-laws of the fellowship may be amended by the
executive board of the fellowship at a special meeting called by the
president of the executive board for the specific purpose of amending
the constitution and by-laws.
The amendment of the constitution and by-laws by the executive board
shall be sent in writing two weeks preceding the special membership
meeting of the executive board to vote upon amending the constitution
and by-laws. |
Faith Christian
Fellowship International (FCFI)
6400 National Rd. East # 797,
Richmond, IN 47374
Phone: (765) 962-4406
Fax: (765) 935-3961
Email:
info@fcfi.us
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