By Laws and Constitution
Glory Field Ministries, Inc.
Neosho, Missouri
Article I
Name and Office
Section 1 – The name of this corporation shall be Glory Field Ministries, Inc., a non-profit organization.
Section 2 – Principal Office. The principal office of the corporation in the state of Missouri shall be located in the county of Newton.
Article II
Purpose
To provide fellowship for Bible-believing Christian churches in doctrine; promote evangelism, missions, the teaching of Christian ethics and morals, social conduct, and the study of the Bible. It is our purpose to educate and train God-called people for Gospel service.
Article III
Board of Directors (Property Sub-Committee)
Section 1 – General Power
The business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed by its Board of Directors.
Section 2 – Number and Term of Directors
The number of Directors shall not exceed nine (9). The number of Directors may be further increased or decreased from time to time by amendment to the By-Laws, but at no time the number be less than three (3). The term of office for a member of the Board of Directors shall be three (3) years or until their successor shall be elected and qualified. Directors may succeed themselves. Any vacancy on the Board of Directors caused by death, resignation, or otherwise shall be filled by a vote of the majority of the remaining Directors until a successor or successors shall be qualified and elected. Failure to hold the regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors at the designated time and place shall not work a forfeiture of dissolution of the corporation.
Section 3 – Board of Directors Offices
The Board of Directors of the corporation shall consist of a President (Chairman of the Property Sub-Committee), a Vice-President (Vice-Chairman), a Treasurer, a Secretary, and other such offices as the Board of Directors shall authorize and appoint. A member of the Board of Directors may only hold one office of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, or Secretary.
Section 4 – Nominations of the Board of the Directors
Any donor or contributing church or organization may submit a nomination to the full Board of Directors. Such nominations shall be only those who qualify as a member of the corporation. A nomination may be submitted in writing, e-mail, person, or from the floor of the annual meeting.
Section 5 – Regular Meetings
The Board of Directors may provide by resolution the time and place for the holding of additional regular meetings as unanimously agreed upon by the Board of Directors. These meetings may also be called by the President as special needs may arise. All members of the Board of Directors shall be notified of the time and place of such meeting. These meetings are open to all donors and friends of the corporation, but voting on business and affairs of the corporation shall be limited to the Board of Directors. The purpose of these meetings is to conduct regular business of the corporation.
Section 6 – Special Meetings
Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by or at the request of the Chairman of the Board of Directors or any two members of the Board of Directors. The person, or persons, authorized to call special meetings of the Board of Directors may fix any place within the southwest portion of the state of Missouri for the holding of any special meeting of the Board of Directors called by them or at such other time and place as may be unanimously agreed upon by the Board of Directors.
Section 7 – Quorum
A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors. The act of the majority of the Directors present at a meeting which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors. If less than a majority is present at a meeting, a majority of the Directors present may adjourn the meeting from the time to time with further notice.
Section 8 – Action by Written or Electronic Consent
If the Board of Directors unanimously consents in written or electronic communication to any resolution or action to be taken by the Board of Directors, such consent, or consents, shall have same force and effort as a unanimous vote of the Directors at a meeting duly held.
Section 9 – Removal of a Member of the Board of Directors from Office
A member of the Board of Directors may be removed from office for cause by a vote of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members present at a meeting of the members, provided notice of such proposed action shall have been duly given in the notice of the meeting and provided the said member of the Board of Directors has been informed in written or electronic communication of the charges presented against him at least ten (10) days before such meeting. The said member
of the Board of Directors involved shall be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting.
Section 10 – Vacancies
Any vacancy occurring on the Board of Directors may be filled by a majority of the remaining members of the Board of Directors. An individual elected to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors shall hold office for the unexpired term of his predecessor.
Section 11 – Compensation
Directors may be compensated for their duties. It is very important that board compensation be comparable to that of other nonprofit organizations and not deemed excessive by the IRS.
Article IV
Duties of Board of Directors and Offices
Section 1 – Election of the Board of Directors
The offices of the Board of Directors of the corporation (President, Vice President, and etc...) shall be elected by the members of the Board of Directors following the annual meeting and after new members have been voted onto the Board of Directors.
Section 2 – President
The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors. He or she shall have general and active management of the business of the corporation and shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board are carried into effect. He or she shall oversee all employees of the ministry and shall oversee their work and duties. He or she serves as Chairman of the Property Sub-Committee.
Section 3 – Vice-President
The Vice President shall perform the duties and exercise the powers delegated to him by the Board of Directors or the President of the corporation. In the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President. He or she serves as Vice-President of the Property Sub-Committee and shall perform such other duties as may be delegated to him or her by the Board of Directors.
Section 4 – Secretary
The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and meetings of members and shall record votes and keep minutes of such meetings in one or more books provided for that purpose. He or she shall give all notices in the manner required by the By-Laws of the corporation or by law. He or she serves as the Secretary of the Property Sub-Committee and shall perform such other duties as may be delegated to him or her by the Board of Directors.
Section 5 – Treasurer
The Treasurer shall have custody of all corporate funds and securities and shall keep records of the corporation and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. He or she shall deposit all monies and valuables effected of the corporation in the name of the corporation in such depositories of the corporation as may be directed by the Board of Directors from time to time taking proper vouchers therefore. He or she shall make an accounting of the financial condition of the corporation at all meetings of the Board of Directors. He or she shall, upon request of the Board of Directors, furnish a bond for the faithful performances of his or her duties in such a month and with surety as the Board of Directors may require. He or she serves as the Treasurer of the Property Sub-Committee and shall perform such other duties as may be delegated to him or her by the Board of Directors.
Article V
Execution of Instruments
Section 1 – Checks, Drafts, Notes, Etc...
Checks, drafts, notes, or other orders for the payment of money or evidence of indebtedness issued in the name of corporation shall be signed by such officer, or officers, agent, or agents, as the Board of Directors shall from time to time designate for that purpose.
Section 2 – Contracts
When the execution of any contract, conveyance, or other instrument has been authorized without specifications of the executing officers, the President or Vice-President, and the Secretary may execute the same in the name of and on behalf of the corporation. The Board of Directors shall have the power to designate any officer or officers or agent to enter into any contract or execute any instrument in the name of or on behalf of the corporation.
Section 3 – Loans
No loans shall be contracted on behalf of the corporation and no evidence of indebtedness shall be issued in its name unless authorized by resolution of the Board of Directors. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.
Section 4 – Deposits
All funds of the corporation shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the corporation in such bank, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board of Directors may select.
Section 5 – Gifts
The Board of Directors may accept on behalf of the corporation any contribution, gift, bequest, or device for the general purposes or for any special purpose of the corporation. Any and all articles donated to this corporation become, upon donation, the property of this corporation.
Section 6 – Improvements
All improvements to the corporation properties by renters and other parties must be approved by the President or Vice-President of the Board of Directors.
Article VI
Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the corporation shall begin on the first day of August of each year and end on the last day of July.
VII
Employees of the Corporation
Section 1 – Hiring and Dismissing Employees
The Board of Directors has the power to hire or dismiss employees of the corporation. A two-thirds vote is needed to hire or dismiss a full-time employee. The President of the Board of Directors may hire seasonal employees with the approval of the full Board of Directors. Employees are directly accountable to the President of the Board of Directors. Employees of the corporation are to have a testimony of salvation, be an active member of a Christian church, and be in agreement with the articles of faith and purpose of the camp. A review of benefits and salaries of employees shall be conducted at the annual meeting and as needed throughout the year.
Section 2 – Conduct of Employees
Employees of the corporation are to conduct themselves in a godly, God-honoring manner at all times and refrain from any activity or conduct that would bring shame upon the Lord or the ministry.
Sections 3 – Dismissal
Only after prayerful consideration may an employee be dismissed from employment. Causes for dismissal are failure to perform needed duties, insubordination, actions or conduct that is a determent to the ministry and or the cause of Christ, and discord with the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors must conduct the dismissal preceding and an employee shall be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting. Such employee will be given either an immediate dismissal.
Article VIII
Amendments
The By-Laws of the corporation may be altered, amended, or repealed, and new By-Laws may be adopted with a one-month notice to all members of the Board of Directors of such action. A two-thirds vote by the Board of Directors is needed for any changes or amendments to the By-Laws.
ARTICLE IX
Disposition of Property
Section 1
Any and all articles donated to this corporation become, upon donation, the property of this corporation. All items, equipment, or properties that are left at the ministry site shall become the property of the corporation unless such items are placed in storage and approved by the President of the Board of Directors.
Section 2
In the case of the dissolution of this corporation, upon payment of all indebtedness, all remaining assets and holdings shall become the property of Racine Christian Church.
Article X
Articles of Faith
The Articles of Faith is for the Board of Directors for the purpose of unity and focus. These Articles of Faith shall not limit who the ministry site is rented to or who is used as contractors or subcontractors and/or vendors.
SECTION 1: OF THE HOLY BIBLE
The Holy Bible is God’s Word to all people, written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 • 2 Peter 1:20-21 • Psalm 119:105, 160
1. By "The Holy Bible" we mean that collection of 66 books, from Genesis to Revelation, which as originally written does not only contain and convey the Word of God, but IS the very Word of God.
2. By "supernatural guidance" we mean that the books of the Bible were written by holy men of old, as they were moved by the Holy Spirit, in such a definite way that their writings were supernaturally and verbally inspired and free from error, as no other writings have ever been or ever will be inspired.
SECTION 2: OF THE TRUE GOD
God is the creator and ruler of the universe. He eternally exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and therefore, are one God.
Genesis 1:1, 26-27 • Psalm 90:2 • John 1:1-3,14 • Acts 5:3-4
SECTION 3: OF JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is the Son of God, yet he is co-equal with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Jesus lived a sinless life and offered himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on the cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate his power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven’s glory and one day will return to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
John 1:1-5 • Matthew 16:16-17 • John 3:16 • Acts 1:10-11 • 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
SECTION 4: OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and Jesus as God. He is present in the world to make us aware of our need for Jesus Christ. He lives in every believer from the moment of salvation. He provides Christians with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, guidance to do what is right, and gifts to use in ministry. We seek to live under his direction daily.
John 14:26 • John 16:7-14 • Ephesians 1:13-14 • Acts 1:8 • Galatians 5:22-25
SECTION 5: OF CREATION AND HUMAN LIFE
People are the supreme object of God’s creation, created in his image to have a loving relationship with him. However, we have all chosen to disobey God, rebel against him and go our own way. The Bible calls this sin. The result of this sin is that we are alienated from God. The effects of this fall from our intended relationship with God can be reversed through faith in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of our sins.
Romans 3:23 • Romans 6:23 • John 3:16
SECTION 6: OF SALVATION
We believe the Bible teaches that salvation - the forgiveness of sins - is only by grace through the blood of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 26:28 • Romans 5:9 • Ephesians 2:8-9 • 1 Peter 1:18-19 • 1 John 1:7
We believe the Bible teaches that one receives God's grace by putting faith in Christ, repenting of sin, confessing Christ and being immersed into Christ.
Romans 5:1-2 • Luke 24:45-47 • Acts 3:19 • 17:30 • 2 Peter 3:9 • Matthew 10:32 • Romans 10:9 • Philippians 2:11 • 1 John 4:15 • Acts 2:38-41 • Romans 6:1-7 • Colossians 2:12 • 1 Peter 3:21