MGBC By-Laws, July 18, 2018, page 1

Myrtle Grove Baptist Church

By-Laws

Revision July 18, 2018

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Contents Article I: Membership ................................................................................................................................ 5

Section 1: General ……..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5

Section 2: Candidacy …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5

Section 3: Responsibilities of Members …………………………………………………………………………………….6

Section 4: Privileges of Membership …………………………………………………………………………………………6

Section 5: Duties of Members ……………………………………………………………………………………………………7

Section 5: Discipline ..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7

Section 8: Termination of Membership ……………………………………………………………………………………..7

Section 6: Watchcare Ministry ………………………………………………………………………………………………….8

Article II: Organization .................................................................................................................................. 8

Section 1: Officers………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8

Section 2: The Senior Pastor ………………………………………………………………………………………………………8

Section 3: Staff Members.……………………………………………………………………...…………………..……………10

Section 4: Terms of Office ……………………………………………………………………………………………….………10

Section 5: Deacons and Yokefellows…………………………………………………………………………………………10

Section 6: Church Clerk ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………12

Section 7: Church Treasurer …………………………………………………………………………………………………….12

Section 8: Associate Treasurer …………………………………………………………………………………………………13

Section 9: Other Church Office………………………………………………………………………………………………..13

Section 10: Church Leadership Team…………………………………………………………………………….…………13

Section 11: Church Committees ………………………………………………………………………………………………14

General ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14

Standing Committees ………………………………………………………………………………………………….14

Ad Hoc Committees …………………………………………………………………………………………………….15

Special Committees ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..15

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ARTICLE III: Meetings .................................................................................................................................. 15

Section 1: The Lord's Day ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15

Section 2: Bible Study/Prayer Service ………………………………………………………………………………………15

Section 3: Monthly Business Meeting ……………………………………………………………………………………..15

Section 4: Special Business Meetings ………………………………………………………………………………………16

Section 5: Parliamentary Rules ………………………………………………………………………………………………..16

Section 6: Quorums …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………16

Article IV: Ordinances................................................................................................................................. 16

Section 1: The Lord's Supper ……………………………………………………………………………………………………16

Section 2: Baptism …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..16

Article V: Educational Ministries ........................................................................................................ 177

Section 1: Purpose …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..17

Section 2: Participation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………17

Section 3: Educational Leadership …………………………………………………………………………………………..17

Section 4: Statement of Faith Agreement ………………………………………………………………………………..17

Section 5: Teaching……………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………17

Section 5: Procedures for Approving Teachers ……………………………………………………………………..…18

Article VI: Licensing and Ordination……………………………………………………………………………………………………..18

Section 1: Licensing …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………18

Section 2: Ordination Qualifications …………………………………………………………………………..……………19

Section 3: Ordination Procedures ……………………………………………………………………………………………19

Section 4: Revocation of Ordination ………………………………………………………………………………………..20

ARTICLE VII – Indemnification ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….20

Section 1: Actions Subject to Indemnification ………………………………………………………………………….21

Section 2: Timing of Indemnification ……………………………………………………………………………………….21

Section 3: Extent of Indemnification ……………………………………………………………………………………….22

Section 4: Insurance ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..22

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ARTICLE VIII: Binding Arbitration ............................................................................................................... 22

Section 1: Submission to Arbitration ………………………………………………………………………………………..22

Section 2: Notice of Arbitration ……………………………………………………………………………………………….23

Section 3: Limitations of Decisions ………………………………………………………………………………………….23

Section 4: Arbitration Procedures …………………………………………………………………………………………..23

Article IX: Conflict of Interest ..................................................................................................................... 23

ARTICLE X: GENERAL STATEMENTS ............................................................................................................ 24

Section 1: The Will of The Church ……………………………………………………………………………………………24

Section 2: Budget and Finance ………………………………………………………………………………………………..24

Section 3: The Church Year ……………………………………………………………………