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BYLAWSOF THE

____________________ ASSEMBLY OF GOD

______________, OHIO

Network Affiliated Assembly BylawsRevised 4/14/14G:\C & B\ NA Bylaws Revised April 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE I. NAME ........................................................................................................4

ARTICLE II. AFFILIATION...........................................................................................4

ARTICLE III. TENETS OF FAITH/Statement of Fundamental Truths........................4

ARTICLE IV. ORDINANCES.........................................................................................10

ARTICLE V. MEMBERSHIP .......................................................................................10

Section 1. MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITYSection 2. ENDORSEMENTSection 3. CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIPSection 4. MEMBERSHIP ROSTERSection 5. TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIPSection 6. CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURESection 7. BASIS FOR DISCIPLINE

ARTICLE VI. GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION........................................13

Section 1. NETWORK SUPERVISIONSection 2. VOTING MEMBERSHIP AND TRUSTEESSection 3. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CHURCH OFFICERSSection 4. ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ARTICLE VII. QUALIFICATIONS & SELECTION OF CHURCH OFFICERS.......14

Section 1. PASTORSection 2. ADVISORY COMMITTEESection 3. VACANCIESSection 4. TERM OF OFFICE

ARTICLE VIII. DUTIES OF OFFICERS..........................................................................15

Section 1. EXECUTIVE OFFICERSSection 2. PASTORSection 3. SECRETARYSection 4. TREASURER

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ARTICLE IX. MEETINGS..............................................................................................16

Section 1. PUBLIC WORSHIPSection 2. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSEMBLYSection 3. ORDER OF BUSINESSSection 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETINGSSection 5. SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE ASSEMBLYSection 6. MEETINGS OF THE CORPORATIONSection 7. MEETINGS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEESection 8. QUORUMSSection 9. PARLIAMENTARY ORDER

ARTICLE X. DEVELOPMENT.....................................................................................18

Section 1. QUALIFICATIONSSection 2. ADVANCEMENT

ARTICLE XI. DEPARTMENTS AND COMMITTEES...............................................18

Section 1. DEPARTMENTSSection 2. CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL AND/OR PRE-SCHOOLSection 3. APPOINTED LEADERS

ARTICLE XII. FINANCES...............................................................................................19

Section 1. ADMINISTRATIONSection 2. FISCAL YEARSection 3. COMPENSATIONSection 4. DISBURSEMENT AND REPORTINGSection 5. TRANSACTIONS AND LOAN APPROVALS

ARTICLE XIII. PROPERTY..............................................................................................20

Section 1. DEEDING OF PROPERTYSection 2. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTYSection 3. REVERSION OF PROPERTY

ARTICLE XIV. INDEMNIFICATION..............................................................................20

ARTICLE XV. AMENDMENTS.......................................................................................22

ARTICLE XV. CERTIFICATION...................................................................................22

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BYLAWS

Of the __________________ Assembly of God

______________, Ohio

PREAMBLE

For the purpose of establishing and maintaining a place for the worship of Almighty God, our Heavenly Father; to provide for Christian fellowship for those of like precious faith, where the Holy Spirit may be honored according to our distinctive testimony; to assume our share of responsibility and the privilege of propagating the gospel of Jesus Christ, by all available means, both at home and in foreign lands; we, the members of this assembly, do hereby recognize ourselves as a local assembly in fellowship with the General Council of the Assemblies of God, and in affiliation with the Ohio District Council of the Assemblies of God; and that we do hereby agree to be governed by these bylaws.

ARTICLE I. NAME

The name of this assembly shall be___________________________________________

ARTICLE II. AFFILIATION

This assembly shall be affiliated with the Ohio District Council, Inc. of the Assemblies of God (hereafter referred to as the Ohio Ministry Network) and shall be classified as a District Council affiliated assembly (hereafter referred to as a Network affiliated assembly).

ARTICLE III. TENETS OF FAITH

The Bible is our all-sufficient rule for faith and practice. This Statement of Fundamental Truths is intended simply as a basis of fellowship among us (i.e., that we all speak the same thing, 1 Corinthians 1:10; Acts 2:42). The phraseology employed in this statement is not inspired or 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 biblical truth, only that it covers our need as to these fundamental doctrines.

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1. THE SCRIPTURES INSPIRED

The Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21).

2. THE ONE TRUE GOD

The one true God has revealed himself as the eternally self-existent "I AM," the Creator of heaven and earth and the Redeemer of mankind. He has further revealed himself as embodying the principles of relationship and association as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10, 11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22).

The Adorable Godhead

(a) Terms DefinedThe terms trinity and persons, as related to the Godhead, while not found in the Scriptures, are words in harmony with Scripture, whereby we may convey to others our immediate understanding of the doctrine of Christ respecting the Being of God, as distinguished from "gods many and lords many." We therefore may speak with propriety of the Lord our God, who is One Lord, as a Trinity or as one Being of three persons, and still be absolutely scriptural (examples, Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; John 14:16,17).

(b) Distinction and Relationship in the GodheadChrist taught a distinction of persons in the Godhead which He expressed in specific terms of relationship, as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, but that this distinction and relationship, as to its mode is inscrutable and incomprehensible, because unexplained (Luke 1:35; 1 Corinthians 1:24; Matthew 11:25-27; 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 John 1:3,4).

(c) Unity of the One Being of Father, Son, and Holy SpiritAccordingly, therefore, there is that in the Father which constitutes Him the Father and not the Son; there is that in the Son which constitutes Him the Son and not the Father; and there is that in the Holy Spirit which constitutes Him the Holy Spirit and not either the Father or the Son. Wherefore the Father is the Begetter; the Son is the Begotten; and the Holy Spirit is the One proceeding from the Father and the Son. Therefore, because these three persons in the Godhead are in a state of unity, there is but one Lord God Almighty and His name one (John 1:18; 15:26; 17:11,21; Zechariah 14:9).

(d) Identity and Cooperation in the GodheadThe Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are never identical as to Person; nor confused as to relation; nor divided in respect to the Godhead; nor opposed as to cooperation. The Son is in the Father and the Father is in the Son as to relationship. The Son is with the Father and the Father is with the Son, as to fellowship. The Father is not from the Son, but the Son is from the Father, as to authority. The Holy Spirit is from the Father and the Son proceeding, as to nature,

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relationship, cooperation, and authority. Hence no person in the Godhead either exists or works separately or independently of the others (John 5:17-30, 32, 37; 8:17,18).

(e) The Title, Lord Jesus ChristThe appellation, “Lord Jesus Christ,” is a proper name. It is never applied in the New Testament either to the Father or to the Holy Spirit. It therefore belongs exclusively to the Son of God (Romans 1:1-3, 7; 2 John 3).

(f) The Lord Jesus Christ, God with usThe Lord Jesus Christ, as to His divine and eternal nature, is the proper and only Begotten of the Father, but as to His human nature, He is the proper Son of Man. He is, therefore, acknowledged to be both God and man; who because He is God and man, is "Immanuel," God with us (Matthew 1:23; 1 John 4:2,10,14; Revelation 1:13,17).

(g) The Title, Son of GodSince the name “Immanuel” embraces both God and man, in the one person, our Lord Jesus Christ, it follows that the title, Son of God, describes His proper deity, and the title Son of Man, His proper humanity. Therefore, the title Son of God belongs to the order of eternity, and the title Son of Man to the order of time (Matthew 1:21-23; 2 John 3; 1 John 3:8; Hebrews 7:3; 1:1-13).

(h) Transgression of the Doctrine of ChristWherefore, it is a transgression of the doctrine of Christ to say that Jesus Christ derived the title, “Son of God,” solely from the fact of the Incarnation, or because of His relation to the economy of redemption. Therefore, to deny that the Father is a real and eternal Father, and that the Son is a real and eternal Son, is a denial of the distinction and relationship in the Being of God; a denial of the Father and Son; and a displacement of the truth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh (2 John 9; John 1:1,2,14,18,29,49; 1 John 2:22,23; 4:1-5; Hebrews 12:2).

(i) Exaltation of Jesus Christ as LordThe Son of God, our Lord Jesus Christ, having by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high, angels and principalities and powers having been made subject unto Him. And having been made both Lord and Christ, He sent the Holy Spirit that we, in the name of Jesus, might bow our knees and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father until the end, when the Son shall become subject to the Father that God may be all in all (Hebrews 1:3; 1 Peter 3:22; Acts 2:32-36; Romans 14:11; 1 Corinthians 15:24-28).

(j) Equal Honor to the Father and to the SonWherefore, since the Father has delivered all judgment unto the Son, it is not only the express duty of all in heaven and on earth to bow the knee, but it is an unspeakable joy in the Holy Spirit to ascribe unto the Son all the attributes of deity, and to give Him all the honor and the glory contained in all the names and titles of the Godhead except those which express relationship (see paragraphs b, c, and d), and thus honor the Son even as we honor the Father (John 5:22,23; 1 Peter 1:8; Revelation 5:6-14; Philippians 2:8,9; Revelation 7:9,10; 4:8-11).

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3. THE DEITY OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. The Scriptures declare:

(a) His virgin birth (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31,35).(b) His sinless life (Hebrews 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22).(c) His miracles (Acts 2:22; 10:38).(d) His substitutionary work on the cross (1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21).(e) His bodily resurrection from the dead (Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:39; 1 Corinthians 15:4).(f) His exaltation to the right hand of God (Acts 1:9,11; 2:33; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:3).

4. THE FALL OF MAN

Man was created good and upright; for God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness." However, man by voluntary transgression fell and thereby incurred not only physical death but also spiritual death, which is separation from God (Genesis 1:26,27; 2:17; 3:6; Romans 5:12-19).

5. THE SALVATION OF MAN

Man's only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ the Son of God.

(a) Conditions to Salvation Salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ. By the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, being justified by grace through faith, man becomes an heir of God according to the hope of eternal life (Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 2:8; Titus 2:11; 3:5-7).

(b) The Evidences of SalvationThe inward evidence of salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit (Romans 8:16). The outward evidence to all men is a life of righteousness and true holiness (Ephesians 4:24; Titus 2:12).

6. THE ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH

(a) Baptism in WaterThe ordinance of baptism by immersion is commanded in the Scriptures. All who repent and believe on Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized. Thus they declare to the world that they have died with Christ and that they also have been raised with Him to walk in newness of life (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47,48; Romans 6:4).

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(b) Holy CommunionThe Lord's Supper, consisting of the elements--bread and the fruit of the vine--is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1:4); a memorial of His suffering and death (1 Corinthians 11:26); and a prophecy of His second coming (1 Corinthians 11:26); and is enjoined on all believers "till He come!"

7. THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

All believers are entitled to and should ardently expect and earnestly seek the promise of the Father, the baptism in the Holy Spirit and fire, according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. This was the normal experience of all in the early Christian church. With it comes the enduement of power for life and service, the bestowment of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4,8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31). This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth (Acts 8:12-17; 10:44-46; 11:14- 16; 15:7-9). With the baptism in the Holy Spirit come such experiences as an overflowing fullness of the Spirit (John 7:37-39; Acts 4:8), a deepened reverence for God (Acts 2:43; Hebrews 12:28), an intensified consecration to God and dedication to His work (Acts 2:42), and a more active love for Christ, for His Word, and for the lost (Mark 16:20).

8. THE INITIAL PHYSICAL EVIDENCE OF THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

The baptism of believers in the Holy Spirit is witnessed by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit of God gives them utterance (Acts 2:4). The speaking in tongues in this instance is the same in essence as the gift of tongues (1 Corinthians 12:4-10,28), but different in purpose and use.

9. SANCTIFICATION

Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and of dedication unto God (Romans 12:1,2; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 13:12). Scriptures teach a life of "holiness without which no man shall see the Lord" (Hebrews 12:14). By the power of the Holy Spirit we are able to obey the command: "Be ye holy, for I am holy" (1 Peter 1:15,16).

Sanctification is realized in the believer by recognizing his identification with Christ in His death and resurrection, and by faith reckoning daily upon the fact of that union, and by offering every faculty continually to the dominion of the Holy Spirit (Romans 6:1-11,13; 8:1,2,13; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 2:12,13; 1 Peter1:5).

10. THE CHURCH AND ITS MISSION

The Church is the body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her Great Commission. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven (Ephesians 1:22,23; 2:22; Hebrews 12:23).

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Since God’s purpose concerning man is to seek and to save that which is lost, to be worshiped by man, to build a body of believers in the image of His Son, and to demonstrate His love and compassion for all the world, the priority reason for being of the Assemblies of God as part of the Church is:

a. To be an agency of God for evangelizing the world (Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:19,20; Mark 16:15,16).

b. To be a corporate body in which man may worship God (1 Corinthians 12:13).c. To be a channel of God’s purpose to build a body of saints being perfected in the image

of His Son (Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Corinthians 12:28; 14:12).d. To be a people who demonstrate God’s love and compassion for all the world (Psalm

112:9; Galatians 2:10; 6:10; James 1:27).

The Assemblies of God exists expressly to give continuing emphasis to this reason for being in the New Testament apostolic pattern by teaching and encouraging believers to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. This experience:

a. Enables them to evangelize in the power of the Spirit with accompanying supernatural signs (Mark 16:15-20; Acts 4:29-31; Hebrews 2:3,4).

b. Adds a necessary dimension to a worshipful relationship with God (1 Corinthians 2:10-16; 1 Corinthians 12-14).

c. Enables them to respond to the full working of the Holy Spirit in expression of fruit and gifts and ministries as in New Testament times for the edifying of the body of Christ and care for the poor and needy of the world (Galatians 5:22-26; Matthew 25:37-40; Galatians 6:10; 1 Corinthians 14:12; Ephesians 4:11,12; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Colossians 1:29).

11. THE MINISTRY

A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the fourfold purpose of leading the Church in: (1) evangelization of the world (Mark 16:15-20), (2) worship of God (John 4:23,24), (3) building a Body of saints being perfected in the image of His Son (Ephesians 4:11,16), and (4) meeting human need with ministries of love and compassion (Psalm 112:9; Galatians 2:10; 6:10; James 1:27).

12. DIVINE HEALING

Divine healing is an integral part of the gospel. Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the Atonement, and is the privilege of all believers (Isaiah 53:4, 5; Matthew 8:16, 17; James 5:14-16).

13. 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 coming of the Lord is the imminent and blessed hope of the Church (1 Thessalonians 4:16,17; Romans 8:23; Titus 2:13; 1 Corinthians 15:51, 52).

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14. THE MILLENIAL REIGN OF CHRIST

The second coming of Christ includes the rapture of the saints, which is our blessed hope, followed by the visible return of Christ with His saints to reign on the earth for one thousand years (Zechariah 14:5; Matthew 24:27,30; Revelation 1:7; 19:11-14; 20:1-6). This millennial reign will bring the salvation of national Israel (Ezekiel 37:21, 22; Zephaniah 3:19, 20; Romans 11:26, 27) and the establishment of universal peace (Isaiah 11:6-9; Psalm 72:3-8; Micah 4:3,4).

15. THE FINAL JUDGMENT

There will be a final judgment in which the wicked dead will be raised and judged according to their works. Whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life, together with the devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, will be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death (Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:43-48; Revelation 19:20; 20:11-15; 21:8).

16. THE NEW HEAVENS AND THE NEW EARTH

"We, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness" (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21 and 22).

ARTICLE IV. ORDINANCES

Section 1. BAPTISM BY IMMERSION:

The ordinance of baptism by immersion in water (Matt. 28:19) shall be administered to all who have repented of their sins and believed on the Lord Jesus Christ to the saving of their souls, and who have given clear evidence of their salvation (Rom. 6:3-5; Col. 2:12).

Section 2. THE LORD'S SUPPER:

The ordinance of the Lord's Supper shall be observed regularly as enjoined in the Scriptures (Luke 22:19, 20: I Cor. 11:23-26).

ARTICLE V. MEMBERSHIP

Membership in this assembly shall be available to those who give evidence of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, voluntarily subscribe to the Tenets of Faith set forth in Article III, and agree to be governed by the bylaws of this assembly.

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Section 1. MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Active membership in this assembly shall be open to all those who possess the following qualifications:

a. A testimony to an experience of the "new birth."b. Having been baptized in water by immersion.c. Evidence of a consistent Christian life (Romans 6:4; 8:1-4; 13:13,14; Ephesians 4:17-32;

5:1,2,15; 1 John 1:6,7).d. An indication of a willingness to contribute regularly to the financial support of the church

of which he is to become a member.e. Acceptance of the Tenets of Faith as set forth in Article III of the bylaws.f. Having reached at least 16 years of age.g. Having regularly attending services of and financially supported this assembly for a period

of at least three consecutive months prior to the date of application for membership.h. Agreement to be governed by the bylaws of this assembly, and of the Ohio Ministry

Network of the Assemblies of God, as both may be amended from time to time.

Section 2. ENDORSEMENT

a. Those desiring to apply for membership shall complete an application approved by the Board of Directors and submit it to the pastor.

b. The pastor shall examine the applicant according to the standards of membership, and together with the Advisory Committee, shall act upon applications for membership in this assembly. If, after proper investigation, the applicant is endorsed for membership, he or she should be publicly received into the assembly at any convenient service and his or her name shall be added to the membership roster.

Section 3. CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP

a. Active Membership

All those who have been endorsed and continue to meet the qualifications for membership shall constitute the active membership of the assembly.

b. Inactive Membership

Endorsed members of the assembly who willfully absent themselves from the services of the church for a period of three or more consecutive months, or who cease to contribute of their means to its support, or who may be out of harmony with its teachings and ministries, or who shall be under charges of misconduct, or who may have fallen into condemnation through sinful or worldly practices shall be considered inactive by action of the pastor and Advisory Committee. Inactive

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members may be restored to an active status at the discretion of the pastor and Advisory Committee.

c. Voting Membership

The Board of Directors shall constitute the legal voting membership of the corporation.

Section 4. MEMBERSHIP ROSTER

The church secretary shall keep and maintain an official membership roster which shall contain the name and address of each member of the assembly, the date of admission to membership, the date of transfer or termination of membership (if applicable), and the current classification of membership enjoyed by each.

Section 5. TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP

A letter of transfer, signed by the pastor, shall be granted upon request and sent to the pastor or secretary of the receiving church.

Section 6. CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURE

Classification of the status of the membership shall be determined by the pastor and the Advisory Committee at least once a year prior to the annual meeting of the assembly, and from time to time during the year as required. The standing of all members shall be settled by definite action of the pastor and Advisory Committee on the basis of the standards for membership set forth herein.

a. Restoration

When said member has been listed as inactive, the pastor and the Advisory Committee shall allow a reasonable period of time for reinstatement in the good graces of the congregation. If evidence is sufficient to satisfy the pastor and Advisory Committee that restoration is justified, they shall instruct the secretary to restore said member to the active membership roll.

b. Dismissal

Should a member on the inactive list fail to show evidence of the desirability for restoration, the pastor and the Advisory Committee shall authorize the secretary to terminate the membership of said individual, to record the fact of said termination into the assembly membership roll adjacent to said person's name, and to notify the individual of said action by certified mail.

c. Appeal

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Any disciplined member shall have the right to petition the pastor for a reconsideration of his action. Such petition must be submitted to the church secretary, in writing, within thirty (30) days of receiving notice of the disciplinary action. Final appeal may be taken to the Board of Directors and the determination by the pastor shall be given substantial weight in its deliberations.

d. Resignation

Members who are under discipline by this assembly forfeit and waive the right to resign from membership in this assembly. Resignations from membership are possible only by those members in good standing who are not under any disciplinary action.

Section 7. BASIS FOR DISCIPLINE

a. Members who live in open sin shall be disciplined according to the pattern of Matthew 18:15-17, with restoration as the desired outcome (Galatians 6:1).

b. Failure to attend services of the church for a period of three (3) months without valid excuse shall subject a member to inactive status.

c. Failure to attend services of the church for a period of twelve (12) months without valid excuse shall be deemed a voluntary withdrawal on the part of said member. Such a member so neglecting his or her religious duties shall automatically be subject to dismissal.

d. Unscriptural conduct or radical departure from the Tenets of Faith held by this assembly shall be considered sufficient grounds upon which such person may be disqualified as a member (Rom. 1:16-18; Tit. 3:2; Heb. 13:17).

ARTICLE VI. GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Section 1. NETWORK SUPERVISION

All actions taken by or on behalf of the corporation shall be taken pursuant to the direction of the Board of Directors, the members of which shall also serve as the trustees of the corporation. Any action taken by officers of the assembly, the Advisory Committee, or the assembly itself shall be subject to the review and ratification of the Board of Directors. The assembly shall be directed by a manual approved by the Network Presbytery of the Ohio Ministry Network.

Additionally, assemblies designated as Church Multiplication Network churches shall fall under the supervision of the Church Multiplication Network committee and be directed by a manual approved by the Church Multiplication Network Committee and the Network Presbytery of the Ohio Ministry Network.

Section 2. VOTING MEMBERSHIP AND TRUSTEES

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The Board of Directors shall serve as the legal voting membership and trustees of this corporation and shall have complete authority over all matters of the assembly, spiritual or otherwise. The Board of Directors shall consist of the network superintendent, the network assistant superintendent, the network nonresident general presbyter, and the church’s regional nonresident executive presbyter and network area presbyter along with the pastor and an approved member of the Advisory Committee. All officers of the assembly and the Advisory Committee shall only have such authority as may be delegated to them by the Board of Directors and these bylaws.

Section 3. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CHURCH OFFICERS

a. The superintendent and assistant superintendent of the Ohio Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God shall serve as the Executive Officers of the corporation.

b. The pastor, treasurer and secretary of the church shall serve as officers and be appointed by the network superintendent, in cooperation with the Board of Directors. Consideration shall be given to the desires and wishes of the membership of the assembly in making such appointments, but the choice in each case shall remain that of the network superintendent and the Board of Directors.

Section 4. ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Advisory Committee, under the direction of the pastor and the Board of Directors shall have general oversight over the day-to-day management of the assembly, determine all matters relating to membership, and provide supervision over the various departments and committees.

The Church Multiplication Network Committee shall serve as the Advisory Committee for all churches under its supervision until such time as deemed appropriate by the Church Multiplication Network Committee and the network superintendent.

ARTICLE VII. QUALIFICATIONS AND SELECTION OF CHURCH OFFICERS

Section 1. PASTOR

a. The pastor must be a credentialed minister of the Ohio Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God. Any temporary exception to this requirement must be approved by the Board of Directors. The pastor must be in accord with the doctrine, policies and regulations of the Ohio Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God and this assembly.

b. The tenure of office shall be one year. The network superintendent shall provide for the selection of a pastor for the assembly in cooperation with the Board of Directors.

Section 2. ADVISORY COMMITTEE

a. The network superintendent in cooperation with the Board of Directors and with the recommendation of the pastor shall annually appoint an Advisory Committee,

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consisting of the secretary and treasurer of the assembly and at least one other active member, to counsel with the pastor on matters of church policy, finance and ministry.

b. The Advisory Committee member of the Board of Directors shall be recommended in writing by the pastor and approved annually by the network superintendent. The Advisory Committee member of the Board of Directors shall not be a relative of the pastor.

Section 3. VACANCIES The Board of Directors may remove any officer or member of the Advisory Committee at any time, without cause, if deemed in the best interest of the assembly.

Section 4. TERM OF OFFICE

All appointed officers and members of the Advisory Committee shall serve for a term of one year and shall begin their duties February 1st, or upon appointment by the Board of Directors, whichever occurs later. If the newly appointed candidates have not been formally ratified before February 1st, then the prior office holders shall retain their office until each successor's appointment is officially ratified. This provision shall not be interpreted to prevent an officer or advisory committee member from serving additional consecutive terms in the same or another office.

ARTICLE VIII. DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

The superintendent of the Ohio Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God shall serve as the president of the corporation. The superintendent or the superintendent’s designee shall preside over the meetings of the trustees. The assistant superintendent of the Ohio Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God shall serve as the secretary of the corporation and shall preserve all minutes of the meetings of the trustees and shall, together with the president, sign on behalf of the corporation any and all necessary legal papers as directed and authorized by resolution of the trustees.

Section 2. PASTOR

a. The pastor shall be recognized as the spiritual head and general overseer of the assembly, and shall direct all of its activities in cooperation with the Advisory Committee. He/she shall be an ex officio member of all committees and departments of the assembly. He/she shall appoint appropriate individuals to the positions indicated under Article VI, Section 2 of these bylaws. All church officers or committees that may be appointed shall serve under his supervision. He/she shall provide for all services of the assembly and shall arrange for all special meetings and conventions, and perform all those duties which properly belong to the

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Scriptural ideal for a pastor. No person shall be invited to speak or preach in the assembly without his/her approval.

b. The pastor shall be subject to the network superintendent and shall report to the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee as requested, using forms provided for this purpose.

Section 3. SECRETARY

The secretary of the assembly shall record and preserve minutes of the annual and special meetings of the assembly and of the Advisory Committee, and retain copies of the minutes of Board of Directors meetings. He/she shall keep a record of the membership of the assembly and perform any other clerical work necessary to the proper discharge of his duties. He/she shall retain custody of all legal documents. Upon the appointment of a new secretary, all records, papers, and documents shall be transferred into his/her custody.

Section 4. TREASURER

The church treasurer shall serve as the custodian of the funds of the assembly and of the corporation. He/she shall handle all finances according to the direction of the pastor and pursuant to the supervision of the trustees and Executive Officers. He/she shall deposit all funds in his care in a bank and make all disbursements by check. He/she shall keep a true and accurate itemized account of all funds received and disbursed. He/she shall make reports as may be requested. His/her books shall be audited at least once a year, and when he retires from office. This regulation shall likewise apply to the various departmental treasurers, including the custodian of missions funds. Upon appointment of a new treasurer, all books and financial records shall be transferred into his/her custody.

ARTICLE IX. MEETINGS

Section 1. PUBLIC WORSHIP

Meetings for public worship shall be held each Lord's day and during the week as directed by the pastor and Advisory Committee.

Section 2. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSEMBLY

The annual meeting of the assembly shall be held in the first quarter of each year. The exact date and time for said meeting shall be determined by the pastor and Advisory Committee; notwithstanding, the network superintendent may establish another date if he deems it advisable. At such meeting, the reports of all officers and committees shall be read and any other appropriate business conducted.

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Section 3. ORDER OF BUSINESS

The regular order of business for the annual meeting of the assembly shall be as follows:

a. Devotions b. Reading of previous minutes by secretary c. Report of the treasurer d. Report of committee e. Unfinished business f. New business g. Adjournment

Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETINGS

Adequate notice of the time and purpose of annual and special meetings of the assembly shall be given to all members. "Adequate notice" shall be defined as a public announcement on two consecutive Sundays before the meeting or a written announcement sent to each member's address no less than seven days before the meeting.

Section 5. SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE ASSEMBLY

Special meetings of the assembly may be called by the network superintendent, the pastor, or the Advisory Committee, in consultation with the Board of Directors.

Section 6. MEETINGS OF THE CORPORATION

a. Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be convened by the Executive Officers of the corporation on an annual basis and from time to time to transact the business of the corporation. The Board of Directors may participate and act at any meeting through the use of any communications device by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate simultaneously with each other. Participation in such meetings shall constitute attendance and presence in person at the meeting of the member or members so participating. Any properly convened meeting of the Board of Directors shall constitute an appropriate session for the purposes of this provision and no special notice shall be required under those circumstances.

b. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors may be taken without a meeting if all members consent thereto in writing, and the writings are filed with the minutes of the proceedings of that body.

Section 7. MEETINGS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Advisory Committee shall meet at the call of the pastor for the transaction of routine business at least eight times a year.

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Section 8. QUORUMS

No record of any special or regular meeting of the assembly shall be made unless one-fifth (1/5) or more active members are present to constitute a quorum. A majority of the Advisory Committee or Board of Directors shall constitute quorums of those bodies. No proxy or absentee ballots will be accepted for meetings of the assembly or Advisory Committee.

Section 9. PARLIAMENTARY ORDER

All meetings of the assembly shall be conducted according to the rule of Christian courtesy and Robert's Rules of Order, newly revised.

ARTICLE X. DEVELOPMENT

Section 1. QUALIFICATIONS

Network affiliated assemblies are those which have not yet matured sufficiently to maintain scriptural order and to qualify for advancement to General Council status. The assembly shall be governed by the bylaws approved by the Network Presbytery.

Section 2. ADVANCEMENT

When a network affiliated assembly has matured sufficiently to maintain scriptural order, upon written request from the pastor and Advisory Committee, and approval of the Board of Directors and the Network Presbytery, the assembly may make application to become a General Council affiliated assembly, in accordance with the provisions of the constitution and bylaws of the General Council of the Assemblies of God (GC Constitution Article XI. Section 1; GC Bylaws Article VI., Section 1.)

ARTICLE XI. DEPARTMENTS AND COMMITTEES

Section 1. DEPARTMENTS

All departments shall be under the direct supervision of the pastor, who may personally direct their activities or appoint competent leaders other than those individuals appointed by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL AND/OR PRE-SCHOOL

a. If the pastor and Advisory Committee, in cooperation with the Board of Directors, determine that such is appropriate and in the best interests of the assembly, a Christian day school and/or pre-school program may be initiated and maintained as a ministry of the assembly.

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b. The network superintendent, in cooperation with the Board of Directors, shall have authority over all matters regarding the administration of a Christian day school or pre-school.

c. The pastor and the Advisory Committee, with the approval of the network superintendent, shall appoint a School Board, which shall have such powers and authority as the Board of Directors may delegate to it.

d. The Christian day school and/or pre-school shall be governed by an operations manual approved by the School Board.

Section 3. APPOINTED LEADERS

The pastor and the Advisory Committee shall appoint persons to any leadership position other than those provided for in the bylaws, and report the same to the Church Development office of the Ohio Ministry Network.

ARTICLE XII. FINANCES

Section 1. ADMINISTRATION

All funds needed for the maintenance of the assembly shall be provided for by the voluntary contributions of tithes and offerings of the members and friends of the assembly. Offerings shall be accepted by the assembly at such times and in such manner as agreed upon by the pastor and the Advisory Committee and shall be administered by the treasurer at their discretion, and according to the assembly’s approved budget (Mal. 3:10; Luke 6:38; I Cor. 16:1, 2; II Cor. 9:6-8).

Section 2. FISCAL YEAR

The fiscal year of the assembly shall be from January 1st through December 31st.

Section 3. COMPENSATION

The pastor and other employees of the assembly shall be given regular and appropriate financial support. The amount and manner of this compensation shall be recommended by the Advisory Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.

Section 4. DISBURSEMENT AND REPORTING

Under the direction of the pastor and the Advisory Committee, the treasurer shall disburse funds for operating expenses in accordance with the budget approved by the Board of Directors. The treasurer shall submit an annual accounting to the Board of Directors.

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Section 5. TRANSACTIONS AND LOAN APPROVALS

Consideration of all real estate transactions, major capital transactions, and loan applications must follow the Ohio Ministry Network processes and be approved by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE XIII. PROPERTY

Section 1. DEEDING OF PROPERTY

All property of the assembly, real or chattel, shall be deeded, purchased, held, sold, transferred, or conveyed by the assembly by its corporate name.

Section 2. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY

No property of the corporation, real or chattel, shall be sold, leased, mortgaged, or otherwise disposed of without affirmative vote of the trustees of the corporation in a meeting called to consider such proposal. The president and secretary of the corporation shall certify in such conveyance, lease, or mortgage, that the same has been duly authorized and recommended by the required vote. Such certificate shall be deemed to be conclusive evidence thereof.

Section 3. REVERSION OF PROPERTY

All property of the corporation, real or chattel, shall revert to the Ohio Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God should the assembly cease to function as such. In this event, the Ohio Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God shall have the right to use or dispose of the property at the discretion of the Network Presbytery of the Ohio Ministry Network. The proceeds from any such sale shall be used by the Ohio Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God to propagate the gospel of Christ.

ARTICLE XIV. INDEMNIFICATION

Section 1. GENERAL RULE

Subject to the provisions of the other Sections of this Article, the Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify any person against any claim made, or threatened to be made, any suit or proceeding by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director, officer, employee or other agent of the Corporation, or of any other organization served by him or her in any capacity at the request of the Corporation, against judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlement, and reasonable expenses, including attorneys’ fees, actually and reasonably incurred by him or her.

Section 2. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE

To the extent that a director, officer, employee or other agent of the Corporation has been successful in defense of any action, suit, or proceeding referred to in this Article, or in defense of any claim,

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issue, or matter therein, he or she shall be indemnified against expenses, including attorney’s fees, actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection therewith.

Section 3. REQUIREMENT OF GOOD FAITH CONDUCT

The Corporation shall not indemnify a person who has not had a successful defense as described in Section 2 of this Article unless the Corporation determines that he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and with respect to any criminal action or proceedings, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful.

Section 4. EFFECT OF ORDER, SETTLEMENT OR CONVICTION

Except for actions by or in the right of the Corporation, the order, settlement, conviction, or a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not preclude the Corporation from making the determination described in Section 3 of this Article and indemnifying the person as appropriate.

Section 5. ACTIONS BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION

No indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue, or matter brought by or in the right of the Corporation as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of his or her duty to the Corporation, unless, and only to the extent that, the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine, upon application, that despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as such court shall deem proper.

Section 6. DETERMINATION OF INDEMNIFICATION

Unless ordered otherwise by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Corporation will determine whether or not a person is entitled to indemnity under this Article by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors acting as the trustees of this Corporation. If such a quorum is not obtainable, the trustees of this Corporation may direct that the determination be made:

(a) In a written opinion by an independent legal counsel, (b) By the membership, or (c) By the court of common pleas or the court in which the action, suit, or proceeding

was brought.

Such independent legal counsel may not be an attorney, or a firm having associated with it an attorney, who has been retained by or who has performed services for the Corporation, or for any person to be indemnified within the past five years. The determination shall be promptly communicated to the person or persons seeking indemnification, who shall have ten days after receipt of such notification within which to petition the court of common pleas or the court in which such action or suit was brought to review the reasonableness of such determination.

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Section 7. EXPENSES ADVANCED

The directors of the Corporation may authorize the Corporation to pay attorney’s fees and litigation expenses prior to the final disposition of the matter, provided that the person seeking indemnification sign a written agreement to repay such amounts unless it is ultimately determined that he or she is entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized in this Article.

Section 8. INDEMNIFICATION NOT EXCLUSIVE REMEDY

The indemnification provided in this Article shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights that such director, officer, employee or other agent may have.

Section 9. INSURANCE

The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or other agent of the Corporation, or of any other organization served by him or her in any capacity at the request of the Corporation, against any liability asserted against him or her, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify him or her against such liability under this Article.

Section 10. MERGER OF CORPORATION

If this Corporation is the surviving corporation in a merger, the indemnification rights given by this Article shall not inure to the benefit of directors, officers, employees or agents, or other persons acting for or associated with any constituent corporation insofar as such persons were acting in such capacities for such constituent corporation and not for this Corporation. Section 11. STATUTORY RIGHTS NOT LIMITED

Except as to matters referred to in Section 10 of this Article, nothing in this Article or in these bylaws shall be construed to limit or deny any rights of indemnification under the Ohio Revised Code.

ARTICLE XV. AMENDMENTS

These bylaws may be amended by majority vote at any regular or special meeting of the Network Presbytery.

ARTICLE XVI. CERTIFICATION

The undersigned hereby certifies that he/she is an executive officer of Assembly of God an

Ohio nonprofit corporation, and that the foregoing document, consisting of 23 pages, is a true and

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correct copy of the bylaws of the corporation which were unanimously ratified by vote of the

membership of the corporation on the 14th day of April, 2014.

In witness thereof, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and seal of the corporation at

Columbus, Ohio, this day of , 20 .

Assembly of God

__________________________________________James A. Palmer, secretary

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