ARTICLE ONE: NAME

The name of this church will be Christpoint Church.

ARTICLE TWO: ORDER

In order to facilitate the conduct of business in an orderly and satisfactory manner, business meetings will be governed by the accepted rules of parliamentary procedure in keeping with the spirit of Christian love, courtesy, and fellowship.

It will be recognized that the purpose of all rules and forms is to serve the will of the church rather than to restrain it, to facilitate and not to obstruct the expression of its deliberative sense.

ARTICLE THREE: MISSION, VISION, AND CORPORATION

Section 1: Mission and Vision Statement

Mission:

Our mission is to develop disciples who love God with all their head, heart, hands, and feet, (Matthew 28:19-20; Luke 10:27).

Vision:

It is the vision of Christpoint Church to be a biblically-rooted, vibrant, multi-generational, ethnically diverse, Spirit-filled community of believers who are pursuing God with passion, serving others, developing leaders, and pointing our neighbors, neighborhoods, and the nations to Jesus Christ.

Section 2: Corporation

Christpoint Church is a Christian/religious corporation, founded and registered in the State of Missouri not for gain or individual profit; and its property, real or personal, will only be used for the furtherance of its stated mission and vision.

All funds of Christpoint Church will be deposited to the credit of Christpoint Church in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as Christpoint Church may select.

ARTICLE FOUR: STATEMENT OF FAITH

STATEMENT OF FAITH

The Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds are ancient creeds of the Early Church. These creeds summarize the fundamental beliefs we hold as Christians, especially the deity of Jesus, and they also connect us to all believers around the globe. When we recite these creeds, we are not just reciting Scripture; we are also affirming that there is but one universal Church that functions as the one Body of Christ and the worship of the one true God.

1. APOSTLES’ CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended to hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

2. NICENE CREED

We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, begotten from the Father before all ages, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made; of the same essence as the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven; He became incarnate by the Holy Spiritand the virgin Mary and was made human. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried. The third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead. His kingdom will never end. And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life. He proceeds from the Father and the Son,and with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified. He spoke through the prophets. We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic church. We affirm one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look forward to the resurrection of the dead, and to life in the world to come. Amen.

Section 1: The Scriptures

The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16) presenting to us the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men and constituting the Divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice (2 Peter 1:21).

Section 2: The Godhead

We believe there is but one true and living God, who is everlasting, infinite in power, wisdom and goodness; that He is the Creator of all things, visible and invisible, and Preserver of all things (Romans 1:20; Colossians 1:16). In the unity of this Godhead, there are three persons of one individual essence, who are co-equal, co-existent, and co-eternal; namely, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit(Matthew 3:16, 17; 28:18, 19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; John 1:1,2, 18; 10:33; 14:26; 15:26; Philippians 2:6; Hebrews 9:14). The Son is the eternally begotten of the Father, and He accepted earthly limitations for the purpose of incarnation, being true God and true man; conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died upon the cross, the just for the unjust as a substitutionary sacrifice, and all who believe in Him are justified on the grounds of His shed blood. He arose from the dead according to the Scriptures. He is now at the right hand of the Majesty on High as our great High Priest, and He will return again to establish His Kingdom of righteousness and justice. The Holy Spirit is a Divine Person, Executive of the Godhead on earth, the Comforter sent by the Lord Jesus Christ to indwell, to guide and to teach the believer, and to convince the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment (John 16:8).

Section 3: Humankind, The Fall, and Redemption

People are created beings, made in the likeness and the image of God, but through Adam’s and Eve’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world (Romans 5:12). “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). “As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the work of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore people to God (1 John 3:8).

Section 4: Salvation

Salvation is made possible through the meritorious work of Jesus Christ on the cross and through Holy Spirit conviction. Godly sorrow works repentance and makes possible the experience of the new birth, and Christ formed within us is the gift of eternal life (2 Corinthians 7:10; Titus 2:11; Romans 10:13-15; Luke 24:47; Titus 3:5-7). Salvation is the gift of God topeople, separate from works and the Law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God (Ephesians 2:8, 9). Individuals are free moral agents and can at any time after the new birth experience turn away from God and die in a state of sin, with eternal separation from God as a consequence.

Section 5: The Church

The true Church, built upon the Foundation of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 3:11; Ephesians 2:20), is the Body of our Lord (Romans 12:5; 1 Corinthians 12:27) with Christ as the Head (Ephesians 1:22, 23; Colossians 1:18). Its earthly constituents are all true believers, born again of the Spirit (John 3:6) and of the Word (1 Peter 1:23), who are living an overcoming Christian life (Ephesians 5:27; Revelation 21:27). To the Church, through its members, are delegated the various gifts and offices of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:7-11, 27, 28), which are necessary for the successful evangelization of the world and the perfecting of the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:7; Ephesians 4:11, 12). This universal, invisible, sanctified Church is the chaste virgin Bride of Christ (1 Corinthians 1:1, 2; Ephesians 5:25-27; Revelation 21:9b, 27). It is this Bride for whom Jesus Christ will return, just prior to the Great Tribulation, to catch her away and take her to heaven (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).

Section 6: The Ministry

God, through the Holy Spirit, definitely calls such as He desires to serve as apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, and specifically endues the one called with the talents and gifts specific to that office or offices (Ephesians 4:11, 12). Under no circumstances should anyone be ordained or set apart to any such office unless the calling is distinct and evident.

Section 7: Water Baptism

Baptism in water is by immersion, a direct commandment of our Lord (Matthew 28:19), and is for believers only. The ordinance is a symbol of the Christian’s identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection (Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12; Acts 8:36-39). The following recommendation regarding the water baptism formula is adopted: “On the confession of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ the Son of God, and by His authority, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”

Section 8: The Baptism inthe Holy Spirit

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:11) is a gift from God, as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all believers in this dispensation of time, and is received subsequent to the new birth (John 14:16, 17; Acts 1:8; 2:38, 39; 10:44-48). The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is accompanied by speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit himself gives utterance as the initial physical sign and evidence (Acts 2:4).

Section 9: Sanctification

The Bible teaches that without holiness no person can see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14). We believe in the doctrine of sanctification as a definite yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation (Hebrews 13:12; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:2; Ephesians 5:26; 1 Corinthians 6:11; John 17:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:23).

Section 10: The Lord’s Supper

The ordinance of the Lord’s Supper is a commandment of our Savior, and being a memorial to His death and resurrection, is strictly limited to Christian believers (1 Corinthians 11:27). The time and frequency of its observance is left to the discretion of each congregation (1 Corinthians 11:26). Only unfermented grape juice, the fruit of the vine, as recommended by our Lord (Matthew 26:29; Mark 14:25; Luke 22:18) shall be used in connection therewith.

Section 11: Divine Healing

Healing is for ills of the human body and is wrought by the power of God, through the prayer of faith, and by the laying on of hands (Mark 16:18; James 5:14, 15). It is provided for in the atonement of Christ, and it is a privilege of the believer.

Section 12: The Resurrection of the Just

The Bible promises, “This same Jesus…shall so come in like manner” (Acts 1:11). His coming is imminent; when He comes, “The dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air” (1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17). Following the tribulation, He shall return to earth as King of kings and Lord of lords, and together with His saints, who shall be kings and priests, He shall reign a thousand years (Revelation 20:6).

Section 13: The Coming of the Lord

We believe the Bible presents the coming of Christ as personal, imminent, pre-tribulation, and premillennial. We further contend that this position alone admonishes watchfulness, incites holy living, prevents spiritual declension, and provides maximum incentive and motive for urgency and zeal in evangelizing the unsaved.

Section 14: Hell and Eternal Retribution

The ones who physically die in their sins without Christ are hopelessly and eternally lost in the Lake of Fire and therefore have no further opportunity of hearing the gospel or for repentance (Hebrews 9:27). The Lake of Fire is literal (Revelation 19:20). The terms “eternal” and “everlasting” used in describing the duration of the punishment of the damned (Matthew 25:41-46) in the lake of fire, carry the same thought and meaning of endless existence, as used in denoting the duration of joy and ecstasy of saints in the presence of God.

​Section 15: Marriage

Marriage is the covenant union between a natural born man and a natural born woman, instituted and ordained by God as the lifelong relationship between one man as husband and one woman as wife (Genesis 1:27-28; Mark 10:6-9).

ARTICLE FIVE: DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1: Lead Pastor

The lead pastor will be the spiritual overseer of the church and will direct its activities.

The Lead Pastor Qualifications:

The lead pastor will be a person of no less than 25 years of age, who is born again, who has been baptized in the Holy Spirit with the initial physical evidence of speaking in tongues, and who is a licensed minister of the Gospel (1 Timothy 3:2-7).

The Lead Pastor will:

1. Shepherd and guide Christpoint Church to fulfill God’s promise and purpose.
2. Develop and cast vision for the direction of Christpoint Church.
3. Arrange for and supervise all Christpoint Church services and special meetings.
4. Oversee the day-to-day administration of Christpoint Church and facilities either directly or indirectly through the pastoral staff, administrative staff, and volunteer staff.

The Lead Pastor will share and/or delegate all leadership responsibilities such as:

1. Recruiting, hiring, and overseeing all the pastoral staff and administrative staff.
2. Participating in the nomination process for voluntary leadership.
3. Serving as chairperson of the Finance Committee.
4. Serving as an ex-officio member of all other committees and groups.

Section 2: Pastoral Staff

All pastoral staff will serve at the discretion of the lead pastor. The pastoral staff will assist the lead pastor in the daily administration of Christpoint Church and in caring for the congregation.

The Pastoral StaffQualifications:

1. Be a member, or pursuing membership if hired from outside of Christpoint Church, and no less than 21 years of age.
2. Have been baptized in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues.
3. Be a person of maturity whose life is lived according to the Word of God (1 Timothy 3:2-7).
4. Cannot be an elder or member of the Finance Committee.

The Pastoral Staff will:

1. Be accountable to the lead pastor.
2. Be responsible for but not limited to the ministry area that has been placed within their care.

Section 3: Treasurer

The Treasurer Qualifications:

1. Be a member or must become a member of Christpoint Church and is no less than 21 years of age.
2. Has been baptized in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues.
3. Be appointed by the lead pastor with the consultation of the elders.

The Treasurer will:

1. Keep records of all business meetings and preserve all books.
2. Be a custodian of the seals and deed and will surrender all Christpoint Church property entrusted to him/her immediately upon vacating office or if asked to do so by the lead pastor.
3. Be authorized to sign all legal documents and to perform other customary functions that may be directed by the Finance Committee.
4. Be custodian of all church funds, keeping accurate records of all receipts and disbursements.
5. Give reports periodically as requested by the lead pastor or financecommittee.
6. Receive and disburse all Christpoint Church funds and will do all other duties designated for that office.
7. May accept on behalf of Christpoint Church any contribution, gift, bequest, or device for any purpose of Christpoint Church (Malachi 3:10; Luke 6:38; 1 Corinthians 16:1; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8).

Section 4: Finance Committee

The Finance Committeewill provide non-vocational verification that Christpoint is operating with financial transparency. An external audit by an Independent CPA Firm will be done annually.

Officers:

The Finance Committee will be chosen from the membership of Christpoint Church.  The Finance Committee will consist of an odd-numbered group consisting of no less than three and no more than seven. Individuals will be nominated by the lead pastor andelders. The election will be by a majority vote at an annual business meeting.

Finance Committee Qualifications:

1. Be a member of Christpoint Church and be no less than 21 years of age.
2. Be a person of maturity whose life is lived according to the Word of God.
3. Has been baptized in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues.
4. Demonstrated faithfulness to Christpoint Church in attendance and in financial contributions.  They will be loyal in support and participate in related group activities and services.
5. Demonstrate biblical and general leadership attributes, capabilities, potential, and financial stewardship.
6. Be in agreement with the lead pastor and the program of Christpoint Church.
7. Not be the spouse or immediate family member of a currently sitting member of the Finance Committee.
8. Not be a member of the pastoral staff.
9. A maximum of only one elder may sit on the Finance Committee.

Responsibilities of the Finance Committee:

1. Review and recommend an annual operating budget: annually, the Finance Committee will review the proposed operating budget for the ensuing year as presented by the lead pastor. After review and amendment, if necessary, the Finance Committee will approve the final budget. The approved operating budget formally confers spending authority for operating costs to the Lead Pastor and Pastoral Staff, subject to the policies and procedures of Christpoint Church.
2. The Finance Committee will provide guidance on any significant modifications to the budget that occur during the year.
3. The Finance Committee will set all salaries, bonuses, and any other forms of compensation or benefits for all officers of Christpoint Church, including the lead pastor.
4. Review financial statements quarterly.
5. All checks, drafts, or orders for the payment of money, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness in the name of Christpoint Church will be signed by such officer(s), agent(s) of Christpoint Church, and in such a manner that will be determined by resolution of the Finance Committee; such instruments may be signed by two individuals chosen from two of the following three groups: 1. Treasurer 2. Lead Pastor or whomever he or she designates from the pastoral staff 3. Finance Committee Representatives.

Section 5: Elders

The Elders Qualifications:

1. Be appointed by the Lead Pastor.
2. Be a member of Christpoint Church and is no less than 25 years of age.
3. Be a person of maturity whose life is lived according to the Word of God.
4. Has been baptized in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues.
5. Not be a member of the pastoral staff.
6. A maximum of only one elder may sit on the Finance Committee.

The Elders will:

1. Assist with ministerial responsibilities as needed and requested by the lead pastor.
2. Advise and give counsel to the lead pastor regarding the ministry of Christpoint Church. The elders will hold the lead pastor morally and spiritually accountable, while maintaining strict confidentiality regarding this accountability. The elders will operate in this advisory capacity exclusively for the lead pastor.
3. Admonish, edify, and encourage the lead pastor in his or her calling through prayer and support.
4. Be consulted by the lead pastor in the appointment of the pastoral staff.
5. In conjunction with the lead pastor, provide a nomination list for the Finance Committee.

ARTICLE SIX: ELECTIONS, VACANCIES, AND APPOINTMENTS

Section1: Lead Pastor

Election:

In the case of the lead pastor position becoming vacant, the Finance Committee and the elders will constitute the Pastoral Search Committee, which shall be chaired by a member of the committee. The committee will recommend a candidate to Christpoint Church to be voted upon at a specially called business meeting.  The candidate will be elected by a two-thirds vote quorum.  The newly elected lead pastor will be elected for an initial one-year term.  After the one-year term is complete, the lead pastor can be voted in for a two-year term.  Upon completion of the two-year term, the lead pastorcan be elected for a five-year term, continuing thereafter in increments of five years.

Vacancies:

1. Vacancies occur for the following reasons: retirement, resignation, death,asked to resign.
   1. Being asked to resign requires a specially called business meeting by the elders.
   2. The lead pastor may be voted out by a 75% vote of the voting quorum.
2. In the case of the lead pastor being voted out, their termination will be effective immediately. In the event that the lead pastor should voluntarily resign, it is asked that the lead pastor give Christpoint Church a two-week notice.
3. When there is a vacancy in the lead pastor position, the elders will arrange for interim speakers until a new lead pastor is elected.

Section2: Finance Committee

Election:

1. The Finance Committee will be elected from within the membership of Christpoint Church. The Lead Pastor and the Elders will nominate potential members and then present the list of qualified nominees to the voting membership of Christpoint Church.  The nominee(s) will be elected by a two-thirds vote at an annual business meeting of Christpoint Church or at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of an election.
2. Finance Committee terms of office will be for two years from the time of election except in the case the newly appointed committee member is fulfilling the unexpired term of a former Finance Committee Member. They may serve two consecutive terms, but must be off for one year prior to reelection.

Vacancies:

1. If for any reason, a quorum of the elected committee is to be vacated, a special business meeting will be called to fill the vacated positions.
2. If an individual vacates their seat, the lead pastor and elders will appoint their replacement. The appointee will serve until the next business meeting.
3. Any Finance Committee member not working in harmony or within the best interests of Christpoint Church can be removed by the lead pastor in consultation with the elders.

Section 3: Appointments

Pastoral Staff

1. The lead pastor in consultation with the elders will appoint the pastoral staff. The lead pastor will review their appointment annually.
   1. In the absence of a lead pastor, the pastoral search committee may retain some or all pastoral staff positions until a new lead pastor is received and implemented.

Directors

The pastoral staff in consultation with the lead pastor will appoint directors of the various departments.

Treasurer

The lead pastor in consultation with the elders will appoint the treasurer.

Paid Staff

No paid positions will be filled without the prior commitment of requisite funding from the Finance Committee.

Any appointee deemed not fit to serve can be removed by the lead pastor in consultation with the elders.

ARTICLE SEVEN: MEMBERSHIP

Section 1:The Standard of Membership

The standard of membership at Christpoint Church will be:

1. Having made a public confession of faith as evidenced by water baptism.
2. Pursuing scriptural holiness.
3. Wholeheartedly subscribing to the Statement of Faith as set forth in the Christpoint Church Constitution.
4. Having completed Intro Point
5. Having completed the CORE Class
6. 18 years of age or older
7. Complete and submit a membership application, which will be reviewed by Christpoint leadership.
8. Following and supporting the mission, vision, core values, and strategy of Christpoint Church.

Section 2:Removal of Membership

1. Any member of Christpoint Church, without reasonable cause,who is willfully, perpetually, and deliberately absent from regularly scheduled services and not showing proper financial support for a period of at least three months may be temporarily suspended from active voting membership.
2. Any member of Christpoint Church, without reasonable cause, who is willfully, perpetually, and deliberately absent from regularly scheduled services and not showing proper financial support for a period of at least six months shall be disqualified from membership upon the yearly review of the membership roll by the lead pastor and elders.
3. Any member of Christpoint Churchexhibiting conduct contrary to Scripture may be considered for disqualification from membership.

Section3:Revisal of Membership Roll

The Lead Pastor and the Elders will be authorized to revise the membership roll of Christpoint Church prior to the annual business meeting.

Section4: Transfer of Membership

Christpoint Church members who desire to be transferred to another congregation may apply to the secretary or the administrative pastor for a letter of transfer, which will be granted at the approval of the lead pastor and the elders. The lead pastor and the secretary of Christpoint Church will sign said letter.

ARTICLE EIGHT: DEPARTMENTS

Section1: Worship Department

The responsibility of the Christpoint Worship Department is to recognize, create, facilitate, and amplify a culture of worship.

Section 2: Connection Department

The Connection Department is responsible for leading and executing the Connection Strategy of Christpoint Church.

Section 3: Discipleship Department

The Discipleship Department is responsible for leading and executing of the discipleship strategy of Christpoint Church.

Section 4: Missions Department

The Missions Department is responsible for overseeing the missions strategy both locally and globally.

Section 5: Youth Department

The Youth Department is responsible for discipling students in grades 6 through 12.

Section 6: Children’s Department

The Children’sDepartment is responsible for discipling children from birth to grade 5.

Section 7: Administration Department

The Administration Department is responsible for the daily business, operations, and administrative affairs of Christpoint Church.          

ARTICLE NINE: ORDER OF BUSINESS

            There will be a minimum of one business meeting annually held on or before the last Sunday of February. The regular order of business for the annual business meeting or any specifically called business meeting of Christpoint Church will adhere to the following:

1. Call to order
2. Prayer
3. Roll of membership
4. Reading of the previous meeting minutes
5. Departmental reports
6. Financial reports
7. Unfinished business from previous meeting(s)
8. Voting on officers
9. New business
10. Adjournment

ARTICLE TEN: TRANSACTIONS OF THE CHURCH

Section1:Contracts and Legal Instruments

Subject to any conflicts of interest of these bylaws, the lead pastor, elders, or Finance Committee may authorize an agent to enter into a contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name and on behalf of Christpoint Church.  This authority may be limited to a specific contract or instrument, or it may extend to any number and type of possible contracts and instruments.

Section2: Deposits

All funds of Christpoint Church shall be deposited for the credit of Christpoint Church in banks, trust companies, or other depositories that the Finance Committee approves. The office of the bookkeeper will be authorized to maintain a petty cash balance not exceeding $200.00.

Section3: Gifts

The Finance Committee, elders, bookkeeper, and the lead pastor may accept on behalf of Christpoint Church any contribution, gift, or bequest.  The Finance Committee and lead pastor may make gifts and give charitable contributions that are not prohibited by these bylaws, the articles, state law, or any requirements for maintaining Christpoint Church’s federal and state tax status.

Section4: Ownership and Distribution of Property

            All real and chattel property of Christpoint Church will be deeded to and held in the name of Christpoint Church, a non-profit corporation.

Christpoint Church will hold, own, and enjoy its own personal and real property, without any right of reversion to another entity, except provided in these bylaws.

Upon the dissolution of Christpoint Church, the Finance Committee will, after all the liabilities of Christpoint Church have been paid, dispose of all of the assets of Christpoint Church exclusively for the purpose of Christpoint in such manner, or to such organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for the purpose of Christpoint in such manner, or religious purposes as will qualify as an exempt corporation or organization under 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (or of the corresponding provisions of any future United States Revenue Law) as the Finance Committee determines.

No part of the net earnings of Christpoint Church will inure to the benefit of or be distributable to its members, officers, trustees, or any person except that Christpoint will be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered, and to make payments in the furtherance of Christpoint.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws of Christpoint, the church will not carry on any activity not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax, under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (or by the corresponding section of any future Revenue Code of the United States of America) or (b) by a corporation, contributions of which are deductible under Section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (or by the corresponding section of any future United States Revenue Law).

ARTICLE ELEVEN: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section1: Amendments to Bylaws

These bylaws may only be altered, amended, restored, or repealed, and new or restated bylaws may only be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the membership of Christpoint Church who are in attendance and constitute a quorum at any regular or specially called meeting for that purpose.

Section2: Parties Bound

The rights, obligations, and duties established by these bylaws are intended to apply to Christpoint Church, as well as its members, Finance Committee, elders, pastors, directors, employees, and agents of Christpoint Church, as well as to any of their heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, or assigns.

ARTICLE TWELVE: EMERGENCY POWERS AND BYLAWS

In the event of an emergency or catastrophic event by which the majority of individuals who hold governing offices of the Christpoint Church Governing Body have died or become unavailable including by reason of illness, incapacity, incarceration, kidnapping, or an event that permanently separates those individuals from Christpoint Church (such event, an “Emergency”), the lead pastor, elders, and Finance Committee, or if these are unavailable then the next-highest-ranking staff member may: (x) modify lines of succession to accommodate the incapacity of any Finance Committee member, elder, pastor, director, employee or agent; and/or (y) relocate the principal office, designate principal offices or regional office, or authorize others to do so.