BY –LAWS

OF
THE CHURCH IN CALUMPIT, BULACAN, INC.

We, members of THE CHURCH IN CALUMPIT, BULACAN, INC., founded in

__________, Philippines and presently established and located at _____________________________,
Philippines, in order to carry out effectively and faithfully the administration of the
properties, landed estates and possession of THE CHURCH IN CALUMPIT, BULACAN,
INC., do hereby ordain and promulgate these By-Laws.

ARTICLE I
NAME AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE

1. This Association shall be known to be THE CHURCH IN CALUMPIT, BULACAN,

INC., and the principal office shall be established at _________________________________.

2. The entity THE CHURCH IN CALUMPIT, BULACAN, INC., is a non-stock, non-

profit association and only an entity of brotherhood in Christ, for the purpose of
administering the properties of the said brotherhood or congregation, as well as, to
represent the said brotherhood before any instrumentality of the Government of the
Republic of the Philippines.

ARTICLE II
OBJECTIVES

1. The objectives of the Association are:

a. To carry on the God Ordained Way which includes gospel preaching, in the
Philippines and other countries.
b. To practice the Church Life, gathering of the believers for the expression of
the Lord, based purely from the Bible and bringing them into the full
experience and enjoyment of the Lord’s riches.
c. To support established churches in nearby localities in the practice of
Begetting, Nourishing, Perfecting and Building of the Church.
d. To conduct training, conferences and lectures in various agencies and
institutions on moral enhancement and spiritual development programs.
e. To equip church leaders in the ministry work by way of relevant print, audio
and video materials.
f. To perform wedding rites and other ceremonies by qualified ministers
appointed by the president of the Corporation.
g. To do such other things as are necessary for the furtherance of the purposes
of the association.

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 ARTICLE III
STATEMENT OF FAITH

1. Statement of Faith – Every member of this Church, without mental reservation,

shall adhere strictly to the Bible, the Old Testament and the New Testament, as
inspired by God.

Holding the Bible as the complete and only divine revelation, we

strongly believe that God is eternally one and also eternally the
Father, the Son, and the Spirit, the three being distinct but not
separate.

We hold that Christ is both the complete God and the perfect man.
Without abandoning His divinity, He was conceived in the womb of
a human virgin, lived a genuine human life on earth, and died a
vicarious and all-inclusive death on the cross. After three days He
resurrected bodily and has ascended to the heavens. He is now in
glory, fully God but still fully man. We look to His imminent return
with the kingdom of God, by which He will reign over the earth in
the millennium and in eternity.

We confess that the third of the Trinity, the Spirit, is equally God.
All that the Father has and is, is expressed by the Son, and all that
the Son has and is, is realized as the Spirit.

We further believe that mankind is in need of God’s salvation.

Though we were absolutely unable to fulfill the heavy demands of
God’s righteousness, holiness, and glory, Christ fulfilled all the
requirements through His death on the cross. Because of Christ’s
death, God has forgiven us of our sins, justified us, making Christ
our righteousness, and reconciled us to Himself.

Based on Christ’s redemption, God regenerates the redeemed with

His Spirit to consummate His salvation that they may become His
children. Now possessing God’s life and nature, the believers enjoy
a daily salvation in His Body in this age and the eternal salvation in
the coming age and in eternity. In eternity we will dwell with God
in the New Jerusalem, the consummation of God’s salvation of His
elect.

ARTICLE IV
BOARD OF TRUSTEES

1. Board of Trustees: The Board of Trustees shall also be known as the Board of
Elders. The corporate powers of the association shall be exercised, its
business conducted and its property controlled by the Board of Trustees.

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 Without prejudice to such powers as may be granted by laws, the Board of
Trustees shall also have the following powers:

a) To make and change rules and regulations not inconsistent with these
by-laws for the management of the association’s objectives and affairs;
b) To purchase, receive, take or otherwise acquire for and in the name of
association, any and all properties, rights, or privileges for the
association;
c) To prosecute, maintain, defend, compromise or abandon any lawsuit in
which the association or its officers are either plaintiffs or defendants
in connection with the activities of the association;
d) To delegate, from time to time, any of the powers of the board which
may be lawfully be delegated in the course of the operation of the
association to any standing or special committee or to any officer or
agent and to appoint any person to be agent of the association with
such powers and upon such terms as may be deemed fit, and
e) To implement these by-laws and to act on any corporate matter not
covered by these by-laws, provided such matter does not require the
approval or consent of the members under the Corporation Code of
the Philippines.
f) To preserve and protect the faith of the Association.

2. Delegated Authority and Appointment: We have to see that in the universe,

only God is the direct authority to man. Other than God, all authorities are
delegated. In the event of death, incapacity or removal of a Trustee, the
vacancy shall be filled through appointment by the Church consistent with
the beliefs and practices of the association with concurrence of the remaining
Elders/ Trustees.

3. Number and Composition – The Board shall consist of ___________ (___) persons.

4. Term – The Elders in the Church shall be the Trustees of the association as long
as they are capable and qualified.

5. Qualifications – No members shall be eligible for election to the Board of

Trustees unless having the following qualifications:

a) No person shall be elected as trustee unless he is a member of the

Church.
b) An active member of the local church, matured in age but not a novice;
c) Appointed as an Elder of a church;
d) Always adheres to the rules and regulations;
e) A person of sound mind and good moral character who is capable of
fulfilling his duties;
f) Has the qualities mentioned in the Holy Scriptures specifically 1
Timothy 3:1-13; 5:17,21-25; Titus 1:5-9 as appears below:
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 1. He desires a good work. V.1
2. Must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, of a sober
mind, orderly, hospitable, apt to teach; v.2
3. Not an excessive drinker; not a striker, but gentle; not contentious; not
fond of money; v. 3
4. One who manages well his own house, having his children in subjection
with all gravity. - (But if one does not know how to manage his own
house, how will he care for the church of God?); vv 4-5
5. Not a new convert, lest being blinded with pride he fall into the judgment
suffered by the devil. And he also must have a good testimony from
those outside, that he may not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Vv. 6-7
6. Deacons must similarly be grave, not double-tongued, not addicted to
much wine, not greedy for base gain; Holding the mystery of the faith in a
pure conscience. Vv. 8-9
7. Must be unreprovable as a steward of God, not self-willed, not quick
tempered, not an excessive drinker, not a striker, not greedy for base gain;
I Tim 3:10, Titus 1:7
8. Women similarly must be grave, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all
things. V.11
9. Deacons must be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their
own houses well. For those who have ministered well obtain for
themselves good standing and much boldness in faith, which is in Christ
Jesus. Vv. 12-13
10. Those who labor in word and teaching. V. 5:17
11. …appoint elders in every city…Titus 1:5
12. Hospitable, a lover of good, of a sober mind, righteous, holy, self-
controlled; Ti. 1:8
13. Holding to the faithful word, which is according to the teaching of the
apostles, that he may be able both to exhort by the healthy teaching and to
convict those who oppose. Ti.1:9

6. Disqualifications –

a. No member convicted by final judgment of an offense punishable by

imprisonment for a period exceeding six (6) years, or a violation of the
Corporation Code, committed within five (5) years prior to the date of his
election, shall qualify as a trustee of the association.
b. Those who are opposing the teaching of the apostles as being taught in the
local churches and causing division, after two or three admonitions will be
expelled from the fellowship of the church.

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 7. Resignation – Any trustee may resign by giving written notice to the President
or Secretary of the Corporation. No trustee may resign, however, if the Corporation
would then be left without a duly elected trustee.

8. Vacancies – Vacancies in the board caused by death, resignation or for any

other reason except by removal or expiration of term may be filled by at least a majority
of the remaining trustees, if still constituting a quorum, otherwise said vacancies shall
be filled by the members in a regular or special meeting called for the purpose. The
elected trustee shall hold office for the unexpired portion of the term and until his
successor shall have been elected and qualified.

9. Compensation – Trustees as such shall not receive any salary or remuneration

for their services.

ARTICLE V
MEETING OF TRUSTEES

1. Regular Meetings – Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be held at

the principal office of The Church in Malabon on a date adopted by the board at least
once in each month.

2. Special Meetings – Special meetings of the Board of Trustees may be called at

anytime, for any purpose, by the President or upon request of any trustees. The person
or persons authorized to call the special meetings may fix the place for holding any
special meeting called by them.

3. Notice – The notice of the meetings shall be communicated by the Secretary to

each trustees personally, or by telephone or by written or electronic message at least
one (1) day prior to the scheduled meeting. It shall indicate the date, time and place of
the meeting. A trustee may waive this requirement, either expressly or impliedly.

4. Waiver of Notice – Notice of meeting may be waived verbally by any trustee

attending it, except where a trustee attends a meeting for express purpose of objecting
to the transaction of any meeting because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.
The business to be transacted at the meeting need not be specified in the notice or
waiver of notice of such meeting, unless specifically required by law.

5. Quorum – A majority of the number of trustees as fixed in the articles of

incorporation shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of corporate business and
every decision of at least a majority of the trustees present at a meeting at which there is
a quorum shall be valid as a corporate act, except for the election of officers which shall
require the vote of a majority of all the members of the Board

6. Conduct of Meeting – Meetings shall be presided over by the President or in

his absence, by any other director chosen by the board. The Secretary shall act as
secretary of every meeting, if not present, the President shall appoint a secretary for the
meeting. The trustees cannot attend or vote by proxy at board meetings.

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 ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS

1. Officers – Immediately after their election, the Board of Trustees shall formally
organize by the election of the President and Vice-President, both of whom must be
trustees, a Secretary, who must be a citizen and resident of the Philippines, a Treasurer,
who may or may not be a trustee, and an Auditor, who must not be a Trustee.

The board may appoint other officers in addition to the abovementioned officers.
Any two (2) or more positions may be held concurrently by the same person, except that
no one shall act as President and Treasurer or Secretary at the same time. In case of
officers who are employees, the Board of Trustees shall have the authority to fix their
respective remuneration.

The Bible never uses the method of election. Only once in Acts is the
word appoint used; it is used in the appointment of the first seven deacons (6:3).
Actually, these deacons were first tested by the apostles and then appointed. Thus when
the word election as mentioned in the By-Laws, this shall mean as appointed according
to the practice of the Church.

2. Term of Office – All officers of the association shall hold office for one (1) year
until their successors are duly elected and qualified .

3. Vacancies – All vacancies in the position of the officers shall be filled by a

majority vote of the Board of Trustees in a meeting called for that purpose. The elected
successor shall hold office for the unexpired term.

ARTICLE VII
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF OFFICERS

1. President – The President shall exercise the following functions:

a) To manage and supervise the business affairs of the association;

b) To implement the administrative and operational policies of the
association as resolved by the Board of Trustees.
c) To represent the association at all activities and objectives of
association;
d) To execute all contracts, agreements and commitments of the
association entered into by the Board of Trustees.
e) To oversee the preparation of the budget and the statements of
accounts of the association;
f) To preside and submit reports at the meetings of the Board of Trustees
and members;
g) To appoint qualified ministers to perform wedding rites and
ceremonies, and

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 h) To perform such other duties as may be directed by the Board of
Trustees.

2. Vice- President – The Vice-President shall have such powers and duties as the
board may from time to time prescribe. In case the President is absent or incapacitated,
the Vice-President, if qualified, shall have powers and discharge the duties of the
President.

3. Secretary – The Secretary shall exercise the following functions:

a) To record the minutes and resolutions in all membership and trustees

meetings and maintain corporate books in the such form and manner
required by law;
b) To keep the membership book and records of the association, and affix
the corporate seal to all official documents requiring the same;
c) To give or send notices of the association required by law and these
by-laws;
d) To determine the existence of quorum in any meeting of the members
and the Board of Trustees; and
e) To perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the
President or the Board of Trustees.

4. Treasurer – The Treasurer shall have the following functions:

a) To keep full and accurate accounts of the funds, receipts and

disbursements in the books of association;
b) To deposit in the name and to the credit of the association, in such
bank as may be designated by the Board of Trustees, all Funds, money,
securities and valuable effects of the association;
c) To render an annual statements showing the financial condition of the
association and other financial reports to the President and Board of
Trustees, as well as, proper government agencies; and
d) To perform such other duties and functions as may be assigned to him
by the Board of Trustees.

To protect the funds of the association, the Treasurer must be bonded in such
amount as may be determined by the Board of Trustees.

5. Auditor – The Auditor shall audit the books of the association and prepare the
annual Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Statements. He shall submit his Audit Report
in time for the annual members meeting.

ARTICLE VIII
FUND

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 1. Funds – The funds of the association shall be derived from tithes of the
members and offerings, and gifts or donations from other churches, local and/or
abroad.

2. Disbursements – Withdrawal from the funds of the association, whether by

check or any other instrument shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by
the President. If necessary, the Board of Trustees may designate other signatories.

3. Fiscal Year – The fiscal year of the association shall be from January 1 st to
December 31 of each year.

ARTICLE IX
MEMBERSHIP

1. The founders of the Association and such other persons zealous for the Gospel,
faithful in Church work and of sound knowledge of the trust as the Board of
Trustees shall admit to membership shall be members of the Association.

2. Members – The members are the Incorporators and such other persons
admitted to membership in accordance with the By-Laws and the rules and
regulations which the Board may adopt from time to time. There shall be two
categories of members:

“Anyone wishing to belong to a church in a given locality must answer

two requirements—he must be a child of God, and he must live in that
particular locality.”

A. Non-voting/Regular Members
a) Must be of legal age;
b) Those who continues steadfastly in the teaching and fellowship
of the apostles with one accord, that is regularly attending
church designated meetings – Acts 2:42, 26;
c) Those who has been baptized and regenerated – Matt. 28:19;
Acts 8:12, 1 Cor. 12:13, John 3:3, 6-7;
d) A believer who lives a life that abides in the Lord Jesus Christ
and calls upon His name – 1 John 3:23; Acts 9:14; Rom. 10:9, 13;
e) A person who diligently keeps the oneness of the Spirit – Eph.
4:3-6; and
f) Other qualifications that the Board may deem fit.

B. Voting Members
a) Same qualifications as above
b) Core group members
c) Serving Ones

4. Admission –

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 a) To be admitted as a member of the Association, the Board shall evaluate the
names and qualifications of persons to be included in the membership book;
b) Election of a member by the Board shall be evidenced by the Board’s
determination that the person elected has met the qualifications for membership
and such determination shall be conclusive for purposes of the Corporation.
c) The Board shall meet from at such times as the Board deems necessary or
appropriate, to elect new members.

5. Rights of Members –

A. Voting Member shall have the following rights:

a) To avail of all facilities of the corporation;

b) To inspect the records or books of the corporation at reasonable hours
during business days.
c) To participate and vote in all deliberations and resolutions duly made
at a General Meeting or Special Meeting of the corporation
d) The right to vote or elect on the Corporation’s Board of Trustees

B. Non-Voting Members shall have the same rights except the following:

a) Article IX 5 A. b) to d).

6. Duties and Responsibilities of the Members – A member shall have the

following duties and responsibilities:

a) To be bound by and to comply with the provisions of the Articles of

Incorporation, the By-Laws, and such other rules and regulations that
may be promulgated by the Board of Elders in accordance with the
guidelines set forth in the Articles of Incorporation and the By-Laws;
b) To attend all meetings that may be called by the Board;
c) To regularly spend time to pursue the teachings and the truths as
espoused in the Bible; and
d) To maintain fellowship with the local churches and with her members.
(as Amended on February 4, 2017)

ARTICLE X
MEETINGS OF MEMBERS

1. Meetings -
Annual Meeting. A meeting of members shall be held annually on the
_________(___) ____________ each year.

Monthly Meetings of the members shall be called every first Sunday of the
month by the President of the Corporation. During such meetings, the

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 President shall render his monthly report to the members regarding the
activities of the Corporation

Weekly Elders’ Meeting to discuss the affairs of the church.

Special meetings - may be called as the need therefore arises by the Board of
Elders, the President or upon request of at least five members of the general
membership. Upon such request in writing that a special meeting of at least five
members is called for any proper purpose, the Secretary shall cause notice to be
given to the members

Regular Meetings for Believers:

A. Bread Breaking Meeting/ Lord’s Table Meeting – First day of the week Lord’s
day or Sunday for worship –Acts 20:7; I Cor.11:20; 23-25
B. Prayer Meeting - During week days on a day specified by the church Matt.
18:19-20; Acts 1:14; Acts 4:24-31; Acts 12:5, 12
C. Ministry Meeting for edification and mutual building up I Cor. 14:26; Acts
15:30-31; Acts 20:7).
D. Young People and Children’s Meeting during weekends

3. Place of Meeting – The meetings shall be held in the principal office of the
association stated in SECOND article the Articles of Incorporation or at any place
designated by the Board of Trustees in the city or municipality indicated therein.
Meetings may also be held outside the place where the principal office of the association
is located; Provided that the meeting shall be with due notice and within the Philippines.

4. Notices – Notices of meetings shall be given by the Secretary personal delivery,

or mail or electronic messages, sms, prior to the date set for such meeting to each
member of record at his last known address. The notice shall state the place, date and
hour of the meeting, and the purpose for which the meeting is called. No other business
shall be considered at such meeting, except with the consent of all the members present
thereat.

5. Waiver of Notice – Notice of meeting may be waived verbally by any member

attending it.

6. Quorum – A quorum for any meeting of the members shall consist of a

majority of the members and a majority of such quorum may decide any question at the
meeting. If no quorum is constituted, the meeting shall be adjourned until the requisite
number of members shall be present.

7. Proxy Vote– No proxy vote is allowed in any meetings of members.

8. Order of Business – The order of business at the annual meeting of the

members shall be as follows:

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 a) Proof of service of the required notice of the meeting, except when
such notice is waived by the members constituting a quorum.
b) Proof of the presence of a quorum.
c) Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous annual meeting,
except when such reading is dispensed with by a majority vote of
those present.
d) Unfinished business.
e) Report of the President
f) Election of the Trustees for the ensuing year.
g) Other matters.

The order of business at any meeting may be changed by a vote of a majority of

the members present.

ARTICLE XI
SUSPENSION, EXPULSION AND TERMINATION

1. Cessation of Membership – The death, resignation or removal of any member

shall automatically terminate the membership of such person in the Corporation;

2. Withdrawal and Resignation – Any member/officer/trustee may withdraw as a

member/officer/trustee in the Corporation by submitting a written resignation to the
President or Secretary of the Corporation. Provided that if the resignation of the
officer/trustee would then leave the Corporation without a quorum, their resignation is
deemed to be suspended until such quorum is satisfied.

3. Suspension, Expulsion and Termination of Membership – Suspension,

expulsion and termination of membership shall be brought to the notice of the Board of
Trustees that any member has failed to observe any regulations and By-Laws of the
Association or the conduct of any member has been dishonorable or improper or
otherwise injurious to the character and interest of the Association, the Board of
Trustees may by resolution without assigning any reason therefore expel such member
from the Association and he shall then forfeit his interest, rights and privileges in the
Association. (as Amended on February 4, 2017)

ARTICLE XII
SEAL

1. The corporate seal which shall represent the ideals and objectives of the
association shall be designed and determined by the Board of Trustees and approved by
a majority vote of all the members.

ARTICLE XIII
AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS

1. Amendments – The Board of Trustees, by a majority vote thereof, and at least

a majority of the members of a non-stock corporation, at a regular or special meeting
duly called for the purpose, may amend or repeal any by-laws or adopt new by-laws. The
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two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the corporation may delegate to the board of
trustees the power to amend or repeal any by-laws or adopt new by-laws: Provided,
That any power delegated to the board of trustees to amend or repeal any by-laws or
adopt new by-laws shall be considered as revoked whenever a majority of the members
of the corporations, shall so vote at a regular or special meeting.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we, the undersigned incorporators and/or members

present at said meeting and voting thereat in favor of the adoption of said by-laws, have
hereunto subscribed our names this _________ day of _____________ at
__________________________________.

Signatures of members

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
) SS.
x------------------------------------------x

VERIFICATION

I, _____________, of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of

_____________, Philippines, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby
depose and say:

That I am an incorporator of the religious society THE CHURCH IN CALUMPIT,

BULACAN, INC., which is in the process of incorporation with the Securities and
Exchange Commission;

I confirm that all corrections made in the Articles of Incorporation and the by-
laws of the said corporation were made prior to notarization and with full knowledge
and consent of all the other incorporators;

I assume full responsibility for the corrections indicated in the said Articles of
Incorporation and by-laws;

Futher, affiant sayeth naught.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby signed this affidavit this _________ day of
_______________ at ____________________, Philippines.

AFFIANT

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, this ___________ day of ___________, 2017
at _________________, Philippines affiant exhibited to me his TIN___________ issued on
______________ at______________________.

NOTARY PUBLIC

Doc. No. ______;

Page No. ______;
Book No. ______;
Series of ______;

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