2. Preserve the liberties of each individual member of the church.

3. Ensure freedom of action of independence from any religious body or organization.

4. Provide for orderly conduct of internal affairs, in dealing with others, and of governing

church members.

I. Name

The name of this church shall be Saint Luke Church of Salvation. It shall be affiliated with any of

it's ordained chartered churches and organizations, however assumes no responsibility or liability for the actions of such institutions.

II. Business Location

The address of the principal office of this church shall be: 13682 Petunia Lane Cedar Springs,

Michigan.

III. Purpose

The purposes of Saint Luke Church of Salvation are:

1. To worship and serve God and to fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ as set

forth in Matthew 28:19-20.

2. To minister to the needs of the members and others as the church is able to do so.

3. To do any and all things related to and in connection with the carrying out of the

object and purpose herein above set forth.

IV. Articles of Faith

1. We believe the Holy Bible as the inspired Word of God, without any error, the all-sufficient

authority in matters of faith, doctrine, and Christian living.

2. We believe in one God, eternally existing in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the

Holy Spirit.

3. We believe in the Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ, and that He is true God and man. He died on

the cross for our sins. He rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven where He sits at the

right hand of the Father and is now our High Priest and Advocate.

4. We believe that man was created in the image of God but fell into sin and is therefore lost.

Only through regeneration by the work of the Holy Spirit can man's salvation and spiritual life be

obtained.

5. We believe that eternal salvation is the free gift of God, entirely apart from man's works, and

is possessed by any and all who have faith in and receive Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and

Savior.

6. We believe in a regenerated church membership: that is, persons old enough to understand

their need for Jesus Christ and, of their own free will, accepted Him as their personal Lord and

Savior.

7. We believe that baptism is by immersion and the Lord's Supper is a memorial to His suffering

and death on the cross. These are ordinances to be observed by the church in its present age.

They are, however, not to be regarded as means for man's salvation.

8. We believe in the personal, bodily, imminent, and glorious return of the Lord Jesus Christ and

that His Second Coming inspires believers for dynamic and zealous life and service for Him

while waiting for His return.

9. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead, the everlasting blessedness of the saved in

heaven, and the everlasting punishment and separation from God of the unsaved in hell.

10. We believe in the autonomy of the local church. The church shall manage its own affairs

and shall not be subject to any other religious body or organization.

V. Nonprofit Status and Liquidation

This church is not organized for profit. In the event of liquidation or dissolution of the church,

all of its assets and property of every nature and description whatsoever shall be paid over and

transferred at the direction of the Bishop/Administrator.

VI. Amendment

This Constitution and Bylaws may be amended provided the proposed amendment shall have

been presented in writing and then circulated to the membership. Amendments to this Constitution and Bylaws shall be at the discretion of the Bishop/Administrator.

BYLAWS

I. Church Membership

A. Qualifications:

Membership of Saint Luke Church of Salvation shall consist of individuals that have made

a profession of their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and are in agreement with the Articles of Faith.

B. Termination:

Membership in this church shall be terminated when a member:

1. Is dismissed by a vote of the church due to reasons and circumstances provided in the

church discipline. The pastor and deacons will do all they can to counsel the member for

restoration prior to action of dismissal or a request of the member to be dismissed from

the church membership. This voting shall be under the authority of the Bishop/Administrator.

II. Church Officers

All church officers must be members of the church in good standing.

A. The Pastor:

1. The qualifications for pastor shall be consistent with those listed in 1 Timothy 3:1-7.

His training, skills, and experiences are needed in this area of leadership.

2. His responsibilities:

(a) These generally fall into the following areas: Preaching, teaching, pastoral

counseling, administration, planning, and guiding the church to grow and fulfill

its purposes.

(b) He shall lead the church, the organizations, and all leaders of the church in

performing their tasks in worship, proclamation, education, and evangelism.

(c) The pastor shall be an ex officio member of all church standing committees,

except the Pastor's Selection Committee.

3. Call:

(a) A pastor shall be chosen and called whenever a vacancy occurs.

(b) A Pastor's Selection Committee consisting of the Board of Deacons, shall seek out a

suitable pastor and this committee's recommendation will serve as a

nomination.

(c) The Pastor's Selection Committee will recommend only one candidate at a

time. If said committee is unable to agree upon a nominee, the entire process is determined by the

Bishop/Administrator.

(d) The pastor's election shall be finalized by the acceptance from the Bishop/Administrator.

4. Terms of Service:

(a) The chosen pastor shall serve until the relationship is terminated by either his

request or that of the church. In either case, at least a thirty day notice shall

be given unless otherwise mutually agreed.

B. Church Staff:

This church shall employ or call staff, as it shall need, at the sole discretion of the

Bishop/Administrator.

C. Deacons:

1. Deacons shall be elected for a term of service of two years, per vote of the congregation.

2. Qualifications:

(a) A church deacon must meet the qualifications listed in 1 Timothy 3:8-13.

(b) A deacon shall demonstrate an exemplary Christian testimony in private,

family, and public life; a committed Christian leader and partner of the pastor;

supporter and promoter of the church faith, practice, programs, and ministries.

3. Election:

(a) When a deacon vacancy occurs, the chairman of the Deacons Committee shall

announce that an election of a deacon will be held.

(b) The Deacon Committee will enlist active men to be recommended to the

church. The duties, qualifications, and importance of the office of a deacon will

be interpreted to the candidates and be reviewed to the church prior to the

schedule election of deacons.

4: This office may also be of a Deaconess if a woman is elected.

4. Duties:

(a) The Head Pastor shall be the chairman of their committee.

(b) Deacons serve as a committee of counsel to assist the pastor concerning

the progress and welfare of the church.

(c) Assist the pastor in ministering to the members by implementing the Deacon

Family Ministry.

(d) Seek to solve any fellowship problem of the church.

(e) Assist the pastor in administering the church ordinances.

(f) Serve as church membership committee. (seek to enlist new members)

(g) In the absence of the Bishop/Administrator, the chairman of the Deacons Committee shall

serve as an advisory member to all organizations, departments, and committees

of the church.

D. Moderator:

1. The church moderator shall be the Bishop/Administrator.

2. The moderator shall preside at all regular and called business meetings of the church.

3. In the absence of the moderator, the chairman of deacons shall preside of the regular

and called business meetings of the church.

4.In the absence of the moderator and the chairman of deacons, the church Assistant Head Pastor

shall call the church to order and an acting moderator will be elected.

E. Vacancies

In case of vacancy in any office, except that of the pastor(s), the vacancy

shall be filled by the church at a regular or special meeting as soon as possible after such

vacancy has occurred.

III. Church Committees

All church committee members shall consist of the Board of Deacons, with additional members

appointed by the committee at their discretion when needed.

A. Ordinance committee

This committee shall assist the pastor in preparing for the two ordinances of the church.

The members of this committee shall be responsible for preparing the candidates and the

baptistery for the ordinance of baptism and will prepare the elements of the Lord's

Supper.

B. Christian Education Committee

This committee shall lead the church in developing and implementing an effective

education-training program. Foremost of these are:

1. Sunday School:

The Sunday School shall be divided into classes and departments as it grows and

conducted under the direction of a director for the study of God's Word. The

tasks of the Sunday School shall be to teach the Bible; lead in reaching all

prospects; lead all church members to worship, witness, learn, and minister daily;

provide and interpret information regarding the work of the church.

2. Church Training:

The discipleship program shall serve as the training organization and arm of the

church. Its tasks shall be to teach Christian doctrine, ethics, church policy and

organization; train leaders for the church and denomination; provide for

specialized training for special projects of ministry for the church; and to provide

organization and leadership for special activities in the church.

3. Missionary Education Ministry:

There shall be a missionary education with such officers and such forms of

organizations to teach missions, lead members to participate in missions, and

provide organization and leadership in special missions projects of the church.

100. Outreach Committee

This committee is under the immediate leadership of the Bishop/Administrator. He forms a committee to

develop and implement a strategy for effective programs of community evangelism outreach

such as visitation; Bible studies in homes, offices, places of works; special evangelistic meetings

inside and outside of the church; and other needed programs to reach people with the gospel.

This committee is also responsible for planning training events for soul-winning, as well as the

production or securing evangelistic printed materials to be used by the church.

L. Other committees may be formed as needed by the church.

IV. Licensing and Ordaining

A. Licensing:

Any member of the church who has shown by his life and has felt the call to the

gospel ministry may be licensed by the Bishop/Administrator to the Christian ministry.

B. Ordination:

When a member of this church who possesses scriptural qualifications and has demonstrated by his

skills and training for ordination to the work of the gospel ministry, and shall

request in writing that he be ordained, or the Deacons Committee recommends him for

ordination, the Bishop/Administrator has the authority to ordain such individual.

VI. Church Discipline

A. Should any undesirable difference arise among members, the aggrieved member shall

follow in a tender spirit, the rules given by our Lord in Matthew 18:15-17.

B. Should any case of gross breach of covenant, or of public scandal occur, the deacons

shall endeavor to resolve the conflict; and if this effort fails, shall report the case to the

church.

C. All such proceedings shall be pervaded by a spirit of Christian kindness and

forbearance, but should an adverse decision be reached, the church may proceed to

admonish or declare the offender to be no longer in the membership of the church.

D. Any person whose membership has been terminated for any offense may be

restored by vote of the church, upon evidence of his repentance and reformation.

E. Please see guidelines for Church discipline, as adapted on June 25, 2009.

This Constitution and Bylaws were adapted by the Saint Luke Church of Salvation on June 26, 2007, and ratified by the Administrator/Bishop Rev. Harry R. Bush.