PREAMBLE

Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, and
on profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit, we do in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly most solemnly and joyfully enter into
covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.

We embrace therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit:

*Agree to navigate together in Christian love

*Endeavour and ensure the advancement of this church in knowledge, holiness, and comfort

*Advance its prosperity and spirituality

*Maintain and sustain its worship, ordinances, disciple, and doctrines

*Contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the Ministries ,the expenses of the church, the
relief of the poor and the spread of the gospel through all the nations

ARTICLE 1 - NAME

Mountain of God's Perfection Ministries.

Area 8a Sabo Layi, Near MTN Mast, Birshi Gandu, Bauchi State.

Nigeria.

ARTICLE 2 - AFFILIATION

Aligned with the preservation and security of the principles of our faith and for the purpose of
preserving the liberties inherent in each individual member of this ministries and the freedom of action
of this institution with respect to its relation to other churches of the same faith, we hereby declare and
establish this constitution.

The ministries is autonomous and maintains the right to govern its own affairs, independent of any
denominational control. Recognizing, however, the benefits of cooperation with other churches in
world missions, this church voluntarily affiliates with Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and
Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).
ARTICLE 3 - PURPOSE

1. Preaching the salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ in all parts of the world, establishing of Churches,
organizing crusades and shooting of Christian films to propagate the tenets of Jesus Christ.

2. Publishing, distributing and sales all forms of Christian literature, magazines, tracts, cassettes, CDs to
boost the salvation of Jesus Christ.

3. Rendering humanitarian assistance to the needy in ministries and society at large.

4. Form alliance with other Christian bodies or organizations with similar aims focused at realizing the
salvation of Jesus Christ for mankind.

5. Unite families together to “worship God in spirit and in truth” with our “blended worship” services
that close the generation gap to establish a godly society.

6. Bringing and confirming souls into the kingdom of Almighty God with testimonies.

ARTICLE 4 – MISSION STATEMENT

To be a Christian fellowship that “worship God in spirit and in truth” with our “blended worship”
services that fix the generation gap to establish a godly community which are biblically and intellectually
trained, compassionate to the needy, promote fellowship among believers, and impact non-believers to
enter into a personal relationship with God.

The church will accomplish this mission through:

1. God's Divine Visitation.

2. Kingdom Mysteries Discovery.

3. Triumphant Meeting (Prevailing Prayers)

4. Peniel (Wrestle Night)

5. Perfection Periods.

ARTICLE 5 - VISION

1. Offer to God, quality worship-services that are traditional, contemporary, and appealing

2. Embrace platform; up-to-date Bible teachings to the community and an open door for theological
seminary internship

3. Ordain full-time ministers who are trained Biblically, Theologically & Psychologically
4. Generate a Foundational Structure that Offers Longevity and Permanence for at least 5 million
members

5. Model church in the community by the impact of our worship services, bible teachings and unity

6. Organize Local, National and International programs that brings career awareness and educational
trainings in order to help transport people out of Poverty and Illiteracy

7. Create biblical and social programs that are sensitive to the needs of those that are being ignored in
our community, such as the elderly, single adults, infants, and others.

8. Establish a “Permanent and Robust Hospitality” for those who are sick spiritually, depressed, stripped,
and marginalized so they can find love, acceptance, hope and encouragement in order to bring them to
Christ.

ARTICLE 6 – MEMBERSHIP

SECTION I - GENERAL

All persons who have met the qualifications for membership and are listed on the membership roll.

SECTION II - QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

1. A personal commitment of faith in Jesus Christ for salvation

2. Baptism as a testimony of the salvation in Christ

3. Completion of the church’s membership training and examination

SECTION lll – TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

Members shall be removed from the church roll for the following reasons:

1. Death

2. Personal request of the member, through formal writing.

3. Dismissal by the Administrative Team, based on the recommendation of the deacon board and the
senior pastor, base on the following conditions:

a. The member’s continued conduct indicates intent to hinder the purpose, vision and mission of the
church as a whole.

b. The member’s continued conduct indicates there is a willful decision to disobey the church
constitution and the covenant
 c. The member’s continued conduct in being a nuisance, a disturbance and a distraction to the daily
routines of the church.

d. The member’s continued conduct in displaying a lack of respect for the leadership of the church and
the other members.

N.B. - Procedures for the dismissal of a member shall be pursued only under extreme conditions as
determined by the Administrative Team in collaboration with the Deacon Board and the Senior Pastor.
Only after reconciliation, as directed in Matthew 18:15-17, is unattainable would membership
termination be considered. The goal of the church leaders will always be “appeasement and
reconciliation.”

SECTION lV – RESTORATION OF MEMBERSHIP

Members dismissed by the Pastor, Deacon Board and Administrative Team shall be restored by the
counsel of the Deacon Board and the Administrative Team and be reinstated by the church body, in
accordance with the spirit of the text in 2 Corinthians 2:7-8

ARTICLE 7 - MEMBERSHIP COVENANT

COVENANT STIPULATIONS

With the help of the Holy Spirit:

1. Operate together in Christian Love (Mark 12:31; John 15:12-17; Rom 12:10; 1 Cor 13:1-13; 16:14; 1
Peter 4:8)

2. Admire and strive for the salvation of others (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15; 1 Cor 9:16; 2 Tim 4:2)

3. Always demonstrate God's wisdom in the world (Eph 5:8, 15-16; 1 John 2:6; Eph 4:1-2

4. Fair and decent in our business dealings, faithful in keeping our commitments, and live by example
through our conducts (Ezek 33:31; 1 Tim 3:8 ; 4:12; 2 Thess 1:11; 2 Cor 8:8; Titus 2:7; 1 Cor 11:1).

5. Abstain from every form of gossiping, slandering, and excessive anger (1 Cor 7:5; 2 Cor 12:20; Gal
5:23; James 1:26; 1 Pet 3:10; 2 Pet 1:6).

6. Refrain from selling and consuming intoxicated alcoholic beverages (1 Tim 3:8; Eph 5:18; Titus 2:3).

7. Leverage our God's given potential to fight against illegal drugs and the promotion of pornography

8. Exploit zeal in our efforts to advance the kingdom of God (Rom 12:11; 2 Tim 4:2).

9. Assist one another in sickness and distress (Gal 6:2; James 5:14-16).
10. Cultivate a Christian attitude of sympathy, compassion, care, and courtesy in the way we
communicate.

11. Slow in reacting towards anger, but always ready to reconcile (Gal 5 :23; 2 Tim 3:3; 2 Pet 1:6; Mat
5:23-24; 6:14-15; Luke 17:3-4).

12. Actively participate in at least one of the church’s ministries (Acts 2:42; James 1:25; Heb. 10:25).

ARTICLE 8 – MEETING OF MEMBERS

Meetings of the members shall be held at the times, in the manner, and for the purpose set forth
below:

1. An annual meeting of the church will be held at the end of the fourth quarter of each calendar year.
The purpose of this meeting is to adopt an annual budget, confirm officers as needed, and conduct any
other business.

2. Quarterly meetings for the members are scheduled for financial reports, to present new candidates
for membership, to vote on current major decisions, to inform them on the current events, and for
vision casting.

3. The administrative Team with the Senior Pastor may change the dates of the annual or other
scheduled meetings by notifying the members as provided in the bylaws.

4. A special meeting of the church may be called at any time by the Senior Pastor. This special meeting,
however, is subject to the notification requirements of number 5 below.

5. Members shall be notified no less than two (2) weeks prior to a meeting which considers any matters
set forth

6. Notification of members for business meetings shall include the time and location of the meeting, as
well as the intended purpose or agenda for that meeting.

7. For the decisions to be valid, there must be a quorum and a quorum shall consist of those members
present.

ARTICLE 9 – CHURCH OFFICER(S)

SECTION I – THE PASTOR AS AN OFFICER

The senior pastor as the officer of the church is hereby designated as the Director of the church, and
thereby Director, Officer or any other suitable titles of the corporation as the term is defined and used in
the Nonprofit Corporation Code.
 SECTION ll – OFFICERS AS LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES

It shall be the duty of the officer to act as legal representative of the church and to take such actions
and execute any documents necessary to accomplish the purpose of any matter authorized by the
members, which concern any real or personal property of the church.

SECTION III – VACANCY OF THE PASTOR OFFICE

An ordained minister shall be chosen when a vacancy occurs. A Pulpit Committee composed of five to
seven church members and having an active deacon as its chairman shall be elected by the church to
seek out a suitable pastor.

1. While the committee may consider several candidates simultaneously for the position, the committee
shall bring only one candidate at a time before the church for consideration. The committee’s
recommendation will constitute a formal proposition to fill the vacancy.

2. The recommended minister, Pulpit Committee, Administrative Committee and deacons shall have a
council meeting to understand church organization and to consider pastoral duties, privileges and
remuneration. If the minister feels led to this church field, the Pastor and the Search Committee shall
present his name to the church members along with the pastoral duties, privileges and remuneration
agreed to during the council meetings.

3. The Pastor thus elected, shall serve until the relationship is terminated by mutual consent or by thirty
(30) day notice by either party

ARTICLE 10 – THE CHURCH MINISTERS AND STAFF

This church shall call or employ such ministers and staff, as the church shall need. A job description
shall be written when the need for a position is determined.

Church ministers and staff shall be recommended to the church by the Pastor and Staff Development
Committee in consultation with the deacons and will be called and employed by the Administrative
Team. Each minister shall serve until the relationship is terminated either by mutual consent or by thirty
(30) day notice by either party.

PRESENT AND FUTURE STAFF POSITION

1- Senior Pastor** 9- The church secretary

2- Pastor of Music** 10 - Elderly Ministry Director

3- Youth & Young Adults Pastor 11 - Pianist or/and Organist

4- Executive/Administrative Pastor** 12 - Sound Engineer

5- Minister of Education 13 - Video Producer or Cameraman

6- Children Ministry Director 14 - Counseling & Visitation Pastor

7- Single Adults Minister 15 - Church Custodian

8- Married Couples Minister

The senior pastor shall have full supervision of the ministerial and office staff. As the church grows, new
staff members will be added. They may choose from the ministries to promote to staff position, part-
time or full-time or they may search for an outside person if no one in the membership of the church
qualifies for the job. He shall have the leverage to deny employment to a new staff member who
refuses to corporate with the mission and vision of the church. Any member of the church may
nominate or suggest a new staff member, who must fit the qualifications of the position and must be
placed into office.

ARTICLE 11 – THE DEACON BOARD

SECTION I - QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications for deacons are as outlined in the book of Acts and in the Epistle of Paul to Timothy
and Titus, which we find in 1st Timothy 3; 4:12; 2 Timothy 2:15; and Titus 1:6-9 and Acts 6:3-8.

SECTION II – NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS

The number of people serving in the office of Deacon shall depend on the needs of the church, with the
said number being approved by the church.

SECTION III – TERM

The deacon shall be elected to serve for a four-year (4) term. During the yearly reelection, at least one
third (1/3) of the deacons must be reelected.

SECTION IV – NOMINATIONS

The deacons can be nominated by any church member or the pastor himself and follow the nomination
procedures and the qualifications before the name of the person appears on the ballots. Every person
that was nominated must receive a letter that explained why or why not the person was or was not
considered. No more than two (2) candidates shall be placed on the ballots. There shall be an
elimination process that is being utilized by the pastor together with the deacons and the Administrative
Team.

SECTION V - ELECTION

The election of deacons must be conducted in the annual meetings. After being elected, each deacon
shall receive a copy of the book, “The Ministry of the Deacon.”

SECTION VI – THE COMMITTEE OF DEACONS

1. THE COMPOSITION OF COMMITTEE

In order for the deacon committee to exist, the church must elect a minimum of five (5) deacons. The
committee shall compose of a chairman, assistance chairman, secretary, and the group of leaders. In
order to have the five deacons. If the church does not have enough members to elect five deacons, the
pastor and the Administrative Team will assume most of the responsibilities of the deacons.

2. THE MEETINGS

When the number of deacons reaches a total of five members, they shall form the committee and meet
regularly each month.

3. THE ROLES OR RESPONSIBILITIES

a. The deacons are responsible to organize, count and deposit the tithes and offerings.

b. All special offerings shall first be approved by the deacons and all funds from such collections shall
pass through the hands of the church treasurer for proper accounting.

c. The deacons are responsible to organize and pass out The Lord’s supper together with the senior
pastor and the other pastors.

d. The deacons shall serve as a council of advice and conference with the pastor in all matters pertaining
to the welfare and work of the church.

e. The deacons together with the pastor are to consider and formulate plans for the constant effort and
the progress of the church in all things pertaining to the saving of souls, the development of Christians,
and the extension of the Kingdom and its growth.

f. The deacons are to establish and maintain personal fraternal relation with all the church
membership.

g. The deacons are especially to seek to know the physical needs, the moral and spiritual struggles of
the brethren and sisters and to serve the whole church in relieving, encouraging and developing all who
are in any such need.

4. THE VACANCIES
 When a vacancy occurs, the deacon committee or the pastor or the administrative team shall
recommend to the church an ordained deacon to fill the unfinished term.

ARTICLE 12 – ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

The Administrative team of the church will serve as the administrative advisory arm of the church. It will
assist the pastor in the selection, training and evaluation of staff; the construction of a yearly budget;
conflict management within the church; and other administrative matters. It will provide support to the
senior pastor. It is also be responsible for maintaining the direction and vision of the Ministries.

In the event of the loss of the Senior Pastor, the Administrative Team will assume the responsibilities of
the pastor and appoint a pulpit committee to find a suitable candidate to present to the church body at
large, for replacement.

Each member of the administrative team must be both an active member and a former or current leader
of the church for at least two consecutive years.

SECTION I - QUALIFICATIONS

Criteria for selection to the administrative team are as follows:

1. Spiritual Maturity and Church Membership

2. Understanding Key to the vision of the church;

3. Availability in terms of time and resources;

4. Endowed with Personel and Management skills;

5. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

SECTION II – ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The administrative committee of the church will consist of a minimum of seven (7) persons. The
Administrative Team during its meetings will determine the actual number of members.

ARTICLE 13 – MINISTERIAL COMMITTEE

The Ministerial Committee will serve as a platform to unite all the ministry leaders of the church in the
followings:

a. Protect the church against ministry conflicts

b. Foster a team environment for a common goal

c. Promote more balance decisions among the leaders of each ministry

d. Offer an accountability system for the leaders

e. Encourage constant evaluation of the leadership and ministries’ effectiveness

f. Participate in the growth of all the ministries of the church

Section I – QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

The ministerial committee is composed of the ministry leaders and assistant leaders of the approved
ministries of the church. After being elected by the members or nominated by the senior pastor to
become a ministry leader, you are automatically enrolled into the Ministerial Committee and it becomes
a requirement to participate in all its meetings as long as you are holding on to that leadership position.

The elected or nominated leaders must participate in our regular meetings on the fourth Sunday of
every month. If more than three (3) absents in a year without a reasonable excuse, you automatically
forfeit your leadership role in your ministry and lose the privilege to participate in the ministerial
meetings.

Section II – THE LIST OF MINISTRIES

The Ministerial Committee will be composed of the leaders and their assistants from the following
ministries:

1. Administrative committee

2. Deacon Board

3. Worship, Music & Creative Art Ministry

4. Prayer Committee

5. Evangelism and Visitation Committee

6. Audio-Visual and IT Ministry

7. Event Planning & Hospitality (Loisirs) Committee

8. Usher Ministry

9. Finance and Budget Committee

10. Secretarial Team

11. Men Ministry

12. Women Ministry

13. Youth and Young Adults Ministry

14. Children Ministry

15. Elderly Ministry

16. Married Couples Ministry

17. Transportation Ministry

18. Sanitation and Maintenance Ministry

ARTICLE 14 – RECORDS AND REPORTS

The Ministries will maintain the following records and reports:

1. Adequate and correct books and records of all accounts (financial records) and all official documents

2. Minutes of the proceedings of its members, the Administrative Team, and the Directors of the church

3. A record of its members, giving their names, addresses, phone numbers and family profiles

4. Contribution statements for the contributors

ARTICLE 15 – AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS

New Constitution may be adopted or these bylaws may be amended or replaced only by the affirmative
vote of a two-thirds majority of the votes represented at a duly held meeting of the members.