Recap of the Informational Meeting | 3.23.25
John Zimmer led an Informational Meeting on Sunday, March 23rd introducing the proposed Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and proposed Second Amended and Restated Bylaws. There will be two additional meetings to allow the congregation to review and ask questions about the governing documents prior to the vote in June of this year.
Following are the slides as well as the recording of the meeting. As always, please feel free to reach out to one of the elders personally if you have questions or you can submit them to elderquestions@eternalchurch.net.
Following are the slides as well as the recording of the meeting. As always, please feel free to reach out to one of the elders personally if you have questions or you can submit them to elderquestions@eternalchurch.net.
What and Why are these documents needed?
Eternal Church is more than an organization; we are a community on mission for Christ.
Just as a house needs a solid foundation, a church needs structure to thrive.
That’s where Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws come in.
These documents help us function with wisdom, integrity, and faithfulness.
Just as a house needs a solid foundation, a church needs structure to thrive.
That’s where Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws come in.
These documents help us function with wisdom, integrity, and faithfulness.
Articles of Incorporation and ByLaws
Articles of Incorporation legally establish the church as a nonprofit. This document outlines who we are, why we exist, and whom we serve. It also allows the church to apply for tax-exempt status and ensures it operates within the law. If the Articles are the foundation, the Bylaws are the blueprint, defining how the church is led, how decisions are made, and how the church cares for its people.
Neither document is the heart of the church—Jesus is. But just like a trellis supports a tomato vine, these structures protect what matters, reduce confusion, and keep Christ at the center.
We are currently refreshing and updating our governing documents. The Session invites you to participate in understanding these documents and helping us make them better. Informational meetings will be held to go over the key points and changes, and the reasons for them, while inviting your questions and suggestions.
The proposed Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws are available below as well as the previous (current) version of the Constitution and Bylaws.
Neither document is the heart of the church—Jesus is. But just like a trellis supports a tomato vine, these structures protect what matters, reduce confusion, and keep Christ at the center.
We are currently refreshing and updating our governing documents. The Session invites you to participate in understanding these documents and helping us make them better. Informational meetings will be held to go over the key points and changes, and the reasons for them, while inviting your questions and suggestions.
The proposed Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws are available below as well as the previous (current) version of the Constitution and Bylaws.
Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
Proposed updated version for Eternal Church 3.10.25 DRAFT
Second Amended and Restated ByLaws
Proposed updated version for Eternal Church 3.10.25 DRAFT
Previous Version - Bylaws
Amended and Restated Constitution and Bylaws of Eternal Church - June, 2009