PREAMBLE:
We, the members of Crosspoint Fellowship, do ordain and establish the following Constitution to which we voluntarily submit.
ARTICLE I
NAME:
The name of this church shall be "Crosspoint Fellowship". The word "church" as used in this Constitution shall refer to Crosspoint Fellowship, whereas the word "Church" shall refer to the Body and Bride of Christ.
ARTICLE II
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this church shall be to glorify God. It shall seek to attain this end through the public worship of God, the preaching of the Scriptures, consistent Christian living by its members, personal evangelism, missionary endeavor and Christian education (Eph. 1:5-14; Col. 1:9-10; Matt. 5:16; 1 Pet. 2:9-12).
AUTHORITY:
The Board of Elders is the governing body of this church as described in
Appendix C.
INCORPORATION:
To implement this purpose legally the church is incorporated under the laws
of the State of Texas, so that it may own, provide and/or maintain a place
of worship (including suitable real estate and buildings), receive, hold and
disburse gifts, bequests and funds, and/or do all and sundry things
necessary or incident to carry on such purpose.
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP:
Any person may become a member upon professing saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and upon satisfactorily meeting the requirements set by the Elders to include baptism by immersion. A person whose permanent residence is outside a 100 mile radius of the main Crosspoint Fellowship facility shall be classified as a "non-resident member".
1. Responsibilities of membership
The responsibilities of church membership are summarized in the church
Covenant as follows:
Having been led, as we believe by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, we do now in the presence of God and this church most solemnly and joyfully enter into this Covenant with one another as one body in Christ. By the aid of the Holy Spirit:
We covenant to be intentional in building life-on-life relationships to the end of sowing the seed of the harvest, cultivating that seed, reaping, and "vintaging" believers into mature followers of Christ. We will not be dependent on Crosspoint worship services to be the only instrument of sowing in our community.
We will spend ourselves in the harvest here and around the world. He has called us to disciple all peoples and we will be invested in big dreams and big plans concerning "global discipling".
We will be serious about growing and maturing in our faith and discipling other believers. Community Bible study and teaching times will be a priority and this will be reflected by our attendance and participation.
We commit to respond to the Word of God prayerfully and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
We covenant to serve the Crosspoint community of faith through our areas of giftedness. Through prayer, wise counsel and under the direction of church leaders, we will seek to know what our spiritual strengths and gifts are in an effort to build up the church.
We covenant to financially support the ministry of Crosspoint Fellowship through regular, sacrificial giving. We understand that our financial support is a privilege and a part or our worship as well as our pledge and responsibility to the church.
We covenant to participate in community worship with other members and to grow in our understanding of worship as an entire life offered to God.
We covenant to always be acutely aware that community worship is an encounter with the Living God.
We covenant to honor Christ through regular worship attendance and help hold one another accountable to the ministry of attendance.
We covenant to pray for God's sovereign work through Crosspoint Fellowship.
We understand that we have the responsibility to seek out Holy Spirit-led connections with other members at Crosspoint Fellowship.
We agree to guard and preserve the unity of the church by adhering to the instruction of Scripture concerning the fellowship of believers.
We covenant to practice biblical humility and submission one to another.
We understand that Crosspoint Fellowship is a theocracy, not a democracy. We understand that Crosspoint Fellowship is led by an Elder Board, not led by the entire congregation, and that submitting to that authority is Biblical. We agree that the prescribed Biblical model for the community of faith includes church discipline.
2. Renewal
There shall be an annual renewal of membership. Such renewal procedures
shall be adopted and approved by the Board of Elders.
3. Discipline of Members
The purpose of church discipline is to effect a return to a Biblical standard of conduct and doctrine in a member who errs (Galatians 6:1), to maintain purity in the local church (1 Corinthians 5:6) and to deter sin (1 Timothy 5:20).
Any member of this church who teaches or insists on holding false doctrine, and persistently conducts himself or herself in a manner inconsistent with biblical teaching, or who persists in disturbing the unity or peace of the church shall be dealt with as follows, according to Matthew 18:15-17
a. It is the duty of any member of this church who has knowledge of an erring member's heresy or misconduct to warn and correct the erring member in private, seeking his or her repentance and restoration.
b. If the erring member does not heed this warning, the warning member shall again go to the erring member accompanied by one or two other members as witnesses to warn and correct, seeking repentance and restoration.
c. If the erring member still refuses to heed the warning, the matter shall be brought to the attention of the Elders, who, upon careful and prayerful investigation, shall decide whether or not the allegations warrant discipline by the church. If the Elders deem it necessary, they will bring it before the church, encouraging the congregation to pray for repentance and restoration of the erring member.
d. If the erring member refuses to heed the warnings of the Elders and the church, he or she shall be dismissed from the church pursuant to the Scriptures and treated as an unbeliever (Matt 18:15-17). There shall be no appeal of the discipline process or the dismissal to any court. The congregation shall be encouraged to continue to pray for the repentance and restoration of the erring member.
It is clearly understood that the discipline process will continue to conclusion whether the erring member leaves the church or otherwise seeks to withdraw from membership. Those seeking restoration will be reconsidered for membership by the Elders.
Accusations against an erring Elder will be considered on the basis of two or three witnesses. Those who continue in error are to be brought before the body and rebuked publically for the purpose of keeping others from sin. (1 Tim 5:19-20).
4. Termination of Membership
Membership may be terminated in one of four ways:
a. By physical death.
b. By transfer: When it is requested, the Elders may grant to a departing member in good standing, a letter of dismissal to the fellowship of another church. No such letter may be given to a member who is at the time under the corrective discipline of this church. The Elders may refuse to grant a letter of transfer to any church which is in their judgment disloyal to the gospel.
c. By exclusion: If a member habitually absents himself from the stated meetings of the church without valid reason, or if due to relocation he ceases to maintain a vital contact with the church, he may be excluded from membership. If an excluded member applies again for membership, the procedures set forth will again be followed.
d. By dismissal as a final step of church discipline.
ARTICLE IV
DOCTRINE:
We accept the Scriptures as our authority in matters of faith and practice and adopt the following Confession of Faith as our interpretation of bible doctrine:
1. We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament as being verbally inspired by God and inerrant and infallible in the original writings, and that they are of supreme and final authority.
2. We believe in one God eternally existing in One Essence, yet three co-equal Persons, the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3. We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten by God, conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary.
4. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity, Who convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He is the life of the believer, and He empowers the preaching and teaching of the gospel.
5. We believe that mankind was created in the image of God, sinned, and thereby incurred not only physical death, but spiritual death, which is separation from God, and that all human beings are born with a sinful nature.
6. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice, and that all who believe in Him are justified on the basis of His shed blood.
7. We believe in the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord, His ascension into heaven, and His present life there as High Priest and Advocate for us.
8. We believe in the blessed hope, which is the personal, visible, and imminent return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
9. We believe that all who receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born again by the Holy Spirit, and thereby become children of God and heirs of eternal life.
10. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust, the everlasting conscious suffering of the lost in hell, and the fellowship of the saved in heaven.
11. We believe in the reality and personality of Satan, who is working in the world to destroy the souls of men.
12. We believe in the Church, whose mission it is to preach the Scriptures to all the world, all of its endeavors being guided by multiple leadership and supported by the wise stewardship of God's people.
13. We believe that the ordinances of the Church, given by our Lord, are Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
14. We believe that the foregoing are Bible doctrines; therefore, we stand firm upon this Confession of Faith.
(A further explanation of the Doctrine is contained in Appendix A.)
ARTICLE V
QUALIFICATIONS OF CHURCH EMPLOYEES:
Any person who holds an office, custodial or grounds staff position must meet and maintain the following qualifications to the satisfaction of the Board of Elders:
§ Has trusted Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
§ Is growing in his/her relationship with God.
§ Demonstrates competencies in the specified job description.
ARTICLE VI
QUALIFICATIONS OF MINISTRY STAFF:
Any person who holds a position of leadership (including but not limited to teachers and ministry team members) must meet and maintain the following spiritual qualifications for leadership:
1. Has trusted Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
2. Is a member of Crosspoint Fellowship. (Non-members may be invited to teach on a temporary basis).
3. Teaches no doctrine contrary to Article IV of the Constitution of Crosspoint Fellowship.
4. Provides systematic spiritual, financial, and physical support to Crosspoint Fellowship ministry.
5. Is known for a dedicated Christian life according to the standards of God's Word, and will purpose to put any sin out of his/her life so that the resulting influence is helpful rather than a hindrance.
6. Fulfills such specific biblical requirements as may apply to the position of responsibility.
ARTICLE VII
ELDERS:
God has provided various forms of leadership for His Church. At Crosspoint Fellowship we recognize and seek to channel this leadership focus through the Elders. Those who serve and minister in these roles shall collectively and individually oversee, provide for, and encourage the spiritual life, welfare, and total ministry of the congregation in order to insure the proper equipping of the saints.
As God's servants and stewards, these leaders shall be persons:
Who meet the qualifications as given in Scripture (1 Tim. 3:1-7; 2 Tim. 2:24-26; Titus 1:5-9) as explained in Appendix B.
Who adhere to the doctrinal basis of this church;
Whose soundness in the faith and whose ability to serve has been examined and approved by the Elder Board;
Nominees for Elders must have served in ministry as a Crosspoint member for at least six months before being considered.
Therefore, our church leaders are to be assisted, obeyed and respected as they carry out their duties (Heb. 13:17).
1. Duties of Senior Pastor: As an Elder of this church the Senior Pastor shall:
Give himself to prayer and the study of the Word of God;
Preach and teach the Word of God;
Administer the Ordinances in accordance with the Word of God;
Share in the pastoral care of the congregation along with the other Elders and members of the pastoral staff;
Perform the marriage ceremony at his discretion in accordance with the laws of God and the State;
Officiate at funerals of members of the church and non-members at his discretion
Together with the other Elders maintain church discipline;
Participate in the installation of newly designated Elders;
Act as an ex-officio member of all committees and boards;
Perform other constitutional, Scriptural, and general pastoral duties
The Senior Pastor shall be free to accept invitations to preach the Word of
God to other groups or organizations, provided such engagements do not
interfere with the work of the church. Before accepting invitations to speak
for other groups which require his absence from the church and its
activities, the Senior Pastor shall consult with the Board of Elders and
obtain permission.
2. Duties of Elders:
a. To be devoted to prayer and the study of God's Word and sustain a caring ministry for the flock, which involves:
Serving as partners with the Senior Pastor for the church's spiritual growth;
Praying for the sick and visiting the congregation;
b. To teach and exhort as well as refute those who contradict the truth, which involves:
Insuring that instructors, Bible study leaders and youth leaders are properly qualified;
Arranging for pulpit supply during the Senior Pastor's absence.
c. To lead by Christ-like example, which involves:
Consistently modeling spiritual character, attitudes, values, and behavior among the congregation;
Providing and inviting the opportunity for frequent and on-going contact with members of the congregation;
Conducting the affairs of the church in an atmosphere of openness and mutual sensitivity, focusing as much on nurturing one another as on decision-making.
d. To oversee the affairs of the church, which involves:
Being responsible for the employment, terms of employment, direction, and termination of employment of pastoral staff and the Senior Pastor;
Installing the Pastor, other ministers and ministry staff members;
Approving all subordinate organizations of the church;
Approving all applicants for church membership;
Maintaining the legal status of the church;
Being responsible for securing funds necessary to meet the current expenses of the church;
Conducting the Annual and special meetings of the church;
Submitting the approved budget to the congregation at the Annual Meeting of the church;
Approving nominations for the Board of Elders for the Annual Meeting of the church;
Communicating to the congregation on a regular basis concerning the activities and concerns of the Elders.
e. To perform other constitutional, Scriptural, and general duties of oversight.
3. Duties of Pastoral Staff: To perform such duties as are
outlined by the Board of Elders.
4. Pastor and Ministry Staff Sabbatical
The Senior Pastor and Ministry Staff, not including support staff, assistants, or interns, will receive a scheduled 3 month sabbatical including current salary compensation after their 5 year anniversary as a staff member at Crosspoint Fellowship. The sabbatical will be a 3-month uninterrupted period of time, scheduled by the staff member with the approval of the Elder Board. The sabbatical must be completed before the end of their 6th year of ministry at Crosspoint. The sabbatical is designed for two primary purposes.
REST – A sabbatical is a time for a staff member to disengage from the work of their ministry and get away from the daily schedule that their job requires. This time is not intended to be idle time, but a time of enjoying current hobbies and exploring new ones, time away with family, renewing old friendships, and enjoying travel near or far.
GROWTH – A sabbatical is also a time for a staff member to renew their mind through study, benchmark their ministry with other churches, and dream new dreams for their ministry at Crosspoint.
While on sabbatical, each staff member will report to the Elder Board on two occasions. The purpose of the report is to keep the Elders informed on the staff member’s time away and hold the staff member accountable to getting both REST and GROWTH from their time away. The Elder Board may appoint interim staff members during the sabbatical of any full-time staff member.
At any time during the tenure of a staff member, the Elder Board
may recommend a sabbatical. The Elder Board will determine the terms and
length of a non-scheduled sabbatical.
ARTICLE VIII
NOMINATION AND SELECTION OF SENIOR PASTOR AND ELDERS:
1. The Senior Pastor
When the Senior pastorate of this church becomes vacant, it shall be the
duty of the Board of Elders to provide for the filling of the pulpit until
an interim Pastor is identified, and to appoint for Senior Pastor one who
possesses the requirements set forth in these articles. In carrying out this
process, the Board of Elders shall directly, or through a search committee,
communicate to the congregation regularly, and at reasonable intervals. We
encourage that all church members who desire to suggest the name of an
individual for consideration as Senior Pastor do so in writing to the
secretary of the Board of Elders. The Board of Elders may conduct a
non-binding vote for the purpose of hearing from the church corporately.
When the Board of Elders intends to appoint a Senior Pastor they shall notify the membership by mail at least ten business days in advance. The notice shall include the name of the individual being considered for appointment. We encourage all church members desiring to submit questions, comments or suggestions concerning the individual being considered to do so in writing at least three business days before the meeting of the Board of Elders at which they intend to appoint an individual as Senior Pastor for the church.
After the Senior Pastor has been appointed, a written offer shall be tendered to him, signed by the Board of Elders. In this written call the Elders shall specify the financial support.
2. Board of Elders
The Board shall consist of a minimum of two members in addition to the
Senior Pastor and a maximum as determined by the Board. Each Elder shall
hold office as long as he is faithful to his calling and has the confidence
of his brethren and the congregation.
The selection process shall be as follows:
a. The members shall be encouraged to regularly submit to the Board of Elders, the names of members whose life and gifts are consistent with their being considered for nomination to the task of Elder. The Board of Elders shall review the individuals so nominated by the congregation and will prayerfully consider, review and make a final decision in each case.
b. The Elders may at any time during the year call a special congregational meeting for corporate consideration of Elder nominees. In no case should a man be nominated without his knowledge and prior consent. Any questions concerning the nominees shall be addressed to the Elders in writing.
c. The Elders shall vote on the final list of nominations. A nominee must receive a unanimous vote by the Elders to be elected.
d. Following recognition of an Elder by vote, he shall be publicly ordained to his office at a regular worship service by the prayer of the whole church and the laying on of hands by the existing Elders.
The Board of Elders shall elect a chairman and a secretary from its members. The chairman of the Board of Elders shall preside over the meetings of the Board of Elders and shall insure that the Board serves the congregation in a balanced manner addressing each area of responsibility as outlined in the duties. The term of chairman shall be for no more than two consecutive years. Thereafter a break of one year shall occur before possibly assuming chairmanship again.
The Elders will reaffirm their commitments and responsibilities as Elders at the Annual Meeting. An Elder may, however, resign his office without prejudice if for good and valid reasons he finds he is no longer able to discharge the duties required.
In recognition that the task of Eldership is significant and is accomplished while continuing care of family and work responsibilities, we understand that individual Elders may need to take leave of some of the responsibilities of Eldership for periods of time. Such sabbatical times will be arranged through mutual consent of the Elders.
A process of mutual accountability among the Elders safeguards against the continuation in office of an Elder who has rendered himself unqualified for future participation.
ARTICLE IX
TERMINATION OF SENIOR PASTOR:
The Senior Pastor shall serve until removed by the Lord; or by a majority vote by the Board of Elders; or by resignation. When the Senior Pastor resigns to accept another call, or for reasons of his own choosing, he shall give the church two weeks notice in writing of his intention to do so.
ARTICLE X
DEACONS:
The office of Deacon is described in I Timothy 3: 8–13 and Acts 6: 1–6. The church shall recognize men who are giving of themselves in service to the church, and who possess particular gifts of service. These men shall be received as gifts of Christ to His church and set apart as deacons.
The selection process shall be as follows:
a. The members shall be encouraged to regularly submit to the Board of Elders, the names of members whose life and gifts are consistent with their being considered for nomination to the task of Deacon. The Board of Elders shall review the individuals so nominated by the congregation and will prayerfully evaluate and examine nominees and make a final decision in each case.
b. The Elders may at any time during the year call a special congregational meeting for corporate consideration of Deacon nominees. In no case should a man be nominated without his knowledge and prior consent. Any questions concerning the nominees shall be addressed to the Elders in writing.
c. The Elders shall vote on the final list of nominations. A nominee must receive a unanimous vote by the Elders to be elected.
d. Following recognition of a Deacon by vote, he shall be publicly installed in his office at a regular worship service by the prayer of the whole church and the laying on of hands by the existing Elders and Deacons.
The responsibilities of deacons do not include preaching, teaching, or spiritual oversight, which are the responsibilities of the elders (pastors), nor does it include financial control of the church. Deacons exercise a ministry of service primarily. Although they may teach and preach in contexts in which they are not infringing upon the oversight duties of elders (Acts 6-7:53; Titus 2:3-5), the responsibilities of deacons include the following:
1. The ministry of mercy is a particular responsibility of deacons. They shall see that the sick, the sorrowing, the aged, and the infirm receive spiritual and physical comfort.
2. Deacons shall also attend to the benevolence ministries of the church. They shall receive, hold, and disburse a fund for benevolence, reporting on its use to the elders at their request, and reporting to the church its total receipts and total disbursements only.
3. Deacons shall attend to the accommodations for public worship. Deacons may assist in providing for the elements during the Lord's Supper.
4. Deacons shall attend to the normal care and maintenance of church properties.
5. Deacons shall attend to the welcoming and greeting ministries of the church.
6. The Deacons, with the agreement of the Elders, may establish unpaid administrative positions, committees, or ministry teams to assist them in fulfilling their responsibilities in the church.
ARTICLE XI
PROPERTY AND ASSETS:
1. The church shall have the power to receive, either by gift or purchase, and so hold such real, personal, or mixed property as is authorized by the laws of the State of Texas and is deemed necessary for the functioning of the church, and shall have the power to dispose of such property by mortgage, bill of sale, deed, or otherwise. All property shall be held in the name of the church
2. In case of division of the church caused by conflict (from which we pray God by His mercy to preserve us), all property and assets of the church shall belong to those who abide by its Constitution.
3. In case of dissolution of the church organization, the property and all assets shall be sold, either through private or public sale. From the proceeds, firstly all current and long-term obligations of the church shall be paid. Secondly, all remaining funds shall be directed to such one or more Christian organizations qualified under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, for the benefit of the church's supported missionaries and/or such other Christian endeavors as the congregation shall determine. The church shall be considered dissolved if so decided by the Elder Board, or when the church has not held an annual meeting for three years, or when less than six members remain.
4. No real property shall be purchased or disposed of without approval of the Elders, except as noted in Section 3 above.
ARTICLE XII
MEETINGS:
There shall be two types of meetings of the church: The Annual Meeting and special meetings.
1. The Annual Meeting shall be held during the month of January
or such other time during the year as the Board of Elders may determine. The
Board of Elders shall be responsible for the selection of the date on which
the Annual Meeting will be held. Written notification to the congregation
shall be mailed at least ten business days prior to the meeting, except that
no mailing shall be required to those members who shall have picked up their
written notices at Crosspoint at least ten business days in advance of the
meeting. The notice of the Annual Meeting shall include a typewritten
agenda. All reports required by the Board of Elders for the annual meeting
must be legibly written and submitted to the secretary of the Board of
Elders by the first Monday in November. Typewritten reports from all church
boards and appropriate committees shall be available to the congregation at
least ten business days prior to the Annual Meeting. These reports shall
include but not be limited to a current financial statement and
recommendations and comments as to past, present, and future matters
relating to the congregation. Matters of church discipline shall not be
included within the annual reports. We encourage all comments or amendments
to the agenda or reports be given to the secretary of the Board of Elders,
in writing and signed, at least five business days prior to the Annual
Meeting. The Chairman of the Board of Elders will, if possible, preside over
the Annual Meeting.
2. Special meetings may be called by the Board of Elders. Notice of a special meeting shall be mailed to each church member at least ten business days in advance of the special meeting, except that no mailing shall be required to those members who shall have picked up their written notices at Crosspoint at least ten business days in advance of the meeting. This notice shall include the agenda of the business to be conducted or considered at said meeting. In the event that a condition or situation arises which is deemed an emergency by the Board of Elders, the advance notice regulation may be waived.
3. Except as otherwise provided herein, all church meetings shall be publicly announced in all appropriate church services.
ARTICLE XIII
ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE:
The Board of Elders may conduct a non-binding vote for the purpose of corporately hearing from the body on an issue. In those cases only members of this church who are at least eighteen years of age and whose permanent residence is within a 100 mile radius of the main Crosspoint Fellowship facility shall have the right to vote. Non-resident members retain status on the church roll but do not carry the privilege of voting in the church meetings. A quorum shall be necessary for any vote.
ARTICLE XIV
QUORUMS:
Sixty percent of the Elder Board members must be present to constitute a quorum at any Elder Board meeting.
ARTICLE XV
AMENDMENTS:
The Constitution or Articles of Incorporation of this church may be amended at any meeting of the Board of Elders by a majority vote
ARTICLE XVI
RAISING FUNDS:
It shall not be the policy of this church to promote suppers, parties, or engage in the sale of products and/or services for the purpose of raising funds. Any exception to this general policy must have the prior approval of the Board of Elders.
ARTICLE XVII
CHURCH UNITY:
We do not create unity since it has already been earned through the work of Christ. As the bride of Christ we are to guard and preserve it. There is one body and one Spirit, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, Who is over all and through all and in all. (Eph 4:4-6). These things in common with other members provide ample resources to reconcile differences and maintain unity.
ARTICLE XVIII
INDEMNIFICATION:
Crosspoint Fellowship will indemnify and hold harmless any and all officers, directors, Elders, Ministers, Pastors, and business administrators for any expenses actually and necessarily incurred in connection with any action, suit or proceeding against said officers, directors, Elders, Ministers, Pastors, and business administrators. This indemnification shall include costs for attorney fees. The indemnification shall occur as the expenses are incurred and in advance of the final disposition of the action, suit or proceeding, on receipt of the officers, directors, Elders, Ministers, Pastors, or business administrators' promise: (1) to repay the amount advanced it if proved by clear and convincing evidence in court that the officers', directors', Elders', Ministers', Pastors', and business administrators' conduct involved a deliberate intent to injure the corporation's best interests, (2) to reasonably cooperate with the corporation in connection with the action, suit or proceeding.
This indemnification shall be available to any officer, director, Elder, Minister, Pastor, and/or business administrator which is made or thereafter to be made a part to any action, suit or proceeding because of the person's relationship with the corporation. Persons who are officers, directors, Elders, Ministers, Pastors, and/or business administrators at the time of being made a party, or threatened with being made a party to any action, suit or proceeding, or were officers, directors, Elders, Ministers, Pastors, and/or business administrators shall be allowed indemnification. Indemnification will also be available in criminal actions only if it is found that the officer, director, Elder, Minister, Pastor, or business administrator had no reasonable cause to believe that the subject acts were unlawful.
ARTICLE XIX
EFFECTUAL POWER OF THE CONSTITUTION:
This Constitution shall remain in force as presently formulated or as duly amended according to Article XV until this corporation is legally dissolved. This Constitution shall not be suspended or abrogated.
ARTICLE XX
CONFIDENTIALITY OF CHURCH RECORDS:
No member shall have the right to inspect the church records as to (i) the disciplining of any member, (ii) the hiring or firing of any employee, (iii) the need or problems of any member or employee, (iv) the financial contributions of any member, or (v) any other records which the Board of Elders may determine to be in the best interests of the church to keep confidential.