Articles of Association

Article 1 - Name and Organization

§ 1.1 Name. The name of the organization is One Faith Ministries.

§ 1.2 Organization. The organization is organized as an 
unincorporated nonprofit association pursuant to 
Ala. Code § 10-3B-1 et seq. (1975).

Article 2 - Principle of Autonomy.

§ 2.1 Jesus Christ Lord Over the Church. As Jesus Christ is 
the Head of the Church Universal and the Head of every local
body of believers, this congregation has a primary responsibility
to Jesus, who is the Shepherd and Bishop of our Souls.

§ 2.2 This Church Ecclesiastically Sovereign. As this
congregation is sovereign under Christ's Headship, and all 
ecclesiastical power is exercised by the Senior Pastor and the 
Church Council of this congregation, all decisions made shall not
be subject to change or reversal by any other ecclesiastical body.

This local church is autonomous, but advice and counsel from 
qualified ministers of other churches and ministries of like 
principles and faith may be sought.

Article 3 - Purposes and Activities

§ 3.1 Purposes. The unincorporated nonprofit association is 
organized for religious and charitable purposes pursuant to Ala.
Code § 10-3B-2(4) (1975), to the extent that said purposes are
consistent with IRC § 501(c)(3) (1986), as amended, or any
superseding statutes thereto.

§ 3.2 Activities. Pursuant to the purposes prescribed in § 3.1 
above, the organization shall conduct any and all activities 
deemed necessary and proper by the Church Council consistent 
with the laws of the United States of America and the State of 
Alabama. Said activities shall include, but not be limited to:

        (a) Local Church. The unincorporated nonprofit association 
        shall form and operate a local church dedicated to the 
        propagation of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ as Lord; 
        teaching the Bible as the inspired and inerrant Word of God; 
        training and ordaining ministers of the Gospel; training and 
        encouraging persons in the operation of the Christian faith;
        providing a place of worship and Christian service for all 
        persons; and engaging in religious and charitable work. 
        Pursuant thereto, the following guidelines are observed:

               (1) Recognized Creed. A recognized creed, code of doctrine, discipline, 
               and form of worship shall be established.

               (2) Ecclesiastical Government. An ecclesiastical form of 
               government shall be established according to the pattern 
               of church government established in the Scriptures.

               (3) Ordination of Ministers. Ordination of ministers shall be accomplished 
               upon completion of the prescribed course of study designed and developed 
               by the Church Council.

               (4) Organization of Ministers. An organization of ministers shall be established 
               to minister to the congregation of the church.

                (5) Religious Instruction. Schools of religious instruction for children and adults 
                shall be established using any and all appropriate media available: classes, 
                conferences, seminars, radio, television, and any other appropriate media 
                hereafter discovered and established.

                (6) Religious Literature. The church shall develop, publish, and distribute 
                literature in the form of books, pamphlets, audio and video tapes, and other 
                forms of mass media for the express purposes of educating persons with the Word of God.

               (7) Regular Services. The church shall establish regular religious services, 
                classes, and functions pursuant to the recognized creed, form of worship, 
                code of doctrine, and discipline of the Church and shall establish of Sunday 
                Schools and religious schools for Christians and the educational instruction 
                for young and old.

                (8) Bible Training Center. The church shall establish a Bible Training Center for 
                the preparation of ministers who minister to this Church and other Churches of 
                like faith and practice.

Article 4 - Duration

§ 4.1 Perpetual Duration. The duration of the church shall be perpetual, 
unless sooner dissolved by an act of its members.

§ 4.2 Dissolution Procedures. In the event of the dissolution of the 
church, assets of the church shall be distributed to a church organized
exclusively for the religious or charitable purposes similar to the 
purposes of this church so enumerated in § 3.1 of these Articles of
Association and recognized as an exempt organization under 
IRC § 501(c)(3) (1986).

Article 5 - Powers and Responsibilities

§ 5.1 The Church shall reserve the right to exercise all powers 
accorded unincorporated nonprofit associations pursuant to Ala. 
Code. § 10-3B-1 et seq. (1975), to the extent that said powers enable 
acts which are not inconsistent with IRC § 501(c)(3) (1986).

§ 5.2 Private Inurement Prohibited. No part of the net earnings of 
the church shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its
members, directors, officers, or other private persons, except that 
the church shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable 
compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions 
in furtherance of the purposes set forth in § 3.1 of 
these Articles of Association. Any salaries, together with fringe 
benefits or other forms of compensation (housing, transportation,
and other allowances) paid to or provided employees, directors,
or officers, will not exceed a value which is reasonable and
commensurate with the duties and working hours associated with
such employment and with the compensation ordinarily paid
persons with similar positions and duties.

§ 5.3 Influencing Legislation Restricted. No substantial part of
the activities of the church shall be the carrying on of propaganda,
or otherwise attempting to influence legislation.

§ 5.4 Political Activities Prohibited. The church shall not participate
in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of
statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to
any candidate for public office.

§ 5.5 Activities Restricted to Exempt Purposes. Notwithstanding
any other provision of these Articles of Association, the church
shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried
on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under
IRC § 501(c)(3) (1986), or (b) by a corporation, contributions to
which are deductible under IRC § 170(c)(2) (1986).

Article 6 - Amendments

§ 6.1 Process of Amending Bylaws. These Bylaws may be
amended by the Church Council as follows:

        (a) Introduction of Amendments. Proposed amendments shall
         be introduced for study and consideration in the annual meeting
         of the Church Council. No amendments may be enacted at the
         same meeting in which they are introduced.

        (b) Enactment of Amendments. Amendments shall be enacted
         at a special meeting for said purpose to be scheduled no less
         than one month and no more than six months from the date of 
         introduction of the proposed amendment. Proposed amendments
         shall be considered in force if they are affirmed by three
         fifths of the members of the Church Council present at the special meeting.

The forgoing Articles of Association are certified to have been 
adopted by the Church Council of One Faith Ministries, on the 
twentieth day of April, 2003.

One Faith Ministries

Minister, Brother Richard "Satch"  Berry

Articles of Association for One Faith Ministries
The following are the legal and binding Articles of Association delegating One Faith Ministries an actual religious intity not incorporated and not for profit. We are associated with the American Evangelistic Association.
IN ORDER TO PURSUE THE PURPOSES OF GOD and work toward establishing the Kingdom of God among men, we the members of One Faith Ministries hereby adopt these Articles of Association creating the voluntary association of believers united for fellowship, worship, instruction in the Word of God, and service to God and our fellow man.
Article 1 - Name and Organization § 1.1 Name. The name of the organization is One Faith Ministries. § 1.2 Organization. The organization is organized as an unincorporated nonprofit association pursuant to Ala. Code § 10-3B-1 et seq. (1975). Article 2 - Principle of Autonomy. § 2.1 Jesus Christ Lord Over the Church. As Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church Universal and the Head of every local body of believers, this congregation has a primary responsibility to Jesus, who is the Shepherd and Bishop of our Souls. § 2.2 This Church Ecclesiastically Sovereign. As this congregation is sovereign under Christ's Headship, and all ecclesiastical power is exercised by the Senior Pastor and the Church Council of this congregation, all decisions made shall not be subject to change or reversal by any other ecclesiastical body. This local church is autonomous, but advice and counsel from qualified ministers of other churches and ministries of like principles and faith may be sought. Article 3 - Purposes and Activities § 3.1 Purposes. The unincorporated nonprofit association is organized for religious and charitable purposes pursuant to Ala. Code § 10-3B-2(4) (1975), to the extent that said purposes are consistent with IRC § 501(c)(3) (1986), as amended, or any superseding statutes thereto. § 3.2 Activities. Pursuant to the purposes prescribed in § 3.1 above, the organization shall conduct any and all activities deemed necessary and proper by the Church Council consistent with the laws of the United States of America and the State of Alabama. Said activities shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Local Church. The unincorporated nonprofit association shall form and operate a local church dedicated to the propagation of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ as Lord; teaching the Bible as the inspired and inerrant Word of God; training and ordaining ministers of the Gospel; training and encouraging persons in the operation of the Christian faith; providing a place of worship and Christian service for all persons; and engaging in religious and charitable work. Pursuant thereto, the following guidelines are observed: (1) Recognized Creed. A recognized creed, code of doctrine, discipline, and form of worship shall be established. (2) Ecclesiastical Government. An ecclesiastical form of government shall be established according to the pattern of church government established in the Scriptures. (3) Ordination of Ministers. Ordination of ministers shall be accomplished upon completion of the prescribed course of study designed and developed by the Church Council. (4) Organization of Ministers. An organization of ministers shall be established to minister to the congregation of the church. (5) Religious Instruction. Schools of religious instruction for children and adults shall be established using any and all appropriate media available: classes, conferences, seminars, radio, television, and any other appropriate media hereafter discovered and established. (6) Religious Literature. The church shall develop, publish, and distribute literature in the form of books, pamphlets, audio and video tapes, and other forms of mass media for the express purposes of educating persons with the Word of God. (7) Regular Services. The church shall establish regular religious services, classes, and functions pursuant to the recognized creed, form of worship, code of doctrine, and discipline of the Church and shall establish of Sunday Schools and religious schools for Christians and the educational instruction for young and old. (8) Bible Training Center. The church shall establish a Bible Training Center for the preparation of ministers who minister to this Church and other Churches of like faith and practice. Article 4 - Duration § 4.1 Perpetual Duration. The duration of the church shall be perpetual, unless sooner dissolved by an act of its members. § 4.2 Dissolution Procedures. In the event of the dissolution of the church, assets of the church shall be distributed to a church organized exclusively for the religious or charitable purposes similar to the purposes of this church so enumerated in § 3.1 of these Articles of Association and recognized as an exempt organization under IRC § 501(c)(3) (1986). Article 5 - Powers and Responsibilities § 5.1 The Church shall reserve the right to exercise all powers accorded unincorporated nonprofit associations pursuant to Ala. Code. § 10-3B-1 et seq. (1975), to the extent that said powers enable acts which are not inconsistent with IRC § 501(c)(3) (1986). § 5.2 Private Inurement Prohibited. No part of the net earnings of the church shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, directors, officers, or other private persons, except that the church shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in § 3.1 of these Articles of Association. Any salaries, together with fringe benefits or other forms of compensation (housing, transportation, and other allowances) paid to or provided employees, directors, or officers, will not exceed a value which is reasonable and commensurate with the duties and working hours associated with such employment and with the compensation ordinarily paid persons with similar positions and duties. § 5.3 Influencing Legislation Restricted. No substantial part of the activities of the church shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation. § 5.4 Political Activities Prohibited. The church shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. § 5.5 Activities Restricted to Exempt Purposes. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles of Association, the church shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under IRC § 501(c)(3) (1986), or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under IRC § 170(c)(2) (1986). Article 6 - Amendments § 6.1 Process of Amending Bylaws. These Bylaws may be amended by the Church Council as follows: (a) Introduction of Amendments. Proposed amendments shall be introduced for study and consideration in the annual meeting of the Church Council. No amendments may be enacted at the same meeting in which they are introduced. (b) Enactment of Amendments. Amendments shall be enacted at a special meeting for said purpose to be scheduled no less than one month and no more than six months from the date of introduction of the proposed amendment. Proposed amendments shall be considered in force if they are affirmed by three fifths of the members of the Church Council present at the special meeting. The forgoing Articles of Association are certified to have been adopted by the Church Council of One Faith Ministries, on the twentieth day of April, 2003. One Faith Ministries Minister, Brother Richard "Satch" Berry

Articles of Association for One Faith Ministries

The following are the legal and binding Articles of Association delegating One Faith Ministries an actual religious intity not incorporated and not for profit. We are associated with the American Evangelistic Association.

The following are the legal and binding Articles of Association delegating One Faith Ministries an actual religious
intity not incorporated and not for profit. We are associated with the American Evangelistic Association.