Article II: Membership and Purpose
The Church is organized and shall be operated exclusively for religious, charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. More particularly, the purpose of the Church is to glorify God by making disciples of all nations. Any person is qualified for full membership in The Church at Brook Hills upon his or her profession of saving faith in Jesus Christ, his or her identification with Christ and His Church through believer’s baptism, and upon completion of a membership class outlining the purpose, philosophy and ministry of the Church. Membership is removed upon request of the member, on behalf of the member by a church of like faith, by death, or by church discipline (Matthew 18; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13). Matters of church discipline, including restoration to membership (2 Corinthians 2:7-8), shall be administered by The Church at Brook Hills Board of Directors.

The Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation
Article I: Name and Principle Office
Article II: Membership and Purpose
Article III: Church Leadership
Article IV: The Brook Hills Board of Directors
Article V: Meeting of Members
Article VI: Process for Changing Legal Documentation
Article VII: Christian Alternative Dispute Resolution
Article VIII: Rules of Order
Article VIII: Adoption of Bylaws
Amended Articles of Incorporation

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Legal Disclaimer
Please note that these these Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation are applicable to The Church at Brook Hills only, and conform to the laws of the State of Alabama and Shelby County. While other leaders may be inspired or use this information as a reference, The Church at Brook Hills can bear no responsibility for other church or organizational use of these documents as legally binding articles. Consult your own legal counsel when preparing Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation to make sure your documents conform to all necessary Scripture, standards and practices and your own state laws.