Title: Bylaws of Al Hawa

Description Bylaws of the Religious Unincorporated Association (Al Hawa) set forth the mission, structure, and governance of the church as a faith-based body. The bylaws begin with a preamble affirming the preservation of faith, liberties of members, independence from outside control, and orderly conduct of internal affairs. They establish the purpose as worship of God through Jesus Christ, fulfilling the Great Commission, ministering to members and others, and functioning as a New Testament church. The Articles of Faith define core beliefs, including the inspiration of Scripture, the Trinity, salvation through Christ, baptism, resurrection, and the autonomy of the local church. The bylaws describe the government of the association as vested in its members, retaining self-governance while allowing for cooperation with other Christian bodies. They affirm nonprofit status, and provide that assets upon dissolution will be directed to those in need. Amendments are structured as “Chronicles,” requiring a two-thirds member vote. Sections cover membership qualifications, reception, termination, and discipline, emphasizing faith in Christ, baptism, and adherence to the Articles of Faith. New members are oriented through a membership class. The officers include Senior Pastor, Elders, Moderator, Clerk, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, and Trustees, each with defined qualifications, duties, terms, and methods of selection. Elders and the Senior Pastor provide spiritual leadership and governance. Trustees act only as fiduciaries upon authorization by church vote. The bylaws further define church committees, meetings, quorum rules, and parliamentary procedures, adopting Robert’s Rules of Order. Discipline is addressed with a process grounded in Matthew 18:15-17, seeking restoration before dismissal, with provisions for reinstatement. Finally, the bylaws include a certificate of authority resolution, authorizing designated leaders to manage church banking, signed by founding members and n