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Lakeview Missionary Church Merger & Constitution Rewrite Timeline

Explore the timeline of events at Lakeview Missionary Church from the initial merger talks in 2018 to rewriting the constitution in 2019. Understand the changes made to align the by-laws with the statement of faith and the discussions around biblical church government.

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Lakeview Missionary Church Merger & Constitution Rewrite Timeline

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  1. Timeline • 2013 - Lakeview leaves Missionary Church denomination • April 2014 - Members ratify new constitution • 2018 - Lakeview and Grace leaders discuss possible merger • July 2018 – Merger talks conclude. Lakeview leaders begin studying biblical church government and discussion on rewriting constitution.

  2. Timeline • August 2018 – Executive Board informed of and discussed constitution revision. • September 2018 – Rewriting began • November 2018 – The membership was informed of rewrite. • March 2019 – Rewrite completed and approved by the deacons, elder and pastors.

  3. Changes The changes were made to bring the by-laws into alignment with the statement of faith. Mainly the conflicts arose between what are offices of the church, their definition and the authority of that office.

  4. Proposed By-laws Elders Jesus Deacons Members

  5. Current By-laws: Members Deacons Members All Other Church Officers Chair of Ex Board Executive Board Secretary

  6. Current By-laws: Ministers Members Executive Board Senior Minister Associate Minister

  7. Current By-laws: Executive Board Executive Board Executive Committee Senior Minister Appointed by Ex Board Chair of Missions Senior Minister Secretary C.E. Director Appointed by Ex Board Treasurer Member-at-large Chair of Trustees Chair of Deacons

  8. Changes • Made a few minor changes to the statement of faith and practice • Added article on Church Discipline (Matthew 18)

  9. Discussion Are there any statements in the proposed constitution that you feel violate Scripture?

  10. Discussion Are there any other clarifying questions that you have that are not in the question and answer sheet?

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