Article11: Constitutional Authority
Section 1: Nature
This constitution, like all merely human documents, may be fallible. It simply reflects an earnest and sincere attempt to apply the Scriptures in ordering the life of this local church. Furthermore, we as members of this church have solemnly committed ourselves to follow this constitution in ordering the life of this church. Therefore, the demands of the ninth commandment, and the sanctity of truth in general, require that the elders and all of the members of this church abide by the provisions of this constitution.
Section 2: Deficiencies
If at any time an elder or a member of the church believes that adherence to this constitution would require a violation of the Word of God, he should make this known to the elders. If the elders conclude that biblical principle requires an amendment of the constitution, they must communicate this matter in a timely way, submit relevant amendments to the church and act upon them in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article.
Section 3: Amendments
Amendments to this constitution must be adopted by three-fourths of those voting at any regular church meeting or at a special meeting called for this purpose. Such proposed amendments shall be distributed in written form to the membership at least four (4) weeks prior to such a meeting.