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The following Confessional Statement, adopted from The Gospel Coalition, is added to our current statement of faith as our standard of doctrine for teaching and discipleship purposes.I. THE TRI-UNE GODWe believe in one God, eternally existing in three equally ...

Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, having been baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God and this assembly, most solemnly and joy...

The government of this Church is vested in the body of believers who compose it. It is subject to the control of no other ecclesiastical body, but it recognizes and sustains the obligations and mutual counsel and cooperation which are common among Congregation...

While affirming the liberty of our Church and the validity of our ministry, we hold to the unity of the Christian Church, and will unite with all its branches in hearty cooperation; and will earnestly seek, so far as in us lies, that the prayer of our Lord for...

All former constitutions are hereby repealed. Amendments to this Constitution or its By-laws, except as noted in Item 2, may be adopted at any legally called quarterly or special meeting of the Church by two-thirds vote of the Members present and voting, provi...

SECTION A - CHURCH MEMBERSQualificationsChurch Members will be those who affirm the Statement of Faith and Covenant of the Church.Prospective Members may present themselves directly to the Pastor or Elders or may be recommended to them by any Member.Qualified ...

The organizational structure of Mayflower Church is shown in Figure 1. It is comprised of four Boards whose Members are elected by the congregation. These four Boards oversee the activities of the Church in fulfilling our mission statement. The four Boards are...

SECTION A - FOR WORSHIPThe Mayflower Church will, unless otherwise voted, hold at least one worship service each Sunday, the time to be determined by the Board of Elders/Pastor.The ordinance of the Lord’s Supper will ordinarily be observed on the first Sunday ...

The Church regards as an integral part of itself all organizations formed within its constituency for the purpose of ministration. Of all such organizations, the Pastor and Elders will have general oversight, and the Church will expect a report for each at the...

The By-laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Members present and voting, at any regular business meeting of the Church or special meeting called for this purpose, provided notice of the proposed amendments is given in the call on at least two Sundays...

Policies establish statutes for Mayflower Church that the church must follow. Policies are approved by Church Membership at any duly called meeting of church. Policies to articulate the teaching of Scripture on issues that require clear teaching, establishing ...

ARTICLE VII - DissolutionShould the Membership of Mayflower Church become less than 10 active Members the Church may vote for dissolution. In the event of dissolution or liquidation of Mayflower Church, after all liabilities and obligations have been paid, sat...

Policies establish statutes for Mayflower Church that the church must follow. Policies are approved by Church Membership at any duly called meeting of church. Policies that articulate the teaching of Scripture on issues that require clear teaching, establishin...

Title: Wedding PolicyOversight Board: Mayflower Board EldersEffective Date: 10-21-24Version Number: 2Policy Statement: It is the policy of Mayflower Church that wedding ceremonies performed at the church and by church staff are biblical. All marriages at Mayfl...

Title: Deaconate Fund Financial Aid PolicyOversight Board: Mayflower Board of DeaconsEffective Date: 1-26-22Version Number: 3Policy Statement: It is the policy of Mayflower Church diaconate that funds donated to the diaconate be distributed responsibly to thos...

Title: Mayflower Church Purchasing and Reimbursement PolicyOversight Board: Board of FinanceEffective Date: 5-17-23Version Number: 1Policy Statement: It is the policy of Mayflower Church that all expenditures be within the available budget or fund limits and b...

Title: Building Use PolicyOversight Board: Board of Elders, Board of TrusteesEffective Date: 10-21-24Version Number: 1Policy Statement: It is our policy that the facilities of Mayflower Church be used in accordance with our beliefs, values, and by-laws, ensuri...