Constitution of Iowa State University Campus Christian Fellowship

Article I: Name

The name of this organization shall be ISU Campus Christian Fellowship; here and after referred to as CCF. We are a religious organization at Iowa State University, and shall operate according to the rules of the University.

Article II: Purpose

The purpose of CCF is to strengthen the faith of its members through biblical study, prayer, fellowship, and worship, and to train and equip them for the work of God’s kingdom throughout the world.

Article III: Membership

Membership is open to all Iowa State students. CCF does not discriminate on any basis, however as a religious organization, CCF will operate according to our statement of faith (article VII), and any student involved with CCF is asked to be respectful of that statement of faith. A member shall be defined as one who attends 50% of our Wednesday night meetings within a 2 month span, and chooses to be an active part of CCF.

Article IV: Officers

Section 1: CCF shall have two(2) officers: The President and the Treasurer. The officers will be elected on the Wednesday evening 2 weeks before finals week during the spring semester, and will serve a term of one year.

Section 2: "The officers of this organization must meet the following requirements:

(a) Have a minimum cumulative grade point ratio (GPA) as stated below and meet that minimum GPA in the semester immediately prior to the election/appointment, the semester of election/appointment and semesters during the term of office. For undergraduate students, the minimum GPA is 2.00. In order for this provision to be met, at least six hours (half-time credits) must have been taken for the semester under consideration.

(b) Be in good standing with the university and enrolled: at least half time (six or more credit hours), if an undergraduate student (unless fewer credits are required to graduate in the spring and fall semesters) during the term of office, and at least half time (four or more credits), if a graduate level student (unless fewer credits are required in the final stages of their degree as defined by the Continuous Registration Requirement) during their term of office.

Section 3: The student officers should also be committed to the purpose statement of the ministry (article II) and be respectful to the Statement of Faith (article VII).

Section 4: Elections are held at the close of CCF’s Wednesday night meeting 2 weeks prior to finals week each spring. All members are eligible to vote. Elections will be held via secret ballot, and a simple majority is required for election.

Section 5: Duties

a. President

· Preside over official business

· Represent organization on campus

· Ensure that the organization is operating in conformity with the standards set forth by Iowa State University and Student Activities Center

· Maintain communication with organization adviser

b. Treasurer

· Keep track of our student fund (see article 5).

Section 6: Adviser

CCF will be advised by a faculty member at ISU. The Adviser will be voted on by the membership at a Wednesday night meeting. A simple majority vote is needed for election. The adviser will then serve until he or she resigns, is impeached, or is no longer affiliated with Iowa State University. In the event that the Adviser position is open, the president will nominate a new advisor at a Wednesday night meeting, and announce that a vote will take place the following Wednesday night.

Duties of the Adviser:

· Awareness and approval of financial expenditures

· Ensure that the organization is operating in conformity with the standards set forth by Iowa State University and Student Activities Center

Section 7: Impeachment and vacancies

Either officer or the advisor can be impeached by petition among the membership. Impeachment will require a petition signed by twenty (20) percent of the membership. An impeachment petition involving an officer should be presented to the advisor, and an impeachment petition involving the advisor should be submitted to the president. Impeachment shall be announced at the Wednesday night meeting following submission of the petition. After the formal announcement, the vote will take place the following Wednesday evening. The individual being impeached will have an opportunity to respond to the petition, but then should vacate the room during discussion and voting. The president will preside over impeachment of the advisor or treasurer, and the treasurer will preside over impeachment of the president. Voting will be by secret ballot, and a 2/3 majority is required for removal from office.

In the case of the presidency being vacated (by impeachment, resignation, failure to meet the requirements of section II, or any other reason) the treasurer will take nominations at the following Wednesday night meeting, and announce a vote at the following Wednesday night meetings. In the interim, the treasurer will serve as acting president. The election will take place by secret ballot. Any nominee receiving a simple majority of the votes will be president. If no nominee receives a majority, then there will be a runoff between the top 2. The winner of the runoff will become president, provided that he or she receives a majority of the votes.

In the case of treasurer being vacated (by impeachment, resignation, failure to meet the requirements of section II, or any other reason) the president will take nominations at the following Wednesday night meeting, and announce a vote at the following Wednesday night meetings.The election will take place by secret ballot. Any nominee receiving a simple majority of the votes will be treasurer. If no nominee receives a majority, then there will be a runoff between the top 2. The winner of the runoff will become treasurer, provided that he or she receives a majority of the votes.

Article V: Finances

Section 1: Campus Christian Fellowship does not collect and dues from members.

Section 2: The Treasurer is responsible for maintaining the student fund.

Section 3: The Student Fund is subject to the following:

All monies belonging to this organization shall be deposited and disbursed through a bank account established for this organization at the Campus Organizations Accounting Office and/or approved institution/office (must receive authorization via Campus Organizations Accounting Office). All funds must be deposited within 24 hours after collection. The Adviser to this organization must approve and sign each expenditure before payment.

Article VI: Amendments and Ratification

Any amendments to the constitution should be suggested to the President. The President then presents it to the membership at the following Wednesday Night Meeting, and informs them of a vote the following Wednesday Night. Amendments must pass by a 2/3 majority for submission to the Student Activities Center. Amended constitution will be submitted within 10 days to Student Activities Center for approval.

Upon approval by the SAC, the membership is notified. A vote will be taken at the following Wednesday night meeting for ratification. Ratification requires a 2/3 majority. Ratified constitutions must be submitted to Student Activities Center within 10 days for final approval.

Article VII: Statement of Faith

CCF does not discriminate students from participating based on religious beliefs. However, as a religious organization, we do operate with a Statement of faith. While we do allow for and encourage discussion and debate of issues surrounding our statement, we do ask that our members and officers respect our statement of faith, which is as follows:

WE BELIEVE…

Jesus of Nazareth was born of a virgin by the Holy Spirit. Jesus was fully human; suffering the same pains and temptations as man does. Jesus was also God, the Son; possessing all the powers and characteristics that make God who He is. Jesus suffered physical death to pay for the sins of all mankind. Jesus physically arose from the dead and is alive today. Jesus, along with the Holy Spirit, intercedes/mediates between man and God the Father. Jesus will come back to earth to gather his disciples to be with Him forever and when He comes the whole world will know it.

Isaiah 53:1-12

Matthew 1:18; 24:27,30-31

John 1:1,14,18

Luke 1:31-35; 24:36-44

Romans 8:26-27,34

1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Colossians 1:15-20; 2:9

Philippians 2:5-8

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Hebrews 2:14-18; 4:14-15; 10:10

1 Peter 3:18

1 John 2:1-2

Revelations 1:18

WE BELIEVE…

God has offered mankind a covenant through His Son, Jesus Christ; the New Covenant. The New covenant is a covenant of grace which offers forgiveness of sins and eternal life to all who enter and remain in it. In order to enter the New Covenant, one must be born again, spiritually. This spiritual rebirth is a process which includes; hearing and understanding the terms of the New Covenant, believing in who Jesus is and what he has done, repenting and turning away from sin, verbally confessing faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior, and being immersed to identify with the death and resurrection of Jesus. Once in the New Covenant, one must remain in the covenant by holding firmly to faith in Christ Jesus in order to receive the blessings of the covenant. There is no other way to become righteous in God’s sight or to merit God’s gift of eternal life.

Luke 22:19-20

John 3:3-6,16; 14:6; 20:30-31

Acts 2:37-38; 4:12; 20:21

Romans 3:22-24; 6:3-5; 10:9-17

1 Corinthians 15:2

Colossians 1:21-23

Ephesians 2:8-9

Titus 3:3-7

Hebrews 8:6; 9:15,28; 10:26, 35-36

1 John 5:11-13

WE BELIEVE…

The Bible is the only true revelation of God, of His interactions with His creation, of His covenants with mankind and of the things which will come to pass. The Bible is without error, being written by men who were led by the Holy Spirit to record God’s message to mankind. The Bible is the final authority on how we should live and what we should believe.

1 Corinthians 14:37

Galatians 1:6-8

I Timothy 5:18

II Timothy 3:16-17

Hebrews 4:12

II Peter 1:20-21; 3:15-16

Revelations 1:1-2

WE BELIEVE…

There is only one God, the creator and sustainer of all things. God came to earth through His Son in the form of a man, Jesus of Nazareth and continues to work in peoples’ lives through the Holy Spirit. God does not change and has existed from eternity past and will exist forevermore. Nothing is hidden from God. God’s power is unlimited, yet He remains faithful to His covenants. God loves all men, yet He is holy and just and therefore will judge men according to their righteousness.

Deuteronomy 32:4

1 Chronicles 28:9

Isaiah 44:6

Psalm 90:2; 102:25-27

Daniel 9:4

Matthew 6:4,8

Mark 10:27; 14:36

John 3:16; 14:15-17, 25-26

Romans 2:1-7, 5:8

Colossians 1:15-20

Philippians 2:5-8

WE BELIEVE…

People were created by God in His image and was given authority over all the creatures of the earth. Man has an understanding of good and evil and has free will to choose between doing right and wrong. All men have sinned, willfully doing what they know is wrong. Because of man’s sinfulness, he is separated from God and deserving of death. All are destined to die physically, then face judgment for the things they have done. Those who are found guilty of sin will be condemned to everlasting punishment; spiritual death.

Genesis 1:26-28; 3:5-6

Deuteronomy 30:19

Isaiah 59:1-2

Ecclesiastes 7:20

Joshua 24:15

Matthew 10:28

Romans 2:14-15; 3:23; 6:23

II Thessalonians 1:8-9

Hebrews 9:27

Revelations 21:6