Structural Governance and Accountability Outline
(Organized as a tax-exempt church under Internal Revenue Code Section 508(c)(1)(A))
The name of this ministry shall be Legacy Alliance Trust. The principal office is located at:
20650 Willows Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
The purpose of Legacy Alliance Trust is to glorify God through biblical teaching, worship, evangelism, discipleship, and community service. We exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ and to advance His Kingdom through the local church.
Governance is vested in a Board of Trustees consisting of a minimum of three (3) members: Senior Trustee (Pastor), Secretary, and Treasurer.
All Trustees must be mature believers who fully affirm the Statement of Faith, demonstrate godly character, and are committed to the mission of the church.
The Senior Trustee nominates new Trustees. Appointment requires majority approval of the existing Board. Trustees serve renewable terms of three (3) years.
All offerings shall be counted by at least two unrelated persons immediately after each service and recorded accurately.
Disbursements over $1,000 require dual signatures from two Trustees. All funds shall be used exclusively for religious, charitable, and ministry purposes.
No part of the net earnings or assets shall benefit any private individual. Reasonable compensation for pastoral staff is permitted when approved by the Board.
All sacramental functions (baptisms, weddings, funerals, ordinations) shall be governed by the policies outlined in the Sacerdotal Functions document and in alignment with our Statement of Faith.
Upon dissolution, all assets shall be distributed to other 501(c)(3) organizations with similar religious purposes, as determined by the Board of Trustees.
These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Trustees, provided the proposed amendment is consistent with the Statement of Faith.