Article 1 - Name and Purpose
Section 1 - Name:
The name of the non-profit organization shall be FRESH OIL MINISTRIES. It shall be a non-profit organization incorporated under the laws of the state of Ohio (USA).
Section 2 - Purpose:
Fresh Oil Ministries is organized exclusively for religious and charitable purposes.
The purpose of this corporation is:
A) Evangelistic in ministry to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ through:
a) Preaching and teaching the Holy Bible which is God's Word.
b) Helping to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world, through crusades, evangelistic efforts and other such church related ministries.
B) To use every legal media to present the gospel, to include but not limited to: Television, radio, mission trips and such. To bring the knowledge of Jesus Christ to all peoples.
Article II - Effective Date and Duration
The effective date shall be in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 1702.04(D), the legal existence of the corporation begins upon the filing of the articles. The duration shall be perpetual.
Article lll - Membership
Section 1 - Membership
Members shall consist of the board of directors.
Article IV - Board of Directors
Section 1 - Qualifications
A board member must believe the Statement of Faith of FRESH OIL MINISTRIES in order to be considered for this position. We are a Full Gospel Ministry and as such, we believe not only in a Born-Again experience, but also in a Baptism with the Holy Spirit.
Section 2 - Roll
The board is responsible for overall policy and direction of the association.
Section 3 - size
The board must have 3 or more members: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
Section 4 - Compensation
The board receives no compensation other than reasonable reimbursement of expenses.
Section 5 - Terms
there shall be no term limits for board members. In the case of resignation or death, the member within 30 days by selection and agreement of the other members. If deemed necessary, a board member may be replaced by a majority vote of the board.
Section 6- Additions
Additional board members will be selected by the F.O.M. president with all members agreeing by vote.
Article V - Statutory Agent
In accordance with Ohio revised code 1702.06, an Ohio Corporation must appoint and maintain a statutory agent to accept services of process on behalf on behalf of the corporation. In compliances to this code, FRESH OIL MINISTRIES will appoint and maintain a statutory agent as per code.
Article VI - Dissolution Clause
Upon the dissolution of the corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal, or to a state or local government for a public purpose. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by a Court of Competent Jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such organization or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.
Article VII - Changes in Bylaws
No bylaws can be changed that would cause the organization to become illegal to any state or federal laws. Any other bylaw changes must be by majority vote of the board of directors.
