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STATEMENT OF FAITH Cavpus Cnusaor ron Csnsr The sole basis of our beliefs is the B'rble, God's infallible written Word, the 66 books of the Old and New it was uniquely, verbally and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit and that it was written without enor in the original the supreme and final authority in all matters on which it speaks.
Christians. Because of the specialized calling of our movement, we desire to allow for freedom of conviction on matters provided that any interpretation is based upon the Bible alone and that no such interpretation shall beconre bn i hinders the ministry to which God has called us.
rivhich
We explicitly affirm our belief in basic Bible teaching as follows: 1. There is one true God, eternally existing in three persons-the Father Son and Holy Spirit-each of whom possesses equally the attributes of Deity and the characteristics of personality.
2. Jesus Christ is God, the living Word, who became flesh through His miraculous conctption by the Holy Spirit and His virgin birth. Hence, He is perfect Deity and true humanity united
10. The Holy Spirit has come into the world to al and glorifiT Christ and to apply the saving work ofiChrist all men and women. He convicts and draws sinnefs to imparts new life to them, continually indwells tihem m the moment of spiritual'birth and seals them untilthe sf redemption. His fullness, power and,control arg approfr the believer! life by l
faith.
in one person forever.
1 1. We, as believers, are called to live in the pow4 of the indwelling Spirit so that we will not fulfill the lfist of the flesh
3. He lived a sinless life and voluntarily atoned for our sins by dying on the cross as our substitute, thus satisfying divine justice and actomplishing safuation for all who trust in Him
but willbear fruit to the glory of God.
alone.
4. He rose from the dead in the same body, though glorified, in whhh He. had lived and died. 5. He ascended bodily into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God the Fathef where He, the only mediator
between God and humanity, eontinually makes intercession for His own. 6. We were originally created in the image of God. We sinned by disobeying God;thus, we were alienated from our Creator. That historh fall brought all men and women under divine condemnation. 7 Our nature is corrupted, and we are thus totally unable God. Every person is in need of regeneration and renewalby the Holy Spirit.
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tl 12. Jesus Christ is,the Head of the Churcfi, His Bddy, which is composed of all men and women, living and dead, who have been joined to Him through saving fbith. i 13. God admonishes His people to assemUe toge{her regularly for worship, for participation in ordinances, for edification through the ftriptures and for l
mutual
encouragement.
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14. At physical death believers enter immeiliate[ fito eternal conscious fellowship with the Lord, an{ await fhe resurrection of their body to everlasting glory pnd ble{sing. 15. At physical death unbelievers enter imrhediatei,yinto eternalconscious separation from the Lord anfl awaitfthe resurrection of their body to everlasting judgment and
condemnation.
to please
8. Our salvation is wholly a work of God's free grace and of human works or goodness or religious ceremony. God imputes His righteousness to those who put their faith in Christ alone for their salvation, and thereby all justifies them in His sight.
16. Jesus Christ will come again to the ear.ith visibly and bodily-to consummate history and of God.
is not the work, in whole or in part,
9, lt is the privilege of all who are born again of the Spirit to be assured of their salvation from the very moment in which they trust Christ as their Savior. This assurance is not based upon any kind of human merit, but is produced by the witness of the Holy Spirit, who confirms in the believer the testimony of God in his written Word.
17 The Lord Jesus Christ commanded all proclaim the gospel throughout the world and{to di and women of every nation. The fulfillment of that Commission requires that all worldly and persdnal subordinated to a totalcommitment to "Him rilho lovFd us and gave Himself for us'l I :
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Without mental reservation, I hueby subscribe to the above statements and pledge myself to help fulfill the Great Commissionlin our I depending upon the Holy Spirit to guide and empowu me. I I
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Constitution of Campus Crusade for Christ Cleveland State UniversitY
ARTICLE
I: NAME
The name of this organization shall be Campus Crusade for Christ (at State UniversitY).
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ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
Campus Crusade for Christ is an interdenominational, student, Christian grow in organization seeking to provide a spiritual environment for students to their relationship with God. We provide resources for students, weekly Bible Studies, and conferences and retreats every semester'
ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP Section I Membership in Campus Crusade for Christ at Cleveland State University shall be open to any and all students, faculty, and staffat Cleveland State University. liembership is based on being active/present at least two-thirds ofBible Studies or other meetings on campus. Once a student graduates or ceases to be a student at Cleveland State University membership in the organization shall cease. Section 2 Campus Crusade for Christ was formed by Christians who agree in the belief that *"ni, only access to God is through Jesus Christ and faith in his deity, his death as full payment for man's sins, and his resurrection. This is the foundation for organizatiorL and members need to be in agreement with this as well as Campus Crusade for Christ's statement of faith (on file in Student Life office).
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Section 3 Any member may be removed from membership for violation of purposes or for lack of active involvement in organization. Removal is based on two-thirds vote of the membership. All members will be notified of this pending action at least one week prior to th; removal decision. Written charges by a member are to be presented to weel'is the Executive Committee who will notify ttre member in question within three removal for Voting for the member to answer charges at a meeting of membership. from membership is to be done by secret ballot within two weeks of meeting TFi member in question will be contacted and notified of the outcome of the vote withir[ I
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three school daYs. Section 4 Campus Crusade for Christ at Cleveland State University shall practice no form or
typeofdiscriminatioruwhetheritbedueone,srace,color,religion,sex,sexual
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orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, handicap or disability, special disabled veterans or Vietnam veteran's status. As a religious organization we ask that all members agree to our purpose and Biblical principles in our statement of faith, butwe welcome those holding other beliefs to attend, participate, and be ihvolved with the organization's activities to the ertent they feel comfortable. Section
5
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With membership in the organization shall come full voting privileges on any and all items of business, including resolutions, items of legislation, bylaws and elections. ARTICLE Section l:
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IV: OFFICERS
The officers shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The officers shall be responsible for all the administrative duties of the organization. Section 2 The president shall have the power to establish and maintain operation procedures of the organization, call meetings, and answer for all actions of the other officers. The president shall be able to vote in all decisions affecting the organization. The president shall also communicate regularly with students leaders from other Universities that have Campus Crusade lor Christ groups in the Cleveland area.
Secion
3
The vice president shall assist the president with all duties and assume duties in the absence of the president. Section 4 The secretary shall keep accurate records of all meetings and affairs and send information to organization members and Campus Crusade for Christ's local leadership. Section
5
The treasurer shall receive and distribute organization funds with approval of the executive committee and in accordance with the financial rules and regulations of the University and the laws of the State of Ohio. The treasurer shall also coordinate i fund-raising activities and work with the president if the need arises to request funding from the UniversitY. ,
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Section 6 The elected officers shall form the executive committee. Section 7: Irr order to be voted an otllcer / to the executive committee one must.
2.Involvedinleadershipoforganization(e.g.BiblesPdyleader,,. ' Conference or Retreat Coordinator)'
Section
I All elected offrcials must stded in the Student
meet any and all requirements for holding offtce
as
Handbook
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ARTICLE V: ELECTIONS Section
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wife Tding of Campu$ Officers shall be elected by members at the last campus R.etred to serve a Spriog the arurual Crusade for Christ for thelchool year, or d The The ofiicers shall be elected by means of a secret ballot. term of one *. first day of the tenth week of term of ofEJ;fbr all offrcials shall begin on the springsemesterandendonthesamedaythefollowingyear.
Section 2
made by any member at Nominations of candidates for officer positions can be meetingpriortoelection.Nomineesforofficerpositionsmustbeorganization members for two semesters'
Section 3 members present at meeting or Officers shall be elected by majority vote of those SPring Retreat. Section 4 president, 3) treasurer, The order ofsuccession shall be: 1) president, 2) vice secretary-
4)
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ARTICLE VI: REMOVAL FROM OFFICE perform hi#her prescribed Any officer'*uy U" r.*ovqd-from office for f,ailure to present, provided that all members duties Uy t*o-ifriras vote of the membership week prior to the rernoval decision' are notified of ,fti" pending action at least on responsibilities Removal from office can occur either for failure to carry outthe organization. purposes ofthe of that om"r, oi fot actions which violate the amember are to be presentedlo the executive committee'who Written "il;;ttoni* in question within two weeks so that the officer can answef will notifflti" tii" *"*ng of membership. Voting for re,moval is to be done by secret charges ballot. " ARTICLE WT MEETINGS Section
I
a semester. Additional General meetings will be held on campus at least twice participating in Those UJ"Afed by the executive committee. meetings in a timely manner througll Campus CrusaOe for Christ functions will be notified *noun,**.''ts atBibte Studies, phone calls, orby
*"
email.
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Crusade for Christ functions will be notified in a timely manner through announcements at Bible Studies, phone calls, or by e-mail. Section 2 Additional prayer meetings or executive committee meetings will also meet on campus.
Article VIII: F{INDING Section I There are no dues or fees for participation in the organization. Section 2
StudentswillberequiredtofinancetheirownwaytoCampusCrusadeforChrist retreats or conferences. Section 3
To date, the organization has not requested Cleveland State University Student Activity funds. In the future, if the executive committee believes it is an appropriate request, Student Activities funds may be requested through procedures established j by the Department of Student Life. i
ARTICLE Section 1:
VII:
AMENDMENTS
Amendments to this constitution shall be adopted by two-thirds of participants at a meeting called for purpose of changing an amendment. Section 2: Once approved by membership, amendments shall be submitted to the Student Lifel Committee of the Cleveland State University Faculty Senate for approval Section 3: Campus Crusade for Christ's national and local leadership shall review the Clevelarld State University's chapters constitution, executive committee practices, meetings, Bible Studies, and other related leadership positions from time-to-time and recommend any changes as deemed just and necessary. Campus Crusade for Christ at Cleveland State University shall adopt and adhere to the practices and beliefs of the
CampusCrusadeforChriststatedpurposesandobjectivesandstatementoffaith. ARTICLE IX: JURISDICTION CampusCrusadeforChristatClevelandStateUniversitywillbesubject,asa recognized student organization, to the rules, regulations, and policies of the Cleveland State University and the laws of the State of Ohio. The rules, regulationls, and policies of the Cleveland State University shall hold precedence over any and all rules,regulations,andpoliciesapplyingtotheorganization. ,
ARTICLE D(: JURISDICTION s'biect, as a crerrcland stareunirrersitywin be a f";irrirt carnpus and policies of the G*rys, regy$ions, recognized gt*e of ohio' The nrles' irt r"*" of t'e cleveland sii"-uf"Jisity and regulatioru,
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Christians. Because of the specialized calling of our movement, we desire to allow for freedom of conviction on matters provided that any interpretation is based upon the Bible alone and that no such interpretation shall beconre bn i hinders the ministry to which God has called us.
rivhich
We explicitly affirm our belief in basic Bible teaching as follows: 1. There is one true God, eternally existing in three persons-the Father Son and Holy Spirit-each of whom possesses equally the attributes of Deity and the characteristics of personality.
2. Jesus Christ is God, the living Word, who became flesh through His miraculous conctption by the Holy Spirit and His virgin birth. Hence, He is perfect Deity and true humanity united
10. The Holy Spirit has come into the world to al and glorifiT Christ and to apply the saving work ofiChrist all men and women. He convicts and draws sinnefs to imparts new life to them, continually indwells tihem m the moment of spiritual'birth and seals them untilthe sf redemption. His fullness, power and,control arg approfr the believer! life by l
faith.
in one person forever.
1 1. We, as believers, are called to live in the pow4 of the indwelling Spirit so that we will not fulfill the lfist of the flesh
3. He lived a sinless life and voluntarily atoned for our sins by dying on the cross as our substitute, thus satisfying divine justice and actomplishing safuation for all who trust in Him
but willbear fruit to the glory of God.
alone.
4. He rose from the dead in the same body, though glorified, in whhh He. had lived and died. 5. He ascended bodily into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God the Fathef where He, the only mediator
between God and humanity, eontinually makes intercession for His own. 6. We were originally created in the image of God. We sinned by disobeying God;thus, we were alienated from our Creator. That historh fall brought all men and women under divine condemnation. 7 Our nature is corrupted, and we are thus totally unable God. Every person is in need of regeneration and renewalby the Holy Spirit.
_
i
tl 12. Jesus Christ is,the Head of the Churcfi, His Bddy, which is composed of all men and women, living and dead, who have been joined to Him through saving fbith. i 13. God admonishes His people to assemUe toge{her regularly for worship, for participation in ordinances, for edification through the ftriptures and for l
mutual
encouragement.
,
i
,
14. At physical death believers enter immeiliate[ fito eternal conscious fellowship with the Lord, an{ await fhe resurrection of their body to everlasting glory pnd ble{sing. 15. At physical death unbelievers enter imrhediatei,yinto eternalconscious separation from the Lord anfl awaitfthe resurrection of their body to everlasting judgment and
condemnation.
to please
8. Our salvation is wholly a work of God's free grace and of human works or goodness or religious ceremony. God imputes His righteousness to those who put their faith in Christ alone for their salvation, and thereby all justifies them in His sight.
16. Jesus Christ will come again to the ear.ith visibly and bodily-to consummate history and of God.
is not the work, in whole or in part,
9, lt is the privilege of all who are born again of the Spirit to be assured of their salvation from the very moment in which they trust Christ as their Savior. This assurance is not based upon any kind of human merit, but is produced by the witness of the Holy Spirit, who confirms in the believer the testimony of God in his written Word.
17 The Lord Jesus Christ commanded all proclaim the gospel throughout the world and{to di and women of every nation. The fulfillment of that Commission requires that all worldly and persdnal subordinated to a totalcommitment to "Him rilho lovFd us and gave Himself for us'l I :
.t
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{
ij l
Without mental reservation, I hueby subscribe to the above statements and pledge myself to help fulfill the Great Commissionlin our I depending upon the Holy Spirit to guide and empowu me. I I
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Constitution of Campus Crusade for Christ Cleveland State UniversitY
ARTICLE
I: NAME
The name of this organization shall be Campus Crusade for Christ (at State UniversitY).
:
Cleveland i
I
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
Campus Crusade for Christ is an interdenominational, student, Christian grow in organization seeking to provide a spiritual environment for students to their relationship with God. We provide resources for students, weekly Bible Studies, and conferences and retreats every semester'
ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP Section I Membership in Campus Crusade for Christ at Cleveland State University shall be open to any and all students, faculty, and staffat Cleveland State University. liembership is based on being active/present at least two-thirds ofBible Studies or other meetings on campus. Once a student graduates or ceases to be a student at Cleveland State University membership in the organization shall cease. Section 2 Campus Crusade for Christ was formed by Christians who agree in the belief that *"ni, only access to God is through Jesus Christ and faith in his deity, his death as full payment for man's sins, and his resurrection. This is the foundation for organizatiorL and members need to be in agreement with this as well as Campus Crusade for Christ's statement of faith (on file in Student Life office).
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Section 3 Any member may be removed from membership for violation of purposes or for lack of active involvement in organization. Removal is based on two-thirds vote of the membership. All members will be notified of this pending action at least one week prior to th; removal decision. Written charges by a member are to be presented to weel'is the Executive Committee who will notify ttre member in question within three removal for Voting for the member to answer charges at a meeting of membership. from membership is to be done by secret ballot within two weeks of meeting TFi member in question will be contacted and notified of the outcome of the vote withir[ I
I
three school daYs. Section 4 Campus Crusade for Christ at Cleveland State University shall practice no form or
typeofdiscriminatioruwhetheritbedueone,srace,color,religion,sex,sexual
l
i
orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, handicap or disability, special disabled veterans or Vietnam veteran's status. As a religious organization we ask that all members agree to our purpose and Biblical principles in our statement of faith, butwe welcome those holding other beliefs to attend, participate, and be ihvolved with the organization's activities to the ertent they feel comfortable. Section
5
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With membership in the organization shall come full voting privileges on any and all items of business, including resolutions, items of legislation, bylaws and elections. ARTICLE Section l:
:
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IV: OFFICERS
The officers shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The officers shall be responsible for all the administrative duties of the organization. Section 2 The president shall have the power to establish and maintain operation procedures of the organization, call meetings, and answer for all actions of the other officers. The president shall be able to vote in all decisions affecting the organization. The president shall also communicate regularly with students leaders from other Universities that have Campus Crusade lor Christ groups in the Cleveland area.
Secion
3
The vice president shall assist the president with all duties and assume duties in the absence of the president. Section 4 The secretary shall keep accurate records of all meetings and affairs and send information to organization members and Campus Crusade for Christ's local leadership. Section
5
The treasurer shall receive and distribute organization funds with approval of the executive committee and in accordance with the financial rules and regulations of the University and the laws of the State of Ohio. The treasurer shall also coordinate i fund-raising activities and work with the president if the need arises to request funding from the UniversitY. ,
'
Section 6 The elected officers shall form the executive committee. Section 7: Irr order to be voted an otllcer / to the executive committee one must.
2.Involvedinleadershipoforganization(e.g.BiblesPdyleader,,. ' Conference or Retreat Coordinator)'
Section
I All elected offrcials must stded in the Student
meet any and all requirements for holding offtce
as
Handbook
' :
ARTICLE V: ELECTIONS Section
I
wife Tding of Campu$ Officers shall be elected by members at the last campus R.etred to serve a Spriog the arurual Crusade for Christ for thelchool year, or d The The ofiicers shall be elected by means of a secret ballot. term of one *. first day of the tenth week of term of ofEJ;fbr all offrcials shall begin on the springsemesterandendonthesamedaythefollowingyear.
Section 2
made by any member at Nominations of candidates for officer positions can be meetingpriortoelection.Nomineesforofficerpositionsmustbeorganization members for two semesters'
Section 3 members present at meeting or Officers shall be elected by majority vote of those SPring Retreat. Section 4 president, 3) treasurer, The order ofsuccession shall be: 1) president, 2) vice secretary-
4)
'
ARTICLE VI: REMOVAL FROM OFFICE perform hi#her prescribed Any officer'*uy U" r.*ovqd-from office for f,ailure to present, provided that all members duties Uy t*o-ifriras vote of the membership week prior to the rernoval decision' are notified of ,fti" pending action at least on responsibilities Removal from office can occur either for failure to carry outthe organization. purposes ofthe of that om"r, oi fot actions which violate the amember are to be presentedlo the executive committee'who Written "il;;ttoni* in question within two weeks so that the officer can answef will notifflti" tii" *"*ng of membership. Voting for re,moval is to be done by secret charges ballot. " ARTICLE WT MEETINGS Section
I
a semester. Additional General meetings will be held on campus at least twice participating in Those UJ"Afed by the executive committee. meetings in a timely manner througll Campus CrusaOe for Christ functions will be notified *noun,**.''ts atBibte Studies, phone calls, orby
*"
email.
:
.3
Crusade for Christ functions will be notified in a timely manner through announcements at Bible Studies, phone calls, or by e-mail. Section 2 Additional prayer meetings or executive committee meetings will also meet on campus.
Article VIII: F{INDING Section I There are no dues or fees for participation in the organization. Section 2
StudentswillberequiredtofinancetheirownwaytoCampusCrusadeforChrist retreats or conferences. Section 3
To date, the organization has not requested Cleveland State University Student Activity funds. In the future, if the executive committee believes it is an appropriate request, Student Activities funds may be requested through procedures established j by the Department of Student Life. i
ARTICLE Section 1:
VII:
AMENDMENTS
Amendments to this constitution shall be adopted by two-thirds of participants at a meeting called for purpose of changing an amendment. Section 2: Once approved by membership, amendments shall be submitted to the Student Lifel Committee of the Cleveland State University Faculty Senate for approval Section 3: Campus Crusade for Christ's national and local leadership shall review the Clevelarld State University's chapters constitution, executive committee practices, meetings, Bible Studies, and other related leadership positions from time-to-time and recommend any changes as deemed just and necessary. Campus Crusade for Christ at Cleveland State University shall adopt and adhere to the practices and beliefs of the
CampusCrusadeforChriststatedpurposesandobjectivesandstatementoffaith. ARTICLE IX: JURISDICTION CampusCrusadeforChristatClevelandStateUniversitywillbesubject,asa recognized student organization, to the rules, regulations, and policies of the Cleveland State University and the laws of the State of Ohio. The rules, regulationls, and policies of the Cleveland State University shall hold precedence over any and all rules,regulations,andpoliciesapplyingtotheorganization. ,
ARTICLE D(: JURISDICTION s'biect, as a crerrcland stareunirrersitywin be a f";irrirt carnpus and policies of the G*rys, regy$ions, recognized gt*e of ohio' The nrles' irt r"*" of t'e cleveland sii"-uf"Jisity and regulatioru,
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