HAVING BEEN LED, as we believe by the Spirit of God, to repent and turn from our sin in receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour, and on the profession of our faith in Him, having been baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, which is one God, angels and this assembly most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.

WE ENGAGE, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this Church in knowledge, holiness and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines as found in the Bible; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the Church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel through all nations.

WE ALSO ENGAGE to maintain family and personal devotions; to educate our children in the things of the Lord; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances, to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting, and anger, to abstain from sale and use of intoxicating drink as a beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the Kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ.

WE FURTHER ENGAGE to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation and mindful of the teachings of our Saviour, to secure it without delay.

WE MOREOVER ENGAGE that, when we remove from this place, we will as soon as possible unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's Word.

CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE I - NAME AND PURPOSE
This church was organized March 14, 1962 as the ANCHOR BAPTIST CHURCH OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. The object shall be to preach the gospel of redemption from sin by the substitutionary atonement of Christ to all we can reach with the message, to administer the ordinances of the New Testament, and to seek the spiritual improvement of our members and the conversion of others to Christ.

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ARTICLE II - AUTONOMY
The ANCHOR BAPTIST CHURCH OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, INC. shall be and remain independent and autonomous. however, it may participate in fellowship and activity with organizations of like doctrine for the promotions of the gospel of Jesus Christ as long as it does not infringe upon the independence or autonomy of this Church.

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ARTICLE III - CONFESSION OF FAITH
The Bible, as the Word of God, shall be considered the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. As expressive of our faith; we hereby adopt the Confession of Faith in Appendage 2.

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ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 Members shall be received into the church
(1) by conversion and baptism by immersion
(2) by Christian experience
(3) by letters of transfer from churches of like faith and practice.

Section 2 Candidates for membership must openly confess acceptance of Christ as their Saviour and Lord, by baptized, accept the doctrines of the church as taught by the Word of God, and show a willingness to practice the Church Covenant.

Section 3 All candidates shall appear before the board of Deacons for examination (the Board of Deacons to recommend candidates to the church upon satisfactory proof of fitness for membership), and shall be admitted to baptism and membership upon the resolution of the church. After baptism they shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges of the Church.

Section 4 Membership may be severed by death, by letter, by exclusion, and by erasure. Regular letters of dismissal can be granted only for members in good standing. Letters to other Baptist churches shall be granted by the church upon recommendation of the Board of Deacons and shall be sent by the church clerk direct to the church named in the letter.

Section 5 Review of the membership roll shall be conducted by the Pastor and Board of Deacons quarterly and the names of completely inactive members who regularly participates in other local churches of Bible studies which make them inactive shall be brought before the church for deletion. Such members shall lose all voting privileges after three months absence. Letters of intent and reconciliation will be sent to those members as notification before the action is voted upon.

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ARTICLE V - DISCIPLINE

Section 1 Procedure
Complaints of offenses committed by any member, or of conduct unbecoming a church member, shall be presented in writing before the Pastor, and Board of Deacons. The arraigned member shall have ample opportunity to defend himself. If the charges preferred are found to be justified, the member may be excluded by recommendation of the Board of Deacons and a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at first be done to adjust differences and remove offenses among brethren. In the event the accused fails to appear at the Church, the Church will proceed with the vote.

Section 2 Restrictions of Members
(1) The slandering of the character of any member of the church, or hurtful, destructive criticism of the methods and practices of the church, Pastor(s) or other officers of the church, shall be considered grounds for discipline.
(2) The circulating of a petition (verbal or written) among members without having secured the permission of the Board of Deacons and the Pastor shall not be allowed. The person(s) so doing shall be subject to discipline.
(3) The calling of meetings with a purpose to hinder or interrupt the work of an officer, board, or committee, is prohibited. Persons calling such a meeting shall be subject to discipline.

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ARTICLE VI - ORGANIZATION
Section 1 The officers of this church shall consist of Pastor(s), Board of Deacons, and/or any elected person(s).
Section 2 The work of the church shall be carried on by, and under the supervision of officers designated in Section 3 of this Article.
Section 3 The officers of the church (Board of Deacons).

a. The Pastor(s)
b. The coordinator of the Christian Education
c. The Church Clerk
d. The Financial Secretary
e. The Treasurer
f. The Sunday School Superintendent
g. The Missionary Coordinator
h. The Property Coordinator
i. The School Coordinator
j. The Music Coordinator

Section 4 The Pastor
The highest office of the local New Testament Church is that of the Pastor. He shall meet all the Biblical requirements for this high and holy office. (See 1 Timothy 3:1-7) The pulpit committee shall be responsible to the Church that he meets all of the Biblical qualifications of this important office in the local Church.

Section 5 Deacon
A man eligible to hold the office of Deacon shall have attained the age of 21 years and be a capable spiritual leader as set forth in 1 Timothy 3:8-13.

Section 6
The Pastor(s), all Church officers, and Sunday School officers and teachers shall be made aware of the standards of the Church before accepting a nomination to maintain such standards through the Church.

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ARTICLE VII - ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICERS
Section 1 Pastor (see Article X)
Section 2 Deacons
Deacons will be elected annually for a three year term, one year must have elapsed before they can be elected to the Board for another term. (Exception: The members elected December 1976 shall serve as follows: The Sunday School Superintendent Day School Coordinator and Financial Secretary shall serve three years. The Church Clerk Coordinator of Christian Education and Music Coordinator shall serve two years. The Treasurer Property Committee Coordinator, and Missionary Coordinator shall serve one year. Having served a full term of three years there must be a one year lapse).

If the church lacks a sufficient number of qualified men to fill the necessary offices of Deacon, the office shall be declared vacant. The Pastor shall appoint the balance or the necessary three men to complete the Trustee requirement to represent the church legally whenever necessary until qualified Deacons can fill this constituted office.

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ARTICLE VIII - DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS
Section 1 Pastor
It shall be the duty of the Pastor to preach at the Church (in his absence he may appoint pulpit supplies) to administer the ordinances of the Gospel (in the assembly of the church only) and to perform the various duties incumbent upon his office. He shall be an ex-officio member of the Deacon's Board and all church committees and serve as Moderator at all church business meetings and serve as Moderator of the Deacon's Board. He will vacate the chair if he is under charges.

Section 2 Deacons
The Board of Deacons shall work under the leadership of the Pastor through its committees and shall be responsible for the execution of all matters pertaining to the maintenance of all church buildings and properties, finances, planning and conduct of church services, and other activities such as administering its ordinances, examining candidates for membership, supervising music, directing educational and missionary activities, supervising the ushering and welcoming, disbursing the benevolent fund and such other duties as may arise in connection with the commission. The Deacons shall have a monthly meeting, which time shall be mutually determined. They may further organize into such special committees as needed. A three month absence from meetings without an acceptable reason shall be automatically grounds to drop the deacon from the Board.

The Deacons, together with the Pastor, shall supervise the visitation work, assist the Pastor with the ordinances of the Lord's Supper and baptism; assist the Pastor as the Discipline Committee; appoint and direct the work of the ushers, pianist, organist, choir director, and chorister for the Church and Sunday School (none shall be appointed without approval of the Pastor): present an annual budget for adoption; disburse all Church funds according to the approved church budget (except, in case of emergency they shall be permitted to spend up to the extent of two hundred dollars; appoint annually at least three (one of which shall be the elected Property coordinator) Deacons to appoint and direct the work of the church caretaker and represent the Church legally whenever necessary and be responsible for the insurance, maintenance, cleanliness, safety and comfort of all church properties.

Any electee or appointee who may desire to resign may do so orally (before two or more witnesses). However, it is preferable that a resignation be put in writing and presented to the Pastor, Church Clerk, or any one of the Deacons. No auxiliary or affiliated society or committee shall be permitted to meet in the name of the Church without the approval of the board and the Pastor. After it has received the approval, it shall be included in the Church Constitution as an amendment.

Section 3 The Board of Deacons shall carry on its work through the following committees:

a. Committee of Christian Education which shall be responsible for the administration of all of the educational work of the church. This committee shall appoint teachers and leaders in all educational agencies, choose the educational materials for all educational programs. The Christian Education Committee shall present their program, personnel, materials, time, etc. to the Pastor and the Deacon Board for approval. This Committee shall consist of the Sunday School Superintendent, Training Hour Director, Young People's Youth Sponsor, Children's Church representative, and one representative from each educational agency. One member shall be elected by the Church.

b. nominating Committee which shall consist of five members: Two appointed by and from the Deacon's Board, and three nominated (not Deacons) by, and elected from the congregation at the regular annual election. There shall be one or more (preferably two) nominees for each office and committee providing qualified candidates are available. No nominee shall have his/her name posted until he/she has been consulted and accepts the nomination to the ballot.

A proposed ballot will be posted by the nominating committee three weeks in advance of the election. Nominations may be made by the congregation. These must be submitted in writing to the nominating Committee two weeks before the election. Names submitted must have been consulted; must have been read, and can meet the Church Officer's Standard before accepting nomination to the ballot. Final ballot will be posted two weeks before the election. This Committee shall be a standing Committee during the entire fiscal year and shall so act to fill any vacancies that may occur until the next annual election.

c. Pulpit Committees shall consist of the Deacon Board. The Committee shall secure pastoral candidates and provide pulpit supplies during the time the church may be without a Pastor. All candidates shall be thoroughly investigated.

d. Finance Committee shall consist of the Deacon Board. The Committee shall deal with all areas of finance and present an annual budget to the Church for the vote.

e. Music Committee which shall be responsible for all church music and musical features. It shall be made up of the choir leader, one person selected by the Pastor. The Pastor(s) will sit on the committee and the Pastor will be the Chairman.

f. Missions Committee as appointed by the Board of Deacons. It shall be responsible for the education, correspondence, financial budget, annual missions conference, recommendations to the church concerning missionaries and new candidates for support.

g. The School Committee shall consist of at least one deacon and five members of the church as selected by the Board of Deacons and approved by the Pastor. This committee will work on policies, finances, and housing for the Christian Day School. Their work is subject to the Pastor(s), deacons, and the local church.

Section 4 Term of Office
The term of service of all committees except the Pulpit Committee shall be for one year. The Pulpit Committee shall be dissolved from this duty when the new Pastor assumes his duties.

Section 5 Qualifications.
All committee members shall be in regular membership of the Church. Members of the Nomination and Pulpit Committees shall have attained the age of 21 years. His moral conduct must be beyond reproach and free from carnal indulgences such as intoxicating beverages, tobacco, narcotics, and anything that is completely inharmonious with a dedicated life. He must not be a member of any secret oath-bound society.

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ARTICLE IX - MEETINGS
Section 1 Regular Meetings
Regular Sunday Services (Sunday School, Worship, Training Hour, and Evening) shall be maintained. There shall be a regular midweek service. The Lord's Supper shall be observed in connection with regular services of the church at least once each month, preferably on the first Sunday morning.

Section 2 Other Meetings
The Annual Business Meeting shall be held on the 1st Wednesday after the 1st Sunday of December. There shall be a monthly meeting of the church to conduct business on the 1st Wednesday after the 1st Sunday.

The annual election of officers is held at the annual meeting. Their office is official on the 1st January.

Section 3 Special Business Meetings
Special business meeting may be called by the Pastor or the Board of Deacons, provided that notice of such meetings shall be posted one Sunday prior to the meeting and announced at all regular services. Other meetings to vote on new members may be held at any regular service without notice. Emergency business meetings to vote on purchases up to $200.00 can be held at any regular service without notice.

Section 4 Quorum
A quorum at any church business meeting shall require 20 active members. A majority vote of the voting members present shall decide all matters, except the calling of dismissing of a Pastor, or amending the Constitution, or purchase, sale or mortgaging of Church property which cased shall require a percentage vote (3/4 in the case of calling or dismissing a Pastor, or amending the Constitution, and 2/3 in the cases as presented above).

Section 5 Robert's Rules of Order
Robert's Rules of Order shall be used to conduct all business meetings.

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ARTICLE X - CALLING A PASTOR(S)
Section 1 The Pulpit Committee (Deacons) shall thoroughly investigate and prayerfully consider all candidates and make a report to the congregation at least once a month. As the Holy Spirit leads, they shall present the name of one candidate at a time for approval given by the Church at a special meeting called for that purpose. Before the candidate is presented to be voted upon, the Pulpit Committee must secure his permission and present to the church, at the time of voting a signed statement by the proposed candidate signifying his unreserved acceptance of the church's Covenant and doctrinal statement. A three-fourths majority of the voting members present (quorum is necessary) shall be required to call a Pastor.

The call shall be extended by the church through the Church Clerk. Should the candidate fail to receive the three-fourths majority, or refuse the call, the Pulpit committee shall seek out another acceptable candidate.

Section 2 In case either the Pastor or the church shall desire to sever the pastoral relationship, not less than two months notice shall be given by either party so desiring. If the Pastor is voted out of office, he shall be dismissed immediately from his pulpit, pastoral and administrative duties with four weeks salary and use of any housing for 30 days. If the Pastor is found guilty of heresy or immorality he shall be dismissed immediately (shall not preach or pastor or administrate the Church) with two weeks salary and the use of any housing for 30 days.

Section 3 Other full-time or part-time staff
The same procedure used in calling a pastor shall be employed in calling assistants to the Pastor, including Christian Education workers, teachers, youth workers, counselors, callers, teachers, etc., who receive all or part of their financial support form the church. In no case shall anyone be considered without the recommendation of the Pastor. These individuals shall be responsible to, and under the direction of the Pastor.

Relations may be terminated in accordance with the following:

a. Mutual agreement with the Board of Deacons for any date.
b. May be dismissed by the Pastor.
c. If found guilty of heresy or immorality he may be dismissed immediately with two weeks salary and the use of any housing provided for 30 days.

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ARTICLE XI - BUDGET AND SALARIES
The budget and salaries shall be paid out of the church funds. Any increase or decrease in present budget or salaries shall be decided by a two-thirds vote of the members present at any regular or called business meeting.

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ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENTS
This Constitution may be amended at any business meeting of the Church by a three-fourths vote of the members present, provided that such amendment in writing, shall have been read and approved by the Deacon Board and read at the regular services on the two consecutive Sundays next preceding said meeting and posted for two weeks immediately preceding the meeting in a conspicuous place within the church building.

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ARTICLE XIII - INUREMENT
There shall be no monies, properties, or other valuables to inure to the personal benefit of any member of this church.

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ARTICLE XIV - DISBANDMENT
In case the disbandment, the property, or the net proceeds thereof in case of sale, shall be used for non-profit Christian missionary effort as voted by the church, remembering insofar as possible the Christian organizations of like faith and practice.

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ARTICLE XV - NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICIES
It is the official policy of this organization and all of its auxiliary organizations, including Sunday School, youth groups, Christian Day School, camps, etc.; that all faiths, creeds, races, and both sexes will be given equal consideration upon individuals meeting the standards which are required by those organizations.

All revisions and changes made to this constitution up to November 3, 1976 are included.