Approval Process for the Sale of Property

Prior to the sale of a church facility all appropriate approvals must be in place. These approvals are:

1. CONGREGATIONS

1.1     Legislative Approval

1.1.1 Congregation shall hold a business meeting to discuss and vote on the sale.

1.1.2. If the sale is approved a copy of the minutes shall be sent to the Mission Center officers for approval, and to Legal Services.

1.2     Administrative Approval

1.2.1 Letter of Approval, signed by the Pastor and Congregational Financial Officer, stating they approve of the sale shall also be sent to the Mission Center officers, Apostle In Charge, and to Legal Services.

1.2.2 Letter of support from the Mission Center officers and Apostle In Charge shall be sent to Legal Services.

2. EMERGING CONGREGATIONS

2.1     Legislative Approval

2.1.1 Mission Center conference shall be held to discuss and vote on the sale of property for the emerging congregation.

2.1.2 If the building program is approved a copy of the minutes shall be sent to the Mission Center officers, Apostle In Charge, and Legal Services.

2.2     Administrative Approval

2.2.1. Letter of support from the Mission Center officers and Apostle In Charge shall be sent to Legal Services.

3. CAMPGROUNDS

3.1 Legislative Approval

3.1.1 Refer to Campground Bylaws for the proper legislative approvals.

3.2 Administrative Approval

3.2.1 Letter of support from the Campground Board.

3.2.2 Letter of support from the Mission Center officers and Apostle In Charge of the sponsoring jurisdictions.

PLEASE NOTE: The Approval for Sale of Real Estate Form can be completed with information requested and signed by the necessary officers. Once all original signatures have been obtained forward to Legal Services along with the Congregational/Campground Minutes approving the sale.