Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.” Proverbs 11:14
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Dear Leaders of the Cornerstone Seventh-day Adventist Church,

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This policy is a compilation of past voted actions and standard practices ingrained in the collective memory of our church members. It aims to provide concise guidelines for ensuring consistent administration within our church. It’s important to note that the policy does not delve into the reasoning behind each statement. Instead, it serves as a reference for our established practices.

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Please be aware that this policy is not foolproof, and unforeseen situations may arise in the future that are not explicitly covered in this selection. Over the years, certain policies have been amended to adapt to technological developments and systemic changes in our society.

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This policy serves as a supplement to the Church Manual, offering custom recommendations for situations not covered in the Church Manual and Ministry job descriptions prescribed by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists.

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The objectives of this policy are as follows:

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1. Efficiency: To save time by avoiding repeated decision-making on recurring situations.
    

2. Unity: To unite the volunteers of the church in a common purpose in Christ, preventing privileged and unfair practices.
    

3. Guidance: To provide a framework for making sound decisions by the church leadership with respect to organizational procedures.
    

4. Orientation and Education: To aid in the orientation and education of new employees and volunteers.
    

5. Leadership Stability: To protect the organization from autocratic and erratic leadership.
    

6. Equality: To enable fair and equal treatment of people.
    

7. Ethical Standards: To safeguard against fraud and other ethical failures by outlining appropriate procedures.
    

8. Risk Mitigation: To shield employees and volunteers from making serious mistakes.
    

9. Legal Protection: To protect the organization legally by demonstrating the proper intended practice.
    

The intent of this policy is to consider all people groups within the church, and it is validated by the vote of church members at a Business meeting, ensuring representation from all stakeholders. The Church Board will recommend amendments, additions, or removal of policies, and the Church at large, in a Business session, will make conclusive rulings.
 

• Brief History of the Church (Our Roots)

• Purpose Statement – Connection with the World-wide Adventist Church

• Statement of Faith – Affirming 28 Fundamental Beliefs

• Vision and Mission

• Our Values

• Operational Policies

• Decision-Making Policies

• Financial Policies

• Each policy will indicate the date it was approved or amended.

• Each policy will be numbered.

• Pages of the Policy Booklet will be numbered.

• The booklet will be indexed for ease of reference.

• A copy of the booklet will be kept by the Clerk at every Board meeting.
   

 Thank you for your attention to these guidelines.