Alvin-Manvel Ministerial Alliance Covenant
Vision Statement

The Alvin-Manvel Ministerial Alliance shall glorify Jesus Christ by cooperating in service to the community and providing opportunity for fellowship among the clergy of all Christian traditions. Mission Statement

The mission of the Alvin-Manvel Ministerial Alliance is to:

1. Give tangible witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ to others
2. Promote the visible unity of the Body of Christ in Alvin and Manvel
3. Share resources for a corporate ministry of mercy to those around us
4. Provide support and fellowship for those who serve as pastors and other leaders of Christian churches within our area

Membership

Membership within the Alliance is open to pastors and qualified leaders from all Christian churches which contribute at least the minimum annual amount for the corporate ministries of mercy affiliated with the Alliance. The annual amount shall be established by the Alliance and shall be payable each year. In addition, dues for individual members shall be set by the Alliance and paid yearly. The determination of whether any particular congregation or church leaders is eligible for membership shall be made by a majority vote of the current members present and voting in a regularity called meeting.

Leadership

The Alvin-Manvel Ministerial Alliance shall annual elect the following officers to serve for a term of one year, beginning on January

1. A President, whose responsibility is to
   • preside over meetings of the Alliance
   • set meeting agendas
   • initiate the development of annual AMMA events
   • present a strategic plan at the beginning of each year that includes goals for accomplishing the stated mission and vision
     
   • provide leadership in correlation with the AMMA mission and vision
   • represent it a public functions where appropriate
   • welcome all new pastors to the area as soon after their arrival as possible, acquainting them with the goals of the Alliance and inviting them into our fellowship.
2. A Vice-President, whose primary responsibility shall be to assist in the development of the annual events of the Alliance, including worship services and other activities, as well as to assist the president in other areas as needed. The Vice-President shall also serve as President-Elect of the Alliance.
3. A Secretary, who shall keep records of the Alliance activities, including a file of worship bulletins from corporate services and minutes of the meetings.
4. A Treasurer, who shall give primary oversight to the raising and disbursement of the mercy ministries funds.

Activities

The primary activities of the Alvin-Manvel Ministerial Alliance includes a community Thanksgiving Service, sponsorship of the Christmas Walk-A-Mile, National Day of Prayer activities, and the ongoing mercy ministries such as the Helping Hands Fund. The Alliance shall sponsor such other activities or services as its membership deems desirable. Meetings

Meetings are held monthly, except during June and July, at a time and location decided by the membership.

March 3, 2004