ARTICLE VI. THE OFFICES OF PASTOR AND OTHER CALLED CHURCH WORKERS
The pastoral office of this congregation as well as that of other called church workers is conferred only upon those who profess and adhere to the confessional standards set forth in Article III of this Constitution and are well qualified for their work.
ARTICLE VII. SOCIETIES OR GROUPS
Societies or groups may be organized within the congregation only with the expressed approval of the Voting Membership, and all such societies or groups are under the supervision of the appropriate administrative board(s) under whose jurisdiction they function. Officers of such societies or groups must be members of this congregation. Any decisions, enactment, or performance of or by societies or groups are invalid if they conflict with this Constitution and its associated By-Laws. The Pastor by virtue of his office, is the advisor for such societies or groups within the congregation.
If at any time a separation should take place in this congregation on account of doctrine, the advice of the officers of District and Synod shall be sought. The property of the congregation, and all rights and benefits therewith connected, shall remain with those members who continue to adhere to Article III of this Constitution in confession and practice. If division takes place for any other reason, the property shall remain with the Majority of the communicant members. In the event the congregation should totally disband, the properties and all rights connected therewith shall be transferred to the District of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod in which the congregation holds membership.
ARTICLE IX. LITURGICAL AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
Hymns, prayers, and liturgies used in the public worship of the congregation, in all ministerial acts and materials used in Christian education shall be in agreement with Article III of this Constitution.
ARTICLE X. SYNODICAL AFFILIATION
This congregation is affiliated with the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod as long as the confessions and constitution of said Synod are in accord with the confessions and constitution of this congregation as laid down in Article III.
This congregation shall collaborate with said Synod and assist it in the building up of the Kingdom of God.
ARTICLE XI. AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION
Articles III, VI, and VIII of this Constitution are unalterable and may not be repealed. Changes made in the other Articles of this Constitution must be approved by the District Board of Directors before being functional (as per Synod's Handbook).
Amendments to this Constitution and By-Laws may be adopted at any proper Voters' Assembly, provided: