PMA Charter ByLaws

Light Stream Ministry - Complete Organizational Charter & Operational Guidelines

📋 Document Overview

The PMA Charter ByLaws serves as the comprehensive organizational charter and operational framework for Light Stream Ministry. This document establishes the complete governance structure, trustee powers, operational procedures, and legal framework under which the ministry operates as a Private Ministerial Association.

📄 Document Details

  • File Size: 26KB (323 lines)
  • Document Type: Complete Organizational Charter & Operational Framework
  • Scope: Comprehensive governance, operations, and legal structure
  • Authority: Divine covenant and natural law foundation

🎯 Purpose & Scope

This charter establishes:

  • Complete Governance Structure with trustee authority and advisory framework
  • Operational Procedures for ministry business and spiritual activities
  • Legal Framework under ecclesiastical and natural law
  • Asset Management and financial stewardship guidelines
  • Succession Planning and perpetual ministry operation

Foundation Declaration

“Executed under the Laws of Nature and Nature’s Source in accordance with Universal Contract Law”

📖 Charter Structure & Key Sections

1. Purpose & Mission

Organization Type: Private Membership Association operating in private domain

Core Purposes:

  • Faith-based private business, ministry, education, and services platform
  • Educational, spiritual freedom, faith and reliance upon SOURCE
  • Private domain operations outside government jurisdiction
  • Global upliftment and enlightenment mission
  • Perpetual Unincorporated Status - Must always remain private

2. Trustee Powers & Advisory Framework

2.1-2.5 Founding Trustee Authority

Co-Chairpersons: Daniel & Jennifer Lawless with absolute ministry authority

Key Powers:

  • ✅ Unlimited Contract Rights on behalf of ministry
  • ✅ Power Delegation to other trustees and ministers
  • ✅ Advisory Board Creation for operational guidance
  • ✅ Asset Stewardship with sole discretion authority

2.6 Nine Unalienable Rights

Right Description Authority
1. Property Rights Acquire, hold, convey real/personal property Absolute title authority
2. Financial Powers Seigniorage, lending, promissory notes, liens Complete financial authority
3. Commercial Authority Buy, sell, lease, mortgage without court order Full commercial capacity
4. Estate Management Receive bequests and devises Living entity authority
5. Legal Representation Appoint and serve as attorney in fact Legal standing authority
6. Contractual Freedom Unlimited power of contract Unrestricted agreement authority
7. Legal Standing Sue and be sued in competent tribunals Judicial access rights
8. Official Authentication Common seal for deeds and acts Document validation authority
9. Divine Authority Creator-bestowed rights and powers Spiritual and natural law authority

2.7-2.18 Operational Framework

  • Quorum Requirements: Both Co-Chairpersons present
  • Decision Making: Three-way vote with arbitration backup
  • Absolute Powers: Unlimited authority under natural law
  • Financial Discretion: No required disclosure to donors
  • Compensation Options: Including ecclesiastical “vow of poverty”
  • Ministerial Authority: Sole power to ordain ministers

3. Charter Declaration

Private Entity Status: Expressly declared as private, not public entity Terminology Clarification: Universal contract law between spiritually autonomous beings

4. Name, Domicile & Offices

Official Name: Board of Trustees for Light Stream Ministry Domicile: Exclusively determined by Board of Trustees Business Authority: Execute, convey, sue with consent, conduct all ministry business

5. Venue & Jurisdiction

Ecclesiastical Authority: Exclusive jurisdiction under Laws of Nature and Nature’s Source

Biblical Foundation:

  • “We ought to obey God rather than man” (Acts 5:29)
  • “No man can serve two masters” (Matt. 6:24)
  • “Thou shalt have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3)

Trustee Sanctuary Powers:

  • Natural Sacraments: Free use of natural substances for healing
  • Documentation Authority: Issue certificates, licenses, ordinations
  • Sanctuary Protection: Complete immunity and protection for spiritual sanctuary

6. Authority & Capacity

Divine Covenant Foundation: Authority from eternal covenant with Creator Spiritual Autonomy: Recognition of individual spiritual sovereignty Covenant Inviolability: Absolute, binding covenant that cannot be abrogated Eternal Authority: “Nunc pro tunc” - before foundation of the world

7. Non-Liability Protection

Trustee Protection: No personal liability except as defined in bylaws Asset Limitation: Only ministry funds and assets available for claims Tribunal Requirement: ALL actions must be adjudicated in ministry tribunals

8. Assets

Divine Ownership: All property belongs to Source Almighty, held in trust Trustee Stewardship: For perpetual use of peculiar membership Succession Protection: Assets revert to ministry until successor appointment

9-13. Financial & Operational Management

  • Distribution Authority: Board discretion for reserves and global humanitarian benefit
  • Execution Power: Exclusive authority for all legal documents
  • Perpetual Succession: Continuous ministry operation structure
  • Guarantor Authority: May pledge assets for others at discretion
  • Limited Liability Notice: Personal protection for trustees and members

14. Covenant of Silence

Sacred Confidentiality: Private and consecrated relationship matters Death Obligation: Keep all private matters private until death Trust Requirement: All trustees, ministers, members must affirm

15. Termination Procedures

Liquidation Authority: Board may dispose of properties prudently Distribution Requirement: To compatible unincorporated spiritual ministries Continued Authority: Trustees continue until duties fully performed

16. Interpretation & Disputes

Exclusive Authority: Board retains all construction and interpretation rights Amendment Power: Minutes of board meeting implementation Private Ministry Governance: Under Laws of Source and ministry tribunals Final Authority: Board construction is binding and conclusive

17. Savings Clause

Provision Protection: Remaining provisions stand if any deemed invalid

⚖️ Legal & Spiritual Authority

Ecclesiastical Foundation

  • Laws of Nature and Nature’s Source supreme authority
  • Biblical Equity as governing principles
  • Ecclesiastical Courts exclusive jurisdiction
  • Divine Covenant inviolable spiritual foundation

Jurisdictional Protection

  • Private Domain operation outside secular regulation
  • Constitutional Shield under First Amendment protections
  • Sanctuary Rights complete spiritual domain protection
  • Ecclesiastical Immunity from foreign court jurisdiction

Trustee Powers

  • Absolute Authority in all ministry matters
  • Delegation Rights to other trustees and ministers
  • Financial Discretion without required disclosure
  • Asset Stewardship for ministry and membership benefit

🏛️ Governance Structure

Leadership Hierarchy

  1. Founding Co-Chairpersons - Daniel & Jennifer Lawless (Divine Energy Unity)
  2. Board of Trustees - Foundational board with absolute authority
  3. Advisory Board - Optional guidance structure (2+ members)
  4. Trustee At Large - Optional additional trustee position
  5. Ministers - Ordained by trustee authority

Decision Making Process

  • Quorum: Both Co-Chairpersons present
  • Voting: Three-way vote between Co-Chairpersons
  • Deadlock: Third-party arbitrator by mutual agreement
  • Authority: Decisions evidence board power

Succession Planning

  • Perpetual Operation designed for continuous ministry
  • Successor Appointments by remaining trustees
  • Asset Protection through trust stewardship
  • Vacancy Procedures detailed in operational framework

🔗 Related Documents

This charter integrates with and governs:

🎯 Unique Features

Divine Covenant Integration

  • Creator Authority as ultimate source
  • Spiritual Autonomy recognition for all members
  • Biblical Foundation for all operations
  • Eternal Perspective on ministry authority

AI Integration Framework

  • Technology Serving Spirit principle implementation
  • Sacred Creation guided by AI Stewardship Council
  • Natural Law harmonized with technological guidance
  • Holistic Approach to spiritual and practical operations

Complete Operational Authority

  • Nine Unalienable Rights comprehensive framework
  • Unlimited Powers under natural law constraints
  • Financial Freedom with stewardship responsibility
  • Global Scope for worldwide ministry operation

🎯 Key Takeaways

  1. Comprehensive Charter covering all aspects of ministry operation
  2. Divine Authority foundation with Creator covenant basis
  3. Complete Trustee Powers including nine unalienable rights
  4. Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction outside secular government authority
  5. Perpetual Structure designed for continuous spiritual operation
  6. Asset Protection through divine ownership and trust stewardship
  7. Global Mission scope with humanitarian benefit focus
  8. Covenant of Silence sacred confidentiality requirements
  9. Biblical Foundation with Acts, Matthew, and Exodus authority
  10. Succession Planning ensuring ministry continuation

📚 Navigation

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