InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Constitution
Article I: Name
1.The name of this club will be InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
Article II: Purposes
The purpose(s) of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship are:
1.To be an organization of students who wish to grow in knowledge of Jesus Christ
as Savior and Lord;
2.To help its members to grow in love for God, God’s Word, and God’s people of every ethnicity and culture; and
3.To work for God’s purposes in the world through spiritual, intellectual, physical
and social pursuits.
Article III: Guiding Principles
As an organization, Intervarsity believes in:
The only true God, the almighty Creator of all things,
existing eternally in three persons –
father, Son, and Holy Spirit – full of love and glory.
The unique divine inspiration,
entire trustworthiness
and authority of the Bible.
The value and dignity of all people:
created in God’s image to live in love and holiness,
but alienated from God and each other because of our sin and guilt,
and justly subject to God’s wrath.
Jesus Christ, fully human and fully divine,
who lived as a perfect example,
who assumed the judgment due sinners by dying in our place,
and who was bodily raised from the dead and ascended as Savior and Lord.
Justification by God’s grace to all who repent
and put their faith in Jesus Christ alone for salvation.
The indwelling presence and transforming power of the Holy Spirit,
who gives to all believers a new life and a new calling to obedient service.
The unity of all believers in Jesus Christ,
manifest in worshipping and witnessing churches
making disciples throughout the world.
The victorious reign and future personal return of Jesus Christ,
who will judge all people with justice and mercy,
giving over the unrepentant to eternal condemnation
but receiving the redeemed into eternal life.
Article IV: Membership
1.Membership in InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is open to all fully matriculated, undergraduate students of St. Lawrence University. A student will be considered a “member” after attending two meetings of IVCF, but only if the potential member so desires.
Article V: Officers
1.The leadership of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship shall consist of the members of an executive board, the number of which shall be determined by the results of the elections process (see below). Other officers may be recognized through general consensus or majority vote of the membership of InterVarsity.
2.The executive board shall work as a team to
a.Carry out the purpose, general policies, and program of this organization;
b.Call an annual meeting for review of potential leadership and to evaluate activities of the year;
c.Call other business meetings for the chapter for review and recommendation of new leaders and evaluation of the activities of the chapter;
d.Be responsible for the continuance of this organization from year to year.
3.In addition to the “general” members of the executive board, two positions will have special duties:
i. The President will be the primary leader and coordinator of the Executive Board and of all InterVarsity activities, and will also be responsible for communication with the Thelomathesian Society.
ii. Upon obtaining organizational status, a Treasurer will be elected to keep track of InterVarsity’s funds.
Article VI: Election of Officers
1.The current executive board will near the end of each semester recommend new executive board members from members of the chapter. After a period of prayerful discernment by the executive board and by the nominee, the executive board will present the names of the nominees to the membership along with any relevant information from the review process. The membership will vote to elect a candidate for the following semester or year.
Article VII: Amendments
1.Any member of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship may propose an amendment to this constitution. The amendment must pass with a 2/3 vote of the membership of IVCF or by general consensus of the membership.
Article VIII: Supremacy
1.The Constitution and By-Laws of the Thelmoathesian Society supersede all articles of this Constitution.