What Others Are Saying "Campus Crusade for Christ at SJSU is a student-led ministry made up of men and women who are passionate about Jesus and desire to make Christ’s name and fame known. Students who are actively involved with Campus Crusade grow to become godly leaders who impact this generation for the Kingdom of God. We have been blessed to partner with CCC at SJSU and will continue to serve alongside them to transform the campus!" Steve Lo College Pastor of PULSE, a ministry of GrX Church @ SJSU "Campus Crusade for Christ at SJSU is a powerful student led ministry that has wonderful impact on the spiritual lives of students. They provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere for Christians at all levels as well as non-believers who are searching for answers. I fully endorse the leadership and work of this group and believe they can be an asset to every student at SJSU." Keivan Tehrani SF Bay Area Network Coordinator www.compassionbridges.com Our Mission and Purpose SJSU Campus Crusade for Christ exists so that every student has the opportunity to hear, share, connect, and grow in a community with Christ. We are a student-led Christian community dedicated to promoting the fellowship of believers on campus (Acts 2:42-47), developing the ministry through discipleship, and most importantly, fulfilling the Lord's command of making disciples of all nations (Matt. 28:18-20) through His awesome Love. We approach that goal in several ways. First, we provide a time of worship and fellowship every Thursday night. Second, Bible studies held throughout the semester are great opportunities for digging deeper into God's Word, growing in Christ, and inviting churched and unchurched friends to join your pursuit of Jesus. In addition to those weekly activities, special events and parties also help make our presence felt on campus and in the community. If you would like to join the prayer & financial update team, please email sjsucrusadeupdateteam@yahoo.com with subject line "Update Team". We are part of Campus Crusade for Christ International, and reflect the goals and purposes of the national organization. Our Constitution Article I. Name Section 1. The name of this organization shall be Campus Crusade for Christ. Article II. Purpose & Vision Section 1. The purpose of Campus Crusade shall be to promote the fellowship of believers on campus (Acts 2:42-47), to develop the ministry through discipleship relationships, to fulfill the Lord’s command of making disciples of all nations (mission statement: Matt. 28:18-20) and to love one another (1 John 3:23). Opportunities for service through servant teams and other positions and the attending of church will also be promoted. We exist on this campus so that every student has the opportunity to hear, share, connect, and grow in a community with Christ. Article III. Affiliation Section 1. Campus Crusade for Christ (CCC) is part of Campus Crusade International, and the affiliation reflects the goals and purposes of the national organization. All CCC groups are based on college campuses and are locally autonomous. Article IV. Membership Section 1. Membership Anyone interested in Campus Crusade for Christ is qualified for membership. Section 2. Voting Membership Voting membership is restricted to the Leadership Team. Current Leadership members select leaders for each semester. Section 3. At least eighty percent (80%) of all members of the organization are matriculated, currently enrolled students at San José State University. Section 4. Membership Discrimination Membership in the organization will not be denied to anyone on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, age, gender, marital status, or disability. The prohibition on discrimination on the basis of gender does not apply to social fraternities or sororities or other university living groups. (Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 41500). Section 5. No member of this organization shall engage in hazing, participate in hazing, or commit any act that causes or is likely to cause bodily harm to any fellow student or person attending this institution (California Education Code, Article 8, Section 10851-10853). Article V. Officers Section 1. The officers of this organization will be referred to, in whole, as Leadership, or the Leadership Team. Twelve (12) positions will be vacant: four (4) Team of Peers members (Article VI, sec. 2), three (3) leaders of Servant Teams, and five (5) leaders of small groups (Article VI, sec. 1). Small groups refer to weekly Bible studies, and leadership of small groups is not limited to leadership members. Section 2. Term of Service Term of office begins from time of leadership retreat (usually at most, one month prior to the beginning of a semester) to time decided by each member of Leadership, on an individual basis, to continue service or to step down from service. Section 3. Vacancies Other Leadership members will fill vacancies in Leadership. The work of this organization shall be shared by all Leadership members. Section 4. All members of Leadership of this organization must be matriculated, currently enrolled students at San José State University. At least two members of Leadership of this organization must maintain a minimum overall 2.0 grade point average, must be enrolled in at least 6 units, and must be in good standing with San José State University during their term of office. Section 5. All officers and advisors of this organization are required to complete an Alcohol Education Training offered by Student Involvement. Article VI. Duties of Officers Section 1. Duties of Leadership Article 1. Purpose. To oversee the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ (CCC) at San Jose State University; to focus on the development of the ministry through cultivating discipleship relationships within leadership and with those involved in attending Crusade; to fulfill our Lord’s command of making disciples of all nations (Matt. 28:18-20). The Leadership Team is a group of students who have demonstrated leadership skills and meet the above qualifications. This Team is responsible for working together to lead the ministry. They shall share the responsibility of running Nightlife, the general meetings. Also, they shall each help with the Servants Teams as defined in Section 2, Article 2. Leaders responsible for small groups shall led a Bible study and disciple the individuals in the study. Article 2. Duties of Leadership Team a. Meet for leadership meeting weekly to plan Nightlife and Crusade activities. b. Listen to those who are sharing at the leadership meeting. c. Look ahead and make goals for semester together as a team and encourage Leadership members to help in process of making goals for the semester. d. Leadership members are encouraged to speak at Nightlife and give devotionals at the leadership meetings. e. Encourage other Leadership members to share what is going on in their lives spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially. f. Leadership members in charge of small groups shall lead a Bible study with at least one person, meet with those in study and spend quality time with them, meet with the spiritual needs and help him/her/them grow in Christ so he/she/they too, can disciple someone and fulfill the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20). g. Meet weekly with a member of Team of Peers one-on-one in a discipleship relationship to grow in leadership and have needs met. h. Responsible for running Nightlife, that it may function properly. i. Must attend Nightlife regularly. Section 2. Duties of Team of Peers Article 1. Purpose To oversee the Leadership Team and the ministry of this organization; to focus on the growth of the Leadership Team and nurture fellowship between leaders in order to fulfill our Lord’s command of making disciples of all nations. It should be stressed that Team of Peers is a collection of individuals (no more than four) whose priority is not to get tasks done, but to serve the Leadership Team by bonding with them, equipping, strengthening and encouraging so that together the goals and tasks shall be completed. Team of Peers shall be responsible for leading and directing the ministry with the assistance of the Leadership Team. Team of Peers is also unique in that all its leaders have equal voice and ownership of the ministry. All have the understanding that God is really the one in charge and who has ownership, but He has entrusted to them the privilege to oversee and lead others. Members of Team of Peers shall respect one another and listen, being aware of each other’s gifts. They shall be committed to praying together for the Holy Spirit to direct them and the Leadership Team. Article 2. Duties of Team of Peers a. Meet before Leadership meeting to plan agenda and address issues as needed. b. Facilitate meetings together. c. Look ahead to plan the direction of the Leadership Team (majority of this shall be done with the assistance of the Leadership Team). d. Encourage Leadership to share what is going on in their lives spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially, and concerning stewardship. e. Encourage sharing time at the meetings. f. Meet weekly with Leadership members one-on-one (same sex) in a discipleship relationship to help grow, meet spiritual needs and see how the Leaders are doing in their small groups or Servant Teams, and ministerial duties. g. Make well thought out decisions concerning the confrontation of individuals who have sinned. h. Make sure leaders are faithful to leadership commitments. i. Make sure this organization functions properly. j. Make sure administrative and financial duties are in order. k. Delegate responsibilities to Leadership. Article VII. Nominations & Elections Section 1. Once per semester, each Leadership Team member nominates those members who demonstrate leadership qualities as stated in Section 4 (below). Additionally an informational meeting is held for members to learn more about Leadership Team. Members are given the opportunity to pursue being a part of the Leadership Team. Section 2. Selections shall be made as needed, usually once per semester. Section 3. Selections shall be made by unanimous vote of Leadership Team. Section 4. Qualifications of Officers Article 1. Qualifications of Leadership a. Must demonstrate a heart for God. He/she shall be a person of prayer, exhibiting a teachable spirit and a servant’s heart, demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit in his/her life (Matt. 22:37; 1 Tim. 4:7-10; John 13:14-15; Gal. 5:22). b. Must be recommended by someone of Team of Peers or Leadership. It would be preferred that the individual was discipled by someone on leadership or Team of Peers before term of service (though exceptions may be made). c. Must meet the qualifications of an Elder as established in 1 Timothy 3:2-7. Must be able to teach others and understand the principles of discipleship that our Savior demonstrated (2 Tim. 2:2). d. Must be a good example to all. He/she must be recognized as someone who is ready for leadership by current Team of Peers (1 Tim. 4:11-15). e. Must be in full accord with the CCC Statement of Faith and the CCC curriculum for SJSU (mission statement Matt. 28:18-20, purpose, vision, structure of ministry, discipleship training, small group material, etc.). Article 2. Qualifications of Team of Peers a. Must demonstrate a heart for God. He/she shall be a person of prayer, exhibiting a teachable spirit and a servant’s heart, demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit in his/her life (Matt. 22:37; 1 Tim. 4:7-10; John 13:14-15; Gal. 5:22). b. Must be trustworthy and have demonstrated faithfulness in this ministry or other ministries in fulfilling commitments of leadership (having led a Bible study, attended meetings regularly, served on a Servant Team, attended Nightlife, and such activities). Must meet the qualifications of an Elder as established in 1 Timothy 3:2-7. Must be able to teach others and understand the principles of discipleship that our Savior demonstrated (2 Tim. 2:2). c. Must be a good example to all. He/she must be recognized as someone who is ready for Team of Peers service by current Team of Peers and most of leadership (1 Tim. 4:11-15). d. Preferably, must serve at least one semester on leadership. Also, it would be preferred if candidate had served on Leadership the previous semester before Service in Team of Peers in order to be known by peers and Leadership Team. It would be beneficial in helping the candidate know where the ministry is headed and going (to be in touch with the ministry). e. Must be in full accord with the CCC Statement of Faith and the CCC curriculum for SJSU (mission statement Matt. 28:18-20, purpose, vision, structure of ministry, discipleship training, small group material, etc.). Article VIII. Advisors Section 1. The organization must have a University advisor. This person must hold at least a bachelors degree and be employed as a faculty or staff member by San José State University. A Graduate Assistant/Intern may assume the advisor role if approved by the Student Involvement staff. Section 2. The advisor shall be a non-voting member of the organization. Section 3. Duties of the Advisor a. Assist the organization in fulfilling their mission and purpose. b. Be knowledgeable of the organization’s constitution and assist the organization’s members in interpreting them. c. Be aware of the organization’s activities. d. Meet with Leadership members to encourage and support them. Article IX. Meetings Section 1. Nightlife shall meet on a weekly basis. Leadership shall meet on a weekly basis. Servant Teams shall meet as needed and called by Leaders of the Servant Teams. Section 2. Special meetings Any member of leadership shall have the authority to call special meetings as deemed necessary. Section 3. Quorum Quorum is defined as fifty percent (50%) of members in attendance on a weekly basis. Section 4. Authority The parliamentary authority of this organization shall be Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised. Section 5. Notification Members shall be notified by phone, or by word of mouth, or emails for special meetings. Article X Committees Section 1. Committees in this organization shall be referred to as Servant Teams. The authority to name and originate Servant Teams is given to Leadership. Section 2. Servant Teams a. Outreach: Team that plans outreach events, evangelism times, and community service. b. Administrative: Team that organizes finances, creates flyers, phone lists, shall be responsible for having a table weekly on campus and during Nightlife, fundraisers. c. Development: Team that plans prayer parties, activities at the house, barbecues, and Christmas Party and other social events. Article XI. Dues & Fees Section 1. Dues and fees shall be by donation, unless specifically announced per event, in accordance to cost of events. Article XII. Amendments Section 1. Origin An Amendment to this constitution may be originated only upon recommendation of Leadership Team or members previously appointed by the Leadership Team and shall be finalized by Team of Peers. Changes in the constitution are subject to the direct guidance of the Holy Spirit (Proverbs 16:9), which is typically marked by a unanimous vote. Section 2. Presentation of amendment shall be by scheduled meeting with Team of Peers and shall be read at least twice to voting members prior to vote. Section 3. Adoption Adoption of an amendment shall be by unanimous vote of voting members. Section 4. Amendment shall become effective immediately. Adopted October 30, 2006.

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