Constitutions may contain a table of contents. This can be very helpful for members and others trying to find things.

Example Table of Contents

This example is based on the Model Constitution with minor expansions and follows patterns established in ELCA governing documents, listing chapters and major sections (provisions that are multiples of 10) plus a few other important items.

Contents

Restated Articles of Incorporation of CONGREGATION NAME
Constitution, Bylaws, and Continuing Resolutions of CONGREGATION NAME
Codification Explanation
Preamble
Chapter 1	Name and Incorporation
Chapter 2	Confession of Faith
Chapter 3	Nature of the Church
Chapter 4	Statement of Purpose
Chapter 5	Powers of the Congregation
Chapter 6	Church Affiliation
Chapter 7	Property Ownership
Chapter 8	Membership
Chapter 9	Rostered Minister
9.01.	Minister of Word and Sacrament (Pastor)
9.21.	Minister of Word and Service (Deacon)
Chapter 10	Congregation Meeting
Chapter 11	Officers
11.##.	President
11.##.	Vice President
11.##.	Secretary
Chapter 12	Congregation Council
Chapter 13	Congregation Committees
13.01.	Executive Committee
13.02.	Nominating Committee
13.03.	Audit Committee
13.04.	Mutual Ministry Committee(s)
13.05.	Call Committee
Chapter 14	Organizations within the Congregation
14.##.	WELCA or Men in Mission
14.##.	Other Such Organizations
Chapter 15	Discipline of Members and Adjudication
15.10.	Adjudication
Chapter 16	Amendments
Chapter 17	Bylaws
Chapter 18	Continuing Resolutions
Chapter 19	Indemnification
Chapter 20	Parish Authorization