Maryland Corporations and Associations Section 5-302

      (a)      The adult members of a church may form a religious corporation as provided in this part.

      (b)      The members shall:

            (1)      Elect at least four individuals to act as trustees in the name of and on behalf of the church; and

            (2)      Prepare a plan of the church.

      (c)      The plan shall include:

            (1)      The purposes for which the religious corporation is formed;

            (2)      The name of the religious corporation and the church;

            (3)      The time and manner for election and succession of trustees; and

            (4)      The exact qualifications of individuals eligible:

                  (i)      To vote at elections; and

                  (ii)      To be elected to office.