Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 458. Ecclesiastical Corporations § 458.422

Sec. 2. The said articles shall contain:

First. The name of the proposed corporation;

Second. The city, village or township in which the same is located;

Third. The fundamental principles of the proposed organization which shall in all cases be in conformity to the faith and constitution or form of government as adopted by the synod of the Christian Reformed church of America in the year A.D. 1896, and any amendments or additions thereto as shall have been adopted and may hereafter be adopted by the synod of said church;

Fourth. The period for which such corporation is incorporated not exceeding 30 years.