Maryland Code, CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS 5-302

Adult: means an individual at least 18 years old. See
Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

(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.

(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.