(a) The judge of a district court or another court of jurisdiction shall on application appoint a receiver for any religious congregation that:
(1) formerly maintained regular forms of work and worship in a given community at regular intervals; and
(2) has ceased to function as a religious congregation in those or similar capacities for at least one year.
(b) The judge shall hear and determine the application in term or in vacation.
(c) Before appointing a receiver, the judge shall apply to the secretary of state for a certified copy of the record of trustees required by this chapter.