Best Practices for Recording Church Events and Activities
From worship services to children's programs and business meetings, a sound policy ensures legal compliance.
Governance
Administration, denominations, boards, polity, mandatory policies
Adding Emergency Provisions to Your Bylaws
How adopting these provisions allows for legally sound virtual meetings.
Board Member Checklist
Nine questions to help you understand your role and responsibilities.
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Do Your Church’s Governing Documents Allow Virtual Business Meetings?
Answering this crucial question can help legally validate decisions made during the coronavirus outbreak—and beyond.
5 Questions Churches Should Ask Before Holding a Virtual Business Meeting
How church leaders can ensure their decisions are valid if an in-person meeting isn’t possible.
Online Worship and Meetings
Ideas, insights, and advice on how to proceed as you shift more ministry online.
15 Things Richard Hammar Wants Pastors to Know
Governing Documents
Understand the importance of church constitution and bylaws.
15 Things Richard Hammar Wants Pastors to Know
Parliamentary Procedure
Learn the basics of running church meetings.
15 Things Richard Hammar Wants Pastors to Know
Incorporation
Learn the fundamentals of incorporating a church and how it affects church governance.
Inspection of Church Records
Know when to say "yes" to a request to view confidential information.
Q&A: Should Policies and Procedures Be Separate Documents?
A church business manager shares best practices learned through the process.
Q&A: What Might Be the Consequences of Leaving Our Denomination?
Seven practical considerations before moving forward with any plan to separate.
How to Take a Vote in 5 Easy Steps
What you need to know to keep a meeting moving along.
Removing a Church Board Member
What to do when someone must be removed from office.
How to Remove a Church Board Member
Avoid potential litigation and internal strife with proper bylaws, policies, and procedures.
Board Monitoring of Church Finances: What to Do—and When
A step-by-step guide for meetings.
The Role of Your Church Board in Providing Financial Oversight
Consider the value of strong finance and audit subcommittees with specific responsibilities.
Hey, Fletch: What Kind of Written Report Should We Give to the Church Board?
How this tool can reduce meeting times and enhance efficiency.
Q&A: Should Unanimity Be Required When a Church’s Governing Board Votes on a Significant Issue?
Requiring unanimous approval can easily immobilize the church when it comes to important decisions
Eight Legal Considerations for Church Membership
From voting rights to discipline, a closer look at why membership matters.