Ground Rules: Why Church Bylaws Matter
Church bylaws are critical, and amending them should not be taken lightly.
Governance
Administration, denominations, boards, polity, mandatory policies
Does You Need a Church Risk Management Team?
A team should include professionals in areas you intend to address, such an accountant for financial issues, a builder for structural ones, and an attorney for liability issues.
Safely Disposing of Sensitive Information
How does the FTC's "disposal rule" apply to churches?
Can Church Members Vote to Suspend Bylaws at a Business Meeting?
Most of the time, a church cannot suspend bylaws willy-nilly due to important legal and procedural considerations.
Can Church Members Inspect Church Board Meeting Minutes?
In some cases they do. Consider three possible sources for such a right of inspection.
Preparing for the Annual Church Business Meeting
A 15-point checklist for church treasurers.