Asked, Answered: The Importance of Governing Documents
Matt Branaugh reminds church leaders what they need to be looking for when it comes to church governing documents.
Bylaws
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The Basics of Running a Legally Sound Church Business Meeting
Attorneys Richard Hammar and Sarah E. Merkle discuss best practices for implementing and following parliamentary procedures.
17 Changes Relevant to Churches in Newest Robert’s Rules of Order
Leaders should note these changes before their next official church business meeting.
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Should My Church Consider a Merger Right Now?
On-Demand Webinar: The critical information church leaders should know if they are thinking about a merger.
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Finalizing a Merger
Moving through the final stages of merging churches—and other options if a merger is not right for you.
Part 3 of 4
Deciding Factors for a Sound Merger
Picking the right leaders to decide vision, name, location, staffing—and more.
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The Documents Needed for a Successful Church Merger
Discover the essential documents for a seamless church merger process.
Add These Two Provisions to Your Church Bylaws Today
These key provisions for church bylaws allows for legally sound, virtual church meetings.
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Webinar: Rich Hammar’s 15 Must-Knows for Pastors
On-Demand Webinar: Attorney Richard R. Hammar identifies 15 topics that frequently trip up pastors and church administrators.
Rich’s 15 Must-Knows for Pastors: Governing Documents
Understand the importance of church constitution and bylaws.
Rich’s 15 Must-Knows for Pastors: Inspecting Church Records
Know when to say "yes" to a request to view confidential information.
Church ‘Policy’ or Church ‘Procedure’? Knowing the Difference
A church business manager shares best practices learned through the process.
6 Common Problems with Church Bylaws
Bad bylaws can hurt your church. We've identified six common problems with church bylaws.
Are Quorums Always Needed at Church Board Meetings?
Whether a quorum is always needed depends on how your church answers these three questions.
Rules for Editing Church Bylaws
Can we correct grammatical errors without calling a meeting to amend our bylaws?
Are Church Members Allowed to Insert “Write-in” Candidates?
Along with turning to your version of parliamentary procedure, you should consult two other legal resources.
Ground Rules: Why Church Bylaws Matter
Church bylaws are critical, and amending them should not be taken lightly.
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.
Top 10 Documents for Church Leaders
They're more important than you think.