When Should a Church Board Vote Be Unanimous?
Requiring unanimous approval can easily immobilize the church when it comes to important decisions
Governance
Why Church Meeting Minutes are a “Must”
Four reasons to take thorough, accurate minutes at your meetings.
Why You Should Remove Certain Reports from Your Meeting Agenda
And how to find which ones don't need to be presented.
How to Ensure Effective Board Training
Ideas for maximizing the work of your church board.
Mastering Minutes for Church Business Meetings
Why this task can't continue to be an afterthought for leaders.
Official Documentation Requirements for Housing Allowances
Understand how to properly document housing allowances and meet IRS requirements.
Are Quorums Always Needed at Church Board Meetings?
Whether a quorum is always needed depends on how your church answers these three questions.
Combining a Church’s Constitution & Bylaws
Having both documents often leads to inconsistencies.
Rules for Editing Church Bylaws
Can we correct grammatical errors without calling a meeting to amend our bylaws?
A Church’s Legal Responsibility for Board Decisions
It's important to understand if board members are acting with "apparent authority."
When is a Church Board Member’s Resignation Effective?
A board member can simply present a letter of resignation to the church board that is later approved by an official action.
Church Governance: 15 Essentials
What every church leader should know about 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.
Preparing for the Annual Church Business Meeting
A 15-point checklist for church treasurers.
Church Bank Account Authority: Key Lessons from First Born Church of the Living God v. Bank South
Discover crucial lessons on church bank account management from the First Born Church case, emphasizing compliance with constitutions and bylaws.