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1. Meet with the church board to decide your bylaws and determine the focus of your church. The secretary of the board should take minutes for the bylaw meeting. 2. Write the church’s official name, bank documents, bills, bank accounts and other pertinent documentation. 3.
- Statement of Fundamental Truths
- Bylaws
- Know All Men by These Present
- Article I
- Purposes and Powers
- A Non-Profit Corporation
- Ordinances
- Privileges
- Membership
- Officers
The scriptures inspired.The Bible is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to man, the infallible rule of faith and conduct, and is superior to conscience and reason, but not contrary to...The one true God.The one true God has revealed himself as the eternally self-existent, self-revealed “I AM” and has further revealed Himself as embodying the principles of relationship and associat...Man, his fall and redemption.Man was created good and upright for God said, “Let Us make man in our image, after our likeness.” But man, by voluntary transgression, fell and his only hope of redemp...The salvation of man.(Insert name of church) For the purpose of establishing and maintaining a place for the worship of the one true God; to provide for Christian fellowship for those of like precious faith, irrespective of social position or worldly possessions; for the propagation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ both in home and foreign lands, this church shall be gove...
That, we, the undersigned have this day voluntarily associated ourselves together for the purpose of forming a corporation under the Laws of the State of (insert state), and we hereby certify:
(Insert name of church) As stated in the Articles of Incorporation, the name of the corporate church shall be (insert name of church).
THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS FORMED ARE: 1. To establish a Biblical Christian Church with a School of the Bible department and with missionary, literature, educational and all other departments it may deem useful to propagate and practice the full Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and for its service to the community. 2. It is one purpo...
This corporation is organized pursuant to the General Non-Profit Corporation Law of the State of (insert your state); the property of this corporation is irrevocably dedicated to religious and charitable purposes, and upon liquidation, dissolution, or abandonment, shall not inure to the benefit of any private person except a fund, foundation, or co...
(A) The ordinance of Baptism by immersion in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost as commanded in the Scriptures, shall be administered to all those who have believed on the Lord Jesus Christ to the saving of their souls and who give clear evidence of their fruit (Matthew 28:19, Colossians 2:12). (B) The ordinance of the Lo...
(C) Infants and small children may be dedicated to the Lord in the church upon the request of the parents or guardians (Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15, 16). (D) The ministration of laying on of hands accompanied with the anointing with oil, for the healing of the sick, shall be granted as a request is made and the need may require (Mark 16:18; James 5:1...
Membership in (insert name of church) shall be eligible to all who give evidence to their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and who voluntarily hold to the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith. When a person chooses to to be a part of (insert name of church) and involve themselves they are automatically considered a member (Ephesians 4:16). A ...
The officers of (insert name of church) shall consist of a President, a Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer. The pastor shall be considered the President of the Corporation. There shall not be less than three (3) and no more than nine (9) officers (directors) at any time. The board of directors shall handle the business of the church and theref...
- Dr. Gary Linton
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Church of Christ, to provide guidance regarding some of the questions commonly asked by church treasurers and finance committees. In 2010, Dawn and I updated and expanded the Handbook, incorporating additional resources and requirements, along with new information about financial reporting. Now, in
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Mar 27, 2023 · Ultimately, canon law is at the service of the Church. It exists to assist the Church in its mission to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to the world. The last canon in the code states clearly that the purpose of the law — indeed, the highest law — is the salvation of souls.
Jul 23, 2023 · Remember to involve key stakeholders in the drafting process. Seek input from church members, leaders, and any relevant committees or boards. This collaborative approach will help ensure that the bylaws reflect the collective vision and values of the entire church community. Adapting Sample Bylaws Templates to Fit Your Church’s Unique Needs
Author: Christian Law Association Description: This updated version of the CLA Sample Constitution and Bylaws contains valuable annotations by attorneys for the Christian Law Association that explain the legal significance of every provision.
