Church By Laws

Sometimes called “The Articles of War,” Church By Laws determine who has the ‘power’ in a time of crises. Developing the best [Biblical] Church By Laws we possibly can, will literally save the church in the event of a ‘melt down.’  Biblical Church By Laws will give the pastor the authority God intends – but with accountability to other pre-determined ministers.

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Are By-Laws Required?

There is no state or federal law requiring you to have By-Laws.  But without By-Laws, your church [or fellowship] would not be tax exempt in the eyes of either the state or the IRS. And in the event of an audit, any and all income would likely be ascribed to the leader [pastor], or the leadership.

Church By-Laws

The by-laws reflect a churches theology of government. Therefore, it is imperative to consider and identify true Biblical Patterns of Church Government, and write By-Laws that will allow God’s appointed and anointed leaders to lead, guard, guide, equip, disciple, discipline and love the people on a Biblical basis.

By-Laws, Discipline, and Structuring for Lawsuits

The greatest concern for the church is liability.  Even before calamity [lawsuits] strike us, we should be equipped to respond on a Biblical basis.  As regards church discipline, we can only do what is clearly defined in our By-Laws.

Legal Requirements for Board Meetings – COMING SOON!

Our More Great Samples Manual will provide you with Biblical By-Laws:  for the new and established church.