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Constitution & Bylaws Archive

Key Bylaw Issues

Legal protection from potential challenges and lawsuits is becoming more important in a changing U.S. cultural environment. Alliance Defending Freedom and other organizations recommend that churches address several key issues in their bylaws:

  • Marriage & Sexuality
  • Biblical Authority
  • Membership Definition
  • Member Discipline Procedures
  • Procedure for Rescinding Membership

Constitution & Bylaws Samples

26x26pdf-e14536867933142016 First West Constitution & Bylaws

26x26pdf-e14536867933142013 CFBC Constitution & Bylaws

26x26msword2013 CFBC Constitution & Bylaws

Resources

  • Alliance Defending Freedom
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  • ADF Church Resources (Alliance Defending Freedom)

Downloads

26x26pdf-e1453686793314Suggested Language for Church Bylaws

26x26pdf-e1453686793314Five Things All Churches Should Have in Their Bylaws

“Suggested Language for Church Bylaws” and “Five Things All Churches Should Have in Their Bylaws” from Alliance Defending Freedom.

 

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