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
2016 First West Constitution & Bylaws
2013 CFBC Constitution & Bylaws
2013 CFBC Constitution & Bylaws
Resources
- Alliance Defending Freedom
- Church Law & Tax
- Ethics &Religious Liberty Commission
- Frieze Consulting
- ADF Church Resources (Alliance Defending Freedom)
Downloads
Suggested Language for Church Bylaws
Five 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.