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How to Write the Constitution and Bylaws
Our latest edition of this book is simply a must have! We have now expanded it to cover both churches and ministries, and have included six complete samples for you to model your constitution and bylaws after.
This new revision is based on the latest changes in the law, as well as court cases that have affected how churches and ministries should write their governing documents.
Your constitution and bylaws is one of the most important documents of your church or ministry. Pastors and other ministry leaders must take great care in writing this document because it establishes the government of the organization. By using this vital resource, your church or ministry will have a governmental structure that will stand the test of time.
Featuring Our New User Interface
The latest feature of our book makes it even easier to navigate! All you have to do is install the program and follow the step-by-step instructions.
When was the last time you updated your bylaws?
If your church or ministry has not updated its bylaws within the last year, then you should consider it due to the ever changing legal landscape.
Can the State Control Your Church?
Many states have adopted the Model Nonprofit Corporation Act. This act gives the state the ability to govern certain functions of a church corporation if those functions are not already specified in the church's constitution and bylaws. This means that by not having bylaws, or by having insufficient bylaws, you run the risk of placing certain aspects of your church under the government's control.
Because of these state regulations, a church must use caution to ensure the bylaws contain the latest provisions, and that they are in accordance with the latest changes of the law.
Part four of this resource is titled "Keeping the Sate in Check." It will give you excellent information concerning the most important provisions to ensure minimum government entanglement.
The Latest Features Include
- A 6-step process for writing the constitution and bylaws
- Brand new user interface for faster access to the samples
- Bulletproofing your bylaws
- Protection clauses for the founder
- Creating accountability without IRS intrusion
- Creating accountability without IRS intrusion
- 7 complete samples in MS-Word for churches and ministries
- The latest case law studies
- 501(c)(3) compliant with the new IRS requirements
- 8 Articles that must be included in your bylaws
- Protecting the church from outside influence
