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Four Signs of Bad Church Bylaws
About this Episode
While the thought of church bylaws may not interest you at first, what you don’t know about the complicated nature of church governing may very well lead to trouble. In today’s episode, Thom and Sam unpack why church bylaws exist and four signs of bad church bylaws.
Highlights:
* When the bylaws are too complex and wieldy
* When the bylaws are largely reactionary
* When the bylaws are more "stop signs" than guides
* When the bylaws are dated, particularly with important legal changes
Other highlights:
If your church bylaws are exciting then they are likely problematic.
Church bylaws are meant to reflect your current practices, not dictate what you are supposed to do.
Church bylaws should be proactive, not reactive.
As a leader, you must be an expert on your church bylaws.
Church bylaws should be exhaustively reviewed every three years.
Resources mentioned in today's podcast:
* Church Consulting University Webinar
* Josh Bryant, Church General Counsel
* Church Answers Consulting
* Church of the Year Nominations
Episode Sponsors
Vanderbloemen has been serving churches for nine years, but did you know that Vanderbloemen also serves Christian schools, nonprofits, and Christian businesses? So if you're listening, and you know a Christian school, nonprofit, or values-based business that is hiring, contact our friends at Vanderbloemen for your staffing needs.
For more information, visit Vanderbloemen.com.
The mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. The school offers more than 40 different degree programs, including the new Master of Arts in Church Revitalization in partnership with Church Answers and the Revitalization Network. This 37-hour degree is designed to help students move established churches from flatlining to flourishing.
Learn about this program and more by visiting sebts.edu. Where are you going? Southeastern will help you get there.
Feedback
If you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here on Church Answers.
Highlights:
* When the bylaws are too complex and wieldy
* When the bylaws are largely reactionary
* When the bylaws are more "stop signs" than guides
* When the bylaws are dated, particularly with important legal changes
Other highlights:
If your church bylaws are exciting then they are likely problematic.
Church bylaws are meant to reflect your current practices, not dictate what you are supposed to do.
Church bylaws should be proactive, not reactive.
As a leader, you must be an expert on your church bylaws.
Church bylaws should be exhaustively reviewed every three years.
Resources mentioned in today's podcast:
* Church Consulting University Webinar
* Josh Bryant, Church General Counsel
* Church Answers Consulting
* Church of the Year Nominations
Episode Sponsors
Vanderbloemen has been serving churches for nine years, but did you know that Vanderbloemen also serves Christian schools, nonprofits, and Christian businesses? So if you're listening, and you know a Christian school, nonprofit, or values-based business that is hiring, contact our friends at Vanderbloemen for your staffing needs.
For more information, visit Vanderbloemen.com.
The mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. The school offers more than 40 different degree programs, including the new Master of Arts in Church Revitalization in partnership with Church Answers and the Revitalization Network. This 37-hour degree is designed to help students move established churches from flatlining to flourishing.
Learn about this program and more by visiting sebts.edu. Where are you going? Southeastern will help you get there.
Feedback
If you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here on Church Answers.
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