Bylaws & Policies

The purpose provision of the bylaws distinguishes the congregation from other institutions in the community.

Choosing the name of the congregation is an important decision, for it will help shape the congregation's vision and image.

Keep your bylaws short and sweet!

All bylaws need to be amended from time to time. Bylaws should include provisions on how they can be amended.

Working on Bylaws means learning together, designing a transparent process with input, and building consent before voting.

The Bylaws provide the formal structure of your congregation and allow for maintaining and changing that structure.

What are the basic documents that every board member should have at their fingertips?

Which decisions should be made by the "congregation in meeting" via a congregational vote according to congregational polity, and which decisions can be...

Congregational Governing Boards have different structures, cultures, assumptions, and responsibilities in different congregations....

Larry Ladd shares his wisdom from years of consulting with not-for-profit boards.