Q: Are Board Members Personally Liable for Board Decisions?
If board members use their position in the ministry for personal gain, they can be sued as individuals, thereby placing their home and personal assets at risk.
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Boards, Bylaws, Organization and Records
The steps you can take to organize your ministry, set up your bylaws, and establish record-keeping practices can help make your ministry more effective in the years ahead.
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Q: What should our ministry know about bylaws?
Learn about bylaws for churches and other ministries, including basic information and how to craft and update these important governing rules.
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Q: What issues should we consider when merging with another ministry?
Consider these issues when merging churches to ensure that the proposed merger is peaceful, rather than tumultuous.
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Q: What documents should we keep, and for how long?
Documents typically need to be retained. You may not have to retain every record that crosses your desk, but before you decide to toss anything, determine what you need to keep and why.
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Q: Should we include indemnification provisions in our ministry bylaws?
Make sure that your church's leaders and employees are protected from out-of-pocket costs if they’re sued in connection with their work on behalf of the church with an indemnification provision in your church's bylaws.
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Q: Should our ministry incorporate?
Learn how to incorporate your church or other ministry to protect church members.
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Q: As a church board member, what issues should I be aware of?
As a board member, you’re held to a higher standard of accountability than others in the congregation. The following questions can help you determine whether you're taking necessary steps to protect the church and board members.
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Q: Are clergy members required to sign marriage licenses?
If a minister chooses to officiate a wedding, he or she is generally required to sign the state marriage license in order for the marriage to be recognized by the state.
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Q: What does our ministry need to know about affiliated organizations?
The creation of an affiliated organization within the ministry’s larger corporate structure can provide multiple benefits, but it also presents certain drawbacks.
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Q: What should churches and ministries know about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision regarding same-sex marriage?
The U.S. Supreme Court decision requires states to recognize a marriage between two people of the same sex when their marriage was lawfully licensed and performed in another state.
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure--Annual Sample Form
Your leaders, directors, or officers may become privy to donor lists, financial records, estate bequests, proposals, and more. An annual disclosure form helps uncover potential conflicts of interest to help you comply with your own internal governance expectations.
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure--Situational Sample Form
This sample document helps you create a form that directors, officers, and other organizational representatives can use to disclose a real or potential conflict of interest.
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Conflicts of Interest Sample Policy
A Conflicts of Interest policy help protect your organization’s assets and reputational interests. It also helps to limit liability exposure. Use this sample policy to help you begin.
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Before You Say "Yes" to the Invitation
Your ministry may encourage ministry leadership to serve on the board of a community nonprofit to bolster community involvement. You know the rewards, but do you know the risks? Read three practical steps to take when a nonprofit board asks you to serve.
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Five Legal Trends Affecting Churches and Ministries
The legal trends discussed in this article shed light on risks that churches and ministries have faced in recent years.
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Documents and Records Checklist
Charters, bylaws, member lists, and more—the list of legal documents and records is seemingly endless.
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