First Baptist Church, 700 N. Central Ave., in Show Low, Arizona, is a Bible-believing fellowship affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.
For example, what do your articles and bylaws say? Do you have a hierarchy that can override the decision of the local church? If the matter is left up to the directors, then what happens when the dispute is with those directors? And even if you have set out a method of resolving chu...
(Theology) the system of philosophical and religious doctrines of Emanuel Swedenborg, emphasizing the spiritual structure of the universe, the possibility of direct contact with spirits, and the divinity of Christ. This provided the basis for theNew Jerusalem Church(orNew Church) founded by Swedenborg...
Would your current policy defend you if you were sued for wrongful termination of an employee? Would your current policy defend your directors if they failed to strictly adhere to the church’s bylaws? Would your current policy cover your pastor if allegations of sexual misconduct were brought by...
(865) 688-2421May 1, 2015 Dear Central Baptist Church Member: In September 2012 Central Baptist Church created a committee to review the Church's bylaws. The committee invested many hours reviewing the current bylaws, examining the bylaws of other churches, debating ideas, and seeking God's ...
we stand at a crucial crossroads. The culture around us is searching, yearning for answers that seem ever more elusive. 2025 will be a defining moment for churches and pastors. As we stand at the threshold of change, it's time to step up, be strong, lead boldly, and help people disco...
(Matthew 1:18-25). A small part of Mary’s pregnancy narrative is one reading in the fourth and final week of Year B. And, adding to the insult, churches may use Mary’s Song of Praise (Magnificat) as the Psalm for that same week, but only the song itself. The RCL committee, ...
Drafting Your Church’s Bylaws. Think of your bylaws as the Constitution for your church— this is where you lay out all of the internal rules and governance that your church will abide by. If you haven’t hired an attorney yet, this is another time that many churches decide they need ...
The local church sanctified and cleansed by the washing of water by the word---A ministry of Charity Baptist Tabernacle of Amarillo, Texas led by Pastor Ben Hickam. "Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bea