Policy library

Church Bylaws

Governance structure, voting, stewardship responsibilities, and amendment controls.

Status: DRAFT | v0.1 | Last updated 2026-02-13

Policy sections

Scope and purpose

  • Define mission, legal entity scope, and operating principles.
  • Set clear boundaries between doctrine, operations, and finance controls.

Governance and officers

  • Describe steward roles, appointment terms, and succession paths.
  • Define quorum, voting thresholds, and conflict-of-interest expectations.

Records and amendments

  • Require auditable records for key governance decisions.
  • Set amendment workflow with notice period and approval threshold.

Not legal advice: This page is informational operational guidance. Confirm requirements directly with the local clerk, court, or statute source before any ceremony.