Some churches have adopted a Board of Directors format for management. Where a Board has been elected or appointed, it is important that board members have a thor- ough understanding of their legal duties. Church boards have the ultimate respon- sibility for the management of the church. One of the most important responsibili- ties of the board may be hiring the pastor. Therefore, as a practical matter, boards usually delegate the day to day manage-…

Without a doubt, the most important document in the Christian church is the Bible. The Bible is instructive, insightful and a foundation for the church’s doctrines. The second most important document may be the church’s bylaws. A church is a unique type of organization. On one hand, a church follows principles that are beyond the laws and sometimes the comprehension of man. Our society does not ask churches to justify their beliefs. Church goers are…