Church Governance. What Leaders Must Know to Conduct Legally Sound Church Business

Let’s be honest: Things like board structure, bylaws, elections, membership requirements, minutes, and business meetings will likely never land on your list of “most exciting topics.”

Yet as a church leader it’s critical that you have a working knowledge of the key facets of church governance. You don’t need to know it all, but you do need to:

• Understand the risks
• Be able to spot potential issues
• Know when to ask for help

Using this ready-reference tool, you’ll easily find answers to commonly asked questions—in plain, everyday language. Best of all, it will help you take practical steps towards understanding the role that proper governance plays in leading your local body of Christ.