Protecting Your Church Before a Crisis Means First Finding Your Bylaws

Most churches don’t think about their bylaws…until something goes wrong. In this episode, Pete and Sarah sit down with “ordained attorney” and longtime ministry leader Phil Kell to unpack why bylaws, boards, membership records, and minutes are not just “paperwork,” but essential tools for protecting your church, your people, and your Gospel witness. If you’ve ever wondered who really has authority in your church, what your members can (and can’t) vote on, or how dissolution and deed restrictions actually work, this conversation will help you get your house in order before a crisis hits.

Related Resources:

· Listen to Phil’s earlier GC Collective episode on church legacy planning: https://gccollective.transistor.fm/s1/9

· Read Phil’s “ABC” article on corporate records and compliance: https://csbc.com/resource/keeping-in-compliance-with-corporate-records/

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What is the GC Collective Podcast?

The Great Commission Collective is the California Southern Baptist Convention's podcast featuring Pete Ramirez, Jason Robertson, and Sarah Graham. This every-other-week show provides unique insights into what the CSBC really does, while celebrating some amazing stories of Kingdom work being done by the collective of church leaders here in California!