Guide
What Churches and Pastors Can and Cannot Do
A plain-language guide to what churches and pastors may legally do during an election season.
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Religious Speech and Hate Crimes
What your church needs to know about the federal "hate crimes" law and the freedom to preach the whole counsel of Scripture.…
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Procedure for Rescinding Membership
Model by-law language for how and when membership may be rescinded, by the church or the member. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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Model Membership Agreement
A model agreement members sign to affirm the church's statement of faith and standards of conduct. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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The Importance of a Membership Policy
How a clear membership policy in your by-laws protects your church when it practices church discipline. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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Religious Belief Regarding Marriage
Why your by-laws should state your church's religious belief about marriage, and how to word it. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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Church Facilities Use Policy
A model policy for when and how non-members may use your church's buildings, consistent with your faith. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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Statement on Marriage and Sexuality (Suggested By-Law Language)
Model by-law language for a statement of biblical authority and a statement on marriage, gender and sexuality. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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Seven Things All Churches Should Have in Their By-Laws
Proactively protecting your church's right to be the church: the seven provisions every church's by-laws should include. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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Constitutional Protections for Pastors
What the Constitution protects when pastors speak to moral and political issues.
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