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Board Members, Removal
Removing a Church Board Member
What to do when someone must be removed from office.
How to Remove a Church Board Member
Avoid potential litigation and internal strife with proper bylaws, policies, and procedures.
“Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine” Preserved in Kentucky Church Governance Lawsuit
Church Law and Tax Report “Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine” Preserved in Kentucky Church Governance Lawsuit Key
7 Tips for Church Boards
Ways to strengthen this leadership team.
Removal of Church Board Members
If a church neglects to address an issue in its governing documents, state nonprofit corporation law will provide the answer.
Defamation Claim Against Church
Courts may resolve church disputes if they can do so without inquiring into church doctrine.
Q&A: Reducing Liability for Church Board Members
Can a church board be sued for mishandling a situation involving the pastor?
Q&A: Church’s Responsibility for Board Decisions
It's important to understand if board members are acting with "apparent authority."
Q&A: When the Church Board Mishandles Situations
Can the church hold the board or its individual members liable?
Q&A: At What Point is a Resignation Effective?
A board member can simply present a letter of resignation to the church board that is later approved by an official action.
Recent Developments in Missouri Regarding Officers, Directors, and Trustees
A Missouri court ruled that it was prevented by the first amendment guaranty of religious freedom from resolving a lawsuit brought by ousted church officers challenging the legal validity of their removal.
Former Board Members and Current Church Assets
A civil court has the authority to prevent former board members from dissipating church assets