Part 1 of 4
Is a Merger the Right Next Step for Your Church?
A primer on how to do it right.
Denominations
Part 4 of 4
Finalizing a Merger
Moving through the final stages of merging churches—and other options if a merger is not right for you.
Part 3 of 4
Deciding Factors for a Sound Merger
Picking the right leaders to decide vision, name, location, staffing—and more.
Part 2 of 4
The Documents Needed for a Successful Church Merger
Be sure you collect all the needed paperwork to keep the process moving forward.
Q&A: What Might Be the Consequences of Leaving Our Denomination?
Seven practical considerations before moving forward with any plan to separate.
When Two Churches Become One
The legal ins and outs of church mergers, acquisitions, and donations/dissolutions.
Governing Well
What every church leader should know about bylaws.
Denominational Agencies—Legal Liability – Part 2
A Missouri court affirmed a jury verdict of $1 million against a denominational officer who sexually harassed a female minister.
Liability of Churches and Denominational Agencies for the Sexual Misconduct of Ministers
A federal court issues an important ruling.