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Who to Contact in Your State Getting incorporated is not as difficult as it sounds. Below you will find a list telling you who to contact for each state in the country in order to get incorporated. Please note: While it is not necessary to have an attorney to get incorporated, retaining the services of an attorney who specializes in non-profit and church law can be a real asset. Secretaries of State
Articles and Bylaws for Your Church Click below to download a Microsoft Word version of Articles of Incorporation. These articles include the wording required for your church to become chartered with Open Bible Churches. Open Bible has designed five models of bylaws which meet all the minimum requirements for what should be included in good church bylaws. The link below will take you to the Open Bible national website (www.openbible.org
For new church starts, versions of these models are available which add provisions for founding pastors. Please contact the church planting director to get these. The bylaws have all been made as Microsoft Word documents so you can edit them for your personal use. Click below for Church Bylaws Models. Look under the "Open Bible Manual" heading for "Church Bylaws Models." Business Considerations for Your New Church There are a lot of details to consider when setting up your new church. These downloadable documents can help you! Liability Insurance In today’s litigious society, having proper liability insurance can be critical. These are a few companies you might consider in your search. Click on the company name to be connected to its website. Brotherhood Insurance
If you are interested in becoming an Open Bible church planter, please contact: Becoming a Church Planter * Models for Church Planting * Regional Support * Church Planter Responsibilities * Forms * Getting Your Church Started * Church Planting Resources Open Bible Churches Central Region 2500 Casady Dr.
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