Here's a question for anyone. The church that I attend, recently voted in a new pastor. To help push this through, the trustees didn't allow members under the age of 18 to vote. The bylaws specifically say that anyone who is an active member has the right to one vote. Those under 18 according to our bylaws qualify as active members. There are no requirements for age in our bylaws. There are some other violations as well. My question is, if a church is not abiding by its bylaws, can it put its incorporated status at risk? A section of our Articles of Incorporation states that "the purposes for which the new corporation is formed are as follows:
To maintain and conduct a church in accordance with the customs, articles, rules, regulations, discipline and doctrines of the Baptist Church..."
If a church violates its bylaws, can the members sue? (You must be asking, what is the world coming to right?)
To maintain and conduct a church in accordance with the customs, articles, rules, regulations, discipline and doctrines of the Baptist Church..."
If a church violates its bylaws, can the members sue? (You must be asking, what is the world coming to right?)