We have a keyword for 2020. That word is “Better.” We want better churches, better bylaws, better processes, better policies, better evangelism, better discipleship, better worship, better websites - everything we do as a church we want to see it better. One vital component of making church better is legal compliance and ethical conduct. Where is your church now in terms of its legal compliance? Where do you want it in 12-months? If you have a hard time figuring out where you are, make sure to get a free copy of our 150-point checklist.

Part of making the church better is simply making better decisions. Here are five ways you need to look at an issue to help you make a better decision.

1. Ask what course of action will bring God the most value.
2. Ask how a course of action will fulfill or break implicit or explicit commitments.
3. Ask who will be affected by the decision and seek their input.
4. Ask which course of action will best fulfill the church’s mission.
5. Ask which course of action would be best received by a lost community.

Another part of making the church better is to be more secure. Here are four ways to be more secure as a church.

1. Having better bylaws is the most important way to secure your church from a lawsuit.
2. Having better policies is another good way to secure your church from a lawsuit and from failure.
3. Having better processes is a great way to not only secure against a lawsuit but be more efficient as well.
4. Having better security is a good way to ensure that people have a safe place to worship.

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