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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CHURCH BOARD AND A
NON PROFIT BOARD
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BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF A CHURCH BOARD

• The chairperson is the pastor
• Leadership is always a district licensed or
  ordained minister
• Board members are elected yearly
• Program heads are usually board members (S.S.,
  NYI, NMI)
• Finances come from tithes and offerings
• Close ties to the district and general church.
• By laws are the Manual of the Church of the
  Nazarene and the local church cannot alter them.
• Property is automatically given to the district
  if the church decides to change denominations.
• Property is purchased by the board with approval
  of the membership.

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BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF ANon Profit BOARD

• The chairperson is elected by the Board according
  to the by laws
• Leadership can be a layperson or clergy
• Board members are elected according to the by
  laws and often serve for several years.
• Program heads are usually paid staff and are not
  on the board.
• Finances come from donations, grants, and
  programs
• Casual ties to the district and general church.
• By laws are adopted and written by the board and
  can be altered whenever desired.
• Property is purchased by the board and full
  liability lies with them.
• Property belongs to the non profit board and can
  be given to any non profit when they dissolve.