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RULES OF CHURCH ORDER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINARevised May 11, 20112 RULES OF CHURCH ORDER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA ARTICLE I SECTION A RECEPTION OF MEMBERS

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What is rules of church order?

The rules of church order are the guidelines and procedures that govern the operation and administration of a church.

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Church officials or leaders are typically responsible for filing the rules of church order.

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The purpose of rules of church order is to provide a framework for decision-making, conflict resolution, and the overall functioning of the church.

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Information such as church name, mission statement, governance structure, conflict resolution process, and any other relevant policies must be reported on rules of church order.