RESOURCES

Rationale for the 10 Principles of Baptist Bylaws

How Baptist bylaws express core beliefs about congregational authority and shared leadership through ten principles that promote unity, accountability, and transparent decision-making.

Southern Baptist Ordination Council Overview & Questions

View this overview of the Southern Baptist ordination process, including the purpose of ordination, the structure of the ordaining council, and key questions used to examine ministry candidates.

Model Bylaws GCA Version 7.5

Explore this set of model Baptist bylaws, which provides a clear framework for church governance, membership, leadership, and ministry organization.​​​​

Ordination Council Interview Template

View this sample ordination council interview template, outlining the meeting structure and key questions used to examine a candidate’s calling, doctrine, and readiness for ministry.​

Model Bylaws 5.0 Español

Learn from this Spanish-language set of model Baptist bylaws, which provides a structured framework for church governance, membership, leadership, and ministry organization.​​​

Ordination Service Template

Click link to view and download this sample ordination service template.