THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CHURCH BOARD

AND A NON PROFIT BOARD

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.

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.