Closure Process
- ChurchCare’s counselor will offer counsel concerning final business meetings, missionary support, severance package, parsonage use, sale or donation of furnishings and equipment.
- ChurchCare has counselors experienced in leading a church through the difficult and emotional decisions associated with dissolving a church.
- Once the church votes to use ChurchCare, a process begins to transition all business related issues to ChurchCare. All assets and liabilities will be managed by our staff. ChurchCare will receive all mail and handle the payment of all invoices. The emotional break from the church, for the existing leadership, will be handled with care and understanding.
- Legal counsel will be used to determine the requirements for transfer of assets, and all issues will be completed in a manner that maintains the testimony of our Lord in the community.
- ChurchCare will maintain custody of Church records and documents for the required period of time.
- Members will be encouraged to seek out another church to join and become involved in ministry. Members may need a time of healing and encouragement. Becoming involved in a sister church with compassionate leadership, will provide opportunity for healing.
- A sample dissolution resolution is included in this application. Please consult with ChurchCare before voting on a dissolution resolution, each state has different requirements.
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