Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation

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Bylaws GavelMinistry bylaws are an important component of ministry governance. They constitute a binding agreement between the members of the ministry and the board of trustees. Effective bylaws provide clarity of purpose and explicit structures for managing the business of the organization. It is also advisable for the ministry bylaws to define the ministry’s relationship to Unity Worldwide Ministries (UWM).

Unity Worldwide Ministries is governed by its own set of bylaws. They establish the standards by which we operate and also define our relationship with our members. See the Bylaws for Unity Worldwide Ministries

The Association of Unity Churches, Inc. (DBA Unity Worldwide Ministries) Articles of Incorporation are also known as the corporate charter. Articles of Incorporation are the organizing document created to tell who we are, while the UWM Bylaws relate to how we do business.  

Read the Articles of Incorporation for Unity Worldwide Ministries.

Clock - MidnightPresented by: Dr. Leonard Young, Professional Registered Parliamentarian, the Parliamentarian for Unity Worldwide Ministries for more than 20 years. 

This video contains content for all ministers who work with boards. Many carry board meetings around like a burden, and this does not have to be this way. You can learn how to organize a helpful agenda, how to handle basic motions and some special rules that relate to small boards. If you want to hold efficient meetings that really are a blessing to your ministry, this webinar is for you.

Topics include:

  • Overview of parliamentary procedure
  • Technical Responsibilities of Boards
  • Duties of Board Members
  • Board Membership
  • Duites & Responisibilities of the Board
  • Handling Motions
  • Keeping Order
  • Developing an Agenda

Presented by: Dr. Leonard Young, Professional Registered Parliamentarian, the Parliamentarian for Unity Worldwide Ministries for more than 20 years. 

This video contains content for all ministries that hold annual meetings.

Topics Include:

  • Do you worry each year when your annual meeting comes around? 
  • Would you like to lead the meeting effectively and with a sense of assurance?
  • Leading an annual meeting can be done in a fair and efficient manner. 
  • This video will give you the tools to hold a successful annual meeting include tips for presiding officers, the best way to organize the agenda, how to use motions effectively, and how to help members participate without fear or favor.