This page is added as the book is being drafted. Below is an outline, which may be modified as the book is drafted. The segments of the book are linked as drafted.
Appendix 1 gives links to resources which explain why church incorporation, federal tax exempt status, and other statutory or legal status of churches betray the love relationship between Christ and His churches.
Appendix 2 looks at common law versus statutory law church Bible trust considerations
Simply Church
The Holy Union of Christ and His Local Church
Principles and Practice
CONTENTS
Preface: “Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee because thou hast left thy first love”
INTRODUCTION: God’s Simple Plan for Local Church Organization
SECTION I
Principles
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Basics and Elements of a Church Bible Trust Relationship with Property
Chapter 3: How a Church Can Nullify the Bible Trust Relationship with Property
Chapter 4: Which Term, “Steward” or “Trustee” is More Appropriate?
Chapter 5: The Bible Trust Relationship with Property Does Not Organize a Church as a Trust
Chapter 6: The Bible Trust Relationship with Property is Not Something New: It was God’s plan starting with Adam and Eve
Chapter 7: Conclusion
Appendix 1: Links to Resources
Appendix 2: Common Law Versus Statutory Law Considerations
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Wisdom of a Written Declaration of Trust
Chapter 3: Proactively Coordinating all Trust Affairs
Chapter 4: Opening a Bible Trust Checking Account
Chapter 5: First Time Purchase of Real Estate for Church Use
Chapter 6: Transfer of Real Estate from the Corporate Church to the Trust Estate
Chapter 7: Property Tax Exemption on Trust Real Estate
Chapter 8: Obtaining Insurance on Leased or Owned Trust Real Estate
Chapter 9: ……
Chapter 10: ……
Chapter __: Conclusion