Many churches in America have declared and practice the Bible (Common Law) trust relationship with property. They do so in order to glorify and please God by honoring New Testament church doctrine. A church can practice New Testament church doctrine without a written declaration. However, should the church wish to give their tithes, offerings, and gifts to God, or meet on real estate owned by the Lord Jesus Christ (not owned by, for example, the “church” corporation), the church must declare, in writing, a Bible trust. Many churches have done so.
This page will link to posts dedicated to churches and pastor/trustees who practice New Testament church organization principles and give the names and contact information of the trustees of the Bible trust which the church established. The page is being initiated after a discussion with a trustee of a Bible trust who worked with this ministry to organize a church and establish a Bible trust relationship with property. Below are just a few of the many churches who are now organizing the Bible way by utilizing the concept of the Bible Trust. Just click the colored link to go to the web post.
Trinity Springs Baptist Church Trust in Shoals, Indiana (1980s)
Living Springs Baptist Church Trust in Couer D Alane, Idaho (2021)
Baptist Church of Monroe in Bloomington, Indiana (2024)
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Many churches in America have declared and practice the Bible (Common Law) trust relationship with property. They do so in order to glorify and please God by honoring New Testament church doctrine. A church can practice New Testament church doctrine without a written declaration. However, should the church wish to give their tithes, offerings, and gifts to God, or meet on real estate owned by the Lord Jesus Christ (not owned by, for example, the “church” corporation), the church must declare, in writing, a Bible trust. Many churches have done so.
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