A Report from the Revision's Committee: Church Government Section for Review

We are trying to make certain that you are included in this important process. A draft of the revision of “Principles of Church Government” (Rules) has been completed by the Revision Committee and are located on the Convention Website. This is the link: www.ofwb.org

On May 22, 2019 the Convention of OFWB voted to establish a committee to review the “Articles of Faith, Principles of Church Government, and the “Church Covenant” for any needed changes and revisions. The “Articles of Faith” passed by conference vote in 2024. 

Our rules have not been significantly modified in over 100 years. The Revision Committee has worked diligently for three years on to bring this draft to you. The committee has sought to move us away from “Robert’s Rules of Order” and create clarity in areas that may have been confusing for some. Most of all we have attempted to provide rules that are easily understood and provide the simplicity to enable every member to participate in business meetings without the fear of stumbling on the technicalities involved in “Roberts Rules of Order”. 

We are reaching out to you as ministers and pastors to provide this very important information to your church. We ask that you print these proposed “Principles of Church Government” and distribute them to any member of the church who requests a copy. There will be public meetings for the presentation of these rules where the committee will seek your comments and suggestions for changes and updates. There will be a public meeting on the campus of UMO and which will be broadcast to three churches moderated by a committee member. Any suggestions you have at a simulcast will be communicated to UMO for discussion.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026 MEETING SCHEDULE

Public: UMO Hennessee Room  in the Holmes and Lois K. Murphy Regional Center

Simulcast: BEAVERDAM OFWB CHURCH, Chadbourne, NC

Simulcast: FIRST OFWB GREENVILLE, Greenville, NC

Simulcast:  LEE’S CHAPEL OFWB CHURCH, Dunn, NC

The morning will start at 8:30AM with juice and coffee and the meeting begins at 9:00AM. The Revision Committee will be in attendance to review each section and field questions and comments. 

You don’t have to wait until the meeting. A comment period is now open and will remain open until February 27, 2026. You may submit your comments or questions by email to dfader@smchf.com or mail them USPS to Church Finance Association at PO Box 1396 Kinston, NC 28503. All comments, mail and email must be received no later than February 27, 2026. 

Thank you, 

Donald Fader

252-560-5496