Synod & Michigan District Constitution & Bylaws
Synodical Constitution & By-laws - These are the Synod's Constitution and Bylaws and the primary bylaws of the District.
Supplemental Michigan District By-laws
Constitution and Bylaws for Michigan District Congregations
Important Instructional Information
Please download and read the following documents carefully. They are designed to assist you through the process of revising your church Constitution & Bylaws.
- Submitting Amendments for District Review - PDF file - How-to Guide
- What Belongs Where - PDF file
- Which Bylaw Model Are You? - PDF file
Sample Constitutions and Bylaws
- Sample Constitution (Rev 8/2026) - Word Document
- Sample Constitution (Rev 8/2026) - PDF file
- Sample Council Bylaws (Rev 8/2026) - Word Document
- Sample Council Bylaws (Rev 8/2026) - PDF file
- Sample Policy-Based Bylaws (Rev 8/2026) - Word Document
- Sample Policy-Based Bylaws (Rev 8/2026) - PDF Document
- Sample Small Church Bylaws (Rev 8/2026) - Word Document
- Sample Small Church Bylaws (Rev 8/2026) - PDF Document
Supplemental Resources
- Christian Day School - Pre-School (Rev 8/2026) - Word Document
- Christian Day School - Pre-School (Rev 8/2026) - PDF Document
- RIF Supplemental Resource (Rev 8/2026) - Word Document
- RIF Supplemental Resource (Rev 8/2026) - PDF Document