SGC Documents

Sovereign Grace Churches (SGC) is a community of congregations. Membership is voluntary and the principles of elder rule and the autonomy of the local church are respected and encouraged. We align ourselves with one another by committing to the principles and practices prescribed by our Book of Church Order.

Our governmental structure is representative and decentralized. Every pastor is a member of a Regional Assembly of Elders. Every church appoints a delegate to serve on the Council of Elders. In this way, all denominational authority is derived and certified by our local elderships.

Book of Church Order

Rules for Parties in Adjudications

Council of Elders Meeting Minutes

• November 2019 Council of Elders Minutes (PDF)

• October 2018 Council of Elders Minutes (PDF)

• October 2017 Council of Elders Minutes (PDF)

• October 2016 Council of Elders Minutes (PDF)

• October 2015 Council of Elders Minutes (PDF)

• October 2014 Council of Elders Minutes (PDF)

• October 2013 Council of Elders Minutes (PDF)

Council of Elders Statements

Sovereign Grace Statement on Child Sexual Abuse

Sovereign Grace Statement on Brent Detwiler

Leadership Team Statements

FAQ – Concerning Allegations Against Sovereign Grace Churches (May 2020) [español]

Thoughts on the Call for an “Independent Investigation” of Sovereign Grace Churches (April 12, 2019) [español]

February 15, 2019 Press Release (February 15, 2019)

Sovereign Grace Churches Statement to Christianity Today (March 22, 2018)

A Response To Allegations Against Sovereign Grace Churches (February 13, 2018)

Sovereign Grace Churches Response To Christianity Today Article (February 2, 2018)

An Open Letter To Members of Sovereign Grace Churches Regarding the Dismissal of the 2012 Civil Suit (October 9, 2014)