A quick thought would be you might benefit form corresponding with G. I. Williamson as he served in New Zealand I think that also had the same standards you have and may have some insight into how that works. I'm no expert at all, but I have observed several of small denoms start here. You have to have rock solid bylaws, constitution, bco (book of order/discipline) etc (none of which matters if you have men who will not follow them but that is anther story and hopefully not one that repeats in your case). Several men here on PB might be able to give guidance on those sorts of things. You might also write someone like Dr. Frank J. Smith whose somewhat a jot and tittle man on church constitutional documents and may have a list of do's and don'ts from experience. PM me for his email if that is of interest; he can also put you in touch with Dr. Williamson.

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