If the pastor files for personal bankruptcy, no - the church fund can't be touched. If he files bankruptcy ON BEHALF of the church, then any and all funds and assets of the church can be affected.
No. They are 2 entirely independent entities.
Your personal credit will not be affected if your spouse files bankruptcy alone. Be careful though in future transactions if you apply jointly for credit later... it will show up there.
If your partner files for bankruptcy and you don't then the bankruptcy will not appear on your credit report. But you will be partly responsible for before bankruptcy filing. Generally filing bankruptcy will affect the credit rating of the individual who filed it.
if the consigner files bankruptcy can the borrower take the car
They both go bankruptcy
No. The co-signer is no longer responsbile for any part of the loan. If you default, the creditor can not attempt to collect from them.
Yes. It's possible that the financial transaction that the cosigner was involved with (liable for) might also be affected.
Not if the debt is discharged in the bankruptcy.
Of course not.
If a car dealership files for bankruptcy, someone will purchase the accounts receivable as part of the bankruptcy settlement. That person or company should contact you and tell you where to make payments.
Do it yourself bankruptcy is when one files for bankruptcy themselves. There are many sites offering advice on this subject and books are available to buy from the internet.
Bankruptcy is filed in federal district court. You may want to start with their files.