Church Law & StrategyĀ Blog
Guidance for pastors and churches to stay legally secure, financially sound, and spiritually strong.
LEGAL INSIGHTS & MINISTRY PROTECTION STRATEGIES
Many people who desire to create a church wonder, "Can I do it without a lawyer?" Starting a church is joyful and hard. Some people might want to do everything themselves to save money and get things ...
Starting a new church is a big step that takes a lot of vision, faith, and the desire to make a difference in your community. You need to have the necessary legal papers in place, though, to run a min...
Every church has a duty to pay its pastor in a lawful and correct way. Paying a pastor isn't simply about giving them a check. The church and its leaders need to follow IRS requirements, church bylaws...
Starting a church is a calling that comes with a sense of purpose, vision, and the desire to help others. One of the most typical issues that comes up as you take those initial essential steps is, "Do...
As ministries reach out to individuals all over the world and the country, it gets harder and harder to protect their brand identity. Your ministry's name, logo, messages, and digital content are all ...
Is it true that we are a 501(c)(3)? For a lot of churches and ministries, it's hard to tell if they are a "real" 501(c)(3) charitable organization, but it's very important. The phrase "501(c)(3)" refe...
It's not just annoying when a church board doesn't show up; it's a big risk to the ministry's governance, legal compliance, and long-term health. The board of directors or elders is the governing body...
Your church's name and logo are very important to its work. They let your church and the whole community know who you are, what you believe in, and what you want to do. If another church uses your nam...
In a time when digital ministry is becoming more and more vital, churches use websites, podcasts, apps, livestreams, and social media to spread the gospel and build community. These internet platforms...
Churches and ministries need to build a brand that people recognize and trust in order to spread the word about their objective and get people involved. The ministry's name, logo, and other branding a...
Churches are using podcasts, smartphone apps, and livestreams more and more to reach more people, connect with their members, and get their message out beyond their physical walls in today's digital w...
Changing the name of your church is a big and important step in the growth of your ministry. A good rebranding may breathe new life into your message, bring in new members, and show off a new vision, ...
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