Church Law & StrategyĀ Blog
Guidance for pastors and churches to stay legally secure, financially sound, and spiritually strong.
LEGAL INSIGHTS & MINISTRY PROTECTION STRATEGIES
Internal controls and legal strategy are the basic building blocks that keep churches and faith-based groups running smoothly, keeping their finances in order, and following the law. Many people see t...
Keeping kids safe in ministry is the proper thing to do and the law. Even if churches don't follow safety rules, they could still be sued for abuse, negligence, or regulatory inquiry. Legal problems...
Fire drills and security teams are not enough to make a church secure.
Every church puts safety first because it affects everyone who goes there, from members to staff to volunteers to visitors. Many...
A lot of medium businesses are around the same size as large churches, which have more than 1,000 members. As things get bigger, they also get more complicated. For example, there are multiple campuse...
Insurance protects churches and other faith-based groups from things like property damage, lawsuits, accidents, and more. But many churches don't know how crucial it is to have regular insurance audit...
Many churches and faith-based groups rely on volunteers to keep things running by giving their time and energy to ministry work. But what happens if a volunteer gets hurt while they're working? Church...
Churches and other faith-based groups often do things that put them at risk of getting into trouble with the law. They don't show up until they cause the government to penalize them or put them in jai...
When church leaders change, it's important to plan ahead and be diligent so that the ministry stays healthy and stable. You should be thinking about how to keep your pastor's job right now. Pastors wh...
Faith-based groups need to perform corporate governance audits to stay within the law, make sure people are held accountable, and develop a stable foundation for their work. A full examination checks ...
A church that is doing well is built on strong governance. Churches that don't have clear, planned governance systems are at risk of becoming disorganized, having leadership disagreements, and facing ...
Church boards have a lot of power over governance, stewardship, and the law. This job is harder than ever in 2025. Churches have to deal with a changing legal climate that includes greater compliance ...
Many people see church insurance as a safety net that keeps missions safe from disasters, lawsuits, and losing money that they didn't foresee. But a lot of churches are at danger without meaning to si...
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