Introduction: The Rise of Mergers and Acquisitions in Churches

Many churches are looking at mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to pool their resources, reach more people, and have a bigger impact on thei...

The Housing Allowance: Why It's Important for Churches and Pastors

A housing allowance is a common part of a pastor's pay and is a very important tax benefit that can lower a pastor's taxable income ...

The Importance of a Church Legal Audit

Churches today have to deal with a lot of legal issues, like making sure they meet federal and state laws, managing risks, and administering the church. A thoro...

Why You Should Get a Trademark for Your Church Name

The name of your church is more than just a name; it's a huge component of your ministry's brand value, reputation, and identity. No one else can u...

Why It's Necessary for Churches to Put Their People in the Right Categories

There are a lot of different kinds of people who work for churches, such as pastors, office staff, musicians, volunteers, a...

Introduction: Why Ministries Need to Have Child Safety Policies

It is the holy obligation of every ministry to protect children. Ministries have to obey state and federal standards about keeping kids...

How the Role of Megachurch Boards Changes in Hard Times

Today, megachurch boards have to deal with a number of different things, such as compliance, governance, developing leaders, and keeping an eye...

How Church Bylaws Protect You Legally: An Introduction

Your church's bylaws are the most important guidelines that tell it how to run. They are vital for both keeping your ministry safe from the law ...

In the high-stakes world of megachurch ministry, the church board does a lot more than just operate the church. Boards are in charge of making sure that the ministry follows the law, its mission, and ...

Introduction: The Rise of the Megachurch and the Problems It Causes in the Law

Megachurches, which have more than 10,000 members, are some of the most active and important groups in the faith-based s...

Introduction: Why It's So Important to Keep an Eye on the Legal Affairs of Megachurches

Megachurches, which are Christian congregations with more than 10,000 members, can have a big impact on people'...

Introduction: The Growing Challenge of Running a Megachurch

Megachurches, which are religious groups with 10,000 or more members, are at the forefront of religious and community impact. This degree o...