Church Law & Strategy Blog

Guidance for pastors and churches to stay legally secure, financially sound, and spiritually strong.

LEGAL INSIGHTS & MINISTRY PROTECTION STRATEGIES

How to Build a Professional Church Production Setup Without Breaking the Law Nov 16, 2025

Church production today is light-years ahead of what it used to be. Gone are the days when “media ministry” meant a single camera in the back of the sanctuary and a volunteer who remembered to hit “re...

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The Legal Side of Hiring Freelancers for Church Video Production Nov 15, 2025

If you’ve been in ministry for any length of time, you’ve probably realized something: church media production never stops. Between livestreaming Sunday services, creating promo videos for the next ou...

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What Churches Must Know Before Launching a Podcast or YouTube Channel Nov 14, 2025

If you’ve ever thought, “We should start a podcast” or “Our church could totally have a YouTube channel” — you’re not alone. In the last few years, churches of every size have jumped into the world of...

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Navigating Music Licensing for Church Streams and Events Nov 13, 2025

If there’s one thing that can make a Sunday morning feel alive, it’s music. Worship has a way of stirring hearts, bringing people together, and creating moments that stick with us long after the last ...

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Church Video Archives: Who Owns the Rights? Nov 12, 2025

If you’ve been in ministry for more than a few years, there’s a good chance you’re sitting on a treasure chest of video content — sermons, worship nights, baptism services, conferences, youth rallies,...

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The Future of Digital Ministry: Legal Risks You Haven’t Considered Yet Nov 11, 2025

If you’ve been in ministry for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed something — the way we “do church” in 2025 looks nothing like it did a decade ago. Ten years ago, livestreaming was still a n...

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Church Media Agreements: Why Every Production Team Needs Them Nov 10, 2025

If you’ve ever served on a church production team, you already know it’s not a casual, “show up and press record” kind of job. It’s late nights before Easter services, running cables while everyone el...

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How to Respond When Someone Steals Your Church’s Content Nov 09, 2025

It’s a sinking feeling I wouldn’t wish on any church media team.

You’ve just finished a Sunday service that had people on their feet. The worship was powerful, the message was on point, and your team...

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Media Licensing for Churches: Avoiding Costly Copyright Mistakes Nov 08, 2025

There’s a saying I’ve heard more than once in church media circles: “If it’s on the internet, it’s free to use — right?”

Wrong.

It’s an easy mistake to make. You’re not trying to steal. You just wan...

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Broadcasting Your Church Service: Legal Steps Before Getting on Television Nov 07, 2025

For many pastors, the idea of broadcasting their church service on television feels like a milestone — a chance to extend the pulpit beyond the building and into living rooms across the city, the nati...

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Multi-Language Media Outreach: Expanding Your Church’s Global Reach Nov 06, 2025

Once upon a time, the “missions field” meant a passport, a long plane ride, and months of preparation. Now? It might just mean hitting “publish” on a YouTube video — in the right language.

Multi-lang...

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The Legal Playbook for AI-Generated Sermon Content Nov 05, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has officially stepped into the pulpit — not as a preacher, but as a tool pastors and church teams are quietly experimenting with to brainstorm sermon points, draft outlin...

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