Church Law & StrategyĀ Blog

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

LEGAL INSIGHTS & MINISTRY PROTECTION STRATEGIES

Are we ready for a network of churches across the country? Oct 29, 2025

The Goals and Problems of National Church Networks

Moving from a local church or regional network to a national church network is a great way to make your ministry more effective, bring together reso...

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Most Churches Miss This One Legal Filing Every Year: Are You At Risk? Oct 29, 2025

The Quiet Danger to Your Church's Legal Status

Every year, hundreds of churches put their tax-exempt status and legal compliance at jeopardy without knowing it by skipping an important filing obligat...

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What do we need to be careful of legally while we grow? Oct 29, 2025

Introduction: The Good and Bad Things About Growing a Ministry

Adding new campuses, ministries, or outreach initiatives to your ministry is a great opportunity to make a bigger difference and achieve...

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How can we update our brand without breaking the law? Oct 28, 2025

Why it's crucial for ministries to have a safe rebrand in the first place

Changing the name, logo, messaging, or overall identity of your ministry can give it new life, attract new members, and demon...

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Is the Way We Are Set Up Now Holding Us Back from Growing? Oct 28, 2025

Introduction: Identifying Structural Barriers to Ministry Growth

The legal and organizational structure that used to work well for your ministry may now be holding it back as it tries to grow its rea...

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Is it possible to build a school or nonprofit under our church? Oct 28, 2025

Introduction: How to Grow Your Ministry by Starting Schools and Other Nonprofits

To reach more people, meet community needs, and accomplish their mission, many churches think about building schools o...

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Do we need a new organization for the new campus? Oct 27, 2025

How to Understand the Legal Structure for New Church Campuses

When your ministry grows and you think about opening a new campus, you need to ask yourself a very important legal and strategic question...

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What if the ministry we want to buy has debt? Oct 27, 2025

Understanding Debt in Buying a Ministry

Buying another ministry can help you grow your mission, reach new communities, and make your resources stronger. But what if the ministry you want to buy alrea...

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Is it legal for us to join another church? Oct 27, 2025

Introduction: The Increasing Number of Church Mergers

Many churches are looking into mergers as a smart method to grow their missions, reach more people, and make the most of their resources in today...

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Can We Grow Our Ministry to Include Other States? Oct 26, 2025

Learning about the growth of multi-state ministry

It's thrilling to expand your faith-based ministry to other states since it gives you fresh chances to reach more people and grow your mission. But i...

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What Kinds of Legal Mistakes Can Ruin Churches in Just One Day? Oct 26, 2025

Churches can help people find hope, faith, and a sense of community. But underlying their sacred mission lurks a complicated legal system full of traps that might quickly end even the most successful ...

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How do you legally start a church campus? Oct 26, 2025

Adding a new campus to your ministry

Opening a new church campus is a big step for any organization that wants to reach more people, serve more people, and make a bigger difference. But launching a c...

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