Church Law & StrategyĀ Blog

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

LEGAL INSIGHTS & MINISTRY PROTECTION STRATEGIES

What an Insurance Audit for a Church Looks At and What It Finds Oct 03, 2025

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...

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Risks of the Law in Operations Oct 03, 2025

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...

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What Happens If a Volunteer Gets Hurt? Your Legal and Financial Responsibility Oct 03, 2025

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...

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Why Every Church with More Than 1,000 Members Needs a Legal Partner Oct 03, 2025

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...

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Church Safety Compliance: It's More Than Just Fire Drills and Security Teams Oct 03, 2025

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...

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How to Look at Corporate Governance in a Religious Setting Oct 02, 2025

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 ...

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How to Protect Your Pastor's Pay When the Church Changes Leaders Oct 02, 2025

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...

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Is Your Church Insurance Truly Covering You? Five Blind Spots That Cost Millions Oct 02, 2025

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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What Every Church Board Should Know About Being Legally Responsible in 2025 Oct 02, 2025

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 ...

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Church Governance Systems That Keep Problems (and Lawsuits) from Happening Oct 02, 2025

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 ...

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What Should Be in a Pastor's Job Agreement (with Examples of Clauses) Oct 01, 2025

A pastor employment agreement is an important contract that lays out the pastor's duties and responsibilities in a church. It makes clear what is expected, what each person's duties are, preserves leg...

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All Executive Pastors Should Have Their Own Legal Plan Oct 01, 2025

Every executive pastor should have their own legal plan.

A lot of successful churches have executive pastors who work behind the scenes to make things happen. There is a lot of work for executive pas...

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