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Continuing church vs. state challenges
Presidential election years have a way of stirring voters' interest, particularly in our 24-7 electronically-wired society. Yet church leaders caught up in the frenzied speculation and anticipation …
April 26, 2012 - Thom Rainer
Protect our children
Those who have read my articles or heard me speak probably know at least two things about me: 1) I'm an avid college football fan, and 2) I am devoted to my family. I have always respected the …
November 13, 2011 - Thom Rainer
The Original Hate Crimes Act
President Obama signed the 'Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act' in October 2009 after Democrats strategically attached it to a 'must-pass' $680 billion defense …
April 28, 2010 - Michael Boutot
Research: Church Giving and Offerings Decline in Nearly 40 percent of Churches
The 2nd annual www.STATEofthePLATE.info research shows that nearly 40% of churches across the country experienced a decline in church giving and offerings in 2009, representing two consecutive years …
March 29, 2010 - Brian Kluth
5 Major New Trends in Church Giving, Budgeting, and Generosity Identified in Latest Research
5 Major New Trends in Church Giving, Budgeting, and Generosity Identified in Latest Research 2nd Annual "State of the Plate" research surveys show new trends impacting churches in a down economyBY …
February 17, 2010 - Brian Kluth
Introduction to Church Risk Management
For those who remember the old TV series "Dragnet", Joe Friday was often heard saying "Just the facts" (actually, if you are a true fan of Dragnet, you few will know that the real statement Joe …
December 3, 2009 - Michael Boutot
Top 10 Deadly Lawsuits Against Churches - Clergy Confidentiality v. Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse
Several years ago an article was published in a magazine called "Christianity Today" which identified what the author believed to be "Ten Deadly Lawsuits". He subtitled the article: "Your church may …
July 24, 2009 - Michael Boutot
Church forgives vandal
Tucked away in a tiny corner of the vast, sprawling and largely irrelevant world-wide web I found this small story of redemption. It happened in a little place called Gardnerville, Nevada, population …
April 6, 2009 - Rebecca Barnes
Reflections on 'Pulpit Freedom Sunday'
Despite various attempts to clarify the lines regarding acceptable political involvement by the Church, which Church Central wrote about recently, the waters appear to remain muddy. A recent story …
September 28, 2008 - Ken Walker
How churches can mix religion and politics legally
Is it permissible for a minister or other member of the clergy to endorse a candidate from the pulpit? No. To speak on political issues of interest? That depends on whether the issue could be tied …
September 4, 2008

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