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A solid church constitution is often a healthy start to mitigate legal issues in a congregation. In addition, churches sometimes have to deal with personal or other lawsuits, property disputes, city and county code violations.

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The Original Hate Crimes Act  4/29/10

Michael Boutot

What I want to address in this week's article is what I have entitled 'The Original Hate Crimes Act.' For that I need to direct your attention to God's Word, the …
Law,Ministry

Research: Church Giving and Offerings Decline in Nearly 40 percent of Churches  3/30/10

Brian Kluth

The 2nd Annual www.STATEofthePLATE.info shows that church giving has declined in nearly 40% of churches. Hardest hit are Pacific States (55%) and Mountain States (46 …
Church Growth,Discipleship,Finances & Fundraising,Law,Ministry,Research

5 Major New Trends in Church Giving, Budgeting, and Generosity Identified in Latest Research  2/18/10

Brian Kluth

The 2nd Annual "State of the Plate" research surveys uncovered 5 major trends in church giving, budgeting, and generosity initiatives among many chuches facing …
Church Growth,Finances & Fundraising,Law,Research,Who's Who

Introduction to Church Risk Management  12/4/09

Michael Boutot

We live in an era where the church today is no longer the "safe haven" it once was. With an increase in church shootings, church abductions and even church arsons …
Law

Top 10 Deadly Lawsuits Against Churches - Clergy Confidentiality v. Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse  7/25/09

Michael Boutot

With lawsuits against churches on the rise, what protection is there for clergy under 'clergy-penitent' privileged confidentiality against state laws regulating …
Law,Research

Church forgives vandal  4/7/09

Rebecca Barnes

A story of redemption just in time for Easter this week out of a small town in Nevada where a former church vandal is back in the faith, back with his family and back in …
Commentary,Fellowship,Law,Ministry

Reflections on 'Pulpit Freedom Sunday'  9/29/08

Ken Walker

A Christian legal issues group promoted Sunday for preaching sermons opposing certain candidates whose stances allegedly conflict with scripture. The campaign stirred up …
Law

Could church sex offender list keep congregations safe?  3/3/08

Ken Walker

A Nashville newspaper has called for a national database of Southern Baptist clergy charged with sexual abuse, a step the convention's executive committee has been …
Law

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