Richard R. Hammar

Discover the best ways to transport people safely. Learn how to select safe drivers. Determine precautions you should take to safely transport children. You will also find out if your church should adopt a cell-phone usage policy when driving, and you'll...

This download focuses on some of the key aspects of hiring, including how to create a written job description, the benefits of background checks, and the tax ramifications of your compensation package. These are some of the essential items to consider...

Churches maintain many documents—some they must permanently keep, while others are temporary. Those responsible for keeping records need accurate information regarding how to responsibly handle each document. With so much personal and...

The benefit of being recognized by the government as tax-exempt comes with a price. Churches can lose their tax-exempt status by participating in certain activities or failing to meet the requirements. Moreover, churches cannot assume that all of their...

Check if your church is compliant in the top 5 tax trouble spots for churches. This downloadable resource is designed to give you the background you need on tax laws to know what questions to ask and to evaluate whether your church is in compliance...

Church fraud typically centers on the risk of embezzlement. With the rapid growth and development of technological tools though, there's now a new point of concern: cyber threats. This downloadable resource, brought to you by Church Finance Today,...

Richard Hammer gives a thorough review of the FEMA Guide, Developing High Quality Emergency Operation Plans for Houses of Worship, and looks into the unique angles facing church leaders: preparing for an active shooter, conceal carry weapons laws, and...

Incredible growth can come when a congregation and its leadership break ground on a new building. But those same exciting times can also be times of great stress. Construction and its financing are complicated, and many well-seasoned church leaders find...

Is your church ready for a medical emergency? Discover the areas you may not be prepared for with this medical emergency checklist. Learn the importance of forming a response team to smoothly handle a health crisis in your church. Then use the included...

When creating a safe, secure environment for a lay counseling ministry you'll need to develop specific policies and procedures that protect your church, lay caregivers, and those who receive care. The effectiveness of any church program begins with the...

The church is a place where we extend hospitality to members and guests. Churches need to develop policies and procedures that make their facilities available for additional use, and yet keep all of its assets protected. This download will help you...

About 15 percent of all churches have been, are being, or will be victimized by an unscrupulous employee or member. Further, all denominations and churches, regardless of size, are susceptible and have suffered and/or will incur losses. Use this download...

This resource will help you determine how to proceed legally with the issue of immigration. Use these articles as you consider the best ways to keep your church safe and legal and as you strive to serve the immigrant communities in your context. We pray...

This resource is designed to help youth ministers safely and appropriately conduct student ministry. From selecting and screening a team of worthy youth leaders to supervising games, special outings, and mission trips, there's much youth pastors can do...

Today more and more church board members are being sued. As a church board member it is crucial for you to be aware of the ways you can expose yourself to personal legal liability. In this resource by Richard Hammar, you'll discover steps you can take to...