Church Law & Tax
The Church Law and Tax Group, a division of Christianity Today, is committed to helping you lead a ministry that thrives. You can count on our resources to provide you with the reliable tools and proven strategies you need to keep your church safe, legal and financially sound.
Our resources represent the work of the most respected and knowledgeable attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and risk managers guiding churches today.
Leading our team of experts is Richard Hammar, attorney, CPA and best-selling author specializing in legal and tax issues for churches and clergy.
Together, Rich and our team of editorial advisors, including Michael E. Batts, Gregg Capin, David Middlebrook, Frank Sommerville, Elaine Sommerville, Vonna Laue and others, are committed to helping churches succeed. Meet our Editorial Advisors.
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12 Steps for Sound Ministry Budgeting
Michael E. Batts
$0.00Learn the steps to better plan, organize and allocate your organization’s financial resources today with the 12 Steps for Sound Ministry Budgeting, complimentary download. Whether you lead the finances of a church or a nonprofit, certain...$0.00 -
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Children's Safety Bundle
Church Law & Tax
Now: $39.95Was: $54.85The Children's Safety Bundle is a collection of 3 insightful resources, designed to provide actionable recommendations for establishing and safeguarding your church’s child ministry. From practical tips for checking children in and out...Now: $39.95Was: $54.85 -
CARES Act and CAA Table: A Side-By-Side Look at COVID-19 Economic Relief
Richard R. Hammar
$4.99In 2020, the US Congress passed—and President Trump signed—two key stimulus deals designed to respond to the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this PDF download, attorney and senior editor Richard Hammar provides a side-by-side...$4.99 -
Understanding Church Insurance
Church Law & Tax
$19.95Though nearly every church has insurance coverage, many church leaders lack confidence in their understanding of their policies and the terminology associated with them. As you gain a better understanding of church insurance, as well as your church's...$19.95 -
Starting a Disaster Response Ministry
Church Law & Tax
$14.95After a disaster, many people feel an overwhelming need to "do something." But work trips are fraught with opportunities for ineffectiveness and injury, especially if planned and implemented hastily. To maximize your ministry's effectiveness, it's...$14.95 -
Setting Wages and Benefits for Church Staff
Church Law & Tax
$17.95Whether it's one staff member or hundreds, churches usually must negotiate wages and benefits. With tight budgets, it is sometimes a struggle to set competitive pay rates and provide benefits to employees. Learn about key aspects of compensation planning...$17.95 -
Receipts for Donors
Church Law & Tax
$24.95Providing receipts for donors and following Internal Revenue Service guidelines are essential to keeping your church financially accountable; it also will help further the generosity of church members and friends. In this downloadable resource, we have...$24.95 -
Medical Emergency Preparation
Church Law & Tax
$17.95Is 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...$17.95 -
Internal Controls for Church Finances
Church Law & Tax
$14.95About 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...$14.95 -
Increase Giving at Church
Church Law & Tax
$14.95Learn how to talk about giving and inspire people to live generously. Discover strategies to cultivate a culture of giving at your church, including how to teach on giving and how to live by example.$14.95 -
Essential Guide to Children's Ministry Safety
Church Law & Tax
$24.95As a children's ministry worker, you know what a privilege it is to work with children—and what an enormous responsibility comes with caring for others' kids. Children's workers are sensitive to a wide range of safety and liability issues...$24.95 -
Dealing With Dangerous People
Church Law & Tax
$17.95Security teams, specialized procedures, surveillance cameras, limited office access, emergency buttons, and thorough screening procedures help empower and enable churches to keep staff and congregants safe. This download is designed to help you think...$17.95 -
Creating a Disaster Preparation and Response Plan
Church Law & Tax
$14.95When churches plan for disasters, it's always with the hope that the plans will be unnecessary. But if a disaster—be it a hurricane, a tornado, a fire, flooding, or something else—does strike your church, you'll be glad if you've taken time...$14.95 -
Church Board Guide to Developing a Risk Management Strategy
Church Law & Tax
$19.95Learn why it is essential your church develop a risk management strategy and how to implement the strategy in your church. CONTENTS Part 1: Developing a Risk Management Strategy Part 2: Implementing the Risk Management Strategy$19.95 -
Church Board Guide to a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy
Church Law & Tax
$19.95Church leaders and boards can take relatively simple, yet effective steps to reduce the likelihood of child sexual abuse. Implementing a preventive program can provide a safe and secure environment for the children to whom your church has been entrusted,...$19.95 -
Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
Church Law & Tax
$14.95When parents leave their children in your care, can they be sure their children are safe? Do you have pertinent information about parents and their children in case of an emergency? If someone new arrives to pick up a child, how do you know if they're...$14.95