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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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 -
Best Practices for Technology Usage
Church Law & Tax
$19.95Personal computers, smartphones, social media—churches of every size can benefit from the variety of electronic tools available. But an increase in these options also means pastors and staff need to establish policies and best practices to govern...$19.95 -
Best Practices for Receiving Charitable Contributions
Church Law & Tax
$19.95Church leaders need to know principles of legal giving and receiving to safeguard the coffers, as well as the church's reputation. For instance, if one of your members decides she wants to surprise your pastor with a monetary gift, and she wants to...$19.95 -
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 -
Church Formation Basics
Church Law & Tax
$0.00This download corresponds with the Church Law & Tax webinar: Church Formation Basics. Download this handout to follow along and take notes while you watch. Webinar Description: How a church is legally formed directly affects how it operates. From...$0.00 -
Fraud in the Church: What We Learned from 700 Church Leaders
Church Law & Tax
$0.00This download corresponds with the “Fraud in the Church: What We Learned from 700 Church Leaders” webinar. Download this handout to follow along and take notes while you watch. Webinar Description:A new nationwide survey of more than 700...$0.00 -
The Basics of Running a Legally Sound Church Business Meeting
Church Law & Tax
$0.00This download corresponds with “The Basics of Running a Legally Sound Church Business Meeting” webinar. Download this handout to follow along and take notes while you watch. Webinar Description:Churches should select and implement a specific...$0.00 -
Keeping Internal Controls In Check During a Pandemic
Church Law & Tax
$0.00Are you keeping your internal controls in check? This download is the corresponding presentation slides for the "Keeping Internal Controls In Check During a Pandemic" webinar. Download the slides to follow along and take notes while you watch. Webinar...$0.00 -
Our Church Got a PPP Loan – Now What?
Church Law & Tax
$0.00Many congregations received the PPP loan. What they do next is critical.In this free, one-hour webinar with CPA and tax attorney Ted Batson, a Church Law & Tax advisor at large, church leaders will receive guidance on the types of expenses they can...$0.00