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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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 -
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 -
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 -
Sexual Harassment in the Christian Workplace - Executive Report 2020
Church Law & Tax
$9.95Sexual harassment is a reality that cannot be ignored. When nurturing a safe, productive, and enjoyable work environment, establishing and enforcing effective sexual harassment policies are crucial. That is why Church Law & Tax conducted the...$9.95 -
50-State Religious Freedom Laws Report
Church Law & Tax
$19.95Newly updated April 2024! For churches, the First Amendment is the first line of defense when government laws or actions intersect with church activities. While the protection of religious belief is absolute under the First Amendment, the protection of...$19.95 -
50-State Public Accommodations Laws Report
Church Law & Tax
$24.95This resource provides a 50-state survey of public accommodations laws, as well as the public accommodations ordinance of the most-populated city in each state. By the end of this resource, church leaders will be able to identify when and where these...$24.95