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Get the legal training you need from understanding labor laws and worker’s compensation, to penitent privilege and first amendment rights, look to these trusted resources to gain clarity on legal matters that affect both church and clergy.
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Pastor, Church & Law, Fifth Edition
Richard R. Hammar
Now: $89.95Was: $149.95Have you ever done an internet search on church liability, federal reporting requirements, incorporation, employment laws, negligence, counseling, the legal authority of pastors, or any other legal concern your church is facing only to come up with too...Now: $89.95Was: $149.95 -
Church Governance: What Leaders Must Know to Conduct Legally Sound Church Business
Richard R. Hammar
$19.95Let's be honest: Things like board structure, bylaws, elections, membership requirements, minutes, and business meetings will likely never land on your list of “most exciting topics.” Yet as a church leader it’s critical that you have...$19.95 -
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Laws
Richard R. Hammar
$14.95Did you know pastors and other church staff may be required by law to report child abuse and that laws on this vary state by state? This resource will guide you through finding how each state defines child abuse, who is required to report abuse,...$14.95 -
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 -
Your Complete Guide to Virtual Church Meetings
Sarah E. Merkle
$29.95Find answers to your virtual business meeting questions in Your Complete Guide to Virtual Church Meetings: A toolkit for legal and compliant business meetings by Sarah E. Merkle, JD, CPP-T, PRP. This downloadable resource is a...$29.95 -
Essential Guide to Liabilities and Duties for Church Boards
Richard R. Hammar
$19.95Today 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...$19.95 -
Essential Guide to Copyright Law for Churches
Richard R. Hammar
Now: $24.95Was: $49.95An easy-to-use reference for all the copyright issues churches encounter in the course of their weekly activities. From photocopying sheet music to posting Internet content, noted church attorney, Richard Hammar, explains how to avoid copyright...Now: $24.95Was: $49.95 -
Church Issues: Waivers and Release Forms and Church Liability
Richard R. Hammar
$24.95What Churches Need to Understand about the Legal Limitations of Waivers and Release Forms Introducing Church Issues—an in-depth resource created to help church leaders gain clarity and direction on a specific topic that challenges religious...$24.95 -
Church Issues: Same-Sex Marriage and Gender Identity
Richard R. Hammar
$24.95What Churches Need to Understand about Public Accommodations Laws Introducing Church Issues—an in-depth resource created to help church leaders gain clarity and direction on a specific topic that challenges religious freedoms or exposes a...$24.95 -
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 -
Pastor, Church & Law: Supplement
Richard R. Hammar
$0.00As of July 2022, this supplemental download is being offered as a complimentary add-on to all orders of the Pastor, Church & Law, Fifth Edition book, to account for recent developments in the legal space. Editor’s Note: In June of...$0.00 -
Compensation Report: A ChurchSalary.com Sample Report for Determining Fair Compensations
ChurchSalary
$0.00Churches often struggle to determine pay levels for their pastors and staff. And those in ministry aren't always sure how their pay compares. That said, ChurchSalary utilizes about 20,000 data points across 18 positions to offer insights,...$0.00 -
Pastor, Church & Law: Study Guide
Richard R. Hammar
$0.00This study guide was created to facilitate the use of the primary text, Pastor, Church & Law, in an academic setting. Each chapter in the main text has a corresponding chapter in this study guide that consists of the following features designed to...$0.00