Board Training

Have 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...

Let'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...

Find 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...

Board Member Orientation: The Concise and Complete Guide to Nonprofit Board Service - is a comprehensive handbook written by veteran board member & advisor, Michael E. Batts. He expertly crafted this resource to facilitate the orientation of...

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...

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...

As a church board member, you need to be familiar with a variety of financial issues including audits, internal controls, securities, embezzlement, severance packages, discretionary funds, designated contributions, housing allowances, compensation...

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...

What 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...

Learn 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

Church 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,...

No church enjoys going to court. Legal disputes are messy, and sometimes unavoidable. However, your church can create proactive procedures to avoid common reasons why churches most often go to court, and to resolve legal conflict. Creating—and...

As 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...

Churches 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,...

This 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...

This 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...