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Federal Appeals Court Rejects Religious Exemptions in Same-Sex Spousal Benefits Case
A divided federal appeals court ruling limits religious exemptions for employment decisions involving nonministerial employees, with significant implications for churches in five states.
Advantage Member Template: Gift Acceptance Policy, Sample Cash Gift Agreement for Restricted Fund, and Sample Board Resolution
This template is provided by Church Law & Tax and Gloo for informational and general guidance purposes only.
Clergy Act Allows Ministers Opt Back Into Social Security
The Clergy Act establishes a rare two-year window for eligible ministers to reverse a previous Social Security exemption. Here’s what clergy need to know about the 2029–2030 opt-in period, Social Security credits, retirement benefits, and what happens next.
3 Important Questions Every Church Should Ask About Risk and Compliance
Strong church risk management starts with asking the right questions. Evaluate your church’s governance, financial controls, employment practices, and compliance safeguards to identify vulnerabilities before they become costly problems.
AI Policy for Churches: What’s New in Version 2.0
The updated Artificial Intelligence Use in the Church Workplace Policy Template helps churches address agentic AI, sensitive data, employment decisions, deepfakes, cybersecurity, and other emerging AI risks.
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