Assumption of Risk Forms: A Legal Blind Spot for Many Churches Without careful legal review, these forms are useless to churches. Richard R. Hammar
A 16-Point Evaluation for Assumption of Risk Forms Consider these key points in evaluating the validity of a release or assumption of risk form. Richard R. Hammar
6 Tips on Church Nursery Safety Keep your nursery safe for children by following these suggestions: Robin F. DeMattia
How to Respond to Reports of Child Abuse Reasons why training and a legal and ministry-minded response plan are needed Interview by Ashley Emmert
Eleven Things Churches Should Know About Zoning What to note before buying or constructing your next building. John Mauck
Defending Youth Ministries from 8 Critical Risks From communication to transportation, preventive action is paramount. Richard R. Hammar
Teaching Churches to Draw the Line Youth Ministry Roundtable: The final post in a five-part series focused on issues related to risk and safety. Andrew Finch and Ashley (Moore) Emmert
What Can Youth Pastors Learn from Therapeutic Boundaries? Clinical psychologist Dr. Lauren Widman Eggerth explains why clear boundaries and a no-shame reporting structure are essential. Ashley Emmert
Safety Training: It’s More Than a Manual Youth Ministry Roundtable: Part three of a five-part series focused on issues related to risk and safety. Andrew Finch and Ashley (Moore) Emmert
Does Your Youth Ministry Have a Communication Policy? Youth Ministry Roundtable: Part two of a five-part series focused on issues related to risk and safety. Andrew Finch and Ashley (Moore) Emmert
Social Media and Youth Ministry in the Post-Facebook Era Youth Ministry Roundtable: Part one of a five-part series focused on issues related to risk and safety. Andrew Finch and Ashley (Moore) Emmert
Furnish It and They Will Come How to create a kid-friendly environment in your church. Jennifer Schuchmann
Q&A: Is Parental Consent Needed for Children on Church Videos? Seven things church leaders should note on this evolving area of law. Richard R. Hammar
Annual Deadline Looms for Church-Run Schools Racial nondiscrimination certificate is one of the most neglected federal reporting requirements.
New Faces? No Problem! A church in a transient community goes far to protect the children in its care. John R. Throop
Avoiding Negligent Supervision Churches can be liable for injuries sustained during church activities on the basis of negligent supervision. Richard R. Hammar