Q & A: How a Texas Church Navigated A Sticky Tax Situation Navigating a sticky tax situation is a matter of patience, record-keeping, communication and above-all, due diligence. Matthew Branaugh
Busted Pipes, Busted Budgets: Fighting Back Against Winter’s Hidden Risks Eye-popping property damage insurance claims show why churches even in warmer states need to prepare and respond when winter weather looms large. Matthew Branaugh
The Top 5 Reasons Churches and Religious Organizations End Up in Court And how you can make sure your church isn't one of the statistics. The Editors
Protecting Your Church from Lawsuits Attorney Sally Wagenmaker offers insights on legal risks and liabilities associated with ministry in an interview with Matt Branaugh. Matthew Branaugh
Liability for Calling Church Employees on Their Cell Phones Family of woman killed in fatal car accident caused by pastor claimed it was due to “negligent distraction.” Richard R. Hammar
Planning for Facility Repairs and Ongoing Maintenance Facilities expert says ignoring facility issues can be extremely costly in the long run. Interview by Bobby Ross Jr.
A Closer Look at the Supreme Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Ruling The decision's potential effects on churches and clergy. Richard R. Hammar
What Churches Should Look for in a Background Check Service Key questions leaders should ask before choosing a provider. Tara Beecham
Can Social Networking Get Us Sued? How to safeguard your church staff's use of popular communication tools. Frank Sommerville
When You Need a Break When can active lay people find rest and refreshment? Kevin A. Miller and Russ Reid
New Faces? No Problem! A church in a transient community goes far to protect the children in its care. John R. Throop
Keeping Secrets Your church must be careful with the confidential information it controls. Richard R. Hammar
Preventing Flare-Ups with Wi-Fi Hotspots What churches should know about the legal liabilities of wireless access. Richard R. Hammar
Simple Tips for Improving Access and Safety for Elderly Adults Minor adjustments can remove many barriers to church involvement.
Q&A: Bringing Dogs to Church You must make sure you're not subject to public accommodation provisions under state or local law. Richard R. Hammar
Can Social Networking Get Us Sued? How to safeguard your church staff's use of popular communication tools. Frank Sommerville
The Great Green Question for Churches Hype or sound economics? Experts weigh environment-sustainable building practices. Sue Marquette Poremba
IRS Loses 500 Computers in 3 Years Lessons for church leaders to learn from these losses. Richard R. Hammar