RLUIPA Case Study: Christian Fellowship Centers
A case study which illustrates RLUIPA in action involving a property zoning in the tiny berg of Canton, New York.
Webinar
Religious Land Use & The Church: A Virtual Roundtable — Segment 5
RLUIPA provides critical protections when churches encounter opposition over land use. In this insightful video series, legal experts and pastors walk through real examples of how congregations defended their rights—and what steps your ministry can take today to be prepared.
Religious Land Use & The Church: A Virtual Roundtable — Segment 4
Zoning disputes and government restrictions can threaten your church’s ability to grow. In this five-part roundtable, legal experts and ministry leaders explain how RLUIPA works—and how it has helped churches overcome land use challenges and preserve their rights.
Religious Land Use & The Church: A Virtual Roundtable — Segment 3
Churches often face resistance when buying or using property. This expert-led video roundtable unpacks how RLUIPA helps protect your church’s rights—and why leaders should understand the law before issues arise.
Religious Land Use & The Church: A Virtual Roundtable — Segment 2
This five-part video roundtable explains how the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) protects your church’s property rights. Legal experts and real-world case studies reveal how this underused federal law can help you respond to zoning conflicts and government pushback.
Advantage Member Webinar: Mastering the 2025 Tax Season with CPA Elaine Sommerville
Put yourself on a path to mastering the 2025 tax season with CPA Elaine Sommerville, one of the nation's leading experts in church and nonprofit tax compliance.
Asked, Answered: The Clergy Allowance and Part-Time Ministers
Do part-time ministers qualify for the clergy housing allowance? Matt Branaugh helps you answer hat critical question.
Asked, Answered: The Importance of Governing Documents
Matt Branaugh reminds church leaders what they need to be looking for when it comes to church governing documents.
Asked, Answered: Expense Reimbursements for Church Employees
In this two-minute video, Matt Branaugh highlights why expense reimbursements for church employees require special attention and care.
Asked, Answered: Are Gift Cards Really Just Gifts?
Gift cards are a simple yet powerful way of blessing others. But there are some very real tax strings attached.
Making Sense of Retirement for Pastors
Learn how to address the most common issues in retirement planning for pastors and church staff.
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Get Answers to Your Church’s Most Pressing Employment Law Questions
On-Demand Webinar: Attorney and CPA Frank Sommerville addresses key questions—including yours—about churches as employers.
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Meetings Matter: A Crash Course for Church Leaders
On-Demand Webinar: Quick tips and insights for effectively running anything from a board meeting to a congregational meeting.
On-Demand Webinar
Handling A Child Abuse Allegation in Your Church
Planning well so that your ministry responds well if the unthinkable ever arises.
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Retirement Planning for Pastors and Staff
On-Demand Webinar: Setting successful strategies as your church's workforce ages.
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Lessons From Mars Hill: Who Pilots Your Church?
On-Demand Webinar: Why quiet governance changes run the risk of eroding congregational trust.
Church Formation Basics
Church formation basics gives leaders insights into how a church is formed, why it matters, and how it guides future decisions.
On-Demand Webinar
Fraud in the Church: What We Learned from 700 Church Leaders
Discover the results of our 2021 church fraud survey and the best practices for reducing vulnerabilities.
A VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE
Introduction: Religious Land Use & The Church
A five-part series on an often overlooked law that can benefit churches.
On-Demand Webinar
The Basics of Running a Legally Sound Church Business Meeting
Attorneys Richard Hammar and Sarah E. Merkle discuss best practices for implementing and following parliamentary procedures.