Church Law & Tax Report
March/April 2008
Recent Developments
Issues that affect ministers and churches, with Richard R. Hammar
Freedom of Religion; Schools
Church Childcare Program Forced to Seek License 
Court concluded that licensing law did not violate church’s rights.
Clergy - Removal; Employment Practices
Former Organist Sues Church 
Court rules that church organist is not a ministerial employee.
Child Abuse Reporting
School Not Liable for Teacher's Affair with Student 
Court determines the school did not have enough evidence to intervene.
Q&A
Q&A: Should a Teenage Molester Be Allowed to Attend Church? 
High risk situations require extra precautions.

Q&A: Sleeping Arrangements on a Student Missions Trip 
Safeguards to protect youth and your ministry.