Explore

Church Law & Tax Report

May/June 2017
Articles with a Member Access Only are available only to members.

Become a Member

Keep your church safe, legal, and financially sound.

When you become a member you get instant online access to help your church:

  • Reduce potential legal liability
  • Manage finances and risks
  • Comply with IRS requirements
Learn More

Feature Article

The Legal and Moral Case for a Defibrillator

The Legal and Moral Case for a Defibrillator Member access only

How would you respond if someone suffers cardiac arrest at church?
Richard R. Hammar

Articles

IRS Renews Alert About W-2 Scam

IRS Renews Alert About W-2 Scam Member access only

Richard R. Hammar

Recent Developments

Issues that affect ministers and churches, with Richard R. Hammar
Minnesota
Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

Court Dismisses Negligent Supervision Lawsuit in Student Sexual Abuse Case Member access only

Mississippi
Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

Church Found Not Liable in Case of Pastoral Affair Member access only

Mississippi
Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Appeals Court Finds Sufficient Evidence of Negligence in Lawsuit over Missions Trip Death Member access only

New York
Freedom of Religion; Marriage

Court Rules Venue Owners Violated Discrimination Laws by Refusing to Host Same-Sex Wedding Member access only

Tennessee
Employment Practices

Provision in Tennessee Missions Agency’s Employment Contract Requires Employees’ Lawsuit to Be Resolved on Basis of Virginia Law Member access only

New Jersey
Defamation; Privacy

Victims of Alleged Defamation Can Compel Internet Service Provider to Disclose Anonymous Poster’s Identity  Member access only

Federal
Charitable Contributions

$65 Million Charitable Contribution Deduction Denied by IRS Because of Failure to Meet Substantiation Requirements Member access only

Resources

How Churches Spend Their Money: 2019 Executive Report
How Churches Spend Their Money: 2019 Executive Report Member access only
This report will give you an inside look at how churches nationwide spend their money.
Managing the Legal Risks of Lay Counseling
Managing the Legal Risks of Lay Counseling Member access only
Develop specific policies and procedures that protect your church, lay caregivers, and those who receive care.
More Resources
Christianity Today
Give Today
Christianity Today strengthens the church by richly communicating the breadth of the true, good, and beautiful gospel.
© 2020 Christianity Today - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Back to top