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September/October 2017
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Building with Confidence

Building with Confidence Member access only

A legal and financial blueprint for church construction projects.
David Middlebrook

Articles

Public Benefit Programs Available to Churches

Public Benefit Programs Available to Churches Member access only

Excluding church from playground funding solely based on its religion violates First Amendment, Court says.
Richard R. Hammar
Church Liability for Publishing Information Online

Church Liability for Publishing Information Online Member access only

Despite dismissal, case shows precautions churches should take when handling private information.
Richard R. Hammar

Housing Allowance Update: Judge Grants Right to Intervene Member access only

Richard R. Hammar

Recent Developments

Issues that affect ministers and churches, with Richard R. Hammar
Alabama
Clergy - Discipline and Removal

State Supreme Court Addresses Pastor's Rescinded Resignation Member access only

Federal

Tax Court Rejects Pastor's Attempt to Avoid Taxes Through Vow of Poverty, Salary Renunciation Member access only

South Carolina

Religious Corporation's Attempt to Block IRS Summons Rejected by Federal District Court Member access only

Texas
Clergy - Selection

Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine Bars Court from Intervention in Dispute over Church Bylaw Compliance Member access only

Federal

Coffee Shop Founded by a Pastor Fails to Qualify for Tax-Exempt Status Member access only

Q&A

Is this "humanitarian effort" possible—or even legal? Member access only

Frank Sommerville

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Resources
Check-In and Check-Out Procedures

Check-In and Check-Out Procedures Member access only

Learn how to establish check-in procedures that keep children safe.
Understanding Wage and Hour Laws

Understanding Wage and Hour Laws Member access only

Learn about the Fair Labor Standards Act and how it applies to churches.
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