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Pastors and church leaders in America face challenges that are increasing in scope and impact. Whether we're talking issues of cultural dynamics and the church or need-to-know information about everyday operations, the legal issues impacting churches aren't going away. Listen to the Church Law podcast to gain real life insights from a real lawyer who does this work everyday. You'll gain key insights to help your church in this critical time, and learn the pitfalls to avoid. All straight from The Church Attorney® along with some special guests!

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Helping Pastors Get Financially Healthy, with guest Elaine Sommerville, CPA
Episode 24|22 min|February 13, 2023

Helping Pastors Get Financially Healthy, with guest Elaine Sommerville, CPA

Why good compensation, benefits, and retirement planning can go a long way in reducing stress and avoiding crisis.
Healthy Leaders, Healthy Churches, Reduced Legal Liability
Episode 23|13 min|January 26, 2023

Healthy Leaders, Healthy Churches, Reduced Legal Liability

From pastoral burnout to budgeting decisions and counseling ministries, churches that prioritize the right things minimize the rise of the unwanted things.
Listener Mailbag: Addressing Your Questions on Love Gifts, Political Activities, Copyright, and More
Episode 22|35 min|December 15, 2022

Listener Mailbag: Addressing Your Questions on Love Gifts, Political Activities, Copyright, and More

Unpacking several topics church leaders routinely ask about.
Stabilizing Your Church’s Finances after COVID-19
Episode 21|25 min|December 8, 2022

Stabilizing Your Church’s Finances after COVID-19

A senior leader for a faith-based credit union discusses giving, lending, and financial best practices.
The Ins and Outs of Church Mergers
Episode 20|18 min|November 17, 2022

The Ins and Outs of Church Mergers

What to know—and do—when two congregations become one.
Can a Church Volunteer Get You Sued?
Episode 19|17 min|October 31, 2022

Can a Church Volunteer Get You Sued?

How to ensure one of your church’s most valuable assets doesn’t become a major legal liability.
A Closer Look at Church Compliance
Episode 18|36 min|October 7, 2022

A Closer Look at Church Compliance

Churches are accountable first and foremost to the Lord. But when it comes to human-made directives, what does it mean to be a compliant church?
Pastoral Accountability for Healthy Churches, with guest Michael Martin, Esq., CPA, and president of ECFA
Episode 17|33 min|September 12, 2022

Pastoral Accountability for Healthy Churches, with guest Michael Martin, Esq., CPA, and president of ECFA

What one ministry learned about how churches can more actively prevent moral failures, build healthier cultures, and reduce legal disputes.
Answering Listeners’ Questions About Legal Issues
Episode 16|35 min|May 31, 2022

Answering Listeners’ Questions About Legal Issues

Tackling board member liability, religious worker visas, childcare policies for home Bible studies, compensation-setting practices, and more!
Keeping Children Safe in Your Church, with guest Matthew Branaugh, Esq., of Christianity Today’s Church Law & Tax
Episode 15|29 min|May 5, 2022

Keeping Children Safe in Your Church, with guest Matthew Branaugh, Esq., of Christianity Today’s Church Law & Tax

Protecting your congregation and its children from sexual abuse.

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