Contracts Archives | Church Law & Tax

Understanding the limitations of "employment at will," and the idea that an employee can leave a job without cause, too.

Donn Meindertsma

What churches should consider if they are under contract for a venue.

Erika E. Cole

A court case in South Carolina offers insights and warnings for giving signatory authority.

Richard R. Hammar

Key point 7-15. A company that supplies building materials for a construction project can claim

Key point 7-14. Some deeds to church property contain a “reversion” clause stating that title

Key point 6-07.02. Church board members may be personally liable for contracts they sign if

Key point 4-06. Clergy who sign legal documents in their own name with no indication

A minister can engage in property transactions on behalf of a church only if authorized

Key point 3-02. A minister has no legal right to serve as president of the

Key point 3-01. In general, clergy have the legal authority to do those things specifically

The courts consistently have held that ministers who fail to “exhaust” their appeals within an

Key point 2-04.02. Some courts are willing to resolve disputes over the termination of clergy

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Some issues associated with the termination of ministers are addressed in other sections. These include

Key point 2-03. Clergy compensation consists of a number of items that often are not

Key point 2-02. The relationship between a minister and church is contractual in nature. The

Establish policies and best practices to govern the use of technology for church staff.

The goal of choice-of-law clauses in agreements is to have the most favorable state law apply to a transaction.

Richard R. Hammar

Key point 10-16.7. A liability insurance policy provides a church with a legal defense to

Richard R. Hammar

D.C. court of appeal rules religious freedom doesn't bar a pastor from suing for unpaid compensation.

Richard R. Hammar