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The Editors
Church mergers are on the rise. Is it the best decision for your congregation? If so, how can you legally navigate the complexities of two (or more) churches becoming one? Attorneys Erika E. Cole and David Middlebrook provide the details.
The legal ins and outs of church mergers, acquisitions, and donations/dissolutions.
David Middlebrook
ALSO: Reference Richard R. Hammar’s Pastor, Church & Law for additional insights on merger and consolidation.
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