Annual Church Legal Checklist for Governance and Compliance
An annual legal review helps churches reduce risk, strengthen governance, and protect their tax-exempt statuses. Use this checklist to guide a proactive compliance strategy.
Church Governance
On-Demand Webinar: Ending 2025 Well for Church Leaders
This exclusive webinar with CPA and Tax Attorney Ted Batson is perfect for church leaders wanting guidance on end-of-year tasks and responsibilities.
Can Church Disputes Be Resolved Without Going To Court?
Attorney and Senior Editorial Advisor Lisa Runquist shares what she's learned in more than four decades of handling church disputes.
Asked, Answered: The Importance of Governing Documents
Matt Branaugh reminds church leaders what they need to be looking for when it comes to church governing documents.
Immanuel Baptist Church Split Highlights Need for Sound Governing Documents
Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock is grappling with a host of complex issues, including how to govern itself in the midst of a split.
Make Sure Your Super Bowl Watch Party Splits the Uprights
Make sure the Super Bowl watch party you’re planning for your church follows NFL guidelines for copyright, trademark and acceptable use.
A Closer Look at COVID-19 and the Church
Church Law & Tax's sister site takes a closer look at COVID-19 and the Church—how the pandemic changed everything.
Yes, Ministries Should Embrace AI
AI is a tool that, if used properly, can advance ministry.
Four Steps Needed For An Effective Church Meeting
Parliamentarian Sarah E. Merkle partners with Church Law & Tax to show church leaders how to hold an effective church meeting.
Part 5 of 5
Running a Virtual Church Business Meeting
A quick guide to conducting church business virtually.
Part 4 of 5
Taking Minutes at a Church Business Meeting
How to properly document the official actions taken at a meeting.
Part 3 of 5
Voting at a Church Business Meeting
Four primary methods of voting that members and leaders should understand.
Part 2 of 5
Making Motions at a Church Business Meeting
Four questions to help ensure your motions follow proper parliamentary procedure.
Part 1 of 5
Preparing for a Church Business Meeting
How to structure effective, legally sound meetings—and set their agendas.