Rich’s 15 Must-Knows for Pastors: Clergy-Penitent Privilege Learn what statements or conversations are considered “privileged.” Richard R. Hammar
Rich’s 15 Must-Knows for Pastors Insights to help you successfully navigate the complexities of church administration. The Editors
Child Abuse Reporting: When a Prayer Request Implies Child Abuse Start with knowing your state's mandatory reporting laws. Kelli Marsh
Does the Presence of a Third Party Negate Penitent Privilege? Definitions of roles, and state laws, factor heavily in this question. Richard R. Hammar
“Privileged” v. “Confidential” Communications in Church Confidentiality and privileged communication are not the same thing. It is important to understand this for pastors. Richard R. Hammar