Advantage Members
Making a Case for Church Trademarks
Making a case for church trademarks is not only about sound legal principles, but marking differences in church doctrine.
Copyright
Are We Violating Copyright Law?
Take this quiz to make sure you're staying within the guidelines.
Are We Using Social Media Safely?
How well do you understand the risks that exist on social media sites?
Q&A: Did My Church Infringe on Copyright When Using YouTube Videos in a Livestream Service?
What church leaders must understand about copyright law when doing church online.
Online Worship and Meetings
Ideas, insights, and advice on how to proceed as you shift more ministry online.
Holiday Questions Only Church Administrators Consider
Why gifts to staff have strings attached and copyright laws still apply.
The 10 Commandments of Church Management
The 10 commandments of church management cover everything from intellectual property to unrelated business income.
Using Social Media Safely
Policies to keep your church staff and members safe when using social media.
Electronic Media
Key point § 9-05.06. Publishers cannot place the contents of magazines and other periodicals in
Other Exceptions to Copyright Infringement
Key point 9-05.10. There are several exceptions to copyright infringement, including fair use, religious displays,
The “Religious Service” Exemption to Copyright Infringement
Key point 9-05.05. A copyrighted musical or dramatico-musical work of a religious nature may be
Infringement
Key point 9-05.04. Copyright infringement occurs when one violates any one or more of the
Exclusive Rights
Section 106 of the copyright law gives the following six “exclusive rights” to a copyright
Works Made for Hire
Key point 9-05.02. Works created by employees within the scope of their employment are “works
Copyright Ownership
Key point 9-05.01. Copyright ownership vests initially in the author of a work. Who owns
Copyright Law
The application of copyright law to churches is discussed fully in R. Hammar’s Essential Guide
Hey, Fletch: Is Our Church Website Violating Copyright Law?
Streaming music and other activities raise several legal issues.
Best Practices for Technology Usage
Establish policies and best practices to govern the use of technology for church staff.
How to Safely Use Copyrighted Video During Church Services
An attorney answers the most common questions she receives about video copyright.
Church Volunteers and Copyright Ownership
A case illustrates what churches own—and don’t own.