Boy Scouts’ Bankruptcy Informs Church Insurance Decisions
The Boy Scouts’ bankruptcy offers many insights and lessons for leaders in the area of church insurance coverage.
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Takeaways for Church Leaders From the Boy Scouts’ Bankruptcy
Behind the Boy Scouts' bankruptcy are victim-plaintiffs whose enormous pain, suffering, and loss hold valuable warnings for church leaders.
Part 4 of 4: The ‘Discovery Rule’ and What It Means for Abuse Victims and Churches
The discovery rule is an exception to the statute of limitations with far-reaching implications for both abuse victims and churches.
Part 3 of 4: A New Federal Law May Expand Abuse Victims’ Rights to Pursue Damages
The Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022 places no time limits on when victims can sue.
Part 2 of 4: Is Your Church Prepared for a Decades-Old Abuse Claim?
Pastors, church boards and everyday church members should understand the liability that can come with a decades-old abuse claim.
4-Part Series: Expanding Abuse Victims’ Rights and What It Means for Churches
As state and federal lawmakers understandably expand abuse victims' rights, Church Law & Tax examines what it all means for churches.
Getting Proactive About Illness Prevention in Our Churches
How the pandemic has shaped the way church leaders mitigate the spread of sicknesses—and what to expect going forward.
Should Our Church Agree to Host a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic?
Key legal considerations to address before offering your facility as an immunization site.
The Top 10 Articles on Church Law & Tax in 2020
Here’s what interested church leaders the most this past year.
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Recent US Supreme Court Cases and the Church
The latest updates and insights on the decisions that affect your congregation.
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Reopening Your Church during the Pandemic—A Discussion of Church Management Issues
On-Demand Webinar: 10 questions that church leaders face right now when it comes to reopening their buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is Your Church Prepared to Host a Large Event?
11 question checklist to help you assess the unique risks your event presents.
Do You Know How to Select Church Insurance?
16 questions to help select and retain your church's insurance.
What if Someone in Church Has the Virus?
Understanding the rights of congregants, staff, and volunteers.
Legal and Liability Issues for Reopening the Church
Webinar hosted by Wheaton College’s Humanitarian Disaster Institute, the National Association of Evangelicals, and Church Law & Tax content editor Matthew Branaugh.
How to Safely Reopen Your Church and Reduce Legal Liability
Don’t meet until you’ve consulted your local, state, and federal authorities and then follow the strictest guidelines.
Do We Know When to Hire an Attorney?
Take this True/False quiz to find out.
Do We Have Clear Procedures for Facility Use?
Discover if your church is prepared to share its property.
What Are the Consequences of Canceling an Off-Site Church Event?
What churches should consider if they are under contract for a venue.
Precautions and Protocols to Take When Responding to a Pandemic
A medical professional and church leader explains how churches can respond safely and effectively.