Acting in a Professional Capacity as a Spiritual Adviser Key point 3-07.04. In order for the clergy-penitent privilege to apply there must be a
Made in Confidence Key point 3-07.02. In order for the clergy-penitent privilege to apply there must be a
A “Communication” Key point 3-07.01. In order for the clergy-penitent privilege to apply there must be a
The Clergy-Penitent Privilege—Miscellaneous Issues There are a number of miscellaneous issues associated with the clergy-penitent privilege that are addressed
The Clergy-Penitent Privilege—In General Every state has a statute or court rule making certain communications to clergy “privileged.” This
Best Practices for Technology Usage Establish policies and best practices to govern the use of technology for church staff.
How Your Church Can Avoid Social Media Conflict Five principles to guide your church's online presence. Gisele Kalonzo-Douglas
Publishing Others’ Information Case suggests a church may be liable on the basis of invasion of privacy for publishing a "prayer list" Richard R. Hammar
Privacy on Church Devices Key point 4-04. Many states recognize "invasion of privacy" as a basis for liability. Invasion Richard R. Hammar
Q&A: Is Posting Prayer Lists an Invasion of Privacy? 3 Take this key step before publicly sharing the needs of your congregation. Richard R. Hammar
Church Bulletin Basics The legal and philosophical considerations behind your church’s weekly handout. Bonnie McMaken
Q&A: Is Parental Consent Needed for Children on Church Videos? Seven things church leaders should note on this evolving area of law. Richard R. Hammar
Federal Court Rules Invasion of Privacy Employer viewing employee's Facebook page without permission is sued by employee. Richard R. Hammar
Keeping Secrets Your church must be careful with the confidential information it controls. Richard R. Hammar
Inspection of Church Membership Lists When is a church required to turn over its membership list for inspection? Richard R. Hammar
Understanding Pastoral Liability Know the situations in which a pastor is personally liable for wrongdoing.
Invasion of Privacy Lawsuit The dangers of communicating potentially damaging information about employees. Richard R. Hammar
Conversations Shouldn’t Have Been Used for Prosecution Man's confession of child abuse to pastor shouldn't have been used as evidence in court, under clergy-penitent privilege. Richard R. Hammar