Do We Prevent Crime at our Church? A checklist to help you evaluate your building's security. Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company
What if Someone in Church Has the Virus? Understanding the rights of congregants, staff, and volunteers. Nathan A. Adams IV
Church Member’s Arrest Justified Individuals who send threatening communications to a pastor can face criminal liability. Richard R. Hammar
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. Holly Hammar Lear, PhD MPH RN
Keeping Children and Teens Safe While Ministering Online Six ways to minimize risk while fostering teaching and community during the pandemic and beyond. Robert Showers and Justin R. Coleman
Advantage Member Exclusive Will Our Church Get Sued for Reopening? How church leaders should weigh the potential legal liabilities associated with public gatherings during the pandemic. Matthew Branaugh
Developing a Lay Counseling Ministry Have you created a safe, secure environment for your spiritual care ministry? The Editors
A 12-Point Checklist for Setting Church Fundraising Guidelines This downloadable 12-point checklist is created for those wondering how to establish church fundraising guidelines. Jeff Hanna
Precautions and Protocols to Take When Responding to a Pandemic A medical professional and church leader explains how churches can respond safely and effectively. Holly Hammar Lear, PhD MPH RN
Three Steps to Determine If Government Actions Affect Public Gatherings These three steps can help churches determine if local government actions affect their gatherings. David Middlebrook
Recommended Reading Coronavirus and the Church: The Latest News and Advice from Church Law & Tax The unfolding effects of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) global pandemic have touched millions of people directly The Editors
Protecting Your Church from Lawsuits Attorney Sally Wagenmaker offers insights on legal risks and liabilities associated with ministry in an interview with Matt Branaugh. Matthew Branaugh
New Email Scam Targets Payroll Churches should verify that requests for bank account changes are legitimate. The Editors
New Scam: Emails Target Worshipers Leaders should warn congregants about this phony “contribution” scam. The Editors
Beware of This “Donor” Scam Why a refund request for a donation should ring alarm bells. Michael E. Batts and Danny Johnson
Pastor Who Embezzled Ordered to Pay Restitution Court ordered a pastor who embezzled a substantial amount of church funds to make restitution. Richard R. Hammar
Understanding Church Insurance Understand your church's insurance needs to be assured you have adequate coverage.