Editor Emeritus
James F. Cobble, Jr.

James F. Cobble, Jr., co-founded the Church Law & Tax Report and Church Finance Today print newsletters—the precursors to ChurchLawAndTax.com—in 1987 and 1993, respectively, and other related resources with Richard R. Hammar.
Jim received his master of divinity degree from McCormick Theological Seminary, and also holds doctoral degrees from both Princeton Theological Seminary and the University of Illinois. He combined his training as a pastor and educator with extensive research and writing in the field of church administration, writing or co-writing 20 books and receiving induction into the church management "hall of fame" by The Church Network. He is now retired.
Recent Articles by James F. Cobble, Jr. View All

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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.

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Maximize Your Time Outside 
Make the most of the great outdoors by following these safety ideas.

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The Real Hazards of Asking People to Help 
Ways to reduce the risk of accidents on church work projects.

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Select and Screen Safe Drivers 
Are your church members' lives in the right hands?

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Reducing Accidents in Maintenance and Construction Projects 
Discover the importance of a safety supervisor.

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Reducing the Risk of Vandalism 
Identify and eliminate opportunities for vandalism.
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Understand Insurance Terms 
Use these explanations to build your insurance knowledge and confidence.

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Managing Any Crisis 
While you can't know what will happen, you can know how to respond.