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Matthew Branaugh
Matthew Branaugh is Editor of the Church Law & Tax Team at Christianity Today. He leads an award-winning team of editors and designers with the planning, creation, and publishing of ChurchLawAndTax.com, ManagingYourChurch.com, five eNewsletters, and numerous print and digital resources.
He is currently pursuing a law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, with an anticipated graduation in May of 2020.
One of his favorite job duties is to interact with church leaders from across the country.
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Managing Your Church
Are Churches Legally Required to Issue Statements for Every Contribution?
Reader: What about a one-time donation of only $10?
Managing Your Church
Churches: Note Time-Off Requirements for the Election
Check your state’s statute addressing what employers must provide.
ChurchLawAndTax.com
UPDATE: Oral Arguments Completed in Clergy Housing Allowance Challenge
Seventh Circuit’s three-judge panel should reach a decision by early next year.
Church Finance Today
Key 2016 ACA Updates 
What churches must know about employer reporting requirements, premium reimbursements.
Managing Your Church
Court’s Marriage Ruling Creates Uncertainty for Churches, Clergy
Ruling lacks an explicit religious exemption, opening door for future challenges, experts say.
Managing Your Church
Q&A: Is Health Insurance Required by Law for Our Church Employees?
Richard Hammar's analysis of the Affordable Care Act sheds light on this issue.
ChurchLawAndTax.com
Six Questions about the Supreme Court’s Upcoming Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Richard Hammar explains what clergy and church leaders should know ahead of the June decision.
Church Law & Tax Report
Court Dismisses Atheist Challenge to Filing Exemptions for Churches
Judge cites federal appeals court’s rejection of housing allowance challenge.
Managing Your Church
3 Steps to Keep Criminals from Targeting Your Church
Property prep, community relations, and common sense can go a long way.
ChurchLawAndTax.com
How They Do It: 5 Churches Explain Their Budget Years
The pros and cons of fiscal years versus calendar years.
