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Matthew J. Branaugh
Matthew Branaugh is an attorney, and the content editor for Church Law & Tax at Christianity Today. He leads an award-winning team of editors and designers with the planning, creation, and publishing of ChurchLawAndTax.com and numerous print and digital resources.
He earned his juris doctor (JD) with honors from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
One of his favorite job duties is to interact with church leaders from across the country.
Recent Articles by Matthew J. Branaugh View All
ChurchLawAndTax.com
SBA’s PPP Changes May Help Churches with Loan Forgiveness
Agency announces new direct forgiveness portal, removal of necessity questionnaires.
ChurchLawAndTax.com
Key Loan Forgiveness Program Change May Help Church Workers with Student Debt 
Education department expands eligibility after 2017 Trinity Lutheran decision—but acceptance is still no certainty.
ChurchLawAndTax.com
Religious Freedom Protection Expanded in South Dakota and Montana
Twenty-three states now require their governments to meet higher standards whenever they “substantially burden” religious exercise.
ChurchLawAndTax.com
5 Church Compensation Insights Heading into 2021
ChurchLawAndTax.com
Churches and Religious Freedoms Laws: A 50-State Survey
Orienting church leaders on the key federal and state laws and court decisions affecting religious exercise.
ChurchLawAndTax.com
Will Our Church Get Sued for Reopening?
How church leaders should weigh the potential legal liabilities associated with public gatherings during the pandemic.
ChurchLawAndTax.com
Poll: Two-Thirds of Churches Report Sizable Giving Declines Since Coronavirus Shutdown
Leaders also report numerous steps taken to curb expenses during sudden downturn.
ChurchLawAndTax.com
Attorney General: Exercise of Religion Should Not Be Significantly Burdened
Statement addresses singling out religious organizations through social distancing measures.
ChurchLawAndTax.com
Are Church Employees Eligible for Unemployment Benefits?
Sorting through a complex area of law as churches weigh difficult financial decisions.
ChurchLawAndTax.com
A Coronavirus Response Plan for Churches
8 ways your leadership can take decisive and responsible action.
