Editor, Church Law & Tax Team
Matt 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 the Church Law & Tax Report and Church Finance Today print newsletters; ChurchLawAndTax.com; ManagingYourChurch.com; five eNewsletters; and numerous print and digital resources. One of his favorite job duties is to interact with church leaders from across the country.
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Managing Your Church
What XPastor Has Learned the World Needs in 2019
Executive pastor conference preaches head and heart in the midst of evil outside—and sometimes inside—the church.
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
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.
