Recommended Reading
Preparing for Natural Disasters—And Responding to Them
Churches are often the first to offer relief. Here's how to become part of the effort.
Property
Q&A: Can a Church Glorify God via the Property Tax Process? Absolutely.
What churches should know, especially when an unexpected property tax bill arrives.
10 Legal and Tax Developments for Churches and Church Staff
Richard Hammar covers what church leaders should know—and anticipate—for the rest of 2022 and into 2023.
A VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE
Introduction: Religious Land Use & The Church
A five-part series on an often overlooked law that can benefit churches.
RLUIPA Case Study: City Walk Urban Mission
How one religious organization successfully navigated zoning codes.
Video Series
Religious Land Use & The Church: A Virtual Roundtable
A virtual roundtable of attorneys discusses an often overlooked religious land use law.
The Top 5 Reasons Churches and Religious Organizations End Up in Court
And how you can make sure your church isn't one of the statistics.
Church Facility Care During Shutdowns and Limited Use
Expert tips to keep your building in good shape and ready when life returns to the new normal.
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Why Churches Should Use Caution When Collaborating with Developers
The cautions churches should take when collaborating with developers to avoid costly legal battles over property.
Is Your Church Prepared to Host a Large Event?
11 question checklist to help you assess the unique risks your event presents.
Do We Have Clear Procedures for Facility Use?
Discover if your church is prepared to share its property.
15 Things Richard Hammar Wants Pastors to Know
Church Insurance
Determine if your church has the right insurance.
Q&A: Can a For-Profit Food Truck Make Money on Church Property?
Receiving more than $1,000 from a vendor could be considered unrelated business income.
Holiday Questions Only Church Administrators Consider
Why gifts to staff have strings attached and copyright laws still apply.
Three Reasons Christians Should Defend Religious Liberty for All
Preserving rights for other faiths enhances our own witness—and is the right thing to do.
Q&A: What Might Be the Consequences of Leaving Our Denomination?
Seven practical considerations before moving forward with any plan to separate.
Supreme Court: Commemorative Cross on Public Land Did Not Offend the Constitution
Bladensburg Cross may remain, both for its religious and secular purposes, majority says.
How to Create an Inventory for Your Church
Tips and tricks for effectively keeping track of what your church owns.
Willow Creek’s Hybels Retires Amid Allegations
Elders of the megachurch promise to examine reports of unwanted sexual comments and advances.
What Churches Need to Know About the New FEMA Disaster Aid Process
A breakdown of the options churches now have access to for disaster protection and relief.