Pitfalls of Copyright Laws for Churches
I was honored to be asked to speak at the 2018 Faulkner University Lectureship during the “Church and Law” Day. I was asked
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Best Policies
Legal Resources for Churches in the Current Climate
I was honored to be asked to speak at the 2016 Faulkner University Lectureship during the “Church and Law” Day. I was asked
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5 Questions About Nonprofit Incorporation in Tennessee
The following questions are from some churches interested in nonprofit incorporation in Tennessee: QUESTION 1. Should I be interested in LegalZoom helping the church
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21 Point Church Law Tune-Up Audit
Churches want to make sure they are doing all the right things, but many simply do not know where to begin. Here is
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Using a CCLI License
Copyright violations are perhaps the most overlooked legal issues in the Lord’s Church. Christians must obey and follow the laws of our country
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Who Can Perform Marriages in Alabama?
Question: A friend of mine who is a deacon in the church has been asked to perform weddings for members of his family.
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Should We Make Exceptions to our Policies?
Congregations that have policies in place to help with the usage of facilities or other activities may be asked to make an exception
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Is My Congregation Safe?
Recent events have many question whether they need to do more for their congregations with respect to safety, especially for our children. Here are
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Sample Language for By-laws
This sample language for bylaws was developed by Melvin Otey and Matt Vega and could be inserted in the bylaws of a congregation
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Sample Facility Use Agreement & General Release
The information contained in this sample policy is not legal advice but is rather intended to provide guidance for church leaders to develop
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