How do ministries balance their sincerely held religious beliefs with current cultural trends, which in some cases run counter to biblical teaching? Protect your church when making belief-based decisions in ministry.
The Respect for Marriage Act was signed into law in December 2022. This new legislation requires federal and state governments to recognize all marriages, regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin, assuming the marriage was valid in the state or country where it was performed.
Whether the homelessness is due to a natural disaster, a life event, abuse, or addiction, a church may be confronted with the dilemma: should it open its doors to those needing shelter?
On June 17, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of a religious social service agency’s ability to adhere to its sincerely held religious beliefs.
The Equality Act is a comprehensive federal bill introduced in prior sessions of Congress, and was reintroduced on February 18, 2021 as H.R. 5. Although this bill is not yet law (5-5-2021), President Biden has made passing the Act a top priority.
Allowing groups to rent portions of your campus often helps showcase your mission, but it also can increase your chances of a lawsuit. Learn the four risk factors that will help decrease your risk and protect your religious liberty.
The U.S. Constitution affords ministries certain protection for decisions that ministry leaders make based on their religious beliefs.
Many ministry leaders have questions about what the law requires, and how they can comply without compromising their religious beliefs.
Whatever the reason for demonstrators, always strive for a peaceful non-event. Check out the Demonstration Response Checklist.
Webinar: Protect your ministry by getting up to speed on the top five most common legal matters facing today’s churches.
Two cases were decided by the Supreme Court of the United States with rulings that could have negatively affected a religious organization’s ability to make employment decisions autonomously and in accordance with its sincerely held beliefs: Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, and Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru – July 8, 2020.
Anytime a ministry is involved in a lawsuit, it may find itself on the receiving end of a subpoena. Learn what is expected and how best to respond.
To limit the liability your church, school, or camp assumes, require all groups borrowing or renting space in your buildings or on your property to sign a facilities use agreement.
A personal conduct policy makes clear your ministry's position on marriage and interpersonal relationships. May also help when addressing facilities-use questions.
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