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The ministry of the Christian Law Association began with a phone call from a pastor in Ohio. As a young attorney, David C. Gibbs, Jr., could hardly believe his ears as the pastor relayed how his church was being sued by the state…
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The Christian Law Association offers a wide variety of services, free of charge, to churches, ministries, and Christians. Some of these services include free legal counsel to churches and Christians for their ministries…
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Requirements For The Tax Exemption Of Ministries: Learn how to protect your tax exempt status—A church, or any other charitable organization, is only exempt if it complies with federal requirements
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The Two Adult Rule
We cannot stress enough the importance of making sure that no church worker is ever alone with a child. No policy is more important or more effective in preventing tragedy than this, and church leaders must be certain workers comply with the...
Do All Churches Need an EIN?
We often receive questions about the best way to form churches—whether or not to incorporate, whether or not to be a non-profit, etc. Regardless of what a church decides in those areas, one point that isn’t up for debate is the EIN. Every church needs an...
Running a Christian School
Running a Christian school involves navigating various financial and legal responsibilities,including tax-related matters. Here are the top 10 tax tips for Christian schools to help ensure compliance and maximize benefits:1. Ensure 501(c)(3) tax exempt...