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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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They Thought They Couldn’t Afford a Lawyer—But God Made A Way
When a small church in our region received a legal letter threatening the ministry, they felt overwhelmed. They knew they needed an attorney, but like many churches, they simply did not have the financial means to hire one. Then someone told the pastor about...
Election Season: 7 Things Every Church Should Know
Election season inevitably brings questions to our office. “Can we encourage people to vote?” “What happens if a candidate visits our church?” These are important questions. Below are seven key principles to help your church navigate this season with...
The Liberty We Must Never Take For Granted
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.” (Psalm 33:12) We can enjoy blessings for so long that we begin to forget how precious they are. We gather for church on Sunday morning without asking...