Faithfully serving churches and Christians with sound legal counsel for over half a century.

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Dr. David Gibbs, Jr., Founder & President

More than 50 years ago, the ministry of the Christian Law Association effectively 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 for operating its ministry. When he reviewed the legal documents, Dr. Gibbs was astonished that such a thing could happen in modern America. From that very first case through the present day, God has blessed Dr. Gibbs’ commitment to legally help churches, pastors, and Christians free of charge. The ministry has grown substantially through God’s blessing over the last 50 years as attorneys, legal assistants, and other ministry workers have joined our team of “legal missionaries.”

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Since 1969, CLA has been providing free legal assistance to Bible-believing churches and Christians who are experiencing difficulty in practicing their religious faith because of governmental regulation, intrusion, or prohibition in one form or another. 

Our Services Include: 
  • Free legal counsel to churches and Christians for their ministries
  • Free legal defense of those facing difficulties for the Biblical faith
  • Free legal help for homeschooling families
  • Free consulting to local, state, and federal officials and legislators to provide maximum religious liberty
  • And much more...

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The Christian Law Association has created and will continue to create resources covering a variety of issues including legal advice and guidance, encouragement for the Christian life, and even children's books. All available for a small tax-deductible donation to this ministry. 
Available Resources Include:
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Christian Encouragement Legal Resources
Ministry Specific Resources Children's Books
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