Tucked away in the heart of historic Philadelphia stands a building that quietly witnessed some of the most courageous decisions in human history. Independence Hall, once the Pennsylvania State House, is known today as the birthplace of the United States of America....
Many churches open their facilities to outside groups or host community events. While outreach is vital, churches must balance hospitality with prudent policies that protect the congregation and the ministry’s legal standing. “Let all things be done decently and in...
Churches and ministries operate uniquely in the employment sphere, often requiring protections that recognize their religious mission and values. The Apostle Paul reminds us, “For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for...
Years ago, a young girl and her family faced a daunting challenge when their church was threatened in court by restrictive local regulations that jeopardized their place of worship. Her parents were deeply worried about the future—not only for their church but for...
At the time in history when Matthew 5:13 was penned, salt was infinitely more valuable than gold, partly because of its preservative abilities. God says in this verse that, “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be...
Bus ministries are vital. They have been responsible for bringing millions of children to Christ over many decades in America, children who likely might otherwise have never seen the inside of a church. We strongly believe that if any church has the resources and...
CLA is following several ongoing pieces of legislation that raise concerns for churches and Christians alike. While framed as promoting public order, portions of the language in this legislation could be interpreted to restrict open-air preaching, public witnessing,...
When the Christian Law Association recently posted a message publicly—beyond its normal audience of supporters and followers—the response was eye-opening. While many Christians were encouraged and thankful for the ministry’s stand, the sheer flood of hateful comments...
When they are used effectively, computers can streamline work and make churches much more efficient. But mistakes happen, and not all of these are innocent errors. CLA recommends that churches adopt an Incident Management Procedure when there are issues with...
Though it is thankfully rare, ministry workers need to know what to do when they come across an unknown substance in a suspicious package. Staff members need to be trained to put down the package immediately without attempting to clean up any released powder or...
