When summertime arrives, churches kick into high gear. Activities, camps, special programs—all these projects can excite the membership and keep the staff extremely busy. As you enter into this joyous, but hectic, season, keep these tips in mind to stay safe and...

1. Wisdom is the principal thing (Proverbs 4:7). When God told King Solomon to ask for anything he wanted, Solomon asked for wisdom (2 Chronicles 1:7–12). Living in the shadow of his father, King David, he asked for the one thing that really touched the heart of God,...

1. Clear Registration Process • Policy: Ensure that all children attending VBS are registered in advance. This helps with planning, class sizes, and the allocation of resources. Include consent forms for medical emergencies, permission for photography, and emergency...

Our ministry recently had the privilege to legally assist some missionaries who had some unusual issues. Helping others remove legal red tape to take advantage of every opportunity to reach the world for Christ is our calling. These missionaries had a reputation of...

The Meaning of Going the “Second Mile” In Jesus’ time, a Roman soldier could compel a person to carry their equipment for one mile. This was a form of legal obligation, and it was something that could easily be resented. Jesus’ command to go a second mile was radical,...

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 requirement. Every...

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 Employer...

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 status •...

While religious freedom is protected nationwide, states like Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and Mississippi tend to offer more robust protections for Christian values, especially in the public sphere and in religious practices. On the other hand, states...

Not only do fire alarms help keep people safe in the event of a fire emergency, working fire alarms are often required by insurance companies. If you experience a fire and it can be demonstrated that your fire alarms were not working, you could stand to lose coverage...