Author: Todd

Across our nation, we are witnessing changes unlike anything in our lifetime. The moral and spiritual foundations that once shaped our laws, schools, and communities are steadily being replaced by values far removed from the biblical principles on which this nation was built.

From the earliest days of America’s founding, our leaders openly acknowledged the hand of God and the necessity of His guidance. Our Constitution and laws were crafted with the understanding that freedom can flourish only among a people who recognize moral truth. But as society moves further from those truths, we should not be surprised to see the resulting confusion, division, and instability.

The Word of God reminds us that “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (Psalm 33:12). When a people turn away from that truth, the blessings that once defined them inevitably fade. Yet, even in uncertain times, God calls His people to stand firm—to be light in the darkness and to speak truth in love.

The Christian Law Association remains committed to defending the rights of churches, ministries, and believers to live and proclaim those truths without fear. Every legal defense, every courtroom appearance, and every piece of counsel given to a pastor is part of helping our nation remember the principles that invite God’s blessing.

Now more than ever, Christians must pray for revival, live out their faith boldly, and support the ministries that help preserve our freedoms. America may be changing, but God’s Word never does—and it is on that unchanging foundation that we continue to stand.

As we step into a new year, our hearts are full of gratitude—and determination. Every week, the Christian Law Association receives new calls for help from pastors, churches, and believers who simply want to live out their faith without fear.

Your faithful, generous giving makes it possible for CLA attorneys to provide help at no cost in a variety of ways:

• Defending churches to ensure that they can preach and reach their communities without government interference
• Assisting Christian schools in standing firm on biblical values.
• Providing legal counsel to believers facing hostility at work or in public life.
• Equipping ministries nationwide to understand and protect their religious rights.
• Helping believers share the Gospel freely in workplaces, neighborhoods, and public spaces.

Your partnership makes it possible for us to be there—offering legal help, biblical counsel, and hope—completely free of charge.

As we begin 2026, will you prayerfully consider a special year-end or monthly gift to help us continue this vital work?

Together, we can continue standing for truth, defending liberty, and advancing the Gospel—until the Lord returns—“For we are labourers together with God” (I Corinthians 3:9).

Let’s begin this new year with renewed purpose—to do even more for the Lord!

As we approach the close of another year and celebrate the birth of our Savior, the Christian Law Association is deeply mindful of God’s goodness and the faithfulness of His people. Every phone call we answer, every church we help, and every believer we defend is a testimony of how the Lord continues to protect His work through friends like you.

This year, we have seen tremendous victories—pastors granted the freedom to preach without interference, Christian schools able to operate according to biblical conviction, and believers who stood firm in their faith despite mounting cultural pressure. Through it all, God’s grace has proven sufficient. Truly, we can say with the psalmist, “The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad” (Psalm 126:3).

The Christmas season reminds us that our hope does not rest in courts, governments, or changing opinions—but in the unchanging truth that “unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11). Because of that Savior, our mission continues with renewed purpose: to ensure that the message of His gospel may always be freely proclaimed in this great nation.

As we look toward a new year, we are asking the Lord to help us do even more for Him. More churches protected. More Christians encouraged. More victories for religious liberty that allow the light of Christ to shine unhindered.

We are also asking Him to bless those who stand beside us in prayer and support. Every gift you send, every word of encouragement you share, and every prayer you offer make this ministry possible.

This December, as families gather and churches rejoice in the story of Christ’s birth, may we each renew our commitment to serve the Lord faithfully in the year ahead. The need is great, but our God is greater. Let’s enter the new year determined to do more, give more, and stand more firmly for the cause of Christ than ever before.

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.”
(I Corinthians 15:58)

During the holidays, the request for help from Christians across America doesn’t pause. In fact, this season often brings an increase in calls from pastors, churches, and believers facing unexpected challenges.

At the Christian Law Association, our mission to serve God’s people continues every day of the year. Our attorneys and staff remain available throughout the Christmas season—because ministry moments don’t wait for office hours. In fact, each year, our team fields even calls on Christmas Day.

It is our joy and privilege to serve those who are standing for their faith, especially as we celebrate the One whose birth brought light and hope to the world.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted in 1990 for the purpose of protecting people with disabilities from discrimination in employment and in many other aspects of life. When people think of the ADA, they often think of handicap accessible restrooms or the detectable warning surfaces at street corners that cue blind people that they are approaching an intersection.

The law also mandates employers with fifteen or more employees—including religious organizations—to provide qualified individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from the full range of employment-related opportunities available to others.

The ADA even restricts questions that can be asked about an applicant’s disability before a job offer is made. Under the ADA, employers must make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals unless it is considered a hardship to do so.

If you have concerns about what you may or may not ask of a potential employee or about the kinds of accommodations you are expected to provide,  contact our offices for specific answers to your questions.

Christian ministries are thankful for all the contributions they receive. Most commonly, people give their tithes and offerings in the form of cash, check, or electronic contribution. Sometimes, however, people donate physical items.

It is not uncommon for people to donate new computers to the church. Such gifts are considered in-kind donations. Churches generally acknowledge all such contributions, but the IRS requires formal acknowledgment if the value of the donated item exceeds $250.

Most churches issue a letter or statement to acknowledge in-kind donations, but these documents must include specific information:

• The church name and address
• The name of the donor
• The date of the contribution
• A detailed, accurate description of the item
• A statement about whether any goods or services were provided in exchange for the donation

Interestingly, though you should provide an accurate description of the donated item, you should not declare its value. For example, you might say “a desktop computer,” but you should not say “a desktop computer worth $1,500.”

Some organizations issue in-kind donation receipts as each gift is given while others wait until the end of the year to provide such statements for the entire year.

Contributions can be confusing. Some people wonder about getting tax-deductible receipts for donating their labor, for receipts for donated items, and for many other things. There is not sufficient space here for answers to all of these questions. If you have questions about the proper way of acknowledging the generous contributions of your supporters, please contact our offices for additional assistance.

When most people think of the Christian Law Association (CLA), they immediately think of Dr. David Gibbs, Jr., our founder and tireless advocate for religious freedom. While he is the face of our ministry, the reality is that a dedicated team of staff members works quietly and diligently behind the scenes every day to support churches and Christians across the nation.

From attorneys and legal assistants to administrative staff and co-counsels across the nation, each member of our team plays a crucial role in ensuring that the CLA can continue its mission. They research, file, and defend cases; provide guidance to churches facing legal challenges; and keep the ministry running smoothly so that the work of protecting religious liberty never stops.

But CLA’s work doesn’t stop with our staff. It is made possible by the prayers and faithful support of individuals like you. Your encouragement, and your intercessions strengthen our efforts and allow us to stand boldly for the rights of Bible-believing Christians in every state.

Every case we handle, every church we protect, and every Christian family we serve is a testament to what can be accomplished when people commit their time, talents, and prayers to a cause greater than themselves. Behind every victory in the courtroom is a team of people laboring faithfully—and a network of supporters holding them up in prayer.

Thank you for standing with us. Your support is helping to safeguard the freedoms that allow churches to worship, preach, and serve without fear, today and for generations to come.

In the fall of 1621, about fifty English Pilgrims and about ninety Wampanoag people set aside three days, marking their successful first corn harvest after a difficult first year in America. Nearly half of the original Pilgrims had died during the first winter, and some had died at sea before they ever even landed in Plymouth.

Since that time, U. S. Presidents like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln proclaimed national days of Thanksgiving. President Lincoln’s Proclamation said, “The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature that they cannot fail to penetrate and even soften the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever- watchful providence of Almighty God.”

When we lose our ability to be thankful, we lose the ability to sense the workings of our loving Heavenly Father. When our hearts are filled with thanks, we are on the path of blessing. When we fail to be thankful, we have taken steps onto the path of destruction.

The Word of God is abundantly clear on this topic. The Apostle Paul wrote, “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). And Colossians 3:15 says, “Let the peace of God rule in your hearts…and be ye thankful.” And we must remember the beautiful words of Psalm 136:1, “O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”

As God’s people, we have never-ending reasons to be thankful for a merciful, powerful God Who watches over us, Who stands beside us, even when our hearts are breaking.

As citizens of the United States, we should be constantly thankful for the freedoms we have enjoyed, for our ability to worship God openly, and for the manifold blessings our nation enjoys. At the Christian Law Association, we are thankful for the way God has given us success in innumerable cases through the years, for the honorable, Bible- believing churches we have been privileged to defend, and for our unfailing supporters whose sacrificial gifts continue to make our work possible day by day.

November is a season of gratitude. As we gather around our tables with family and friends, we pause to thank the Lord for His goodness, His provision, and most of all, His liberty. The Bible reminds us, “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” (2 Corinthians 3:17)

Every day, the Christian Law Association hears from pastors, teachers, students, and believers across America who are experiencing challenges to their faith. These men and women are not seeking conflict; they simply desire to live out their Christian convictions in peace. Yet time and again, they are told “no” by government officials, employers, and even schools.

Our mission remains unchanged since 1969: to provide free legal help to God’s people wherever their freedoms are challenged. This ministry is possible because of friends like you who pray and give. You are standing in the gap for churches and families who would otherwise have nowhere to turn. This month, I ask you to do three things:

1. Pray for the urgent cases we are handling across the country.
2. Share the work of CLA with your church family and friends.
3. Consider a special donation to help us meet the growing needs before year-end.

Together, we are defending liberty for today and preserving it for generations to come. Thank you for
standing with us in this vital cause.