Faithfully serving churches and Christians with sound legal counsel for over half a century.
Our Story
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…
Our Services
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…
Featured Resource
Across the Miles– Few people are more willing to “tell on themselves” than Dr. David Gibbs. If you have ever heard him preach, you likely remember the story he used to illustrate the point of his message.
Latest Articles
Read more: The Two Adult RuleWe 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 child deserves to be safe in his own church building. In…
Read more: Do All Churches Need an EIN?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 Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service.…
Read more: Running a Christian SchoolRunning 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 • Christian schools not acting as integrated auxiliaries of a church need to apply for and be recognized as…
