Unrelated Business Income Have you ever had a blessing in your ministry that quickly turned into a challenge? Financial blessings in the form of unrelated business income may be such a challenge for your church. The IRS calls any income that comes from a “non-church” purpose—like proceeds from a coffee shop or income from rental...
How Much Should Pastors Be Paid?
Pastoral and Church Leadership Compensation The Church Lawyers is a team of attorneys called to help churches, nonprofit organizations, and Christian schools. It is our honor to serve ministries to answer tough legal questions. In this video, we discuss one question we hear all the time—how much should a church pay its senior pastor and leadership...
Hot Legal Topics – ECFA Webinar
Build Your Ministry On Solid Ground So many church and nonprofit leaders are passionate and have a clear direction for their ministry, but they’re not sure what legal documents need to be in place to protect their organization. In this webinar hosted by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), Steven D. Goodspeed and Mark F....
Employment Law – Why It Matters to Churches
Avoid Encounters with the IRS As we enter tax season, it’s important that your ministry understands one of the most confusing areas of law—employment law. For churches, this means knowing the difference between employees and independent contractors. In this short video, The Church Lawyers discuss determining the difference between the two types of workers. We’ll...
Top 3 Legal Risks for Churches
Know the Legal Risks to Protect Your Church Each year churches waste finances and countless hours outside their mission due to lawsuits that are avoidable with proper risk management. In this short video, The Church Lawyers discuss the top 3 legal risks churches face. Learn how to stay focused on your ministry by keeping your...