The tragic events of October 28, 2018, in Pittsburgh as well as recent similar tragedies, remind us that life is precious and that evil has the potential to find us anywhere, even in houses of worship. In times like these, there are few words that can describe the...
Reduce the risk of fraud by creating a team that values solid internal controls! By Chris Lutes, an editorial advisor at Church Law & Tax Report. As the financial secretary of Corn Mennonite Brethren Church in Oklahoma, Ginnie Warkentin understands the need for...
Through September of this year, we have had an unusually large number of significant fire losses this year. Some were preventable and some were not. Here are the causes of loss that led to the fires: The furnace room was being used as storage and some of the items...
Q: Some churches post “prayer lists” on their website that describe the prayer needs of members. Needs may include medical diagnoses, relational, or financial problems. Does posting this information on a church website constitute an invasion of privacy?A: Possibly. A...
By Richard R. Hammar, an editorial advisor at Church Law & Tax Report. Question: Our insurance company says we only have to keep parental consent forms for church activities and outings for three years, but someone else told us the forms need to be kept until the...
