Church Law
Pastors and church leaders in America face challenges that are increasing in scope and impact. Whether we're talking issues of cultural dynamics and the church or need-to-know information about everyday operations, the legal issues impacting churches aren't going away. Listen to the Church Law podcast to gain real life insights from a real lawyer who does this work everyday. You'll gain key insights to help your church in this critical time, and learn the pitfalls to avoid. All straight from The Church Attorney® along with some special guests!
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Still Called, Still Faithful: Why Shifting Isn’...
31 min
2
Are You Ready for December 31st? Year-End Legal...
30 min
3
Faith, Philanthropy, and Equity: How Churches a...
28 min
4
The Future of the Large Church w/ guest Warren ...
36 min
5
Why Unity in the Church is Important with guest...
30 min
6
What You Can Expect at the Church Law & Leaders...
16 min
7
How to Nail Church Leadership in Challenging Ti...
25 min
8
The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining Your Church’s...
20 min
9
Top Legal and Tax Issues: Answering Listener Qu...
42 min
10
The New Administration and What Your Church Sho...
23 min
11
Immigration and the Church: What May Change in ...
Navigating Immigration Law, what churches need to know in 2025 and beyond.
31 min
12
Employees vs. Contractors: Proper Worker Classi...
Employment law for churches and nonprofits, covering worker classification, legal compliance, and the impact of recent federal policy changes.
30 min
13
Rest as a Sacred Leadership Commitment, with gu...
How to prioritize rest as a sacred practice for church and ministry leaders.
29 min
14
BONUS EPISODE! An Interview with Richard Hammar...
Understanding legal issues past and present for churches with Richard Hammar, a pioneer in the field of church law.
40 min
15
Endings and New Beginnings, with Church Podcast...
Some churches must face the end—but they can launch new beginnings for the good of the kingdom.
29 min
16
When to Hire An Executive Pastor, with XPastor....
As churches grow and change, the demands on senior pastors can become almost overwhelming. Enter the executive pastor.
27 min
17
The Thriving, Expanding Church, with guest Brad...
How metrics and technology, including AI, can help churches that are expanding, thriving, and hitting their strides.
26 min
18
Navigating the Early Years, with guest Pastor S...
How churches move from launch to longevity requires regular assessments and adjustments.
26 min
19
Starting a Church, with guest Peter Olson, exec...
How does a church start right and grow in a healthy way? Erika speaks with Executive Pastor Peter Olson on pre-launch plans, governance, and vision.
23 min
20
The Lifecycle of a Church
All living things go through seasons, and churches—as bodies of people serving the Lord—are no exception.
12 min
21
A Look at Churches and the Economy in 2024, wi...
How church leaders can remain steady, even as economic indicators in 2024 continue sending mixed messages.
23 min
22
What To Do—or NOT Do—This Election Year
Erika Cole Offers Tips for Church Leaders on What To Do—Or NOT Do—This Election Year
16 min
23
Legal Considerations for Youth Ministry, with G...
Jeff Dalrymple from ECAP talks about the proactive ways churches can protect their youth from personal injuries and prevent abuse.
19 min
24
What Leaders Need to Know Now about Church Insu...
Guest Peter Persuitti with Gallagher Insurance Company discusses what’s changing with church insurance coverages, and what leaders need to know as they faithfully pursue their ministries.
28 min
25
Five Critical Things Every Church Board Member ...
Five critical things every church board member should know include fiduciary and legal responsibilities, and the concept of duty of care.
18 min