Q&A: Make Sure Your Super Bowl Watch Party Splits the Uprights Make sure the Super Bowl watch party you’re planning for your church follows NFL guidelines for copyright, trademark and acceptable use. Dustin Gaines, Rick Spruill
Recommended Reading Recent US Supreme Court Cases and the Church The latest updates and insights on the decisions that affect your congregation. The Editors
Supreme Court Again Rules that Safety and Health Regulations Override Religious Freedom Majority of Supreme Court says safety and health regulations override religious freedom concerns during a public health crisis. Richard R. Hammar
Do We Have Clear Procedures for Facility Use? Discover if your church is prepared to share its property.
Can We Lose Our Tax Exemption For Letting An Outside Group Use Our Building? Seven questions to help understand the potential implications of these arrangements. Richard R. Hammar
What Your Church Needs to Know About Disaster Sheltering Experts offer tips on how your church can prepare now to better serve your community after disaster strikes. Jamie Aten
Best Practices for Installing Security Cameras at Your Church How to make the most of surveillance technology. Bobby Ross Jr.
Is Your Church Breaking Public Accommodations Laws? To answer this question, churches must be well-versed in federal, state, and local laws. Richard R. Hammar
Churches, Gender Identity, and Bathroom Access Landmark ruling addresses potential liability under "public accommodations" law. Richard R. Hammar
Holiday Church Safety: Keeping Members and Visitors Safe Beautiful decorations can be hazards if you’re not careful. Jeff Hanna
15 All-too-Common Church Facility Problems Set a high standard for maintenance, safety, and overall look of your building. Chuck Lawless
Church Construction: Building With Security in Mind Security elements to consider when designing a new building. Steve Edmonds
Homeless Ministry: Safe and Compassionate Responses for Churches Discover essential strategies for creating a safe and compassionate homeless ministry in your church while protecting staff and resources. James F. Cobble Jr.
Simple Tips for Improving Access and Safety for Elderly Adults Minor adjustments can remove many barriers to church involvement.
How Is Rental Income Taxed for Churches? Key considerations for churches renting facilities, including how rental income is taxed and how to protect tax-exempt status. Elaine L. Sommerville
The Great Green Question for Churches Hype or sound economics? Experts weigh environment-sustainable building practices. Sue Marquette Poremba
Watch Your Step Business activity in your church can impact employment policies and zoning. James F. Cobble, Jr. and Richard R. Hammar
The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 Religious organizations provided new protections under a new federal law. Richard R. Hammar