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Month: November 2018

“Pastor Sues to Access Homeless Encampment”

“Pastor Sues to Access Homeless Encampment” Religion Clause covers the story here.

November 21, 2018by Josh S. Tatum in Christian, Episcopalian/Anglican, Free Exercise Clause, social ministries, Washington

“How to Pay an Independent Contractor”

“How to Pay an Independent Contractor” Clergy Financial Resources has this overview.

November 20, 2018by Josh S. Tatum in contracts, employment, taxes

“Guide to Minister’s Compensation”

“Guide to Minister’s Compensation” Clergy Financial Resources has an explanation and breakdown of the categories of ministers’ compensation here.

November 15, 2018by Josh S. Tatum in compensation, employment, taxes

“James MacDonald, Harvest Bible Chapel sue ‘Elephant’s Debt’ bloggers, freelancer”

“James MacDonald, Harvest Bible Chapel sue ‘Elephant’s Debt’ bloggers, freelancer” https://religionnews.com/2018/11/08/james-macdonald-harvest-bible-chapel-sue-elephants-debt-bloggers-freelancer-megachurch/

November 13, 2018by Josh S. Tatum in defamation

“Church Bookkeeping Tips and 5 Errors to Avoid!”

“Church Bookkeeping Tips and 5 Errors to Avoid!” https://www.freechurchaccounting.com/church-bookkeeping.html

November 12, 2018November 12, 2018by Josh S. Tatum in finances, Uncategorized

“Simple Tips for Handling Your Church’s Money”

“Simple Tips for Handling Your Church’s Money” ChurchLaw&Tax has this article explaining why church financial audits provide opportunities to look closely at how your church handles its money.

November 11, 2018November 9, 2018by Josh S. Tatum in finances

“Budget Calendar: Traditional or Fiscal?”

“Budget Calendar: Traditional or Fiscal?” Church Finance Today has an infographic showing that most churches end their budget year on December 31 here.

November 10, 2018November 9, 2018by Josh S. Tatum in Christian, finances, governance

“It’s Time to Stop Making Payroll Mistakes”

“It’s Time to Stop Making Payroll Mistakes.” Clergy Financial Resources has some basic guidance here.

November 9, 2018November 8, 2018by Josh S. Tatum in employment, finances, FLSA

“What Should the Gift Acknowledgement Letter Contain?”

“What Should the Gift Acknowledgement Letter Contain?” Clergy Financial Resources has a template here.

November 8, 2018by Josh S. Tatum in 501(c)(3), fundraising

LMG Content

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  • Tatum’s Ten Tips for More Efficient Meetings
  • Ten Tips for More Efficient Meetings (LMG Podcast)
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  • Josh on Theology Thursdays: Church, State, and COVID-19
  • Doing Business through COVID-19: Can Indiana Nonprofits Hold Membership and Board Meetings Remotely?
  • 1747 Law in Luther’s Day
  • 1746 Building a Culture of Accountability
  • 1745 Authority to marry
  • 1744 Reformation 500!

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10th Cir.: No interlocutory appeal on ministerial exception

3 years ago by Josh S. Tatum less than 1 min read No comments

10th Cir.: No interlocutory appeal on ministerial exception. The 2–1…

Ind.: “Premises” Means Entire Parcel for State’s Church Liability Shield

3 months ago by Josh S. Tatum 3 min read No comments

Indiana statute protects worshipping communities from claims based on personal injuries sustained on their properties “used primarily for worship services.” The only duty owed to injured persons is to warn of hidden dangers of which it has actual knowledge and not to intentionally harm the person. So if someone gets hurt in a worship space, the religious organization very likely will have a quick exit from any lawsuit brought as a result. But what if the injury occurs elsewhere on property that also has a church building, like next to the parking lot? Is that still part of property used primarily for worship? The Indiana Supreme Court just unanimously answered “Yes.”

Wis. Ct. App.: Church Daycare Cook Cannot Sue Based on Prohibition against Cohabitation

3 years ago by Josh S. Tatum less than 1 min read No comments

Wis. Ct. App.: Church Daycare Cook Cannot Sue Based on…

“Churches’ Bill of Rights” from Ind. Att’y Gen. & Lt. Gov.

4 days ago by Josh S. Tatum 1 min read No comments

On May 14, 2025, Indiana’s Attorney General Todd Rokita and…

W. Dist. N.C.: Religious Pro-Life Demonstrators may proceed in challenge to COVID Order on religious, not free-speech grounds

3 years ago by Josh S. Tatum less than 1 min read No comments

W. Dist. N.C.: Religious Pro-Life Demonstrators may proceed in challenge…

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Law Meets Gospel is Josh Tatum’s online effort to inform faith communities about legal and related issues. Josh is an Indianapolis lawyer who works with faith communities, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals across the country on a variety of legal issues. Josh is a lawyer. But he’s not your lawyer. Law Meets Gospel is for informational purposes and is not legal advice or a substitute for legal advice. It does not create an attorney–client relationship.
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