In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve written a post outlining how to continue doing business with membership meetings and board meetings through electronic means under Indiana law. Read it here. Related to this but with a more national angle (using the Model Nonprofit Corporation Act and Robert’s Rules of Order) are posts about remote board meetings here and action without meetings here, as well as a podcast episode on these issues here.
Category: governance
“Church Insurance: Determine if your church has the right insurance”
“Church Insurance: Determine if your church has the right insurance” From ChurchLaw&Tax’s series “15 Things Richard Hammar Wants Pastors to Know,” see the post here.
“The 10 things to know about the Separation Protocol of the United Methodist Church”
“The 10 things to know about the Separation Protocol of the United Methodist Church.” Daniel Dalton has an overview for congregations in the United Methodist Church here.
“One goal of Methodists’ plan to split the church over same-sex marriage and clergy: Avoid lawsuits”
“One goal of Methodists’ plan to split the church over same-sex marriage and clergy: Avoid lawsuits” The Washington Post covers the split, including why congregations going through the process should consult a lawyer even without litigation, here.
“Church Members in Church Bankruptcies”
“Church Members in Church Bankruptcies” Church Litigation Update summarizes In re: Sindesmos Hellinikes-Kinotitos of Chicago, Debtor, Memorandum Decision (N.D. Ill., ED, Bankr., 2019), here.
“Suit Over Unification Church Leadership Is Dismissed”
“Suit Over Unification Church Leadership Is Dismissed” Religion Clause covers the decision by the U.S District Court for the Southern District of New York here.
“Becoming a Millionaire on a Pastor’s Salary”
“Becoming a Millionaire on a Pastor’s Salary” Trinity Foundation has a case study of high pastoral compensation and potential developments in the U.S. Senate here.
“Nonprofit Law Jargon Buster: The Role of Secretary”
“Nonprofit Law Jargon Buster: The Role of Secretary” The Charity Lawyer Blog has a quick reminder of the secretary’s important responsibilities
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“The Ins and Outs of Conducting Background Checks”
“The Ins and Outs of Conducting Background Checks.” Clergy Fincancial Resources has guidance for doing background checks as part of the hiring process here.
“Are Churches Legally Required to Issue Statements for Every Contribution?”
“Are Churches Legally Required to Issue Statements for Every Contribution?” ManagingYourChurch answers a question asking whether churches must issue receipts for gifts of as little as $10 here.