Should We Make Exceptions to our Policies?
Congregations that have policies in place to help with the usage of facilities or other activities may be asked to make an exception
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Is My Congregation Safe?
Recent events have many question whether they need to do more for their congregations with respect to safety, especially for our children. Here are
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Sample Language for By-laws
This sample language for bylaws was developed by Melvin Otey and Matt Vega and could be inserted in the bylaws of a congregation
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Sample Facility Use Agreement & General Release
The information contained in this sample policy is not legal advice but is rather intended to provide guidance for church leaders to develop
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RESOURCE: Religious Liberty Protection Kit for Churches
This free pamphlet can be downloaded from First Liberty Institute. They provided the following description about this free download: Thank you for your
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Bylaws for the Local Congregation
Bylaws will only prove helpful if your congregation is also in good standing as a Non-Profit Corporation or other legal entity. If you
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Now that Same-Sex Unions Have Been Legalized
There are watershed moments in the history of any nation, and America is no different in this regard. Critical turning points have included
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Facility Use Policy (ADF Modified)
With the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage throughout the country, many congregations are concerned about facing legal challenges if they do
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RESOURCE: Protecting Your Ministry Booklet
This booklet was produced by the Alliance Defending Freedom to help provide some guidelines for churches (and other non-profit organizations) to consider to
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RESOURCE: Alliance Defending Freedom
The Alliance Defending Freedom is an organization that was founded by more than 30 religious leaders in the United States to join forces in
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