Most religious organizations start out focused on local work, perhaps with an eye toward developing a network with like-minded groups located elsewhere. But the contemporary landscape of [...]
Insurance is often a big budget item for any organization. Keeping premium costs down is important, but sometimes a policy is necessary to manage risks, whether from physical damage and injuries [...]
Churches that have chosen to incorporate will need to select a board of directors that will oversee church management and finances. A church’s director has certain fiduciary duties with respect [...]
Like any other organization, nonprofit or otherwise, a church needs to enter into contracts with other organizations as part of its operations. As churches grow or establish long histories, [...]
Serving alcohol at events can be a good way to encourage socializing and build community. But it also raises significant concerns that need to be addressed at the event planning stage. After [...]
For a variety of reasons, it often makes sense for a church to own cars and vans for the use of its staff and volunteers. In addition to the practical advantages of having a designated vehicle [...]
As a church grows and acquires financial resources, managing the church’s assets can become a job unto itself. Like any organization that is fortunate enough to have extra resources on hand, a [...]
Individuals in a church’s positions of trust, like directors and officers, can be tempted to steal money or other valuable assets of the church for their own purposes. Such thefts are a form of [...]
Local zoning laws can have a profound effect on the shape and feel of a community. As local economies change over time, officials sometimes will update zoning laws to encourage new development [...]
Every church needs governing documents that define the organization’s scope and determine how it is run. Whether the church is organized as a religious nonprofit corporation or as a nonprofit [...]