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7 Fundamental Considerations in Finding a New Place to Worship

4 days ago

7 Fundamental Considerations in Finding a New Place to Worship

Picking up for my last article in this series on The ABC’s of Starting a Church, God has prospered the planting of your church and now you..

Church Employment: What You Need to Know

May 11

Church Employment: What You Need to Know

Churches are unique from for-profit companies and not-for-profit organizations, so naturally there are different steps they should take when

The ABC's of Starting a Church - Incorporation

Apr 6

The ABC's of Starting a Church - Incorporation

What kind of planning goes into the start of the church? Of course, the starting of a church begins with discerning God’s call. However...

When Should Christians File Lawsuits?

Apr 6

When Should Christians File Lawsuits?

Written by Jonathan M. Rosenthal When a local Church group is prevented from buying suitable property resulting from a municipality’s...

The Lesser Known Deaths of Covid-19

Feb 9

The Lesser Known Deaths of Covid-19

Although the COVID-19 virus directly led to many illness and loss of life, one of the lesser talked about causes of death exacerbated by...

Courts to Revisit Church Exemption to Bias Law

Jan 11

Courts to Revisit Church Exemption to Bias Law

Full 7th Circ. To Eye Scope Of Church Exemption To Bias Law By Vin Gurrieri Originally Posted on Law360, December 9, 2020 A Roman...

Church Sues to End Discrimination in Hazel Crest

Dec 29, 2020

Church Sues to End Discrimination in Hazel Crest

The Word Seed Church has filed a lawsuit against religious discrimination regarding the purchase of property in response to the Village...

Who Knew Public Health Was So Perfectly Aligned with Secular Convenience?

Dec 8, 2020

Who Knew Public Health Was So Perfectly Aligned with Secular Convenience?

Ever since the outbreak of the pandemic, the Supreme Court has sided with the governmental restrictions on religious assembly.

Are Your Congregational Meetings Legal?

Nov 4, 2020

Are Your Congregational Meetings Legal?

Written by Whitman H. Brisky, Esq The fact is that for most churches organized under the Illinois Not-For-Profit Act, proper notice of...

When the Freedom to Worship Became a Reality

Oct 7, 2020

When the Freedom to Worship Became a Reality

For Americans, religious liberty has always been guaranteed to us by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. But how often can we actu

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