Legal Resources For Churches
Designed to Educate the Pastor and Staff of the Local Church
on Legal Matters Pertaining to the Church

by Teri Beyer
Secretary Treasurer of Open Bible Churches

• COULD THERE BE A GAP IN YOUR CHURCH?S INSURANCE COVERAGE?

• INSURANCE ALERT

• INCOME OR NOT? BONUSES, CHRISTMAS, SPECIAL OCCASIONS, RETIREMENT GIFTS.

• MINISTERS’ HOUSING ALLOWANCE REVISITED

• ARE THERE LEGAL ISSUES TO HOSTING A CHURCH WEB SITE?

• USING EMPLOYEES AS VOLUNTEERS

• IS EMBEZZLEMENT POSSIBLE AT MY CHURCH?

• CHURCH COPYRIGHT ISSUES

• NEW CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION RULES

• CO-MINGLING CHURCH AND PERSONAL FUNDS

• MY CELL PHONE - CAN THE IRS REALLY MAKE ME DO THAT?

• UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME - Part 2

• DEFINITION OF TERMS FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME - Part 2

• EXCEPTIONS TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME RULES - Part 3

• TO BORROW OR TO RENT - THAT IS THE QUESTION

• ARE BONUSES, CHRISTMAS GIFTS OR SPECIAL OCCASION GIFTS INCOME?

• ACCOUNTABILITY CHECKLIST

• WE ARE NOT SELLING OUR 15 PASSENGER VAN

• WHAT CURRENTLY INTERESTS THE IRS REGARDING 501-C-3 ORGANIZATIONS? - Part 1

• WHAT CURRENTLY INTERESTS THE IRS REGARDING 501-C-3 ORGANIZATIONS? - Part 2

• CAN WORSHIP BE TOO LOUD?

• WHAT CONSTITUTES A CHURCH?

• WAIVER OF LIABILITY

• THE NECESSITY OF TITHE ENVELOPES

• IS MY CHURCH ALWAYS A TAX EXEMPT ENTITY?

• SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUES - SENDING TEAMS OVERSEAS

• SCREENING CHURCH WORKERS

• REVOKING AN EXEMPTION FROM SOCIAL SECURITY

• ACCOUNTABLE REIMBURSEMENT PLANS

• RECORD RETENTION

• CHURCH PAYROLL TAXES

• CAN THE CHURCH MAKE A LOAN TO THE SENIOR PASTOR?

• PROPER USE OF IRS 1099 MISCELLANEOUS FORM

This article is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is presented with the understanding that neither the author nor the publisher is engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. - From a Declaration of Principles jointly adopted by a Committee of the American Bar Association and a Committee of Publishers and Associations.