CHURCH & MINISTRY INSIDER

Helping Churches & Ministries Navigate Today's Cultural and Legal Landscape

Has the IRS Changed Its Approach to Church Political Speech?

An update on how federal tax law affects church speech during elections and what pastors should know as the court prepares to act. NRB v. IRS.

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Churches

How Churches Became Restricted in Speech

Learn how federal law began impacting speech and what that history means for pastors today.

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Hiring for Mission: What a 9th Circuit Victory Means for Your Ministry

A unanimous 9th Circuit panel ruling affirms a religious ministry can hire employees who share its beliefs.

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Law, Culture, & Philosophy: The Significance of the Women’s Sports Cases

A reflection on the Supreme Court’s women’s sports cases and their significance for law, culture, and the human person.

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Churches

Five Practical Ways Your Church Can Support Life

Discover five practical ways churches can support life, partner with pregnancy resource centers, equip youth, and strengthen life-affirming ministry.

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When Clarity Is Key: Lessons from a California School Case

A California school’s lawsuit shows why every ministry must clearly connect its policies to its beliefs in writing. Learn how clarity preserves legal protections.

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How Often Should You Review Your Church Bylaws?

Bylaws are more than paperwork. Discover a 3-year “gardening” approach to maintain your church’s clear legal foundation and mission.

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Schools

Standing Firm in Vermont: A Victory for Christian Schools

In 2023, Mid Vermont Christian School was dealt an unprecedented blow. But two years later, things turned around.

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World Vision Religious Hiring Rights Affirmed by Court: What it Means for Your Ministry

The Ninth Circuit recently affirmed a Christian ministry’s freedom to control the hiring of employees who perform vital religious functions.

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Camps

When Conviction Meets Preparation: Camp IdRaHaJe’s Story

How one CMA member navigated a legal threat, and why that matters for your ministry.

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