For more than a decade, the Christian Law Association was blessed by the faithful prayers of a very special friend, Thomas “Tom” Stokes. Tom was blind, but he never allowed that limitation to keep him from asking what he could do for the Lord and for others. And what...
If your church experiences a power outage during a service, the pastoral staff and members of the security team should encourage everyone to remain seated until the lights come back on or until an alternate source of light can be obtained. The security team should...
Across America, courts continue to affirm important constitutional protections for churches, ministries, religious schools, and people of faith. Recent decisions have reinforced the rights of believers to freely exercise their faith, protected religious organizations...
If your church enjoys religious freedom in your community, it can be easy to wonder why court victories in another state really matter. The answer is simple: our legal system is interconnected. Court decisions often influence future cases across the country. A...
Every phone call answered helps another church remain faithful. The Christian Law Association receives tens of thousands of calls each year, as churches face serious legal threats or struggle to navigate the complexities of local, state, and federal laws and...
People often ask me what gives me hope for the future of America. My answer may surprise them. My confidence has never rested in an election, a political party, or the passage of another law. While good leaders and wise laws certainly matter, they have never been the...
God has always placed His people in challenging times, and when God’s people are faithful to His ways and empowered by His Spirit, they stand as bright lights shining in the darkness, pointing people to the saving power of the Gospel. “And they that be wise shall...
Don’t Wait Until a Problem Arises Many churches think about legal documents only after a disagreement, accident, or government inquiry. By then, valuable opportunities to prevent problems have often passed. Late summer is an excellent time to review governing...
Every day, pastors, churches, Christian schools, and ministries contact Christian Law Association with urgent legal questions they cannot answer alone. Because of the faithful generosity of friends like you, many receive experienced legal assistance at no charge. Your...
As families return from vacations and children prepare to head back to school, many churches begin one of their busiest seasons of the year. Sunday school classes resume, Bible studies begin again, choirs restart rehearsals, Christian schools welcome students, and...
