Be Careful When You Counsel Counseling congregation members seems to go hand in hand with being a pastor or a minister. Chances are you as a leader have engaged in multiple counseling sessions, whether formal or informal, with a number […]
Continue ReadingMost churches have at least a handful of hourly employees on payroll. In addition to minimum wage regulations, churches with employees must pay attention to overtime laws as well. The United States Department of Labor enforces the Fair Labor Standards […]
Continue ReadingOnce you’ve determined that you do indeed have employees working for your church or faith-based organization, the next step is to ensure that you are paying them properly. While the federal government sets the national minimum wage, both states and […]
Continue ReadingAny business (including churches and religious organizations) that invites visitors onto its property will more often than not be held legally responsible for injuries that occur to visitors on the premises. As a business, the church has a responsibility to […]
Continue ReadingWe’ve all heard countless stories about children being sexually abused by adults they trust, even adults in the Church. As the leader of a church or religious organization, it is your responsibility to ensure that the safety and wellbeing of […]
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