12/1/2025 4:02:58 PM Terms & Conditions — The Fine Print That Protects Your Mission By James Forrest Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) are often overlooked, but they’re foundational to how faith-based organizations interact with participants,...
11/18/2025 4:04:26 PM Wi-Fi Terms — Don’t Let Free Access Cost You By James Forrest Offering free Wi-Fi is a common courtesy in today’s connected world, especially for faith-based organizations hosting events, services,...
11/10/2025 4:06:05 PM Designated Gifts — Honoring Intent, Avoiding Liability By James Forrest Designated gifts—donations earmarked for specific purposes—are a powerful way for faith-based organizations to fund ministries, missions,...
11/3/2025 4:57:38 PM Electronic Signatures — Valid, Binding, and Worth the Clarity By James Forrest Electronic signatures have become a standard part of doing business, especially in remote and hybrid environments. For faith-based...
10/21/2025 1:28:01 PM Data Record/Retention — Stewardship Through Structure By James Forrest Faith-based organizations handle a wide range of sensitive data—from donor records and volunteer applications to child check-in logs and...
10/13/2025 4:35:00 PM The Ministerial Exception: Recent Decisions in Minnesota and Washington By Virginia Cronin What is the ministerial exception? It's a constitutional doctrine, rooted in the Church Autonomy principle, that protects religious...
10/9/2025 8:11:40 PM Cameras & Security — Watching Over with Wisdom By James Forrest Security cameras are increasingly common in faith-based organizations—from sanctuaries and classrooms to parking lots and administrative...
10/1/2025 4:01:26 PM Childcare Check-in Terms — Safety, Consent, and Clarity By James Forrest Childcare check-in systems are recommended for faith-based organizations that serve families. Whether it's Sunday school, daycare, or...
10/1/2025 1:31:53 PM Minnesota Paid Leave Law & IRS Form 8274 (Self-Employed Non-Ministerial Employees) By Virginia Cronin As discussed in my recent post about ministers and the Minnesota Paid Leave Law, self-employed individuals are not covered by the...
9/24/2025 3:35:00 PM Engaging with Vendors for Faith-Based Orgs — Clarity, Compliance, and Stewardship By James Forrest Faith-based organizations rely on vendors for everything from technology and facilities to food services and event support. But vendor...
9/10/2025 8:30:15 PM Minnesota Captive Audience Law Survives Challenge: Related Considerations for Religious Organizations in Minnesota By Virginia Cronin In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature passed an anti-captive audience law, which prohibits employers from taking any adverse employment...
9/8/2025 8:35:37 PM Minnesota Paid Leave Act: Pastors and SECA By Virginia Cronin The Minnesota Paid Leave Law applies to nearly every type of employer (including churches) and employment in Minnesota. Earlier this...