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...
7/17/2025 5:00:31 PM A Quick Summary of SNAP Changes Ahead By David Crass As you know, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) on the real Independence Day, July 4th. The OBBB will make...
3/18/2025 1:00:09 PM Strengthening Your Business Through Effective Corporate Governance By Adam Witkov Proper corporate governance isn't just a legal formality—it's essential for sustainable growth, risk management, and maintaining...