“You’re Fired.” We hear those words in connection with business firings all the time, but what about the church? This...
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Eight Things Your Church’s Social Media Policy Must Address (Part 2)
Travis Story, , Best Practices, Church Protection, Social Media, Uncategorized, 0Yesterday, we began the discussion of the importance of creating a social media policy for your church. It is...
Eight Things Your Church’s Social Media Policy Must Address (Part 1)
Travis Story, , Best Practices, Church Protection, Social Media, 0Social media is here to stay, and there is a plethora of it. There are, of course, the big...
Tithes and Offerings are the financial lifeblood of your church, but what steps are you taking to protect it? You should first...
Why Your Church Needs A Trademark Now
Travis Story, , Best Practices, Trademark, Church Law, Trademark, 0Coke® Nike®, Apple®. These corporations have succeeded in brand marketing. Say the word and everyone knows what you are...
Church Copyright Law
Travis Story, , Best Practices, Church Protection, Copyright, Pastor Protection, 0We all know about copyrights, correct? Sure, it’s just something that protects things, right? Well, as a pastor, you...
You Have a Name – Now What?
Travis Story, , Best Practices, Church Protection, Organizational Documents, Trademark, 0Your name is your brand. While we look at the mission God has given us in the terms of...
Children’s Ministry: Pitfalls and Best Practices
Travis Story, , Best Practices, Children's Ministry, Church Protection, Safety, Security, Volunteers, 0In my last post, we talked about Policies and Procedures for Volunteers. Two areas that need this discussion more...
Hiring Your First Staff Member
Travis Story, , Best Practices, Church Protection, Employees, Hiring, Pastor Protection, 0Now that you have formed a church, what happens when you need to hire your first employee? This can...
Record Keeping for a 501(c)(3)
Travis Story, , Best Practices, Church Protection, Pastor Protection, 0501(c)(3) designation for your church does many things. It can encourage people who might not otherwise give to do...