Listener Mailbag: Addressing Your Questions on Love Gifts, Political Activities, Copyright, and More

As Church Law podcast’s reach expands, so too are the questions sent by its listeners. In this episode, Erika is joined by Matthew Branaugh, attorney and editor for Church Law & Tax. Together, they tackle several questions church leaders frequently ask, including: ·      What are the steps to dissolve a church? ·      What legal liability does a church face if it allows someone who is potentially violent to attend? ·      What is the best way to honor ministers with monetary gifts? ·      What are the risks associated with using others’ music and lyrics on social media platforms? ·      How should a church handle its property tax exemption? Learn the answers to these and several more relevant questions—and feel free to send your questions for a future episode to contact@takethenextcall.com.  The Church Attorney's Guide to Church Mergers by Erika E. Cole “Is a Merger the Right Next Step for Your Church?” by Erika E. Cole Episode 20: The Ins and Outs of Church Mergers “Drawing the Line on Danger” by Lee Dean “Responding to Threats,” by Gisele Kalonzo-Douglas The Church Attorney's Guide to Love Offerings by Erika E. Cole “Should Your Church Get Political?” “Churches and Political Activities” Episode 10: Why Churches Need More Giving Options “Are You Prepared to Accept Bitcoin Donations?” by Michael E. Batts h “Photos on Church Websites—Learning From Our Costly Mistake” by Ed Marino “Evaluate Property Tax Exemptions Annually,” from the staff of Batts Morrison Wales & Lee Episode 12: HR Matters for Churches “Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay Requirements May Apply to More Church Employees,” by Richard R. Hammar Episode 16: Answering Listeners’ Questions About Legal Issues Questions? We welcome them! Please email Erika Cole at contact@takethenextcall.com. Erika reads each comment and may answer your question in an upcoming episode. See all episodes of Church Law. The Church Law podcast is part of Christianity Today’s ChurchLawAndTax.com, a not-for-profit publishing ministry. Erika E. Cole, Esq., know