Hello Reader , This is your final reminder. Extended early bird pricing for the 19th Annual Church Law & Leadership Summit ends tonight: Monday, August 3 at 11:59 PM ET After tonight, early bird pricing will no longer be available. This year’s summit theme is: The Time Is Now: Building Resilient Churches for a Shifting World The summit is happening virtually: Thursday, September 17Friday, September 1811:00 AM–2:00 PM ET each day For the first time ever, the summit is expanding to two days so...
2 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader , Good news. We are extending early bird pricing for the 19th Annual Church Law & Leadership Summit through: Monday, August 3 at 11:59 PM ET We know this is a busy season for church leaders. Between summer schedules, vacations, ministry planning, back-to-school preparation, and everything else on your plate, we wanted to give churches a little more time to make plans. This year’s summit theme is: The Time Is Now: Building Resilient Churches for a Shifting World And for the first...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader , Today is the last day for early bird pricing for the 19th Annual Church Law & Leadership Summit. This year’s theme is: The Time Is Now: Building Resilient Churches for a Shifting World And that theme matters. Church leaders are navigating complex questions around governance, HR, finances, property, technology, leadership health, risk management, youth ministry, and legal readiness. Many of these issues are not abstract. They affect how churches lead, serve, protect their...
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Hello Reader , Church leadership is a team responsibility. Legal readiness, governance, HR, finances, property decisions, technology, risk management, and ministry operations should not rest on one person’s shoulders. That is why the 19th Annual Church Law & Leadership Summit is designed with teams in mind. The Team Pass allows up to five members of your church leadership team to attend the fully virtual summit together. It includes: Live access for up to five leaders Replay access The...
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Hello Reader , One of the most valuable parts of the 19th Annual Church Law & Leadership Summit is something you will be able to keep using long after the live sessions end. The summit companion guide. Inside the guide, you will find resources, speaker materials, worksheets, checklists, templates, downloads, and special offers created to support your church beyond the two-day event. And this year, we are excited to share a special benefit from our media sponsor, Christianity Today. Premium...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader , As denominations gather for annual conferences and conventions, the focus is naturally on worship, fellowship, and ministry. While those moments are invaluable, they also provide an important opportunity to ensure your organization's legal and governance practices remain strong. The IRS recently released Revenue Procedure 2026-8, replacing decades-old guidance governing group exemptions and introducing a new form: Form 15644, Supplemental Group Ruling Information. If your...
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Hello Reader , Church leaders are facing questions that require wisdom, preparation, and practical next steps. That is why I am hosting a webinar Tomorrow July 28 called: Church Legal Hot Topics: What Every Church Should Be Preparing for Right Now This is your chance to join me for a timely conversation on the church legal hot topics leaders need to be paying attention to right now. We will not exactly be “spilling the tea,” but we will be talking about the issues churches should be preparing...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader , Early bird pricing for the 19th Annual Church Law & Leadership Summit ends this week. This year is different. For the first time ever, the summit is expanding to two days because church leaders asked for more time, more networking, more conversation, and more practical support. Join us virtually September 17–18 from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM ET each day for sessions and conversations on: Leadership rest and renewal HR essentials Technology for growth and engagement Leading through...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader , The challenges facing churches today aren't the same ones they were five—or even two—years ago. Church leaders are navigating questions about artificial intelligence, leadership transitions, church property, staffing, and reaching the next generation. These aren't just operational issues—they're ministry issues that can significantly impact your church's future. The good news? You don't have to navigate them alone. That's why I'm inviting you to join me for a FREE live webinar:...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader , Some of the most important questions church leaders face don't fit neatly into one category. That's why Day 2 of the 19th Annual Church Law & Leadership Summit features a special fireside chat and live Q&A bringing together experts from four critical areas of church leadership: Youth Ministry with Lisa Fields Founder & CEO of Jude 3 Project Lisa Fields is a nationally recognized Christian apologist who equips the Black community with the tools to understand and defend their...
13 days ago • 2 min read