The Top Reasons Churches are Sued
Research | Email This Post August 13th, 2008According to Richard Hammar, legal counsel for the Assemblies of God the top five reasons churches are sued are:
1. Property disputes
2. Sexual misconduct involving a child
3. Employment related disputes
4. Zoning
5. Personal injuries
Application to church planters…it pays to set things up properly in the first place. Check with your district for assistance in setting your church in a manner that is legally sound. If your district is not equipped to help you, please contact the Church Multiplication Network and we will do our best to offer assistance!
August 18th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Richard Hammar’s book series Pastor, Church & Law covers each of these topics and more as they relate to churches. Two of the 4 volumes in the new 4th edition of Pastor, Church and Law are available now at YourChurchResources.com and the remaining 2 are currently being updated by Richard to be available later this fall.
September 19th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
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