Recent Blog Posts
Florida Ministry Leaders’ Summit
Dear Clients and Friends: Jackie and I wish to alert you to a great ministry opportunity. ADF and Coral Ridge Ministries are joining forces to host an important FL Ministry Leaders’ Summit in Ft. Lauderdale on Friday, September 20th This event will focus on current cultural and legal issues impacting churches and ministries and… Read More »
Hurricane Debby
Dear Clients and Friends: As Hurricane Debby makes its way through our state- please be safe. The office is closed today due to the storm. Jackie and I are praying for your family and ministry. Church Legal Center 1683 N Hancock Rd. Suite 103-315 Minneola, FL 34715 (727) 410-7215 Thank you!
New Address
Dear Clients and Friends: Jackie and I wish to announce our new location beginning June 1, 2024 to better serve your nonprofit needs. We have the same phone number. Please revise your contact information. We appreciate your business. Thank you! Church Legal Center 1683 N Hancock Rd. Suite 103-315 Minneola, FL 34715 (727) 410-7215
Department of Labor Major Overtime Change
Dear Clients and Friends: An important rule has been issued which may impact your ministry. The department’s final rule, which will go into effect on July 1, 2024, will increase the standard salary level that helps define and delimit which salaried workers are entitled to overtime pay protections under the FLSA. Starting July 1,… Read More »
Church Legal Risks to Avoid in 2024
Dear Clients and Friends, In this month’s blog, I will highlight a couple legal risks church leaders need to avoid. CHURCH BEING SUED FOR PERSONAL INJURIES RESULTING FROM A SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT. Slip and fall accidents are very common. It has been reported in Florida that last year there were over 75,000 hospitalizations… Read More »
2023 Contribution Report
Dear Clients and Friends, Pastors, treasurers and bookkeepers are busy this month preparing their contribution statements for 2023. You want to include checks, cash, money orders and credit card payments. Also, do not forget those donations made online! I suggest including the name and address of the church and add the following phrase: “No… Read More »
Loss of Tax Exemption due to Involuntary Dissolution
Dear Clients and Friends: I am in the process of writing a book on the practical application of church law for church leaders. While researching for my Chapter on Church Dissolution I discovered something I want to share with you. In this Chapter I discuss how a church can dissolve both Voluntarily and Involuntary…. Read More »
**2024 Housing Allowance Reminder**
Dear Clients and Friends: Now that we are approaching December allow me remind you to have your Board of Directors approve your ministers 2024 parsonage and housing allowances. This is done by designating a portion of each ministers compensation as housing allowance. Remember it must be approved in writing and in advance of the… Read More »
Rev. John Joseph, Esq. CCA Represents Churches and Other Nonprofit Entities
Dear Clients and Friends, Rev. John Joseph, Esq. CCA represents churches and other nonprofit entities who are in need of legal counseling and assistance. Most of our clients need help in these common areas which we have assisted them over the past 12 months: Unincorporated Association convert to a Nonprofit Corporation Prepare and file Articles of Incorporation… Read More »
Churches and Submersibles
Dear Clients and Friends, It has been reported the passengers aboard the OceanGate’s Titan submersible signed waivers understanding the risk of injury or death before the trip. But those waivers may not protect the company. Waivers may work in cases of “simple negligence”, but they may not hold up if there is “gross negligence”… Read More »
