by MB Team | Jun 15, 2023 | Church, Curated by MB
When zoning practices emerged in the early 1900’s, many city planners treated churches as residential uses. For years this zoning scheme was a natural fit for most communities. Without the convenience of cars or mass transit systems, church-goers typically worshiped... 
by MB Team | Dec 8, 2022 | Church
A long-term decrease in those willing to serve as volunteers has been sensed in many churches. Two areas are of particular concern: Leaders: deacons, elders, trustees, directors; and Youth and children’s teachers While the causes of this decline are... 
by John Mauck | Dec 8, 2022 | Church, Curated by MB
Sooner or later, you’ll get the call: “Attorney Christian, this is Pastor Harmon of the Jesus Church. We need your advice. After over a year of searching, the church building committee has found a wonderful location for our congregation in the old Marsh... 
by MB Team | Aug 3, 2021 | Church
One of the most important things a ministry can do is protect itself through established bylaws and policies. Here are three points to guide your organization in establishing clear guidelines which will be an invaluable deterrent against escalated conflict. 1st Step:... 
by Richard C. Baker | Jun 9, 2021 | Church, Curated by MB
FOR GOD HAS BEEN WITH US, THE CHURCH IS GROWING, OUR SPACE IS NOW INADEQUATE; WHAT DO WE DO? By Richard C. Baker, Member, Mauck & Baker, LLC Picking up for my last article in this series on The ABC’s of Starting a Church, God has prospered the planting of your... 
by MB Team | May 11, 2021 | Church
Excerpts from the Mauck & Baker Church Legal Checklist Churches are unique from for-profit companies and not-for-profit organizations, so naturally there are different steps they should take when it comes to hiring employees, doing payroll, and having volunteers....
