Nonprofit Law

4.07

Church Formation, Governance, and Operation 101

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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2 hours 56 minutes
Alan Forester
With Alan Forester from Law & CPA Offices of Alan Forester
Recorded December 10, 2024
Product ID 99494

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Overview

Set Churches Up for Organizational Success and Compliance

Step into the world of church law and understand the legal essentials of establishing, governing, and operating a religious institution. This program will equip you to guide your clients in ensuring their organizations are compliant, well governed, and secure in their tax-exempt status. Build your knowledge in this specialized area of law - register today!

  • Learn the crucial steps to forming a church and obtaining tax-exempt status.
  • Create robust bylaws that support the governance and functioning of the church.
  • Head off common compliance issues by knowing where the pitfalls are.
  • Get up to speed with the latest cases and their implications for church governance and operations.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Divine Beginnings: Church Formation and 501(c)(3) Certification
  2. Holy Order: Governance and Bylaws
  3. Saintly Standards: Legal Compliance in Church Operations

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Divine Beginnings: Church Formation and 501(c)(3) Certification

    1. Steps to Incorporate a Church
    2. Eligibility Criteria
    3. Navigating Form 1023/1023-EZ
    4. Articulating Statements of Faith and Religious Doctrines in the Application

  2. Holy Order: Governance and Bylaws

    1. Recent Legal Updates and Implications for Church Governance
    2. Governance Structure of Churches
    3. Ensuring Accountability and Compliance
    4. Drafting and Reviewing Church Bylaws
    5. Conflict of Interest Policies: Best Practices
    6. Common Governance Issues in Churches

  3. Saintly Standards: Legal Compliance in Church Operations

    1. Legal Updates, Case Law, and the Implications for Church Operations
    2. Employment Law Issues and Exceptions Unique to Religious Institutions
    3. Political and Other Activities That Can Jeopardize Tax-Exempt Status
    4. Reporting Requirements: Form 990 Filings and UBIT
    5. Legal Considerations in Accepting Donations and Conducting Fundraising

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Accountants and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Alan Forester
Alan
Forester
Law & CPA Offices of Alan Forester
Speaker bio
Alan Forester

Alan Forester

Law & CPA Offices of Alan Forester
Alan Forester

is an attorney and CPA at the Law & CPA Offices of Alan Forester. He practices in the areas of water law, land use and zoning, HOA issues, tax and trust law, personal injury, and criminal law. Mr. Forester earned his M.A. degree in economics and finance, his Ph.D. Candidacy degree in economics from UCLA, and his J.D. degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. He is an adjunct professor at California State University (CSU) and has teaching credentials in accounting and economics. Mr. Forester is a judicial arbitrator of the Superior Court of the State of California for Los Angeles County, as well as a mandatory fee arbitration for the State Bar of California. He is a member of the United States Supreme Court; Supreme Court of California; U.S. Tax Court; Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Federal district courts of California; American Bar Association; California Bar Association; American Economics Association; American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; California Society of Certified Public Accountants; and Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

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