Resources – HR and Compliance

I have found this amazing tool, and I am compelled to share it with all of my pastor friends. If you were like me, when COVID hit, you had to make so many major decisions with little time and too much input. Until COVID, I often made changes by discussing ideas with some trusted leaders,…

Count the Cost has been an invaluable tool to help ensure The View Church’s ability to rebound from the COVID pandemic. The pandemic drastically changed church attendance and member engagement. We faced the greatest challenge to the health of our congregation in our 26-year history. This caused great fear and trepidation. The staff created a…

Someone once said, “Faithfulness involves developing the habit of hanging around God, not so we’ll have less suffering, but so that in the clear light of our nearness to God, we will better see what our suffering means and what our faithfulness should produce.” As I contemplated and struggled with the early death of my…

Protecting the flock is a major responsibility for all pastors and all churches. HR Bootcamp is one way to protect your church. CSBC is partnering with HR Bootcamp for a free day of HR training for any of your church leaders. So, what is it? Why is it Important? And how much will it cost…

“I am so frustrated with this AB-506 stuff, thank you so much for being a live person!” That is how my conversation began with one church office assistant named Barbara. “I went to your CSBC website, and it said to call you. I hope this is okay,” she said. “Of course, it’s okay!” I responded,…

A Q & A with CSBC Executive Director Pete Ramirez Q: Pete, why did you change the name of the “Church Revitalization Initiatives Team” to the “Church Matters Initiatives Team?“ A: Five years ago, Dr. Agee brought Ralph Neighbour to oversee the Church Revitalization Initiatives Team. Over the past five years, Dr. Neighbour has expanded…

Please read this article by our friends over at littler.com. California Labor Commissioner Issues 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Posters and FAQs, But Many Questions Remain These mandatory 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave posters must be displayed in all churches that have at least one employee (including the pastor).  We’ve uploaded them below for your reference.

Churches that improperly use their assets to intervene in the campaigns for or against candidates for public office and/or ballot measures risk losing their federal tax-exempt status under IRC Section 501(c)(3). Does this mean that pastors are prohibited from speaking on matters of politics from the pulpit? Must churches remain silent amid the chaos? Absolutely not! But there is…

Legal & Risk Management Guidance for Ministry Leaders on Navigating Religious Exemptions in Their Congregation, August 25, 2021. Have you had a congregant ask you for a signature to help them get a religious exemption for vaccines? If so, you’re not alone. While the topic is a touchy one, it is important that we address…