RJ&L Webinar: Critical Issues: The Governance of Religious Organizations - December 3, 2009
Event Name: RJ&L Webinar: Critical Issues: The Governance of Religious Organizations
Event Date: 12/03/2009
Event Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Announcing RJ&L Webinar:
CRITICAL ISSUES: THE GOVERNANCE OF RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
Date: Join us for a one-hour webinar on December 3, 2009 at
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST.
Limited Space: Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/602261665
One of the most important challenges for any denomination, ministry, or congregation is to thoughtfully articulate the institution's governance. Depending upon the religious body, this is accomplished through well-crafted books of church order or discipline, constitutions, charters, canon law, declarations of trust, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and other organizing documents.
This seminar is ideal for denominational, ministry, and other religious institution executives and will cover topics including:
- Defining the ecclesiastical entity and the civil entity that serves it.
- Articulating doctrine and religious entity history into organizing documents.
- Understanding the relationship between church law and civil law in church governance.
- Resolving disputes and judicial administration within the religious body.
- Relating the local congregation to the national body.
- Segregating denominational and local church property for asset protection while permanently dedicating it to the denominational mission.
- Avoiding the problem of consolidated financial statements.
- Appreciating trust concepts important in property relationships.
- Distinguishing between patrimonial and current assets.
- Using organizing documents to help qualify for 501(c)(3) status, Title VII religious organization exemptions, religious worship property and sales tax exemptions, and church plan status.
- Admitting, forming, and disciplining members and clergy.
The presenter, L. Martin Nussbaum, has more than 20 years of experience serving religious organizations as an attorney. Mr. Nussbaum is named in Best Lawyers in America® and has been listed in Colorado Super Lawyers®. Click here for his biographical information. Mr. Nussbaum may be contacted at 719-386-3000 or mnussbaum@rothgerber.com.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer
This presentation has been prepared by Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP ("RJ&L") for general informational purposes only. These materials do not, and are not intended to, constitute legal advice. The information provided in this presentation is not privileged and does not create an attorney-client relationship with RJ&L or any of the firm's lawyers. This presentation is not an offer to represent you. You should not act, or refrain from acting, based upon any information in this presentation. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely on written information about qualifications or experiences. The Wyoming State Bar does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer's credentials and ability, and not rely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise.
Sponsor(s):
Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP
Location:
Online